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 restaurants. Unlike most sweet pancakes served for breakfast, seafood pancakes are savory and nourishing. I have a vivid memory of these special pancakes that were only available in certain parts of South Korea. They were made of potatoes and buckwheat. These freshly cooked pancakes were served with sour soy sauce and tasted amazing especia

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 the place was on a weekday evening. This restaurant is known for its spicy tofu soup and most customers, who were not Koreans, were ordering this dish. Given this impressive popularity, it occurred to me that many people would be interested in learning how to make this dish at home. This soup (순두부 찌개) is a spicy beef stew that is flavored

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 heavy holiday meals. What makes this chili unique is its star ingredient - squash. I use both zucchinis and yellow squashes for their bright colors. When combined with tomatoes, these squashes give this chili a vibrant and appetizing look. A beef broth builds a base umami flavor while squashes add their sweet and nutty flavors to this chili.