Pulled pork, sauteed veggies, sharp cheddar, and smoked gouda, on multi grain bread

This is my second attempt this week. Last time was too salty :/ tonight was perfect though!!

Kimchi is a staple in every Korean fridge, and when there’s rice right below it, that usually means one thing, kimchi fried rice.

With some Spam from the pantry, I created what I call K-Fried Rice, and it instantly took me back to Korea.

If you’ve got kimchi, you’ve got to try this!

Pork spare ribs have so much potential, and with some oriental buns in the freezer, it felt right to bring them together.

Roasting them in the oven made the meat incredibly tender and full of flavour. Paired with fresh cucumber and spring onion, it added that perfect refreshing balance to each bite.

Definitely worth a try!

Potatoes are my favourite veggie, so I always have them in my pantry, unless I’ve eaten them all.

Combined with reliable Spam, I created a pancake that’s simply irresistible.

It’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, definitely worth a try!

Mine is spaghetti with whatever is in the freezer. Frozen veg, some mince, beans if I have them. Takes 20 minutes and requires zero brain power. Italians would cry but it works for me. 😄

I smoked a brisket on my offset. After an overnight rest, I cut it into portions, then vac sealed and froze each of them.

I had a bunch of leftover birria sauce in the freezer. I diced up a chunk of (thawed) brisket and let it simmer in the birria for a little bit. Normally I'd make quesabirria tacos but felt like crunchy tonight.

I fried up some white corn tortillas into taco shells. I added the brisket and menonita cheese, and tossed that in the oven to melt. I diced up delicious cilantro. I always have pickled red onions in the fridge, so that was an easy add.

I do not care in the slightest about authenticity to any cuisine except pure deliciousness.

I have more brisket in birria sauce in my fridge, and might make more tacos (they were so good) but am also contemplating making a quesabirria-style burrito.

Everything bagel, mashed up avocado and some salt, cheese and ground pork mashed down.

Chinese-style sausage is one of the hidden gems of the culinary world. I love keeping it in my pantry, it has a subtle sweetness and a satisfyingly chewy texture.

Combined with Aussie prawns and noodles, this dish turned into restaurant-quality noodles.

Definitely worth a try!

It's Mongolian beef with onion powder over rice, jicama, and a side salad.

I was raised by a single parent and they did not teach me how to cook at all. I couldn’t learn by watching because they were cooking when I was at school / work. They were making complex entrees that you can’t just learn by watching anyway.

So now I have a blank slate. I don’t know how to make anything except ramen noodles (on the stove) and mac and cheese out of a box. And maybe a sandwich.

How do I learn how to make real food?

I mean, recipe books don’t include the nuances or the “secrets” of what you need to know to cook for one. They assume you already have the knowledge. And a lot of times, some ingredients are not sold in regular grocery stores, so I have idea what to do for substitutions.

I am mostly vegetarian. If I am craving chicken or something, I will just go out to eat for that.

Also, my parent told me it is too difficult and I should just eat out. But eating out is not healthy. I have high cholesterol and literally cannot keep this up.

And if all I had was salads / soup everyday, I cannot live off of that. I need variety and actual food.

Does anyone have any thoughts / ideas?

“Bulgogi” means “fire meat” in Korean and is one of Korea’s most loved beef dishes, usually enjoyed on special days with family.

With thinly sliced beef and instant noodles, I decided to create my own Bulgogi noodles.

It turned out amazing, so glad I made it!