Dive into the bold, vibrant, and soulful world of Korean cuisine! This category is your go-to guide for creating authentic Korean food right at home. Learn the traditional art of making kimchi from scratch, fire up the grill for classic beef bulgogi, or comfort your soul with a bubbling bowl of sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew). Our collection features everything from the addictive crunch of Korean fried chicken to the savory glass noodles of japchae and the iconic mixed rice bowl, bibimbap. We’ll guide you through essential pantry staples like gochujang and doenjang, making it simple to master these exciting dishes. Whether you’re craving a spicy kick or a deeply savory meal, our step-by-step recipes will help you bring the dynamic flavors of a Seoul kitchen to your dinner table.
Today, let’s make broccoli with garlic sauce, a beloved Chinese-American classic. Crisp, tender broccoli coated in a savory garlic sauce—sounds amazing, right? Even if there’s no meat in there, it’s a wonderful meal when paired with rice. Give it a try! This simple, guilt-free dish will make you so happy and satisfied. Broccoli with Garlic…
Spicy food cravings became my therapy during culinary school stress in Paris—because sometimes, we need vulnerability more than advice. Spicy Food Cravings | Culinary School Stress Spicy food cravings became my therapy during culinary school stress in Paris. Spicy bibimmyeon, extra-spicy homemade sriracha on Vietnamese Egg Sandwiches, fiery fried rice… and then another squirt of…
Soak medicinal herbs for an hour or more in water. Then drain. Set your pellet grill at 180F smoke boost mode. (If you are using an oven, set your oven at 300F.) Take the dry-brined duck out of the fridge and wipe away salt from the surface of the duck. If you have not dry-brined…
Cut beef into 1/4″ thickness against the grain if possible. If you freeze the beef briefly until it firms up a little bit but not solid hard (30 min to 2 hr depending on the size), you can cut it a lot easier. Grind pear and garlic with some of the water set aside for…
Easy janchi guksu (Korean noodle soup) with anchovy broth, somyeon noodles, mung bean sprouts, chives, and fried tofu. A light, comforting Korean banquet noodle dish. Janchi guksu is one of those simple Korean noodle soups that feels like comfort in a bowl—but I’ll admit, the traditional toppings never quite did it for me. The usual…
Going to Culinary School in My 40s — Preparing for My Next Chapter These days, when I sit at the table, a quiet excitement stirs in my heart. Maybe it’s because I know I’ll be leaving this familiar space soon… Even though it’s something that’s repeated throughout our travels, this time feels a little different….
Paris Farmers Markets, French Butter & Finding Home in Paris We’ve arrived in Paris.It feels a little surreal that this new chapter began once again by leaving Hawaii.It wasn’t something we planned… We’re staying in a place in the 16th arrondissement, and honestly, it’s much better than we expected—surprisingly clean, and with a view of…
Cooking Korean Food Again in Paris: Why I Was Gone for 8 Months I wake up and roll out my yoga mat. These days, I’ve been following a program called Flow and Stretchand after moving my body through it, I feel so refreshed. What I love about this program is that it starts with 30…
Last time, we made Gochujang Chicken Pot Riceand that was amazing. But I have to admit, I couldn’t care about our lovely kids who can’t handle spicy food. Yeah, that was my fault—sorry, buddies! So today, let me make it up to you with this soy garlic chicken pot rice. Trust me, this simple one-pot…
First Day at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, What It’s Really Like Ah.I’ve been so busy.Truly, insanely busy.Maybe it’s because I’ve been living a bit too loosely the past few years.After orientation day and the very first day at culinary school, I completely crashed. Didn’t even get to eat. Paris—and much of Europe—is in the middle…