Pita Bread
Who doesn’t love pita bread!? So simple, so soft, and so versatile! You can dip it, wrap it, stuff it, or just plain snack on it. This pita bread recipe is just as simple, with a few hours of proofing, as any good bread needs. It’s …
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Recipes
“One must eat great food to make great food.” – David Kim
My recipes represent who I am. They have changed and have (hopefully) improved over the years just as I have. However, I have tried to keep two factors constant throughout this evolution: taste and simplicity. Every recipe I create or adopt as my own must be delicious (to me), and relatively easy to make. I hope you will find my recipes to be just that.
Time and Love
Cooking is a very personal skill and art form developed over time. It is also an expression of love. Often times, if you ask someone of their favorite food or food memory, they will tell you that the best (random dish) they ever ate was made by their grandmother. Grandmothers embody those two key elements: time and love. They have been cooking for decades and love to see their loved ones enjoy the food they prepared.
Variety and Evolution
The one common theme you will find in my recipes, other than taste and simplicity, is… nothing. I love eating and cooking all types of food and it shows in my recipes. My recipes also reflect my family’s history of what I call random restaurateurism. My family, including myself, have owned and operated restaurants of many types and cuisine. From fast food to fine dining. Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Burgers, BBQ, Subs, and more. Some of my recipes are adapted from growing up in those restaurants. They may also bounce from traditional Korean dishes to modern French to Texas barbecue to something totally random. Recently, I have been trying to eat healthier and consume less processed foods so my recipes have evolved towards a healthier trend while maintaining yumminess.
Final Thoughts
A common ‘ingredient’ you will find in recipes is “salt and pepper to taste.” My recipes call for nearly everything to taste. I constantly taste my food while cooking and adjust ingredients to my taste. My recipes may contain a certain set of ingredients, but treat it as a guide rather than a rule so you can make them your own. Are you one of the 4-14% of the population that cilantro tastes like soap? Then replace the cilantro in my recipe with parsley or even omit it altogether. Are you dairy-free? Then replace the butter in my recipe with coconut oil. My final thought on my recipes is this: Don’t be afraid to try new things because you think you may not like it or because you haven’t liked a certain the way it was prepared for you before. I’ve known several people that hate cooked salmon, but have grown to absolutely LOVE raw salmon dishes. As with all things in life, try something new three times before deciding if you like or dislike it.
Potato Leek Soup
My potato leek soup recipe is a healthy version of the tried and true butter and cream version. This healthy alternative tastes just as great, remains hearty, and warms you up on a cold day! A healthy version of the classic potato leek soup. Coconut …
Korean Spiced Brussels Sprouts
My Korean Spiced Brussels Sprouts recipe offers an unusual twist to your traditional roasted brussels sprouts. The flavors are somewhat reminiscent of kimchi (in a good way) without the extra bold flavors using my Kimchi Spice Dry Rub as the main seasoning. Many recipes call …
Shrimp Ceviche Salad
This Shrimp Ceviche Salad recipe is super simple in preparation and ingredients. It is closer to a salad than a ceviche since the shrimp is cooked before assembling into the salad. I’ve had ceviche dozens of times, and even as a lover of sushi, sashimi, …
Sweet Potato Hash
My healthy Sweet Potato Hash recipe is super simple and delicious. Over the years, I’ve had some good hash, some bad hash, and some ugly hash. I love corned beef hash the day after St. Patty’s Day, but that’s another recipe. This is a common …
Pumpkin Waffles
My pumpkin waffles recipe is derived from my close friend Leonard’s grandmother’s recipe as a foundation and some experimentation of my own. I’ve pursued the elusive ‘perfect waffle’ for decades and continue to try and improve every time I make them. One of my favorite …
Cobb Salad
This Cobb Salad recipe is one of my favorite salads to make. The ingredients, as well as preparation, are simple and result in a great-tasting healthy dish. My Cobb Salad Recipe is a slight departure from the ‘original’ mostly because I omit watercress and frequently …
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