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Thrilled With the Beautiful Colors, but Not the Flavors
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Although the green and white scallions on the bright red-orange sockeye salmon resulted in attractive colors, the sweetness didn’t entice me to eat more of it. Below are some links to more details, including photos: My Story During one of my weekly trips to Costco, I found fresh wild whole sockeye salmon available for a…
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Love Curry Coating, but Want It to Be Crispy
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Without spending two days making a pot of curry, I will now be able to cook a simple dish of chicken wings that’ll satisfy a curry flavor craving. All I would need to do is figure out a way to crisp up the skin more. Below are some links to more details, including photos: My…
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Added One Simple Porridge Recipe to the Repertoire Today
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With two different recipes for porridge (congee), I can now alternate between them. The one I tried last year allowed for more flexibility, but the more recent one works well if I have ground beef and don’t want to think much about which toppings to include. Below are some links to more details, including photos:…
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Sure Is the One Greatest Stir-fried Eggplant Meat Recipe!
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I have tried two different recipes for making stir-fried eggplant with ground pork and both times it was challenging to soften the pieces of eggplant. Since then, I’ve discovered a recipe that solved the problem by roasting the eggplant first. Just as important, the latest dish was the tastiest one of them all! Below are…
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Easily a Temporary Fix Here for Some Korean Flavors
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If I were to have a craving for sweet and spicy beef in the future, I would have a recipe to reference. With some ground beef and other ingredients commonly in my kitchen, I would have a meal ready with little fuss! Below are some links to more details, including photos: My Story With some…
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Extra Simple Recipe, but Gotta Get the Potatoes Right
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With an uncomplicated recipe requiring only two main ingredients, all I have to do is cook the potatoes to the right firmness. Below are some links to more details, including photos: My Story After testing a recipe for Dongbei-style braised chicken thighs, I fell in love with cooking with a skillet. As a result, I…
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Fooled: I Never Unlocked the Magic of Crispy Skin
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I was looking forward to cooking chicken on a skillet that had a different flavor profile than what I had made last month. Previously, I was pleasantly surprised by the lightly crispy skin. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the case this time. Below are some links to more details, including photos: My Story After making the Dongbei-style…
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What Happened When I Reduced the Sour Ingredient?
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During my first attempt with a ground pork adobo recipe, I found it too sour. After decreasing the vinegar during my second try, it was better, but for now, I will stick to my favorite recipes for adobo and ground pork: chicken adobo, pork ribs adobo, and ginger minced pork. Below are some links to…
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Made a Rich Eggplant Omelette With a Sensational Sauce
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I tried an eggplant omelette recipe for the first time and served it with one of the suggested condiments. Though the omelette was a bit heavy for me, the sauce was addictive! Below are some links to more details, including photos: My Story I bought some eggplants that were on sale at the supermarket and…