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pineapple cheesecake tartlet
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Pineapple Cheesecake Tartlet

Every time cream cheese is on sale at the local market consider buying 1 or 2 packages to make this easy dessert. This recipe makes about 20 tartlets, so you can cut down the recipe in half to make less. You can change up the topping for any available fruit you have in the house. […]

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1,2,3,4,5 (Sweet & Sour) Sparerib

This is one recipe that every home cook should have in their utility belt. This braised sweet & sour sparerib is what is also referred to as 1,2,3,4,5 spareribs. The numbers represent the ratio of the 5 ingredients used to make the sauce. 1 part cooking wine, 2 parts soy sauce, 3 parts vinegar, 4 […]

Bowl of Jajangmyeon
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Jajangmyeon (Noodles with Blackbean Sauce)

We always keep a jar of roasted black bean paste in the refrigerator so we can whip together some Jajangmyeon. It is a simple dish to make as long as you have the right ingredients ready. Danmuji (Korean Pickled Daikon Radish) is a must also to eat with this noodle. It just pairs so well […]

kids lunch - onigiri with sides
Kids Lunch

Kids Lunch – Onigiri with Sides

Kids have school in person so I made them Onigiri with sides. Onigiri rice balls are the go-to lunch items that the kids ask me to make. They are simple to make and easy to eat. I use Korean medium grain rice to make the onigri. The filling of the onigiri are shrimp and imitation […]

miyeok guk
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Miyeok Guk (Korean Seaweed Soup)

After a couple days of eating heavy meals we wanted to cleanse a bit. We always have a stash of Korean seaweed in the pantry and some beef in the freezer. With very little ingredients are able to make Miyeok Guk (Korean Seaweed Soup). It a simple soup but it makes a complete meal when […]

cheese buldak
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Cheese Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken)

The kids have been asking to eat Cheese Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken). We were all in the mood for something spicy and this hit the spot. We had eaten this in a restaurant in Flushing that specializes in this dish. As long as you have the seasonings, the dish is easily replicated at home. The […]

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Banana Muffins – Simple Recipe

We bought a bunch of bananas but did not get around to eating them. They are already black and way too ripe to eat just like that. The best thing to make with over-ripened bananas are Banana Muffins. They are easy to make and require only a few ingredients. They are great as a dessert, […]

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Kimchi Jjigae (Spicy Kimchi Stew)

We had a lot of kimchi in the refrigerator so we decided to make use of it before it fermented too much. We do not like to eat overly fermented kimchi. The best way to use a lot of kimchi is to make Kimchi Jjigae (Spicy Kimchi Stew). Its a spicy, sour and savory stew […]

simple homemade baked lasagna
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Simple Homemade Baked Lasagna

We made a simple homemade baked lasagna today. Its a dish that everyone should have in their meal rotation. It is packed of flavor but pretty easy to make. One box of pasta can make 1 large pan + 1 small pan lasagna. It’s a dish that you can make ahead of time and also […]