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Compost Cookies
I first had a compost cookie when I visited my cousins in New York and they introduced me to Milk Bar. I was surprised. Chips and pretzels in a cookie? But I loved it. The salty crunch adds such a depth to the sweetness of a cookie. It was a flavor profile that, at that time, I was unaware of. These cookies, also known as kitchen sink cookies, are one of my favorites (and also my mom’s!).
Brussels Sprouts Slaw
I came up with this recipe when I was thinking about what to bring to a potluck. I love honey mustard, acidity, creamy and Brussels sprouts, so I settled onto this Brussels sprouts slaw! This slaw is best enjoyed the day after it is made.
Pistachio Pie
Pistachios are delicious. Pistachio pie? Even better! The nutty salty duo pairs so well with the sweetness of pastry cream to make a subtle but pronounced sweet and salty balance.
Roasted Vegetable Soup
I make this soup whenever I have some veggies in the fridge that are about to go old. It won’t be the most amazing soup you ever tasted. In fact, it might remind you a bit of baby food?! hahah. But I like it.
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Have you ever had a Burnt Basque Cheesecake? This type of cheesecake went viral a couple years ago. I finally boarded the band wagon to try it out recently and I understand the hype. It’s so delicious!
Chicken Salad Sandwich
I’ve been making this chicken salad often lately. I love making a large batch and then having it readily available anytime I want a sandwich or as a topping for salads. You can even eat it on it’s own!
Strawberry Crepe Cake
Crepe cakes are awesome because they do not require an oven. But they’re a lot of work… so much work… haha. I like this recipe that I made because you don’t need fresh strawberries that are in season. You just use jam and freeze dried strawberries for the filling.
Kitchen Scraps Chicken Broth
This broth will not be the best broth you ever taste. haha. Yet I like to make my broth this way, because it's quite easy and it doesn't take as long to make as other stocks. You also use up all your kitchen scraps that would otherwise go to the trash!
Oi Sobagi (cucumber kimchi)
I made some Oi Sobagi (오이소박이) which is a kimchi made with cucumber instead of the usual napa cabbage. My grandma would always make oi sobagi, so this dish is very dear to me because I am always reminded of her when I eat this kimchi.
Tuna and Sausage Kimbap
This is probably my third or fourth time making kimbap so I definitely am not a professional at it! I'm still trying to nail the rolling and squeezing technique and all haha. I love kimbap since it is so portable, making it such a great food to share!