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12 inflation hacks for smart planners: part II
This blog covers 7 inflation hacks that we can use to reduce expenses and increase extra income.

Jung-Eun Lee
Jan 11, 202317 min read
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So-easy tuna sandwich
As the weather is warming up at full speed, I have come to enjoy cold dishes that don't need to be cooked. Occasional home-made...

Jung-Eun Lee
Jun 13, 20202 min read
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Easy pasta salad for warm days
As our day is getting longer, refreshing meals often come to my mind on hot afternoons. Buckwheat noodle salad is my favorite summer...

Jung-Eun Lee
May 7, 20203 min read
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What-is-in-the-fridge salad
Forgot to buy something at a grocery store? No problem. You can make this radish salad, using vegetables that can be kept in a fridge...

Jung-Eun Lee
May 6, 20203 min read
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You can make Kimchi - Really.
Kimchi is the best-known Korean staple that I grew up with. It is a spicy fermented cabbage dish packed with vitamin C and probiotics. ...

Jung-Eun Lee
Apr 19, 20205 min read
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Spicy cauliflower over rice - addictive without MSG
Occasionally, we run into something great by accident. I have recently had such a eureka moment when I intended to cook bibimbap on a...

Jung-Eun Lee
Apr 19, 20204 min read
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When bibimbap meets avocado
If you are adventurous, yet intolerant of spicy food, I have some suggestion for you: Ancho chili. In this recipe, I use Ancho chili...

Jung-Eun Lee
Jan 31, 20203 min read
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Potato buckwheat pancake
If you have a crowd to please or simply want a nice brunch, this recipe is for you. Seafood pancakes are popular appetizers at Korean...

Jung-Eun Lee
Jan 17, 20204 min read
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Almond cookies that smell like holidays
It is that time of the year. Still thinking about simple, home-made gifts? Here is an idea for you. What about delicious cookies that...

Jung-Eun Lee
Dec 21, 20192 min read
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Gourmet kimchi rice
When kimchi passes its prime, it turns too sour for us to enjoy it as a side dish. Don't despair. Home-made kimchi never goes wasted. ...

Jung-Eun Lee
Oct 7, 20193 min read
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Refreshing seaweed cucumber soup
Although this is a popular dish in Korea where I grew up, my first encounter with this salad was in Boston, when my friend served it for...

Jung-Eun Lee
Sep 28, 20193 min read
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Simple curry that slows down aging
If you are like me, who grew up eating curry as exotic food, you may have wondered what would be a minimum number of spices needed to...

Jung-Eun Lee
Sep 21, 20193 min read
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Pumpkin adzuki bean porridge: a skinny comfort superfood
What if you can make a healthy breakfast ahead of time with only 3 ingredients? This kabocha porridge tastes nutty and creamy without fat.

Jung-Eun Lee
Sep 17, 20193 min read
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Granola that will replace your cookies
I know what you must be thinking. I'm going out on a limb to say this out loud. This granola nearly banished my craving for sweet...

Jung-Eun Lee
Sep 8, 20192 min read
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Stir-fried rice cakes: a toothsome snack
When you want to cook something special on a whim, try this dish. It is a popular, savory snack in Korea. Koreans enjoy the chewy...

Jung-Eun Lee
May 15, 20193 min read
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Pad Thai at home: let's talk about the sauce
Pad Thai means stir-fried rice noodles cooked in Thai style. Perhaps its multinational origin is behind the popularity of this Bangkok...

Jung-Eun Lee
May 7, 20193 min read
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Korean sweet potato noodles with assorted vegetables: my friends' favorite potluck dish
This is a dish loved by my friends the most. They like it so much that I have received many requests to bring it to their parties. It...

Jung-Eun Lee
Apr 22, 20194 min read
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Spicy beef stew with soft tofu
What is your favorite dish to order at a Korean restaurant? Last month, I visited one in New York and it took me by surprise how crowded...

Jung-Eun Lee
Jan 27, 20194 min read
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Quirky, summer squash chili
This chili always keeps me warm with its spices, yet it is surprisingly light. It is a crowd-pleaser and perfect dish to balance out...

Jung-Eun Lee
Nov 23, 20183 min read
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Refreshing Seafood Tom Yum Soup
Summer is officially upon us. As we seek more water, it is easy to lose appetite for meals. If you want to cook something light and...

Jung-Eun Lee
Jul 8, 20182 min read
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