Smoked, Chopped Ham with Sweet & Tangy BBQ Glaze
I stumbled across this genius idea while doomscrolling TikTok (as one does), and at first, I rolled my eyes. Double-cooking a ham a spiraled ham? Isn’t that a one-way ticket to shoe leather? Spoiler alert: it’s not. If anything, double-smoking a ham with glaze, not just reheating it, makes it even more succulent, smokier, and easier to shred right out of the smoker. No smoker? No problem — this is basically a low-and-slow braise dressed up in a sweet, sticky glaze that will make anyone fall in love.
Mille Feuille Nabe
If you’ve been scrolling through your “For You” page lately, chances are you’ve come across the beautifully layered Mille Feuille Nabe. This viral Japanese hot pot dish is more than just eye candy—it’s an incredibly easy, comforting, and healthy weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes. Pro-tip: If you have a hot plate, set the nabe on it to keep a steady simmer going throughout dinner.
Sunday Gravy
While I may not have grown up with a nonna stirring sauce on the stove, I believe there’s something deeply communal and comforting about this kind of meal. In many ways, I think we've lost touch with this tradition in the United States: the idea of cooking slowly, intentionally, and together. For me, there’s nothing more beautiful than a dish crafted from whatever’s in the deep freeze, tucked in the fridge, or recommended by the local butcher that week.
Cilantro Chicken Meatball Bahn Mis
Pork bone and daikon soup is one of the simplest yet most fulfilling Chinese soups in my repertoire. It’s a dish rooted in tradition, where comfort meets nourishment. The recipe begins by simmering pork rib bones in a hearty, flavorful bone broth until they become fall-apart tender. Then, the ribs are joined by chunks of daikon and carrots, creating a harmonious blend of savory and subtly sweet flavors.
Pork Bone and Daikon Soup
Pork bone and daikon soup is one of the simplest yet most fulfilling Chinese soups in my repertoire. It’s a dish rooted in tradition, where comfort meets nourishment. The recipe begins by simmering pork rib bones in a hearty, flavorful bone broth until they become fall-apart tender. Then, the ribs are joined by chunks of daikon and carrots, creating a harmonious blend of savory and subtly sweet flavors.