Have leftover rice from dinner last night? Make this Asparagus Fried Rice with Jasmine rice, crushed garlic, sliced asparagus, and green onions for a perfect #BrunchWeek dish. Disclosure: This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine…
The Korean Table Cookbook Review and Tteok Sanjuk (Beef Skewers with Green Onions)
The Korean Table: From Barbecue to Bibimbap, written by Taekyung Chung and Debra Samuels, features 100 easy Korean-style recipes with American cooks in mind. Highlights include Baek Kimchi (White Kimchi), Saengsun Jorim (Fish Fillets with a Peppery Sweet Glaze), Hobak Jook (Sweet and Creamy Pumpkin Porridge), Sokalbi Gui (Barbecued Beef Ribs), Kong Jorim (Sweet and…
A Modern Way to Eat Cookbook Review and Homemade Tortilla Chips with Charred-Chile Salsa
While I am not a vegetarian, I only plan a couple of meat-based dishes a week. I am always on the lookout for more ways to incorporate vegetarian meals into my diet and hit the jackpot with A Modern Way to Eat: 200+ Satisfying Vegetarian Recipes (That Will Make You Feel Amazing). Anna Jones is a London-based food…
Jack-O-Lantern Carrot Rice
Happy Halloween everyone! I found the idea for these Jack-O-Lantern Carrot Rice Balls on Apron Strings. I loved the idea of adding some orange color to the rice without the addition of artificial food coloring. The original recipe makes the balls bite-size, but I made them closer to about 1/2 cup for personal serving sizes….
Salata Tomatim Bel Daqua (Sudanese Tomato Salad)
Salata Tomatim Bel Daqua is a Tomato salad from Sudan. Peanuts make their way into many dishes in Sudan, like this salad made from tossing together tomatoes, green onions, parsley, and green chili pepper. It is then coated in a peanut butter lime sauce. Evan pleasantly surprised me by devouring this salad. It must have…
Gamja Bokkeum (Korean Stir-Fried Potatoes)
Gamja Bokkeum is a Korean stir-fried potato side dish (banchan). Bell (or hot) peppers, onions, and garlic may also be added. I used Yukon Gold potatoes. I added them to the wok when the wok was heated through, but the oil was only slightly heated. Do not wait until the oil becomes extremely hot or…
Cong You Bing (Chinese Scallion Pancakes)
Cong You Bing is a Chinese pancake filled with sesame oil and scallions. It is made from a dough, unlike the American pancake made from a batter. It possibly originated in Northern China, where wheat is a common ingredient in the cuisine. Cong You Bing is often eaten as a street food or appetizer. In…
