Mandu – Korean Dumplings with Beef & Tofu
Much like our spring rolls, Korean dumplings, aka mandu (만두), require a little extra work but the end result are these little pockets of deliciousness that are worth the effort. There’s many different variations of mandu that you can find out there – and you can even take this recipe and tweak it to your…
Turkish Pumpkin and Beef Stew – Kabaklama
This hearty stew has savory, spicy and sour notes that will leave your tastebuds happy. It’s an Eastern Turkish dish called “kabaklama,” a wonderful meal to enjoy in the fall and winter. I love carving pumpkins at Halloween with the kiddos, but I always save one to to make kabaklama (and maybe even a dessert…
Tteokbokki – Spicy Rice Cakes
Craving something spicy, quick and easy to make? Tteokbokki (떡볶이) is a popular Korean street food that anyone can make at home. A rough recipe of how we make it at our house is below, but you’ll have to watch and adjust while you’re cooking in your own kitchen. Tteokbokki are small Korean rice cakes…
Spicy Chicken Kebab
Chicken kebab is a regular dish served at our table – a favorite of my husband who comes from Southeast Turkey. The kids also love it, much like they love most foods that come on a stick. And it’s pretty easy to make. So it’s a win-win for a weeknight dinner. The ingredients for the…
Jjimdak – Braised Chicken with Glass Noodles
Jjimdak is a braised chicken dish that is great year round – but it’s fantastic in the fall because of the beautiful orange from the sweet potatoes and carrots, and because it has all of the delectable starchiness we crave when the weather turns cold! Subtly sweet and spicy this is a delicious, hearty dish…
Slow-Cooker Fall Soup with Chicken, Sweet Potato & Beans
I love a “set it and forget it” recipe as much as the next person, and this fragrant and hearty slow-cooker soup is just the thing for a weeknight dinner – especially in the fall! If you typically prepare Western dishes but have bought some fresh ginger for an Asian dish or even some pepper…
Korean Multigrain Rice with Beans (Instant Pot)
After days and days of indulgent eating on vacation, being back home meant I needed to be mindful about my food choices. I wasn’t prepared to give up carbs, so I decided to make carb choices “better.” To me, that means more fiber! One easy way to do this is to add in multi-grains and…