The weather finally warmed up this past weekend and we had a wonderful Beef Kalbi (ribs) BBQ party in our backyard with our church friends. We try not to have ... Read More
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Spicy Soft Tofu Stew (순두부찌게 Sundubu Jjigae)
Sundubu Jjigae or Soft Tofu Stew recipe that is so easy to make and so delicious that my husband told me it's almost as good, if not better than the ones at the ... Read More
Yaksik (약식) – Korean sweet rice dessert
Here it is - FINALLY a Yaksik recipe that I'm happy with. One that's easy and quick but also authentic tasting. I wanted to post about Yaksik much sooner but ... Read More
Gochujang Hobak Jjigae (Spicy Korean Zucchini Stew)
Gochujang Hobak Jjigae is the go-to stew that I mentioned in my recent Yache Twigim post. Because this recipe does not contain any meat(the broth is dried ... Read More
Almost instant Riceball (주먹밥 Joomukbap)
This is the quickest and easiest way to make Joomukbap if you don't have the time or don't want to get into making the rice, etc. My trick is to use Trader ... Read More
Korean Rice Triangles (삼각주먹밥 Samgak Joomukbap)
When my daughter was in high school, I think I made Joomukbap at least 3 times a week for her lunch. Because of her intolerance to gluten (although she ... Read More
Yeong gye baeksuk – Korean Chicken Soup for the Soul
Yeong Gye Baeksuk - Korean chicken soup for the soul.. I have been making yeong gye baeksuk or young gye baeksook (영계백숙) for over 20 years now - ever since I ... Read More
Sauteed Dried Shrimp (마른새우 볶음 Maleun Saewoo Bokkeum)
Sauteed Dried Shrimp or Maleun Saewoo Bokkeum is a great Korean side dish that is great in lunch boxes or just as a snack. High in calcium so it's great food ... Read More
Seaweed Soup (미역국 Miyeok Gook)
My daughter came home for spring break and she wanted to have Miyeok Gook. It has been one of her favorite ever since she was little. Miyeok Gook is very much ... Read More
Korean Honey Pastry (약과 Yakgwa or Yakwa)
Yakgwa (약과) or Yakwa is a traditional Korean sweet pastry or cookie that is rich with flavors of ginger and honey. Yakgwa was my favorite snack growing up and I ... Read More
