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Korean Nakji Bokkeum (Spicy Octopus Stir Fry)

Korean Nakji Bokkeum (Spicy Octopus Stir Fry) by jason kim

We finally got to enjoy a spicy seafood dish when we found some frozen octopus at the local Asian market. Instead of using our usual Korean store, which is handicapped with bad produce, limited ingredients, and overpricing, we have been finding more and more Korean items like this for our dishes.....full story and recipe at…

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Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup (Samseon Cham Pong)

Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup (Samseon Cham Pong) by Sunny Shin

Champong is a popular noodle dish that is prepared in a red, spicy seafood broth containing hearty vegetables and variety of seafood. In late 19th century, many of the Chinese immigrants opened restaurants and created new versions of their home food in Korea. Cham Pong is one of Koreanized Chinese dish that is so popular in Korea and…

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Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry

Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry by Salad Foodie

This recipe was featured in "30 Minute Meals" (Rachael Ray Magazine 6/15) and we agreed it's a keeper. I didn't meet the half hour timeline though, because while the cooking is fast, there's measuring and chopping to accomplish. Nevertheless I think you'll enjoy serving this healthy and satisfying stir fry. Note: Beef or pork would…

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Bok choy soup with mushrooms and ginger

Bok choy soup with mushrooms and ginger by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This hot and savory soup is easy to make and it is packed with deep, umami flavor.

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Almond barfi

Almond barfi by Poornima hegde

A lip smacking and tasty Indian dessert for any occasion.

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Mango Jam

Mango Jam by Ambreen

Mango Jam ... Homemade mango jam recipe with mangoes, sugar, and lemon. A delicious fruit spread for the bread. As mangoes are in season & are plentiful in the market, it is just the time for making jams.

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Kalbi (Marinated Short Ribs)

Kalbi (Marinated Short Ribs) by jason kim

On my half day off, I decided to "relax" by making my favorite (and the kids too) Korean meat dish--kalbi (marinated short ribs), which are tender, savory, sweet, and full of delicious flavors. These are best to be cooked on a grill (especially great for special occasions with friends and family) but they also taste good pan-fried off…

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Chinese Moon Cake

Chinese Moon Cake by Weining Wang

In Asian countries, most people believe that Spring Festival is the well-deserved king of festivals. Others, though, would give the title to Mid-Autumn Day, a festival that invariably makes Asians abroad miss their motherland. Mid-Autumn Day, which has been with Asians for centuries, became symbolic of people returning to their…

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Chinese Dragon Chicken

Chinese Dragon Chicken by Weining Wang

For me, Cooking is also such a dialogue. The sincere gratitude for life ,admiration for nature , the passion for cooking—all of these are productions of the dialogue. What I will spend in writing is not a time of life. It’s the development of my thinking ego showing great intellect in thinking, with resolute willing and sensible…

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Shrimp & Crab Egg Rolls

Shrimp & Crab Egg Rolls by jason kim

The kids got a nice surprise last weekend when they were allowed to help me make some seafood egg rolls. It's a major high for them since we rarely let them help out cook despite their incessant pleas and begging. And to our surprise, they did a pretty good job........full story and recipe at http://www.oliviajasonkim.com

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Dak Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Chicken)

Dak Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Chicken) by jason kim

We have been meaning to do this dish for a while but didn't want to deal with cutting up chicken thighs for 20 minutes. But being the dutiful man and cook of the household, I decided to get my hands dirty and cut up some chicken things. In order to get a that single cut of "steak" from the thigh, it actually takes some precision and…

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Easy Rock Cheese Toast - Crispy Veg Rava Appetizer |Quick Suji Bread Toast

Easy Rock Cheese Toast - Crispy Veg Rava Appetizer |Quick Suji Bread Toast by Manisha Bharani

Rock cheese toast is easy and quick and also a very healthy and nutritious food for kids. It can be served anytime of the day and appeals to all age groups. They make a very good party starter and is also a kids favorite. Suji Toast is an instant…

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Bibimbab (Rice w Vegetables & Beef)

Bibimbab (Rice w Vegetables & Beef) by jason kim

Along with kimchi, bibimbap takes its place among the favored foods in Korean cuisine. Literally meaning "mixed rice," it's a popular and healthy meal consisting of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang (red chili pepper paste). For those who cannot handle the spiciness (like our children), you can…

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Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew)

Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew) by jason kim

The other day we made a unique Korean stew incorporating the best of Korean and American staples--kimchi (spicy fermented cabbage) & Spam and hot dogs. Yes, you heard me right, Spam and/or hot dogs are cooked up along with kimchi and a multitude of other ingredients that make up a dish called budae jjigae, famously known as Army Soup…

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Sizzling Chicken with Bok Choy from Jennifer Tyler Lee's The 52 New Foods Challenge

Sizzling Chicken with Bok Choy from Jennifer Tyler Lee's The 52 New Foods Challenge by Jennifer Tyler Lee

This simple stir-fry recipe is an easy version of one of my favorite Asian comfort foods: clay-pot chicken. It delivers a big, cozy umami flavor with very little effort. One of my go-to weeknight recipes, it’s easy to prepare, tastes delicious, and can…

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