Something great about the supermarkets here in Seoul is that you can often find fresh vegetables relatively inexpensive. Going to the market, I saw a package of assorted mushrooms that had my favorite king oyster mushrooms, bundled along with shitake and enoki. There are different textures to these mushrooms: king oyster are quite meaty, shitake … Continue reading
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Puglian Octopus Salad
Taking a look around the market for the freshest ingredient of the day can be such a cooking inspiration! It’s a wonderful feeling of freedom to let your culinary creativity roam when there is no shopping list in your hands. Octopus was incredibly fresh at the market this weekend, so it promptly came home with me … Continue reading
Grilled Chicken Greek Salad
If you’re looking for a refreshing salad to combat the warm summer months, look no further than this bright Greek salad. With tangy flavors, this grilled chicken Greek salad features fresh vegetables, lemon, and savory feta. Adding hearty chickpeas and a lean chicken breast fillet gives protein, while keeping it low fat. Here’s to a … Continue reading
Parmesan Cheese Pasta Salad in Olive Oil
With the warmer weather finally settling in, add this pasta salad to your picnic, BBQ’s, or potluck menu. This colorful, summer dish is mixed with kalamata olives (for its meaty, smooth texture) and capers, then tossed with Italian herbs and olive oil. Pasta salad is meant to be a cold dish, so you can even … Continue reading