My husband went to Chengdu, China for a business trip and came home with some Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies. Chengdu is in Sichuan province in china where the local Chinese cuisine is known for its spiciness, which I love. They use abundant amount of chilies, garlic, and peppercorns. Sichuan peppercorn is world famous for its unique fragrance and the taste. It is not overly spicy but gives numbing sensation on your tongue. I have always wanted to cook with Sichuan ...
Gochujang Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes is one of the well known American classic dish. I understand the term "sloppy" in the title. This is a kind of dish that can be prepared quick and easy, and it can be a little messy when you eat with hands. However why does it have a name of "Joe"? Why not Bob or David? Just simply curious! Anyway, I want to give a little twist to this all American classic sandwich by adding a Korean flavor. Yes, this is Gochujang Sloppy Joes! Gochujang will add a very gentle spicy kick and ...
Chicken and Rice Casserole
We had quite a bit of snow this past few days. Schools were closed and kids were home. Even my husband was home due to the bad weather. When the weather goes bad, and eating out is not an option, I need to come-up with something to feed hungry people in my family. They could easily fix their own ham and cheese sandwich, but returning home with frozen body after playing hard in the snow outside, I feel like I better feed them something more soothing and satisfying. What a thoughtful mother and ...
Old Time Beef Stew, the ultimate winter comfort
Everyone has their own way of making beef stew more flavorful. Some adds tomato sauce, some pours fancy red wine or beer, some throws herbs and even orange zest... Me? I just use water. Yes, water with a couple of beef bouillon cubes for the intense beef flavor. ...
