Stay warm this winter with Niku Udon (肉うどん): a Japanese noodle soup with a seasoned dashi base, thick udon noodles, thinly sliced and marinated beef, negi/scallions, and a sprinkling of Shichimi Togarashi. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge…
Macaroon Bil Toum (Lebanese Garlic Noodles)
Recipe for Macaroon Bil Toum: The ultimate comfort food for garlic lovers from the mountains of Lebanon. Macaroon Bil Toum (Macaron/Ma3kroun bi Toom) is a rustic dish found in the mountain villages of Lebanon. Little pasta dumplings are boiled until soft and tender, then coated in a lemony garlic sauce called Toum. It is the…
Effortless Bento Cookbook Review and Spaghetti Neapolitan
Effortless Bento: 300 Box Lunch Recipes, edited by Shufu-no-Tomo, features a variety of make-ahead bento recipes for quick and easy lunch ideas. Highlights include Teriyaki Scallops, Ginger Pork, Bacon-Wrapped Shishito Peppers, Cinnamon Bananas, Sesame Miso Salmon, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Black Vinegar Fried Chicken Wings. I will also be sharing a recipe for Spaghetti Neapolitan…
#SundaySupper Comfort Food Soup and Stew: Milchnudeln (German Milk Noodles)
Milchnudeln: German noodles simmered in milk until tender and sweetened with honey or sugar for #SundaySupper’s Comforting Soup and Stew Recipes. Today, #SundaySupper is getting together with a collection of comforting soup and stew recipes! I am joining in with one of my favorite comfort foods, Milchnudeln (German Milk Noodles). My original plan was to actually…
Our Korean Kitchen Cookbook Review and Mul Naeng-Myeon (Buckwheat Noodles in Chilled Broth)
Our Korean Kitchen features 100 of the best-loved recipes from the home kitchen of Jordan Bourke and Rejina Pyo. Notable favorites such as Bibimbap (Mixed Rice with Vegetables and Beef), Baechu Kimchi (Classic Cabbage Kimchi), Japchae (Beef and Vegetables with Sesame Glass Noodles), and Bulgogi (Sesame and Soy-Marinated Beef) can be found alongside lesser-known specialties like…
Homemade Pasta Made Simple Cookbook Review and Trofie
Homemade Pasta Made Simple: A Pasta Cookbook with Easy Recipes & Lessons to Make Fresh Pasta Any Night, written by Manuela Zangara, demystifies homemade pasta at home with a variety of techniques, shapes, and over 30 accompanying sauces. I have actually been a longtime follower of Manuela’s blog (and have featured a few of her…
Malaysia Cookbook Review and Mee Goreng Mamak (Malaysian Fried Mamak Noodles)
Malaysia: Recipes from a Family Kitchen, written by Ping Coombes, features the incredibly flavorful and diverse cuisine of Malaysia with over 100 family-style recipes. Highlights include Lor Bak (Five-Spice Pork Spring Rolls), Kuih Ketayap (Malaysian Coconut-Filled Pancakes), Nasi Lemak (Malaysian Spicy Coconut Rice), Murtabak (Malaysian Flaky Bread Stuffed with Spiced Lamb), and Sayur Goreng (Stir-Fried Lettuce)….
Turkish Delights Cookbook Review and Cevizli Erişte (Turkish Walnut Pasta)
Turkish Delights: Stunning Regional Recipes from the Bosphorus to the Black Sea, written by John Gregory-Smith, features an incredible assortment of over 100 dishes from throughout Turkey. Popular favorites such as Karides (Shrimp with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Butter), Revani (Semolina Lemon Cake), Granny’s Pilav, Taze Fasulye (Green Beans with Tomatoes and Olive Oil), and Şiş…
Grilled Mushroom Noodle Bowls
This is my first month joining in the Food Bloggers Recipe Swap and I made Grilled Mushroom Noodle Bowls from Eat What We Eat! With all the indulgence in the past couple of weeks, we enjoyed this lighter noodle bowl as a break from the leftovers the day after Christmas. It was a hit with…
Jiu Cai Shui Jian Bao (Taiwanese Pan-Fried Leek Buns with Dried Shrimp)
Jiu Cai Shui Jian Bao are Taiwanese pan-fried buns filled with leeks and dried shrimp. Pan-frying the buns the same was as potstickers creates the best of both worlds. The bottom forms a crisp base while the steamed top remains chewy. The filling is a unique combination of leeks seasoned with a little dried shrimp and bean thread…
