When I started working at my biotech job about a year ago, I was introduced to my first taste of Korean food via a dish called Dolsot Bibimbap. Bibimbap (“bee-beem-bop”) is a combination of rice, sauteed vegetables, and an egg yolk cracked on top (with the intention of mixing it…

This is more like a carrot and ginger chowder. It’s thick and creamy, but without dairy. It’s a low-cal version on the standard “vegetable puree + cream” soup. I made this as a way to get myself back on track after a week of party-food. 52: Carrot Ginger Soup Total…

Welcome to a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. In this blog, we’re diving into the art of crafting 48 Greek burgers accompanied by the pillowy perfection of homemade pita bread and the refreshing tang of tzatziki sauce. Whether you’re a…

I love the whole “pie in a jar” thing lately. Mason jars are safe and easy to cook with, and can handle a ton of heat just fine. Think of them as a re-shaped pyrex casserole dish and the possibilities become a whole lot more fun. The basic idea of…

Pink Guava-Strawberry Jam!! 😀This is a precursor to the homemade “Pop-Tarts” recipe I’m tinkering around with. Since strawberries are back in season, and since my friend at market gave me a beautiful pink guava, I decided that they would make the perfect filling for some homemade pastries. I’ve never made…

I’ve always been a huge fan of maki sushi, the roll-and-slice variety, but lately I’ve been really enjoying the beauty and texture of hand roll sushi. They’re all the original contents of a typical roll, but rolled so that the nori is like a cone, and the contents are like…

The finished product. Omnomnom This is essentially the product of wanting to order a pizza but not having the money to “pony up” for the exact one that I wanted. Also, the chewiness of foccacia has always been an enticing prospect. So, to the store for some fancy ingredients (prosciutto…