Author: Susan Leiser

Asian, Chicken, Main

Chicken Bulgogi

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My son has been on an Asian cuisine kick, so we’ve been rocking out Korean bowls this summer. Here, we made Chicken Bulgogi. You can serve with your favorite kimchi and chopped up veggies and of course, cooked rice. Top with toasted sesame and chopped scallions. The brown sugar in […]

Asian, Side Dish, Vegetables

Cucumber Kimchi

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Cucumber Kimchi is a perfect recipe for summer when the Jersey kirby cucumbers are bumpin. The one hard-to-find ingredient is gochujang aka fermented chile paste. I find it at the Hammonton Shoprite in the Asian food aisle. The brand is called Mother in Law’s Gochujang. There is a wide variety […]

Salads, Side Dish, Vegetables

Mexican Street Corn Salad

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My son recently requested Mexican Street Corn, but eating that in true form off the cob seemed a little too messy for my Type A self. So, we whipped up this Mexican Street Corn Salad. It has all the delightful flavs – lime, chili seasoning, jalapeno, cojito – and you […]

Italian, Salads

Arugula and Celery Salad

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My Arugula and Celery Salad is ready in less than 10 minutes and is a perfect side to anything, especially in the summer when you may feel like not spending a ton of time cooking. Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice if you wish. But, we prefer […]

Side Dish, Vegetables

Oven Fries

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A recipe for Oven Fries is a must for any home cook. This recipe works perfectly with russets or yukon golds. Be sure to cut the potatoes right before roasting so that the potatoes do not discolor. (This happens if you cut potatoes too early and don’t soak in water. […]