This quick pickle recipe is ready in 30 minutes but packs the flavor of the crunchy fresh garden pickles that you love. Recipe: Quick Pickle Recipe from COOKtheSTORY.

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Today I'm talking with acclaimed author of Daughters Of Shandong, Eve J. Chung. We talk about her grandmother's harrowing escape from communist China to Taiwan and how food represents love and survival across cultures. The recipe she tells us about is a Korean-Taiwanese fusion that transforms a traditional stew into something that bridges two culinary worlds!

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Instagram: @Eve.J.Chung.Writes
Recipe: Korean-Taiwanese Chicken and Potato Stew (Dakdoritang)

Ingredients

• Chicken drumsticks (or boneless chicken thighs for shorter cooking time)
• Potatoes (any type, cut into saltine cracker-sized chunks)
• Carrots (optional - Eve omits them)
• 1 yellow onion, quartered
• Garlic, ginger, and scallions (the "Chinese Holy Trinity")
• Soy sauce (start with 1/4 cup, adjust to maple syrup color)
• 2-3 tablespoons mirin (sweet cooking wine)
• 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean spicy paste) - omit for kids
• Sugar (optional - traditional recipe calls for it, but Eve omits)
• 1/4 cup water (or more as needed)
• Sesame oil for finishing
• Fresh scallions for garnish
• Oil or butter for sautéing

Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics (garlic, ginger, scallions) in oil or butter
2. Brown chicken (optional step - can skip for Instant Pot)
3. Add potatoes, carrots (if using), and onion
4. Add soy sauce until stew is light maple syrup color
5. Add mirin and gochujang to taste
6. Add water as needed to prevent drying out
7. Simmer covered for 30 minutes (15 minutes in Instant Pot)
8. Check that chicken juices run clear
9. Finish with sesame oil and fresh scallions
10. Serve over rice
    Note: This is a very forgiving recipe - adjust ingredients to taste. You can substitute other meats with adjusted cooking times.

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This is how to air-fry chicken legs so that they are extra juicy inside with super-crispy skin. The key is starting with them skin-side down first. Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters from TheCookful.

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We’ve got another Chinese takeout fakeout for you. Our take on Chinese Garlic Chicken will be ready in less time than order and delivery takes at your favorite restaurant. Recipe: Chinese-Style Garlic Chicken from TheCookful.

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It’s the delicious, traditional tomato gravy made with bacon fat, diced tomatoes and cream. It’s perfect on biscuits, rye bread toast and so much more! Recipe: Southern Tomato Gravy from COOKtheSTORY.

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Here’s how to cook salmon with pan roasting so it’s perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside—every time! Recipe: Pan-Roasted Salmon Fillets from COOKtheSTORY.

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This simple no-breading air fryer fish recipe uses a bold blend of garlic, spices, and smoked paprika to deliver flavorful, tender fillets with great color and texture in under 10 minutes! Recipe: Air Fryer Fish (No Breading) from COOKtheSTORY.

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A delicious Brussels sprouts slaw with meaty bacon lardons and some bright, fresh toppings. The creamy dressing uses rendered bacon fat as the base and is a perfect pair for the sprouts. Recipe: Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon from TheCookful.

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Today I'm talking with food blogger and mom-of-eight, Tina Frank from SpaghettiandConfetti.com. We talk about how Italian-American recipes evolved when families adapted Old World cooking to American ingredients, and the brilliant frugality lessons our grandmothers taught us. The recipe she tells us about uses a two-meat combination and gets baked instead of fried. It also freezes beautifully for quick weeknight dinners!

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Recipe: Nonno's Italian Meatballs
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A beautiful spinach salad with warm bacon dressing is a classic choice for a filling dinner salad or for a fresh appetizer. Use steak cut bacon for the best flavor and texture. Recipe: Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing from COOKtheSTORY.

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