simple bulgogi

This Simple Bulg-go-gi (marinated Korean BBQ thin-sliced beef) recipe is a family favorite recipe.  Feel free to experiment with using applesauce or other grated fruits for variety of flavor in the marinade.  A Kid favorite!

Ingredients:

1 package of bulgogi (usually frozen) 2 to 3 lbs (thin sliced ribeye beef sold in Asian grocery stores)

Marinade:
1/2 to 2/3 cup of soy sauce
2/3 cup of maple syrup, agave, or brown or white sugar (or Splenda)
1 can of Coca-Cola (or diet coke - feel free to use caffeine free version)
1 cup of applesauce
1 cup of grated onion and/or green onions
1 cup of sliced mushrooms (optional)

In a big ziploc separate beef in the bag and then pour in the marinade.

Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before grilling or cooking on a frying pan. Serve with rice.

white pizza

Ingredients:

one roll of pillsbury refridgerated pizza dough
2 cups of ricotta cheese
2 cups of shredded mozzarella
1 teaspoon grated garlic or dried garlic powder
fresh basil leaves (optional)
mini cut tofu cubes (optional)

Unfold pizza dough over greased foil on pan. Spread ricotta evenly. Spread with grated garlic and top with tofu and mozzarella. Top on a few basil leaves for added aroma and color. Bake as directed on pizza dough package.

Sticky rice

Ingredients:

3 cups sweet rice (sold in smaller bags in asian groc)
4 cups water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dates
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup peeled roasted chestnuts

Mix ingredients into rice cooker and press start. When the rice is done, you will have a sweet treat.