If you love this Ssamjang Korean Spicy Dipping Sauce, check out our other excellent Korean Food Recipes! I have a deep love for Korean food. If you’ve spent any time on Foodie with Family, you’ve likely seen several recipes that are either traditional or inspired by Korean flavors. Ssamjang (Korean spicy dipping sauce) translates roughly … Read more

It’s that time of year when manufacturers ramp up marketing to convince you their latest gizmo or gadget will save time in the kitchen. Shiny, expensive tools promise no more garlic-smelling hands, tear-free onion chopping, tidier counters, and faster cooking. With so many options, what should you actually buy? Here’s a practical list of the … Read more

I love movies of all kinds: comedy, drama, action, adventure, classics, musicals, suspense and animation. I have favorite actors who get their own special categories, and I can happily converse in movie quotes with fellow fans. Animated films have always held a special place for me—age hasn’t changed that—and when DreamWorks Animation, the studio behind … Read more

Today’s Lady Greyhound Cocktail is a bright, citrus-forward craft cocktail — a modern twist on the classic Greyhound. Delicious year-round: make it in winter when grapefruits are at their peak as a refreshing contrast to rich holiday food, or enjoy it in spring and summer to cool off. I love fruit and honey, and I … Read more

As promised in the last post, here’s a delicious way to use pizza sauce besides on pizza. With the recent heat, I haven’t wanted heavy meals or to stand over a hot stove. Veggie burgers are perfect in this weather: quick to prepare, fast to cook and satisfying without feeling heavy. I recently tried a … Read more

Super smooth, ultra creamy tomato basil soup is the simplest and most delicious way to use fresh tomatoes. You’ll love it so much you may want to double or triple the batch to freeze for later when summer tomatoes are gone. This easy tomato basil soup is a fantastic way to use an abundance of … Read more

For a brand new, printable version of this recipe that has all the steps included, click here! Part II of this recipe can be found by clicking this link! I love grocery shopping. I enjoy examining labels, selecting produce and proteins, and comparing juices. Choosing ripe mangos and avocados excites me, and I carefully flip … Read more

My kids’ friends are good sports. They follow my quirky rules (no Minecraft or Wii before 3 p.m. unless there’s a valid excuse like a broken bone or a rough day, no drinks in the den, don’t chase the dog, and — most importantly — love is the final rule). They really are great about … Read more

Cookies are the fastest comfort food—mix, scoop, bake, and then devour. This recipe began as a favor for my dad: he wanted a tried-and-true peanut butter and molasses cookie. Finding none that matched what he wanted, I created my own and tested it thoroughly. After all, this is for my dad—I wasn’t about to serve … Read more