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Smoky cajun pasta

Smoky cajun pasta

I used to never cook pasta. And then I met a boy who liked pasta so much that his mother used to tell him that …

 

Brown butter

Brown butter

Would it be a hyperbole to say that brown butter is the elixir of life? Perhaps it is reasonable to say that brown butter is …

 

Perfect frittata

Perfect frittata

Breakfast is not just a meal. It is the first gift of the day from you to your family or those you love. It is …

 

Chilled cauliflower soup

Chilled cauliflower soup

I had a colorful childhood driven in part by the plenitude of superstitions and customs in Korean culture. Some were jests, like the joke that …

 

Summer days

Summer days

I found myself propositioning a small amish grandmother at the farmers market the other day. Bewildered? Don’t be. Everything was all very innocent. I promise. …

 

Summer days

Summer days

I found myself burrowing my nose into a bouquet of broccoli raab the other day. Call me crazy, but believe me, you would have, too …

 

Sweet potato mochi croissant

Sweet potato mochi croissant

Think: A crackly golden brown exterior; moist, delicate, buttery layers; smooth caramelized sweet potato; and chewy rice cake Now think about all those flavors and textures …

 

Prayer, Mussels, and Corn

Prayer, Mussels, and Corn

A little over 29 years ago, my father sat across the table from my mother in a bustling 설렁탕 restaurant in Seoul, Korea and decided …

 

Mascarpone Sponge Cake Roll

Mascarpone Sponge Cake Roll

Growing up, I used to love eating sponge cake rolls. And today, I made one! I had forgotten about my childhood favorite for quite some time until …