When we order Crispy Pork Belly and other small dishes as appetizers at the Asian dumpling restaurant around the corner, the pork belly is always the first dish that’s gone… It’s slightly spicy, crispy, and really delicious. Impossible to resist. Really… ;P
We love Asian cuisine – that’s probably because we like everything a little spicier. Let’s just say that slightly »hotter« dishes are not uncommon in Asia, right?! ;) This delicious Korean Cucumber Salad (with Gochugaru) also packs a punch… if you’re not careful with the chili flakes, aka. Gochugaru. If you like it tasty and spicy, you should definitely make this recipe!
We love delicious meals prepared in a wok. Throw in some veggies, chicken, or ground meat, plenty of soy sauce, and other spices… and you got yourself a delicious meal almost instantly. This Chicken Teriyaki with Bell Peppers, Bok Choy & Rice is no exception here. Quick and easy. Replace the rice with noodles and you got yourself a nice pasta dish. ;P
You eat with your eyes first, right?! That’s definitely something that applies to me. I like colorful dishes, meals with a lot of veggies that are bright and vibrant. Stuff like this Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Chicken with Veggies & Coconut Rice. What’s not to love here?! One look, and you know it’s going to be good. That’s what I want from my food! ;)
When I think of Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice & Meat, it somehow always brings back childhood memories. This dish has been a dinner favorite in our family. Probably because it is quite easy to prepare and doesn’t require much effort. My mum (like all of us) never really wanted to spend a lot of time in the kitchen after work. Nowadays, you can have all sorts of meals delivered to your home… back then, you were not able to eat anything if you did not cook yourself. Yes, I am that old. I grew up in a time without delivery services ;P
Everyone has probably seen these long, thin, purple eggplants in the produce section of a supermarket. They are usually right next to the »regular« somewhat chubby-looking eggplants. These eggplants are called Japanese eggplants, but sometimes they are also called Chinese eggplants. Dunno why. Here I am using them for a Korean dish to add another Asian country into the mix: Gochujang Eggplant with Rice. An absolute delicacy!
I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake - for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers - and it seems they like it most of the time ;) 
