Pickled Radish

Pickled Radish

I had some radishes left over from making the perilla kimchi and wanted to use it up before it went bad. Our whole family loves pickled radish, especially as a side dish. Traditionally, it’s said to improve digestion and clear your palate. Normally it’s done …

Marinated Shiso

Marinated Shiso

I brought my pot of shiso indoors before the first below freezing temperatures to see if I could extend the growing season for just a bit. I had transplanted a few of each variety that had self sowed in my garden into a pot for …

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

And the race to use up the pumpkin spiced puree is on. I thought, what’s the easiest way to use it up? Pumpkin pie has been done to death and quite honestly, it’s gotten to the point where I can’t tell the difference between that …

Negi Tekka Don (Scallion and Tuna Tartare Bowl)

Negi Tekka Don (Scallion and Tuna Tartare Bowl)

I always have Ahi tuna steaks in the deep freezer, for those days I just want sashimi/sushi but don’t have the desire to go out and buy it. The first time I saw the packages in Aldi, I did a double take and knew I …

No Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

No Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Remember when I made the spiced pumpkin spread? Well, what I didn’t tell you was that I ended up making a huge batch of it–about half a gallon to be exact. Who knew one pumpkin could produce so much? Anyway, it’s been a race to …

Super Rich Garlic Miso Ramen With Marinated Eggs And Melty Pork Char Siu

Super Rich Garlic Miso Ramen With Marinated Eggs And Melty Pork Char Siu

I knew it was going to be a cold day when I woke up this morning and I was buried under blankets I didn’t want to come out of. When I stuck my toe out to test the air, I could tell that my wood …

Simple Mint Chickpea Salad

Simple Mint Chickpea Salad

This recipe is always a hit as a side dish during any event or party–it’s tasty in its fresh simplicity. It uses copious amounts of mint (spearmint or peppermint), which is just as well because they can get invasive if not controlled. I usually make …

Home Made Spiced Pumpkin Spread

Home Made Spiced Pumpkin Spread

We carved up the pumpkins today just in time for Halloween, and that meant a lot of pumpkin innards. I don’t really like throwing away perfectly edible ingredients and I just so happened to have seen a recipe for pumpkin spice. Now, I’m not big …

Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts

My husband likes bacon, I don’t, but sometimes he’ll buy a pack and beg me to make it for him. I’ll put bacon slices in the roasting pan and crisp it up that way (nice and even), and while he munches on his favorite cured …

Hearty Garden Bean Soup

Hearty Garden Bean Soup

As we start getting into the thick of Autumn, the weather’s starting to get colder and the garden is drawing to a close. I had a box of macaroni in the pantry that I haven’t used and it was taking up some space, so I …