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Spicy Potsticker Soup

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My dog, more like little brother, Cooper crossed the rainbow bridge early in December. I am so grateful for the 15 years we spent together but it has not made the loss any less devastating. My grief brain has made it hard to complete any one task and I end up looking lost with many unfinished projects. Cooking is always something that is grounding for me and though it has taken some time to get my appetite back, there is nothing like a comforting soup when you are feeling sad. This spicy potsticker soup was helpful for me to take some time to care for myself and it was not a complicated recipe for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 TBSP Sesame Oil
  • 2 TSP Fish Sauce
  • 1 Bok Choy, greens chopped
  • 2 Shallots, chopped
  • 1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Inch Fresh Ginger, peeled and grated
  • 6 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 3 TBSP Soy Sauce
  • 2 TBSP Rice Vinegar
  • 20-30 Frozen Wontons/Dumplings/Potstickers
  • Chili Oil, I love Lao Gan Ma

Let’s Get Cooking

Heat 2 TBSP sesame oil over MED-HIGH heat in a large pot, add in the bok choy and cook for about 4-5 minutes. Remove and transfer to a plate

Add the remaining 1 TBSP of sesame oil to the same pot. Add in the mushrooms + shallots + garlic + ginger. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Add in the wontons and cook until the float, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the bok choy + soy sauce + rice vinegar + fish sauce. Remove from heat.

Serve in bowls and top with the chili oil.

Made with Love,

Hannah

Gochujang Pasta

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I live for an easy weeknight recipe that spices up the usual weeknight routine. This gochujang pasta is the perfect switch-up, it’s spicy, it’s creamy, it’s savory and oh-so-delicious. If you want to surprise your taste buds I would add this dish to your weeknight routine.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Pasta of your choice
  • 1 TBSP Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 Small Shallot, diced
  • 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
  • 3 TBSP Gochujang
  • 2/3 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 TBSP Freshly Grated Parmesan

Let’s Get Cooking

Fill a large pot with water + salt and bring to a boil. Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.

In a small pan, stir in 3 TBSP gochujang + garlic and toast for about 1 minute.
Stir in the 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and mix until smooth. Stir in 2/3 cup heavy cream and simmer for 1 minute. Add in the 3 TBSP of Parmesan and continue to simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.

Toss the pasta into the sauce until coated evenly.

Divide the pasta into the bowls and top with more parm.

Enjoy!

Made with Love,

Hannah

Slow Cooker Korean Style Pot Roast w/ Kimchi

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HOLD. THE. PHONE.

This is a new favorite recipe that I need everyone to make ASAP. The Modern Proper gives various different ways to make this dish but I say the best route is LOW and SLOW. This is an easy recipe to prep in the morning and forget until dinner time. I served mine with kimchi from a local Asian market, some cucumbers for extra crunch, and some white rice. I shared some with my mom and her friend & still had more to pack lunches for the week. What’s great about this dish is it’s all the deliciousness of a pot roast without the heaviness.

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5lb Chuck Roast, cut into 3 in pieces
  • 1 TBSP Salt
  • 1 TBSP Canola or Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Sweet Onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 TBSP Fresh Grated Ginger
  • 2 TBSP Gochujang Paste
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 Cups Beef Stock
  • Cooked Rice & Kimchi for serving

Let’s Get Cooking

Pat the beef dry and season with salt. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over MED-HIGH heat. Once the oil is hot, brown the meat on all sides in batches and transfer to a slow cooker.

Add the onions to the Dutch oven and cook until softened about 4 minutes. Add in the garlic + ginger and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add in 1/4 cup of beef stock and scrape up the browned bits. Transfer to the slow cooker.

To the slow cooker stir in the gochujang + brown sugar + soy sauce + remaining 2 Cups of Beef Stock. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours.

Serve with cooked rice, cucumbers, and kimchi.

Made with Love,

Hannah

Chicken + Bok Choy

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I love this time of year because I LOVE FARMERS MARKETS. I go to one by me called the Hudson Farmers market which they have every Saturday at 9am. I stopped by this stand with beautiful bok choy and I thought it would be perfect with chicken and rice. I plated the dish over some sushi rice with some kimchi on the side. This recipe is for one person you can always make a little more for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

  • 1 Chicken Breast, cubed
  • 1 bunch bok choy, diced removing the ends
  • 3-6 small Carrots, diced
  • 1 Green Onion, diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 TBSP Soy sauce
  • 1 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 TSP Fish Sauce
  • Sushi Rice
  • Kimchi

Let’s Get Cooking

In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken + garlic + soy sauce + rice wine vinegar + fish sauce, and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.

In a large skillet, add a little more soy sauce and add in the marinated chicken, cook on MED heat for at least 5 minutes.

Add in the carrots and bok choy and cook until the carrots begin to soften and the chicken is done.

Place your cooked rice in a bowl and top with the chicken and bok choy. Top with diced green onions and kimchi.

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Hannah

Asian-inspired Zucchini

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Rice bowls and stir-fry are some of my favorite weekly meals. They are so easy to make and it also allows you to combine a lot of leftover ingredients in your fridge. This Asian-inspired zucchini is a great addition to any of your weekly rice bowls.

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Zucchini, cut into long quarters
  • 1 TBSP Olive Oil
  • 2 TBSP Soy Sauce
  • 2 TSP Fish Sauce
  • 1 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 TSP Red Pepper Flakes

Let’s Get Cooking

Bring out a large pan and add in the olive oil, begin sauteing the zucchini.

Allow the zucchini to brown a little, and add in the soy sauce + fish sauce + rice wine vinegar.

Turn the heat up to high and allow the soy sauce to cook down for about 3 minutes. Turn down the heat to low, add in the red pepper flakes and cook for about 10 more minutes.

Place in an airtight container and add in a little extra soy sauce on top. Keep in the fridge for about 3-5 days and enjoy over rice or as a snack!

Made with Love,

Hannah