The edges of the Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie were crisp and crunchy, while the centers were soft, yielding, and chewy.

Slow-roasted Pork with Crunchy Skin and Chimichurri Sauce – succulent pork shoulder complete with its crunchy, puffy, crackling skin.

Pork and Broccolini Sandwich – tender broccolini with luscious, crisped pork on a toasted roll, held together by melted provolone

A Korean take on Mapo Tofu: Spicy Stewed Tofu with a Green Onion Salad and Crisp Bacon

Salted Maple-Oat Scones – earthy, decadent, tender, and sweet.

These Rosemary-Cheddar Scones are stuffed with fragrant rosemary bits and little cubes of cheddar cheese that ooze out when baked.

Bi Bim Bap (Korean Mixed Rice) with Beef and Spicy Sauce

Lentils w/ Broiled Eggplant – Smoky, silky, creamy, spicy, and a bit tangy: All of these sensations tangle together into one luxurious bite.

Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soondoobu Jjigae) – silken tofu is carried through a mildly spicy soup with small nibbles of vegetables and seafood.

Go-to daily drinker and preferred reset button for overindulgent times. Hello, bright, fresh, photosynthesis in a glass.

Swiss Chard and Leek Crostata- Dreamers like me would consider it a serving of vegetables. It’s showy and beautiful & incredibly delicious.