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A Warm Hug in a Bowl of Porridge

A Warm Hug in a Bowl of Porridge

Every day after school, my mom would feed me the same thing: juk—Korean rice porridge—with kimchi and Spam. It was my afternoon snack of choice, a simple bowl I often opted for even over a McDonald’s Happy meal.

Read more at The Epoch Times

How to create the perfect picnic

How to create the perfect picnic

Along with a bike ride or a dip in the sea, an alfresco feast in one of the great joys of summer. Three experts share their top tips with Tania Ballantine.

Read more at Waitrose Weekend Online

Simple hacks to improve BBQ skills

Simple hacks to improve BBQ skills and avoid cooking outdoor disasters

Serving burned food, dishing up meat products to vegetarians and being forced to call the fire brigade are among the nation's most frequent BBQ disasters.

Read more at Wales Online

Master the barbecue

Master the barbecue with celebrity chef Judy Joo’s top tips

As Britain comes in as one of the worst barbecuing nations in the world, the co-founder of Seoul Bird offers Sean Russell her expertise on how best to up our grill game.

Read more at the Independent

Judy Joo's Korean-Style Hanger Steak

Judy Joo's Korean-Style Hanger Steak with Scallions & Ginger

"I absolutely love hanger steak, and this marinade kicks the flavor up to the next level," says the celebrity chef and television host. "Even just 15 minutes in the marinade will do the trick!"

Read more from people.com

Memories of Mandu

Memories of Mandu

Growing up in a Korean family, making dumplings was a monthly ritual—with a crispy, golden-brown reward.

Read more at The Epoch Times

Judy Joo on the Women Who Inspire Her

Judy Joo on the Women Who Inspire Her

The Korean American chef, author and television personality tells V.F. London about the women who inspire her.

Read more at Vanity Fair

Judy Joo's Korean mac and cheese

Judy Joo's Korean mac and cheese is a game changer

The Korean-American chef Judy Joo combines her cultural roots and twin passions with these easy-to-make recipes.

Read more from GQ

The C&TH Guide To Korean Culture In London

The C&TH Guide To Korean Culture In London

Korean-American chef Judy Joo – renowned as the host of popular US show Korean Food Made Simple – shares her K-food favourites and exciting upcoming projects…

Read more from Country and Town House

Judy Joo explores Bali

Judy Joo explores all that the city of Ubud, Bali has to offer and brings you her Bali food guide

It's nearly 6am in Ubud, Bali, and I'm standing in a long queue of local women in front of a street cart teeming full of repurposed dented plastic water bottles, each boasting a different magical concoction.

Read more at Foodism

Try These Chef-Approved Dishes In Bali

Try These Chef-Approved Dishes In Bali

When chef Judy Joo agreed to be a speaker at the 2019 Ubud Food Festival, the Cooking Channel host of Korean Food Made Simple had an ulterior motive: it gave her the opportunity to eat her way through Bali.

Read more at forbes.com

A Recipe for Bold Decision-Making

A Recipe for Bold Decision-Making

Judy Joo recalls the day she made the biggest decision of her career. “It was on a weekend,” she says, while prepping her signature Korean chicken soup in her light-filled kitchen in central London.

Read more from the New York Times

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageWhat if I told you…I eat out a lot as a chef. 👩🏻‍🍳

And @legado_ldn is my new favorite Spanish restaurant in London. 🇪🇸

From @nieves_barragan1 , the Michelin-starred chef behind Sabor, Legado (meaning legacy) celebrates Spain’s regional flavors with heart, soul, and precision.

We kicked things off with their signature three-sip serves, each inspired by a different region, before diving into Quisquillas de Cádiz — delicate blue-belly prawns dressed in citrus, sesame, and coriander olive oil.

Then came the piquillo goat’s cheese tempura…light, crispy, creamy…truly addictive!

The showstopper? Segovian suckling pig. Golden crackling, tender meat, and so soft it’s carved tableside with a plate.

Rounded out with chicory with anchovy and Manchego, tomato with bottarga, and prawn-stuffed squid in ink sauce.

And to finish, the Pastel Vasco with sour cherry jam…buttery, flaky, and just tart enough to keep you wanting one more bite. 🍒

@legado_ldn @nieves_barragan1 thank you so much for the incredible meal! Can’t wait to see what’s next on the menu. ❤️👩🏻‍🍳

📍 Legado | Shoreditch, London

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageCarbone’s Spicy Rigatoni is the pasta that broke the internet. 🍝🔥

Creamy, fiery, and unapologetically indulgent. The kind of pasta everyone tried to recreate at home.

And when Gigi Hadid shared her own version during lockdown? Game over. The world fell even harder for that glossy vodka sauce. 

My twist? A spoonful of gochujang for depth, fish sauce for umami, and a splash of soy sauce for that extra savory edge. 

It’s Carbone’s iconic rigatoni…with a Seoulful kick.

Creamy, spicy, umami-packed…pure comfort food that crosses continents.

Tag your pasta-obsessed friend 👇

Did you know:  Rigatoni means “ridged or lined” in Italian. These lines help the sauce cling to the paste ensuring each bite is full of flavor!

Drop a “🔥” for the recipe!

💄 @jonesroadbeauty & @justbobbidotcom
Plates: @kwangjuyo_official

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageSuch a fun day cooking at The Riverside for the Fulham vs Arsenal match! ⚽️

It’s always such a joy sharing Korean flavours with new audiences and what better place than a packed Premier League game surrounded by amazing fans? 🇰🇷✨

Thank you to @FulhamFC for having me as part of their incredible celeb chef series line-up alongside so many talented chefs. 

And thank you to the amazing @seoulbirduk team leader– @chefandrewhales for always bringing the Seoul! 🙌

Can’t wait to be back sharing more bold, vibrant Korean food with London’s football fans. 💛

On the menu:
Ssamjang cheese straws
Yuzu cured salmon
Korean bouillabaisse with seafood mandu
Braised kalbi short ribs
Molten matcha tart
And more!

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageGame-day energy is back at @thegarden and so is the Seoul Bird flavor 

Crispy chicken, spicy gochujang, golden tots, and that signature Seoul flavor…it’s the ultimate game-day combo. 

Still a pinch-me moment seeing Seoul Bird packed with fans at Madison Square Garden. 

Huge thanks to the amazing MSG team, @chefandrewhales & @seoulbirduk for keeping the flavor flying high. 

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