TIP OF THE DAY: Plan A Dinner With Gujeolpan

[1] Classic gujeolpan in a nine-sectioned octagonal plate (photo Jamie Frater | Wikipedia). [2] A beautiful non-traditional presentation at Siwhadam restaurant in Seoul. [3] Ingredients in the pancake (photo courtesy TheBeauti4.Blogspot.com).   For a first course or a main dish, pass the gujeolpan. The what? In Korea, gujeolpan (gu-JOLP-an) is the name of a sectioned…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 25+ Substitutes For Hamburger Buns

National Cheeseburger Day is September 18th, so have fun with it. Instead of your personal standard, branch out and make your CB special. You can do it by using a different: Ground meat or blend Cheese Condiment(s) Toppings Stuffing   For inspiration in these areas (you might call it food porn), check out CheeseAndBurger.com.  …
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Cook A Frozen Steak Without Thawing

[1] Remove the frozen steak from the freezer (photo courtesy Mart2Go). [2] Place it in a hot pan (photo courtesy Good Eggs). [3] In 20 minutes, plate and enjoy (photo courtesy Eddie Merlot’s). [4] We use a mesh spatter screen, but we just ordered this folding spatter screen from Norpro.   Want a steak but…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Drinks For Mexican Independence Day ~ Michelada, Paloma, Bandera & More

[1] The Paloma, said to be Mexico’s favorite tequila-based cocktail (photo © TasteCocktails.com). [2] The Bandera comprises shots in green, white and red, the colors of the Mexican flag (photo © Cazadores Tequila).   September 16th is Mexican Independence Day. It’s also National Guacamole Day. Coincidence? We think not! Yesterday, we explained how Mexicans celebrated…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 10+ Uses For A Trifle Bowl

[1] A classic English trifle (photo courtesy JoyCooks.Blogspot.com). [1] This modern trifle combines peanut butter pudding and pretzels. [3] A good-for-you substitute. Move over, Edible Arrangements (photos #2 and #3 courtesy Pampered Chef).   Trifles are one of the easiest desserts you can make—and impressive to present. Most of the ingredients are purchased ready-to-use, with…
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