Galbi Jjim.

... "The temperatures lately in Chicago have been really cool and almost too cool for my liking for this time of the year. On my way home from ORD/MDW this afternoon, I wanted 'comfort food.' I needed something packed with umami and I was itching for Korean food ...

Galbi Jjim (Korean Beef Short Ribs): Beef Short Ribs. Water. Soy Sauce. Garlic. Onion. Soju. Brown Sugar. Carrot. Daikon. Shiitake. Chestnuts. Gingko Nuts. Mulyeot (Corn Syrup). Sesame Oil. S & P.

I served it with the a fresh pot of white rice - which is a standard with any Asian meal. Galbi Jjim is usually served on special occasions, i.e., holidays and birthdays, but ... why wait for a holiday? Celebrate life! Celebrate with food! I was surprised that I didn't add gochujang (Korean Red Pepper Paste). It didn't need the heat ... just the bowl itself warmed through with the warm rice and steam off the top of it from the galbi jjim alone gave me the warmth I needed on this very cool night ... not to mention, James and the dogs snuggling up next to me." /closes my eyes and buries my self under the blankets and devours ...

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Beef en Cocotte with Caramelized Onions. Green Bean Tomato Salad. Roastd Smashed Potatoes.

... "Once in a blue moon, I decide to take an 'office day' at home to catch up on paperwork from being in field. I definitely needed it today. I really wanted to cook today and James was begging me have dinner ready before he got home from work. I put on my thinking cap and scrolled through my 'mental Rolodex' of recipes and put this together ...

Beef en Cocotte with Caramelized Onions: Top Sirloin Beef Roast. S & P. VO. Onion. Garlic. Dry Sherry. LS Chicken Broth. US Butter.

Green Bean Tomato Salad: OO. Parsley. Balsamic Vinegar. Garlic. S & P.

Roasted Smashed Potatoes: Red Bliss Potatoes. Water. EVOO. Thyme. S & P.

It's been three weeks since I used my kitchen to make anything - I haven't even made French press coffee nor used our Keurig! So, the feeling of using my own cookware and eating off our own plates gave me that 'warm fuzzy' feeling.

I'm not proud of this photograph - James and I were really hungry and we scarfed dinner down and I was rushed. After dinner, I had to pack up my bags and head to Indiana for the night. I kissed James and the dogs 'good night' and barged out the door with my gear. Before I got into my car and drove off, I turned around and looked at our front door. I smiled -- the feeling and satisfaction of a home cooked meal will always outdo a five-star dinner anytime." /wishes I make dessert


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