RECIPES

Kimchi Soondubu Jjigae (Kimchi Soft Tofu Stew: 김치순두부찌개)

Kimchi Soondubu Jjigae (Kimchi Soft Tofu Stew: 김치순두부찌개)

I used to think that I didn’t like Soondubu Jjigae, or Spicy Soft Tofu Stew.  Whenever anyone suggested going to get some at a restaurant, I was usually less than thrilled. But I’ve come to realize that it’s not that I don’t like it… I…

Noodles in Black Bean Sauce (Jjajangmyeon: 짜장면 / Jajangmyeon : 자장면)

Noodles in Black Bean Sauce (Jjajangmyeon: 짜장면 / Jajangmyeon : 자장면)

As funny as it may seem, one of the things I was DYING to do while we were in Korea was order Chinese food….huh? Yeah because I knew Jjajangmyeon would be on the menu.  It’s a Korean-Chinese fusion dish of noodles covered in a thick…

Dduk Guk (Korean Rice Cake Soup – 떡국)

Dduk Guk (Korean Rice Cake Soup – 떡국)

I would say that Dduk Guk is one of those dishes that I take for granted.  I’ve eaten it for New Years Day almost every year for my entire life!  It’s a Korean tradition, and to me, it just doesn’t feel like the new year…

Bulgogi (Marinated Korean Beef BBQ)

Bulgogi (Marinated Korean Beef BBQ)

When anyone mentions Korean food, the first thing that comes to mind is “Korean BBQ.”  What it refers to is marinated meat that is either quickly grilled or seared in a pan over high heat and eaten along with lettuce wraps.  And out of all…

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Asian Lettuce Wraps

These Asian Lettuce Wraps are nothing more than seasoned ground meat nestled in a crisp lettuce leaf.  You adorn them with fresh toppings of your choice, and dinner is done in a jiffy with only one pan to clean. The kind of meat you choose…

Cilantro Peanut Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

Cilantro Peanut Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

It all began when I went a little crazy over the cilantro that was on sale at the store.  I guess the shipment they got in was a little dirty, so people weren’t buying it.  So they were selling 3 huge (dirty) bunches for $0.99.…