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Easy bread machine pizza dough recipe 🍕

January 6, 2024March 4, 2021 by James Strange

A hand lifting a slice of pizza showing the air pockets in the regular crust.

Looking to wow your loved ones with a pizza that’s oozing with cheese and boasting the perfect crust? Look no further than bread machine pizza dough. It’s a breeze to whip up and promises a mouthwatering, crispy result.

Now, I’ve got to confess, that pizza holds a special place in my heart. It’s the one dish you can customize to your heart’s content – load it up with your favorite meats or go all out with a vegan masterpiece. The options are endless.

Today, we’re diving into the realm of tomato and mushroom pizzas, creating one with a generous helping of cheese and another in its vegan glory. By opting for the vegan version, you can shave off a good 400 calories while still savoring the deliciousness.

Let’s be crystal clear – I’m not making any claims about this being authentic Italian pizza dough. But mark my words, once the world returns to normal, a culinary adventure in Naples is on my bucket list!

Soybean paste stew with dried radish leaves recipe

April 22, 2022March 3, 2021 by James Strange

Most recipes for soybean paste stew or doenjang-jjigae will use some vegetables. This version uses dried radish greens as the main vegetable. Radish is a common vegetable in Korean cooking. Traditionally when harvesting radish, the steams and leaves would be removed and hung up to dry.

No-Knead sourdough bread recipe 🍞

January 13, 2024February 12, 2021 by James Strange

A loaf of sourdough bread fresh out of the oven

Conquer sourdough fears! This foolproof recipe guides you to crusty bliss with just 4 simple steps. Knead-less to say, it’s delicious!

Stir-fried pepper steak recipe 🥩

April 22, 2022February 10, 2021 by James Strange

A very basic stir fry of bell peppers and steak. To keep it gout friendly, no bone stock, no sugar, and limited sodium. But the dish is full of flavor.

Korean spicy fish stew (no shellfish)

October 22, 2023February 3, 2021 by James Strange

You can tell you’re in an authentic Korean restaurant when they’re dishing out that spicy fish stew known as maeuntang (매운탕). While they often whip it up with cod, the beauty of this dish is that you can get creative and use any fish you fancy. Now, our twist on this classic – it’s crafted with pollock, which gives it the name Dongtae Jjigae / 동태찌개.

Korean spicy grilled pork (Dwaeji bulgogi)

April 22, 2022January 11, 2021 by James Strange

Spicy pork in a cast iron pan cooking on a grill.

Dwaeji bulgogi (spicy grilled pork) is usually cooked at the table, but we use a charcoal grill and cook it outside in this version. We lose the communal aspect of a Korean dish cooking it this way, but it’s still delicious.

What is Tofu and How Is It Made?

April 22, 2022January 9, 2021 by James Strange

A simple explanation of what is tofu, how to make it at home, and that it is safe for gout sufferers.

Beef and Radish Soup (Soegogi Muguk: 쇠고기무국)

April 22, 2022January 6, 2021 by James Strange

Photo of beef and radish soup in a bowl.

Recipe for Beef and Radish Soup (Soegogi Muguk: 쇠고기무국) made without bone stock or anchovy or fish sauce.

Shiitake and radish vegetable stock

April 22, 2022January 6, 2021 by James Strange

This easy but delicious vegetable stock recipe is a great alternative to premade vegetable stocks. This one is made with shitake mushrooms, Korean radish or mu, and a little bit of umami from kelp.

Simple sugar-free poppyseed salad dressing

April 22, 2022December 30, 2020 by James Strange

Salad on a plate with a fork holding some of the salad.

I have slowly started to eat more and more salads. But eating the same old salad all of the time can get very boring. To keep it from getting boring, we need to change things up. Adding different ingredients can definitely help. Changing the dressing to this sugar-free poppyseed dressing is game-changing.

Your Guide to Purine-Rich Foods

January 15, 2021December 29, 2020 by James Strange

Steak and Asparagus on a plate. This is a pin for Pinterest

Are you one of the millions of people who, like me, suffer from gout? If yes, you certainly know the pain caused by consuming purine-rich foods. Did you know that gout is a form of arthritis and is characterized by sudden and sharp bouts of pain, redness, swelling, and tenderness in your joints? We can define gout as a medical condition in which were not able to filter excess uric acid. This causes a buildup of uric acid in our bodies. It is worth noting that this can result in extreme and sudden pain in your joints due to uric acid, crystal deposits.

Sous Vide Strip Steak

July 6, 2022December 25, 2020 by James Strange

Steak cooking on a grill, cooking the sides

My guess is your going to ask why a gout sufferer is posting how to cook red meat on a blog for gout-friendly recipes. The answer is quite simple. I will never eliminate it, and most people I know with gout will also never eliminate red meat. So let’s discuss the appropriate ways to incorporate it into our diet.

Ten Foods to avoid with gout

January 15, 2021October 20, 2020 by James Strange

Pork poutine in a to go container — A gout attack in a To Go container

In the last three years, I have managed only to have one bad gout attack. Along with a few small ones thrown in for good measure. This was mostly the result of maintaining a proper diet. This year I did start seeing a Rheumatologist for help with Gout and Rheumatoid arthritis. If you’re on the fence about seeing a Rheumatologist, I highly recommend doing so.

Kung pao chicken recipe (Sugar-free stir-fry sauce) 🌶

April 22, 2022September 28, 2020 by James Strange

This easy recipe for kung pao chicken with a sugar-free kung pao stir fry sauce is better than what you will find in most Chinese take out places. It’s also healthier, but the sodium content is on the high side, so not something you should eat every day, but it makes for a nice treat.

Easy kong-guksu recipe🍜

January 19, 2024September 19, 2020 by James Strange

Small thin noodles in soy milk soup in a bowl.

Ditch the takeout! Whip up this dreamy Korean classic in minutes. Silky tofu broth & chewy noodles = pure comfort.

Two methods for growing mung bean sprouts.

January 15, 2021August 15, 2020 by James Strange

Mung beans at 4 days in the sprout machine.

In this post, we will show you two methods for growing mung bean sprouts at home. One is using inexpensive materials you may already have at home. And one is an almost hands-off method using a bean sprout machine.

Blistered shishito peppers with gochujang 🌶

April 22, 2022August 5, 2020 by James Strange

Blistered peppers with a spicy sauce in a bowl.

It is the peak season for shishito peppers, so I had to buy some. These peppers will be perfect for a blistered shishito peppers recipe with a Korean inspired gochujang sauce.

Impossible burger at home (Vegan) 🍔

April 22, 2022August 3, 2020 by James Strange

I know that Impossible burgers are not the healthiest things in the world but sometimes I need to satisfy that burger craving. When I found out that Impossible ground beef is now sold in retail stores I wanted to try cooking my own.

Sous vide chicken breast 🍗

April 22, 2022August 2, 2020 by James Strange

When I cook boneless and skinless chicken breast using sous vide they never turn out dry. Instead, it always comes out moist and tender.

Easy mung bean sprouts recipe 🥗

April 22, 2022July 28, 2020 by James Strange

Finished dish of stir fried bean sprouts in a pan.

Mung bean sprouts are tasty and loaded with health benefits. This easy bean sprout recipe will show you how to make them delicious. This method also works with other kinds of sprouts. If you’re interested in the health benefits, Healthline wrote a great article.