If you’ve ever eaten at a Korean restaurant, you’ve likely tried some version of kongnamul muchim (콩나물 무침), or Korean soy bean sprouts. It’s a delicious and healthy side dish that can complement any meal, or you can even toss it into your bibimbap (Korean rice bowl).…
Looking for a quick and easy appetizer? You can’t go wrong with this bruschetta recipe that is bursting with crisp, delicious flavor using very few ingredients. …
Ezme – Fresh & Spicy Appetizer
Here’s a fresh, delicious small plate or “mezze” you can enjoy before a meal or as a side dish. It is very easy to make, and requires only a few ingredients. It is comparable to a bruschetta, just a little more on the spicy side!…
Kimchi pancakes, aka kimchi buchimgae (김치부침개) can be served as a delicious appetizer or enjoyed as a meal. There are many different ways you can prepare this dish to your liking.…
Veggie Hummus – Vegetarian & Mediterranean
This is a super-delicious recipe that was hugely popular among vegetarians at the Turkish restaurant where my husband used to head the kitchen. It’s packed with flavor and satisfying for anyone – even omnivores! However, there is also a meat-version of this dish (see Beef Hummus recipe here).…
Oftentimes when eating at Turkish restaurants, the rice will have little pieces of browned pasta cooked with it. It’s either almond-shaped orzo, or short, thin vermicelli noodles. …






