We make a spicy, Korean cucumber salad (cucumber kimchi – but it’s fresh and not fermented) very often in our home and oftentimes when we host a dinner. However, it’s not always a hit with everyone because it is full of gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) and not all taste buds can handle it. Especially little taste buds! That’s why I made this mild version for my kids, but it…
Stuffed grape leaves are a common Mediterranean dish you can find throughout all regions of Turkey as well as other countries such as Greece. Depending on where you are, the recipe will vary. This version – taught to me by my mother-in-law– has no meat and originates from Eastern Turkey. In Turkish it is called “sarma.”…
The past few days I’ve been drinking ABC juice (apples, beetroot, carrots) upon the insistence of my mom who claims it did wonders for her waist circumference and all of its other touted health benefits. (This was after seeing it featured on one of her Korean health shows.) We can go down that road another time, but one result of this new experiment is I had beet stems and leaves…
If you’re a cauliflower lover I’ve got another super simple, delicious recipe to share! My local health food store used to offer this in their deli and I would grab a container to go during my lunch break, occasionally bringing some home to my husband. He loved it so much we started making this copycat version at home!…
Carrots are a wonderful and versatile vegetable that can be used in sweet, spicy and savory dishes. They’re not only delicious, they’re also incredibly nutritious — full of fiber, antioxidants and vitamins. These air-fried gochujang carrots are my go-to when I want a fast snack or side dish that is healthy, but will also satisfy my craving for something spicy!…
Easy, delicious & cheap – my favorite makings of a recipe. This roasted balsamic cauliflower is SO tasty and requires very minimal effort. The first time I gave this to my husband he said, “this is good,” chew, chew, chew, “this is VERY good!”…