All week I’ve seen tweets and food blogs celebrating “spring on the dinner table,” inspired by fresh produce, bright fruit, and sunny weather. Here in Northern California, though, the world outside looks different: cold, windy, gray, and wet. Still, I’m an optimist, so I’m sharing a recipe that brings a fresh, spring-like look to your … Read more

In my last post I shared my steamed rice method using a traditional Korean gamasot (가마솥). Today I’ll show you how I make one of my favorite snacks: nurungji, or scorched rice. This is where the gamasot really shines. Its marble-coated surface helps the rice release cleanly as it dries and crisps, so the scorched … Read more

This is the best, most fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting recipe—smooth, creamy, and incredibly simple. It adapts well to many flavors and is perfect for frosting layer cakes, sheet cakes, cinnamon rolls, and cupcakes. Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting After testing many versions, this recipe stands out for its texture and reliability. It produces a light, fluffy … Read more

This week had a seafood focus. We’re lucky to live close to local trawlers, so we often buy fresh squid for homemade calamari. This week we picked up locally caught prawns and squid—enough to freeze and use throughout the week. Both boys rank crumbed calamari rings among their favourite meals, which makes it easy to … Read more

This Chinese pork fried rice recipe combines simple vegetables, a savory mix of common Chinese sauces, and comes together in under 30 minutes. You can prepare it in an Instant Pot, portion and freeze for later. The result is a comforting, well-balanced dish with great texture and flavor. Best Pork Fried Rice Recipe Authentic pork … Read more

These pumpkin bagels with a ginger cinnamon crunch are a cozy way to start a fall morning—sweet, comforting, and perfect with a generous schmear of cream cheese. Bagels are one of those recipes I make regularly. Early on I shared a quick New York–style bagel recipe that we make every week or two, but when … Read more

Print Crockpot French Onion Beef Stew A comforting slow-cooker stew inspired by classic French onion flavors — perfect for chilly evenings or any time you crave a hearty, savory meal. Course Crockpot, Dinner, Slow Cooker, Soup Cuisine American, French Author Catherine’s Plates Equipment Large deep skillet Cutting board and sharp knife 6-quart crockpot or slow … Read more

Welcome to The Storied Recipe, a podcast about food, culture, and love. This personal travel post accompanies Ep. 174 Exploring 500 Years of History at Auerbachs Keller. Sebnitz After two flights (with a 90-minute layover) and three trains—two of which involved a mad scramble after a last-minute cancellation—I arrived at the vast, historic Leipzig Hauptbahnhof … Read more

I was eating this baked chili lime salmon straight off the pan before it ever made it to the table. It’s bold, a little sweet, a little spicy, intensely limey, and utterly addictive in that “one more bite” way. When I test salmon recipes they must be ridiculously simple and actually exciting to eat. This … Read more

My sister suggested a tea-infused candy post, so Queenie—my cooking and baking guru—and I developed these Earl Grey Salted Caramels. After several trials and adjustments, Queenie arrived at a recipe that is simply amazing. The caramels are soft and chewy without being overly sticky or risking dental work. The Earl Grey flavor is pronounced but … Read more