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KOREAN FUSION TABLE

Wholesome family meals · Korean roots · Made to share

From Korea
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STORIES & BASICS

Explore the Korean ingredients, cooking basics, and traditions behind Joy’s everyday fusion table.

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Korean kimbap with rice, egg, vegetables and pickled radish — TastefullyJOY
Food & Culture

Kimbap vs. Sushi Rolls

김밥 · 스시 롤
Small bowls of Korean sauces, pastes, red pepper flakes, garlic, and oils — TastefullyJOY
Ingredient Guide

Korean Pantry & Seasonings

장 · 양념장
Beef resting in a soy marinade beside a closed container of kimchi — TastefullyJOY
How-to & Tradition

Marinating & Fermentation

숙성과 발효
Seasoned napa cabbage kimchi with fresh cabbage nearby — TastefullyJOY
Culture & Memory

Kimchi & Kimjang

김치 · 김장
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What Sounds Good Today?

Wholesome family meals from a Korean mom in America: vegetables, kimchi, familiar favorites, and a little something sweet.

Korean kimchi in a white bowl — TastefullyJOYKoreanKorean food & kimchiBulgogi and kimchi tacos with a fresh slaw — TastefullyJOYAsian FusionKorean roots, new combinationsEgg kimbap lunchbox with rice, egg and roasted gim — TastefullyJOYLunchboxDosirak for busy daysSamgyetang chicken soup in a ceramic bowl — TastefullyJOYBoyangsik (보양식)Korean seasonal food cultureColorful black bean and vegetable salad — TastefullyJOYVeganPlant-based mealsWhite bean salad with fennel and herbs — TastefullyJOYSaladsBright bowls and greensSweet potato soup in a bowl — TastefullyJOYSoupBroths and cozy bowlsGrilled Korean-style chicken — TastefullyJOYBBQFrom the grillSpicy kimchi pork noodles — TastefullyJOYSpicyHeat with flavorFried apple pies with dried apple filling — TastefullyJOYCrispy & FriedGolden edges and crunchWhipped cottage cheese dip with basil — TastefullyJOYDips & SaucesFor dipping and finishingDeviled eggs with herbs on a serving plate — TastefullyJOYPartyFor sharing at the tableChristmas tree pull-apart bread — TastefullyJOYHolidaySeasonal and festiveMini blueberry and lemon cheesecakes — TastefullyJOYDessertsSomething sweet sometimesCarrot papaya smoothie in a clear glass — TastefullyJOYDrinksBlend, brew and sipJoy tasting cookie dough in her kitchen — TastefullyJOYMeet JoyThe cook behind the table
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A bowl of stew with chunks of meat, orange carrots, and garnished with green herbs in a thick brown sauce, placed on a beige cloth. — TastefullyJOY
Dinner · 30 min prep + 2 hr braising

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots

Braise lamb shoulder with carrots, dried apricots and warm spices. This Moroccan-inspired tagine includes browning, slow cooking and serving steps.

A bowl of noodles mixed with green vegetables and sprinkled with sesame seeds, placed on a light surface next to bowls of seasonings, garlic cloves on a cutting board, and a striped cloth. — TastefullyJOY
Dinner · 15 min prep + 15 min cooking

Garlic Noodles with Hoisin Sauce

Toss noodles and broccolini in a garlic-hoisin sauce with sesame and chili. Prepare the sauce first for a smooth stir-fry and a well-coated bowl.

Golden crescent-wrapped miniature hot dogs on a white plate beside creamy honey mustard dip. — TastefullyJOY
Appetizers · 25 min prep + 10–15 min baking

Mummy Hot Dogs with Honey Mustard Dip

Flaky crescent dough turns miniature hot dogs into playful Halloween mummies, with a quick honey mustard dip for serving.

A white plate holds several round, purple cookies with a cracked surface dusted with white powdered sugar. One cookie is broken in half, showing a soft purple interior. More cookies are on a cooling rack in the background and a small bowl with purple crumbs is nearby. — TastefullyJOY
Baking · 20 min prep + 1 hr chilling + 11 min per batch

Ube Crinkle Cookies

Soft purple ube cookies with a snowy crinkle coating, made with ube halaya and a little concentrated ube extract.

Plate of round baked bagels topped with melted shredded cheese and jalapeño slices on a white surface with a green-striped cloth, a bowl of shredded cheese, whole jalapeños, salt in a wooden bowl, and a plant in the background. — TastefullyJOY
Appetizers · 35 min prep (includes 10 min dough rest) + 18–22 min baking

Soft Pretzels with a Jalapeño-Cheddar Crown

Shape soft pretzels with a jalapeño-cheddar topping for a chewy, savory bake. Includes dough cues, a brief baking soda bath and cheese timing.

Crispy baked eggplant Parmesan layered with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, served on a plate. — TastefullyJOY
Dinner · 35 min prep + 45–55 min baking

Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Panko

Bake panko-coated eggplant before layering with marinara and mozzarella. Tips for managing sauce moisture help keep the coating crisp.

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Joy’s Top 10 Picks

Dinner ideas, fresh sides and something sweet. Find your next recipe here.

  1. Bowl with white rice topped with chunks of raw salmon, raw tuna, orange fish roe, sliced cucumber, leafy greens, red onion, sliced jalapeño, garlic, and sprouts. — TastefullyJOY01
    Korean Inspiration

    Hoedeopbap: Korean Fish and Rice Bowls

  2. Crispy Korean Chicken Bao Buns — TastefullyJOY02
    Asian Fusion

    Crispy Korean Chicken Bao Buns

  3. A white plate on a marble countertop holds five mini cheesecakes with a crumb crust, topped with blueberries, strawberry slices, red fruit sauce, shredded coconut, and lemon zest in a bright kitchen. — TastefullyJOY03
    Dessert

    Mini Cheesecakes with Blueberries and Lemon

  4. A white plate with twelve deviled egg halves topped with a yellow filling, sprinkled with paprika and chopped green herbs, placed on a white wooden surface next to green parsley and a white cloth with green stripes. — TastefullyJOY04
    Appetizers

    Classic Deviled Eggs with Herbs

  5. A plate with several triangular rice balls, some mixed with orange and green bits, others coated with black flakes or containing brown filling. The rice balls are arranged closely on a light-colored ceramic plate. — TastefullyJOY05
    Korean Inspiration

    Samgak Jumeokbap: Korean Rice Triangles

  6. Stack of four folded cookies with gooey melted chocolate filling on a white plate, with a bowl of chocolate spread and another bowl of orange spread blurred in the background. — TastefullyJOY06
    Baking

    Pumpkin Cookies with a Chocolate-Hazelnut Center

  7. Fresh Napa Cabbage Kimchi for Beginners — TastefullyJOY07
    Sides

    Fresh Napa Cabbage Kimchi for Beginners

  8. Korean Army Stew with Kimchi, Tofu and Ramen — TastefullyJOY08
    Asian Fusion

    Korean Army Stew with Kimchi, Tofu and Ramen

  9. Two glasses filled with a creamy white beverage sprinkled with ground nutmeg, placed on a white marble board alongside whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, a bowl of brown spice powder, three eggs in a small white bowl, and a pitcher of the beverage. — TastefullyJOY09
    Drinks

    Classic Cooked Eggnog

  10. Round cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with swirled whipped cream and sprinkled with ground spice, sitting on a marble board with eggs, a white pitcher, plates, a wooden bowl of cinnamon, and a nutmeg grater nearby. — TastefullyJOY10
    Dessert

    Orange-Sesame Eggnog Cheesecake