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Kimchi: Cabbage Kimchi (Baechu Kimchi) Persian Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Kimchi) Cubed Daikon Radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi) Garlic Chive Kimchi (Buchu Kimchi) Water Radish Kimchi (Dongchimi) Pineapple Kimchi Pickles (Jangajji): Daikon and Garlic Pickles (Maneul Jangajji) Green Chili Pepper Pickles (Gochu Jangajji) Seasoned Vegetables (Muchim/ Namul): Soy-and-Sesame Spinach (Sigeumchi Muchim) Seasoned Bean Sprouts (Kongnamul Muchim) Toasted Seaweed (Gim) Soy-Marinated Eggplant (Gaji Namul) Stir-Fried Banchan (Bokkeum): Stir-Fried Baby Anchovies ... MORE

Yield: 3 quarts Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours   Ingredients: For the broth: one 3 to 4 lb chicken 8 c chicken stock 6 c water 1 yellow onion, halved 1 carrot, halved 1 celery stalk, halved 1 bay leaf 2 thyme sprigs Kosher salt and ... MORE

Everybody has heard their fair share of tips on how to not get “too” drunk, or on how to beat tomorrow’s inevitable hangover. But, as I am sure many of us have learned from experience, these tips are merely myths. Beer before liquor, never been sicker Showers, energy shots, and Bloody Marys ... MORE

Boost your diet: Keep your immune system strong with foods that have high levels of vitamin C. Eat a balanced diet of lean meats, fish, poultry, low-fat dairy, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and use lots of herbs and spices Exercise regularly: Studies have proven that moderate levels ... MORE

Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes   Ingredients: 1 ½ tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, diced (2 cups) 2 tbsp minced garlic 2 jalapenos, seeded (if desires) and finely chopped 1 c finely chopped celery (about 2 stalks) 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes, with ... MORE

To keep things short, yes, there are differences in the flavors of soups and stews that rest overnight, but these differences will not make or break your stew. The one exception to this is chili and other acidic and spicy dishes. As these dishes sit their flavor dissipates and loses ... MORE