KrisThe idea of any kind of pickled cabbage tasting good with a milk derivative–yeah, I sound like I should be locked up for even suggesting it, right? But contrary to popular belief, kimchi and cheese …
Chicken Adobo
Every ethnic cuisine has at least one signature dish that exemplifies the nuances and flavor profile of its country or people. Quick–what is the first dish that comes to mind when I mention Japan? England? …
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies
My father is an unapologetic fan of chocolates and sweets. I remember a never-empty jar of mini-Crunch bars in the den when I was growing up; and a pint of Rocky Road ice cream was …
Mapo Tofu (Japanese-style)
I have a weird addiction that needs to be confessed. I… really love food from one culture as interpreted by another. ‘What?’ you must be thinking. ‘What does that even mean? Is she talking about fusion?’ …
Pad Kra Pow (ผัดกะเพรา)
I think I’ve mentioned before that James & I have been on a health kick for a while, so I’ve been baking a lot less and cooking a lot more than usual. More recently, I’ve …
Kimchi-Fried Quinoa
I’ve been on a bit of a health kick recently–exercising (almost) daily, cutting out junk food and sugary drinks, etc. But I’ve never been able to say goodbye to white rice, even though it’s probably …
Apple Crumble Pie
James likes to brag tell family and coworkers about my baking prowess. This is obviously a compliment, and I (and my ego) am more than happy to oblige these folks when they inevitably say “well, …
Spicy Bread and Butter Pickles
I think that being able to bake and cook for your own self is very liberating. You are no longer restricted by the nearby restaurants or the frozen food in the grocery store—the world …
Home-brewed Iced Coffee
James is a bona-fide coffee addict. I’m not sure if this particular aspect of his personality originated during his undergraduate studies at Cornell or earlier. I do know that by the time we started dating, …
Broiled Salmon with Tama-Miso Glaze
Once upon a blue moon (or, two years ago when I lived in Denver), I borrowed a few cookbooks about Korean and Japanese cuisine from my sister-in-law. A miso glaze caught my eye while flipping …