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Kidney Bean Bibimbap with Mirin Braised Shiitakes
Okay, so before we launch into today’s Kidney Bean Bibimbap I have one very important and painfully obvious disclaimer to get out of the way: I am not Korean and I have never been to Korea. I’m sure I didn’t really need to clarify that; the last name Keefe and my general whiteness probably did that for me. But I think it is appropriate to acknowledge from the outset that I am far from an expert. In fact, I didn’t know the name of a single Korean dish until I hit my early twenties. Yes, I was less than worldly.
Sichuan Duck Udon Noodles with Charred Ginger Scallion Sauce
If I had to choose my ultimate comfort food, I think it would have to be noodles. It wouldn’t be an easy decision, there would be tea biscuits to consider and pastas to ponder. But in my heart of hearts, no matter how much I may hem and haw, I know the answer would be noodles. And I know for a fact, if someone very cruelly made me choose a particular breed of noodle, it would be udon. And if I was forced to take it yet further and specify a dish, I think today’s Sichuan Duck Udon Noodles would be a serious contender. I pray none of this ever happens because it would definitely be a Sophie’s-Choice-type of scenario.
Smashed Cucumber Salad w/ Chicken Satay & Red Curry Peanut Sauce
Today’s Smashed Cucumber Salad with Chicken Satay and Red Curry Peanut Sauce will be my first recipe of 2019 and I’m thrilled. Believe it or not, salad paired with a simple protein is what I eat 90% of the time. It’s the type of meal that fills me up but leaves me feeling light. The antidote to weeks of gravy, stuffing and all manner of chocolate. This is not a resolution-oriented recipe per se, because, let’s face it, that red curry peanut sauce is not devoid of calories. No, this Smashed Cucumber Salad is what I would call enlivening. It’s spicy, crunchy, refreshing and full of umami. It’s a different kind of comfort food for a different kind of comfort. And, if like me, you had a bit too much cheer this holiday season, this salad is exactly what your body is asking for.
Braised Mushrooms with Mozzarella Polenta
Hey, so quick question: Did Easter sneak up on anyone else this year? One minute your making heart-shaped everything, the next you’re trying to justify that last handful (!) of Mini Eggs. But then again, how often does Easter happen on the first weekend of April? I was so clueless about Easter’s early appearance that I accidentally booked a vacation to Mexico during it. Yes, I’m writing this from Tulum. Don’t worry, I haven’t locked myself in a hotel room. I am indeed outside taking full advantage of the vitamin D. But I had to pause to share these Braised Mushrooms with Mozzarella Polenta with you because you probably have a holiday dinner to plan. I don’t, so I have excess menu-planning energy.