I have some relatives near Philly, so have been able to get some pretty decent Philly Cheesesteaks with provolone instead of cheese whiz (personal preference, sue me!). This is my recreation of them, I’m pretty proud of how they have come out! ALSO, check the bottom of this post for some general house-keeping!

A Bahn-Mi is the classic French-Vietnamese fusion sandwich consisting of pork, pickled veggies, and a tad bit of mayo. I came up with this version by incorporating additional Asian cuisines into one delightfully spiced and creamy sandwich. The name comes from the titular road in my hometown of Fairfax, which has a wide variety of Asian restaurants.

Thanks to Washington DC being home to a large demographic of Korean residents, we have several Korean Fried Chicken restaurants, a delightfully crispier type of KFC. What the breading lacks in seasoning, the wings are typically tossed in a very spicy gochujang pepper sauce that leaves your lips burning. My version dials it back at by fusing it with a soy/garlic sauce, to give a wonderfully sweet and tangy burn. But if you crave fire, just up the gochujang pastes to taste.

My take on the southern classic, with a focus on the grits being just as flavorful as the shrimp and gravy!

Doing something a bit different this week, instead of a specific recipe, going to recommend 5 unique tools and appliances you can add to your kitchen arsenal!