This easy kimchi jjigae (Korean kimchi stew) is spicy, comforting, and packed with bold flavor. Made with kimchi, broth, and your choice of protein—perfect for cozy nights.

Korean FoodKelsey KiyotaMarch 31, 2020Kimchi Jjigae, Kimchi Soup, Korean Soup, Kimchi StewComment

Ginger Scallion Sauce

An addictive and aromatic ginger scallion sauce that’s delicious on everything from poached chicken and noodles to congee and rice bowls. Quick, versatile, and seriously good.

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Miso Butter

This easy miso butter recipe uses just two ingredients and adds rich umami flavor to everything from eggs and veggies to steak and toast. Learn how to make it, customize it, and use it!

Japanese FoodKelsey KiyotaMarch 24, 2020HelloKelC CooksButter, Miso, Miso Butter, CondimentComment

The Sauce Trifecta

These are 3 of my favorite sauces, sides, condiments that are easy to make and highly addictive. This post will walk you through ginger scallion sauce (drool), miso butter (ah-mazing), and the easiest salted chili flake pickles ever. In times when we are not going to the store as much, these recipes will help you spice up what you already have in the fridge and pantry.

Kelsey KiyotaMarch 5, 2020Sauce Trifecta, Asian Sauces, Miso Butter, Scallion Ginger Sauce, Pickles, Asian PicklesComment

Cook: Instant Pot Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup

Even if you’re feeling under the weather, you can whip up this hearty chicken noodle soup in less than 45 minutes. It’s a no fuss way to get everyone feeling great in no time. My secret ingredient of turmeric is added for an extra immunity boost.

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30 Minute Orange Chicken (Instant Pot)

Craving Panda Express orange chicken? This Instant Pot version is faster, healthier, and totally addictive—no deep frying required!

Chinese Food, ChickenKelsey KiyotaMarch 3, 2020HelloKelC Cooksorange chicken, instant pot recipes, chinese foodComment

Eat: 3 Day Eating Guide to San Francisco

Looking for places to eat and visit on your next trip to the Bay Area? Start here with my 3 day eating guide.

Kelsey KiyotaFebruary 20, 2020San Francisco, Eating Guide, Food Guide, Best things to eat San FranciscoComment

Cook: Fried Japanese Chicken Sando

Spice up your fried chicken sandwich game with Japanese 5 spice aka togarashi. This recipe also includes a light and refreshing purple cabbage slaw that’s the perfect compliment to this savory sando!

Cook: Thin Mint Mini Cheesecakes

Use Thin Mints as your crust for these scrumptious cheesecake treats that will be gone faster than you can believe. If you make them with another type of cookie, be sure to let me know how it goes!

Welcome!

Welcome to HelloKelC Cooks! I cannot wait to share what I’ve created with you all. Come in, browse around and ask me questions about all things food related. Bonus points if you’re #TeamRice!

Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese chicken salad is a fun dish to bring to any kind of gathering. It’s got crispy maifun noodles, tender boiled chicken and deliciously sweet Mandarin oranges. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a homemade dressing.

SaladKelsey KiyotaJanuary 18, 2020HelloKelC Cookssalad, Chinese chicken salad, chicken salad, mandarin oranges, chickenComment

Hot Cheeto Elote Salad

If you love elote (Mexican street corn) and have a soft spot for Hot Cheetos, get ready for your new favorite side dish! This Hot Cheeto Elote Salad takes all the creamy, cheesy, tangy goodness of classic elote and transforms it into an easy-to-eat, flavor-packed bowl—finished with a spicy, crunchy Hot Cheeto topping. Perfect for taco night, burritos, or a big bowl of pozole, this dish brings the heat and the fun. Warning: you will want seconds.

Salad, Mexican FoodKelsey KiyotaJanuary 17, 2020hot cheetos, hot cheeto, elote, elote salad, hot cheeto salad, saladComment

Learn: Don't be scared of MSG

Wondering what’s up with MSG? Click here to read about MSG debunked. Spoiler alert: It’s 100% ok for you to eat.

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Eat: b. patisserie

b. patisserie is serving the best pastries in the Bay Area. The kougin amanns are literally to. die. for. Don’t skip out on the chocolate banana croissants either.

BakeryKelsey KiyotaJanuary 17, 2020b. patisseriebakery, bakeries, b. patisserie, kouign amann, belinda leong, san franciscoComment

Colorado Pork Green Chili

Learn how to make spicy green chili, a Colorado staple. This flavorful stew is perfect for breakfast burritos, smothered over tamales, on top of egg and potatoes or simply served in a bowl with a tortilla on the side.

Soup, Mexican FoodKelsey KiyotaJanuary 15, 2020Green Chili, Colorado Green Chili, Pork green chiliComment