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Korean inspired Galbi-jjim 갈비찜 – Braised Beef Short Ribs
I’ve been having korean food cravings lately. To satisfy my brain and tummy, here is my inspired take on Galbi-jjim- korean braised beef ribs. It is so delicious and tender. When I was pregnant with Elsie, I would constantly crave for Korean food, especially ramen and spicy food. At some point, I had to control myself. It was an extremely wonderful time – while it lasted. Making this dish with 3 pounds of rib meat, I added many more (optional) ingredients as shown in the picture below. After this, I came up with a more manageable amount using just 1 pound of meat, and it was a lot easier to…
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Easy Garlic Basil Pesto Recipe
If you are a garlic lover, you’ll love this recipe! =) It’s also been professionally tested by my 1 year old, and was given a big smile and a stuffed green face of approval. Yay! I’ve made this a few times now, Elsie – my little one – loves it! It is super easy to put together and tastes best fresh (though it can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 nights in a tight sealed container). I would recommend getting the freshest ingredients possible for this recipe. Time : 15 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup of nuts (Most recipes call for pine nuts, which is a good option,…
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How to make an Oatmeal Papaya Bowl
Fruit bowls are such a cute and fun way to spice up a meal, whether it’s just for a snack or for breakfast. After living in Hawaii for some time, I’ve grown to love fruit bowls and papayas! Papayas are pretty cheap in Hawaii, and sometimes I could get them homegrown. Kai and I almost had one every other day! We’ve been so spoiled! Since moving back to the bay, papayas are quite expensive, so buying it feels like such a treat! Today I’m going to share with you how to make a breakfast papaya bowl. You can put oatmeal, acai, pudding, and any addition you like. I will be…
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How to make Souffle Pancakes
Souffle Pancakes are such a delight to eat! They are perfect for breakfast! Fluffy, soft, and super tasty! It left me unforgettable memories after the first time I had it! Since I loved it so much I’ve made it a couple times now. After a little bit of experimenting, I’d like to share it here. The recipe can be modified for people that like their foods sweeter, or you can just pour more maple syrup afterwards. It does take a bit of time to make, so this is a perfect recipe for a free weekend morning at home or a day off. If you are making it for loved ones,…
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How to make Teriyaki/Soysauce Chicken
Get ready for an AMAZING recipe – Inspired by Seonkyoung Longest! This recipe is great for lunch and dinner. It’s easy to make, and it goes well with rice or quino, veggies, and egg. It’s also super DELICIOUS and JUICY! I came across this recipe by Seonkyoung Longest and became inspired to recreate my own version, so I would like to share it here. Before I start, I’d like to say that the measurements here can definitely be modified. The first time I made this recipe, I used 2 spoonfuls of mirin and sake and only 1 spoonful of soy sauce. I wanted more of the sake and mirin flavor,…
