My Favorite Recipes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup water
• 3-4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• Yogurt and garlic sauce (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, egg, and water to form a dough. Knead well and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2. For the filling, sauté the onions in butter until golden, then mix them into the mashed potatoes. Add salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.

3. Roll out the dough into small circles, place a spoonful of potato filling in the center, fold into half-moons, and seal the edges.

4. Boil the filled dough pieces in salted water until they float to the top, then drain.

5. Serve with a yogurt and garlic sauce on top, if desired.

Ingredients:

• 200g udon noodles
• 100g beef, sliced thinly
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cups broth (beef or vegetable)
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the udon noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and minced garlic to create the sauce.

3. In a pan, stir-fry the sliced beef and onions over medium heat until the beef is cooked through and onions are softened.

4. Add the broth to the pan and bring to a simmer, then stir in the peanut sauce mixture until well combined.

5. Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan, tossing everything together until heated through.

6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients:

• 500g mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams, crab, etc.)
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
• 4 cups water
• 2 ears of corn, cut in half (optional)
• 2-3 potatoes, quartered (optional)
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot and add Old Bay seasoning.

2. If using, add the potatoes and corn to the boiling water and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until tender.

3. Add the mixed seafood to the pot and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and opaque.

4. Remove the pot from heat and drain the seafood and vegetables.

5. Return to the pot, add butter if desired, and toss to coat.

6. Serve hot with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley.

Ingredients:

• 200g Korean rice cakes (tteok)
• 100g fish cakes, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

1. In a pot, combine broth, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir to combine.

2. Add the sliced onion and bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Once boiling, add the rice cakes and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until they become tender.

4. Add the fish cakes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

5. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, until the sauce thickens and coats the rice cakes.

6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Ingredients:

• 200g udon noodles
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the udon noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until smooth.

3. Toss the cold noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.

5. Serve chilled, garnished with chopped peanuts and green onions.