Dry Curry

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“Dry Curry” Cedar Park, 2025

I’ve come to realize that curry is one of my favorite types of food. I love Japanese curry, Thai curry, Indian curry – pretty much every version I’ve tried. I honestly can’t remember ever having a curry I didn’t like. Tonight we had a dry curry, which brought back memories of a dish my mom used to make called “curry hamburger.” It was basically ground beef and vegetables cooked in a curry sauce, and it also had that dry-style consistency. Such a comforting and nostalgic meal!

Steamed Pork and Cabbage

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“Steamy” Cedar Park, 2025

Mariko made some delicious pork and cabbage balls and steamed them just right. With bowls of rice and miso soup on the side, it turned into a nice and simple meal that everyone enjoyed.

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“Steamed Pork and Miso Soup” Cedar Park, 2025

Bibimbap

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“Bibimbap” Cedar Park, 2025

Bibimbap is a Korean mixed rice bowl, and I always think the colors look so beautiful. That said, I actually think the “before” photo – before everything gets mixed together – looks even better. You can see it below!

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“Bibimbap Before Mixing” Cedar Park, 2025

Chicken on the Grill

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“Chicken on the Grill” Cedar Park, 2025

I grilled a batch of chicken thighs for a dinner party this evening. The recipe is similar to char siu pork and has that distinctive five-spice flavor. It is always a favorite and so easy to make. Absolutely delicious!