Nothing beats a good one-sheet meal, especially on weeknights when you’re short on time and maybe lacking the desire to cook at all. This chicken & potato dish is super simple, just toss it all in a pan and pop it in the oven. My kind of dish! In Turkish it is called tavuklu patates. Continue Reading…
This dressing recipe was a favorite condiment at one of my husband’s past restaurants. It was the “house” balsamic vinaigrette that is of course delicious on salad, but is also used in our bruschetta recipe and can even be used as a meat marinade. Continue Reading…
Patates piyazı is a Turkish-style potato salad. This is a side dish that can accompany a wide array of meals – I even think it is a nice side dish while eating Korean food!
While yes, it is a potato salad, it’s not exactly what comes to mind when you think of its American counterpart. You won’t find gobs of mayo in this recipe! Continue Reading…
Having grown up with Korean food, I inherited this trait of craving spicy soup after eating too much sugar, dairy, or anything else too rich. After we’d attend potlucks or events with heavy pasta dishes, cream-based sauces or too many sweets, my mom would always say “Aigoo, I need something spicy!” Somehow, a fiery stew could cleanse that icky feeling.
One dish that would always do the trick is kimchi jjigae, 김치찌개. Continue Reading…
Here’s a fresh, delicious small plate or “mezze” you can enjoy before a meal or as a side dish. It is very easy to make, and requires only a few ingredients. It is comparable to a bruschetta, just a little more on the spicy side! Continue Reading…
Want to try a new healthy, cheap meal using pantry staples? These stuffed peppers and tomatoes are pulled from my mother-in-law’s taze dolma recipe. “Dolma” refers to stuffed vegetables and “taze” means fresh, as opposed to dried vegetables which are also often used. Continue Reading…