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Category Archives: becoming a chef
Savory Brussel Sprouts inspired by Osteria Mozza
It has just occurred to me. Why is brussel sprouts called sprouts? It certainly doesn’t taste sprouty. Perhaps it’s because it’s like baby cabbages, sprouty cabbages? Whatever the reason, brussel sprouts has become one of my favorite vegetables of all … Continue reading
stay slim with bibimbap – korean rice salad recipe
take notes. did you try the braised kalbi recipe? here’s a dish using the braised kalbi beef roast, a classic korean “one-bowl” bibimbap (literal translation, “mixed rice”) that not only looks impressive, but is fresh, healthy AND will satisfy all … Continue reading
korean recipe (chef kelly way) – braised kalbi beef roast
this recipe was a success at the last cooking class! the secret (drum roll) is a super easy two-step seasoning including 1) brining overnight and 2) marinating for ~4 hrs which results in a roast that’s moist, tender and seasoned … Continue reading
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Tagged bibimbap, braised beef, kalbi, kochu, kochujang, korean, korean recipe, rice, saam, ssam
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the perfect bite…the art, science and emotion of taste sponsored by bulthaup
September 19, 2010 (Sat at 5pm) Thanks to bulthaup who sponsored my first cooking class and thanks to those 16 guests and friends who attended. I had such a blast at the event filled with good food and wine and … Continue reading
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Tagged appetizer, bulthaup, cooking class, kalbi, korean cooking, perfect bite
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Get inspired with easy summer salad ideas – visit your local farmers’ market
Been hosting a whole bunch of dinner parties and cooking up a storm with all the great summer ingredients available right now – sweet peppers, juicy corn, tomatoes – oh-the tomatoes…and many more. In sizzling hot summer days – the … Continue reading
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Tagged asian salad, eggplant, lemon vinaigrette, salad, summer salad, sweet corn, tofu
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chef kelly’s baaack! great summer party food…
Can’t believe how fast time flies. A lot has happened since last post including a puppy shower/housewarming party at the house where with some help, I put together a lunch menu for ~40 people at the house. Below are some … Continue reading
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Tagged finger sandwiches, housewarming party, party food, pug, puppies, puppy shower
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What to do the first week of being laid off. Cook!
I should be updating my blog more often, especially when technically, I should now have a lot more free time. Some big events since last time which can be said in few words. – I have no job. I got … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan bread, bolognese sauce, coffee cake, cooking class, jim lahey, kitchenaid, laid off, my bread, osteria mozza
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Out with the old – In with the new – New class at UCLA – Restaurant Operations
A quick update as I head to hit the books! I enrolled in UCLA’s extension class in…<<<drum roll>>> Restaurant Operations & Management. It’s once a week night class from 7-10pm – I know it’s late – but it’s really gotten … Continue reading
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Tagged restaurant management, restaurant operations, ucla, ucla extension
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Korean street food recipe – Kimchi Pancakes
In a rather odd-weathered week here in LA where it’s been storming wind and rain the last two days, there’s no better way to stay indoors than frying up some golden-crisp kimchi pancakes to share with your loved honeys. Of … Continue reading