Bulgogi beef is a classic dish in Korea made with marinated beef, sliced ultra-thin and then grilled or stir fried. Although it is widely available in restaurants and small eateries, it is deeply ingrained as a home dish, a comfort food if you will. [feast_advanced_jump_to] What is bulgogi? History goes that this dish dates back...
Recipes List
Chicken in Creamy Saffron Sauce
It sounds fancy, but you can make chicken in a creamy saffron sauce in about one hour. Really! Now, I will admit that saffron is kind of expensive, but a little goes a long way. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Chicken in creamy saffron sauce. My mouth is watering. Chicken is so versatile. Entire books have been dedicated to...
Arroz con Leche
Where I grew up in Panama, rice pudding was celebratory. When a baby got their first tooth, the grandmother would make a huge batch of it. Next, it was packaged into small bottles to hand out to family and friends. The kicker is that this rice pudding wasn’t really for the baby. Nope! We soaked...
Easy Shrimp Mofongo
Growing up in Panama, Puerto Rican food on a menu was not an uncommon occurrence. One item in particular that always stood out to me was mofongo. What is mofongo? Comfort food at its finest. Today I was in the mood for seafood so I’m presenting you with Shrimp Mofongo. Enjoy! [feast_advanced_jump_to] What is Mofongo?...
Pork Loin in Tamarind Sauce
I just got back from vacation, and apart from the usual souvenir purchases, I brought back with me a new recipe. You see, I went home to visit my family, and my sister made this amazing pork loin in tamarind sauce. It wasn't just finger licking good, it was really easy to make too: DOUBLE BONUS! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Naturally,...
Jibarito
The Jibarito is Chicago’s spin on Puerto Rican food. Who doesn’t love a little fusion? Furthermore, who doesn’t love a sandwich? Although it is not a typical dish you can find on a Puerto Rican menu, it harnesses all the flavors so I never have to skip out on my beloved fried plantains. [feast_advanced_jump_to] What...
Turkish Style Rack of Lamb
Turkish Style Rack of Lamb is a savory alternative to the more commonly flavored rack of lamb chops we are accustomed to. The spicy seasoning combined with the tangy yogurt and bright mint is pleasingly flavorful to say the least. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Lamb and Turkish Food Lamb is meat of choice in Turkish cuisine. If...
Turkey Burger Soup Recipe
The days are getting shorter, sigh! The air certainly feels chillier with every passing day. Face it, we are headed for that dreaded winter season whether we want to admit it or not. I am not a cold weather person, can't you tell? Cold weather is a time for turkey burger soup, the ultimate comfort...
Kheer: Indian Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is one dish that stands the test of time and spans cultures. There are dozens of cultural variations of rice pudding, but Indian kheer is truly a standout. Creamy and aromatic, kheer is delicious, easy to make, and a staple treat in Indian cuisine. Flavored with cardamom and rosewater, there really isn’t another...
Melomakarona: Greek Christmas Cookies
The Greek Church in my town hosts an annual Greek Festival during the first week of July. It’s always baking hot, but no one minds! Sometimes the traffic is backed up a mile away. Really, we take this one seriously. The grounds are packed with thousands of people eating delicious Greek food, drinking ouzo, dancing...