Caramelized Onion Dip
Sometimes making it yourself is absolutely worth it, and we think this is one of those dishes. Using real caramelized onions in this retro party dip makes all the difference! A recipe from our favorite brew lover's cookbook, Beer Bites, it's an easy crowd pleaser you can make ahead of time.
Rib-Eye Steak with Porcini Jus
Here is a recipe for Rib-Eye Steak with Porcini Jus from one of our favorite cookbooks, Flavorwalla. This is an equally elegant and showstopping dish, perfect for small and intimate dinner parties, serving approximately 8 people.
Creamy Corn and Shiitake Mushroom Soup
This simple soup pairs sweet corn with earthy shiitake mushrooms, achieving a delicious balance of flavors. One of our favorite dishes from Andrea Nyugen's Into The Vietnamese Kitchen, we love making this when we're craving a creamy soup but don't want the cream! Also, the rich shiitake mushrooms make this dish feel more substantial than a standard vegetable soup.
Creamed "Chipped" Mushrooms On Toast
Our Grandpa's favorite breakfast food was always creamed chipped beef. He, and our dad, were in the Navy and let it slip that the nickname...
Avocado Salad
Wonderfully simple yet delicious, this avocado salad is perfect for summer dinners or weekend brunches.
Spicy Whipped Feta with Roasted Red Peppers
This crowd-pleasing dip is both delicious and convenient for holiday entertaining. Just combine the ingredients in a food processor, wait a couple hours, and you're ready to serve.
Laughing Doughnut Holes
A celebratory sweet and crunchy bite, these Laughing Doughnut Holes, or kaikouxiao ("open mouth laughs") are traditionally made as a treat for the young on China's largest and century-old holiday, the Lunar New Year.
Pan-Fried Black Sea Bass with Ginger & Scallion
This simple dish is wonderful for a tasty weeknight dinner. The rice wine in the sauce provides sweetness, while the egg coating adds a nice fried crunchiness.
Bulgogi - Korean Grilled Beef
Other than Kimchi, Bulgogi is possibly the best known Korean dish. With wonderful aromas when cooking and a savory, beefy flavor, it captures the very essence of Korean cooking.
Quick Bok Choy Kimchi and Ssamjang Sauce
These two recipes will quickly become your "go-to" for tasty Korean meals.
Salmon Canapés
These quick, no-cook hors d'oeuvres are the perfect way to kick off any get-together. The tangy, spicy goat cheese is a fantastic compliment to the smoked salmon.