Dinner Recipes #1
Making dinner as my parents' private chef
Happy Friday! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡
Welcome to my first paid-subscriber-only newsletter!
I’m so excited to share a brand new newsletter series with you all! Every Friday, I’ll post four dinner recipes, a detailed grocery list, and a downloadable PDF version of all recipes for easy access. I’ve been receiving a growing number of paid subscriptions, so I thought it would be fun to try a paid newsletter where I share what I make for dinner each week.
For my free subscribers, don’t worry, nothing is changing! I’ll still be sending out my free meal prep newsletter every Sunday. This paid newsletter is an opportunity to receive more content for those who are interested.
At the start of each month, I’ll offer this newsletter for free as a preview for anyone considering joining. That said, no pressure at all to subscribe, and all of my regular content will remain accessible for free.
This first menu features dishes inspired by my Japanese, Korean, and Filipino roots. Let’s get into this week’s lineup!
Grocery List
This week, I spent $100 for four dinners to feed four people at Whole Foods. If you shop at other grocery stores like Walmart or Kroger, I estimated the cost to be about $65.
The essentials list may seem long, but I only buy these staple items every 1-2 months. Everything listed is something I regularly use in my recipes, making it an investment for your kitchen.
Overall Cost Summary
Chicken Katsu Curry: ~$5.25 per serving
Miso Salmon w/ Miso Risotto: ~$5.75 per serving
Gyudon: ~$6.25 per serving
Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim): ~$2.75 per serving
PDF Version
Day 1: Chicken Katsu Curry
Every Japanese family has a curry night; simple and easy to prepare.
Find the recipe here.
Ingredients:
Chicken breast
Panko breadcrumbs
S&B curry roux
Yellow potatoes
Carrots
Onions
Day 2: Miso Salmon w/ Miso Risotto
According to the USDA, we should have a variety of seafood once a week. Our seafood this week is miso salmon!
Find the recipe here.
Ingredients:
Salmon
Miso
Risotto
Onions
Day 3: Gyudon
This Japanese beef bowl is pure comfort food—perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a cozy meal.
Find the recipe here.
Ingredients:
Thinly sliced beef
Yellow onions
Sake
Mirin
Dashi stock or beef broth
Day 4: Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)
This savory, slightly spicy tofu dish is topped with gochujang and chili oil crunch, it pairs well with assorted side veggies prepped for the week.
Find the recipe here.
Ingredients:
Extra firm tofu
Gochujang
Chili oil crunch
Sesame oil
Assorted Side Vegetable Dishes:
Perfect to make ahead of time and enjoy throughout the week.
Find the recipe here.
Soy-Ginger Cucumber Salad
Korean Bean Sprouts
Stir-Fried Eggplants
Sesame Broccoli
That’s this week’s dinner menu! I hope these dishes bring warmth and a sense of home to your table. Enjoy, and have a wonderful weekend!
Amazing as always 😍
Wow this is awesome!! Thank you so much!!