Dessert
Boszorkanyhab- Witches’ Froth- Baked Apple Mousse
Even if this recipe hadn’t looked very good, I might have made it anyways just because of its name. Luckily for me it was...
Soups
Borju Porkolt- Hungarian Veal Paprika Stew
After a number of complicated, multi-step recipes, this veal stew was a total breeze and a welcome change of pace. Nothing complicated or fancy...
Dessert
Yongun Chonggwa- Candied Lotus Roots
Aren’t these pretty? The timing of these was just about perfect because they taste exactly like jelly beans. I kid you not. I think...
Recipes
Red Date and Walnut Sticky Rice
I couldn’t help myself. These are typically rolled into balls for a snack, but their beautiful red hue was practically begging to be made...
Recipes
Napa Cabbage Kimchi
I suppose it would have made the most sense for me to post this at the beginning of my time in Korea, especially since...
Recipes
Kimchi Fried Rice
Fried rice is pretty much the ultimate quick, healthy and filling meal. Although the healthy part doesn’t necessarily ring true in Hawaii, where most...
Breakfast
Jamaican Festival Fried Cornbread
Some of you might remember that my last attempt at fried cornmeal fritters didn’t go so well. But try, try again I say. Plus,...
Dessert
Ginger Jelly with Honey Molasses Syrup
Another country, another ginger-centric recipe. I suppose you could consider this a grown up version of jello: it has a more sophisticated flavor and...
Dessert
Cold Coffee Soufflé
This is exactly the type of dessert I generally avoid. Namely because it relies on one critical step that I usually botch: unmolding the...
Dessert
Coconut Cream Pudding
This dessert is about as sophisticated as a Snack Pack Pudding cup. I don’t necessarily mean that as a bad thing- I was eating...