Hana Asbrink
Deputy Food Editor
Before joining Epi and Bon Appétit in 2022, Hana regularly contributed to NYT Cooking, Food52, and more. As a former senior editor of Food52, she hosted the monthly series Weeknight Wonders and wrote its companion column for the website. Previous work includes acting as executive editor of Chowhound; being a team member at Bloomberg News, People.com, Tasting Table, and InStyle.com; and cooking in the kitchens of The Martha Stewart Show and Jean-Georges’s ABC Kitchen. Hana holds a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University, attended the French Culinary Institute, and calls New York City home. hanaasbrink.com
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Tiramisu Snowball Cookies
Easy to make and easy to love, this one-bowl recipe has plenty of flair.
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Creamed Onions Alla Vodka
Think creamed onions but reimagined with the flavors of alla vodka sauce: tomato paste, heavy cream, Parmesan, and (yup, you guessed it) vodka.
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Teriyaki-Style Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts get a high-heat roast (key for crispy edges and zero boiled-cabbage flavor) before getting tossed in a sweet soy glaze.
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Green Beans With Almond Butter Sauce
Inspired by Japanese goma-ae and French almandine, this creamy almond butter–based sauce clings to steamed crisp-tender green beans for a speedy side dish.
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Shabu-Shabu Noodle Soup
Instant dashi and shaved beef provide both ease and deep flavor in this weeknight dinner spin on the Japanese-style hot pot.
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Easy-to-Love Chicken Thighs and Couscous
Everyone needs a back-pocket chicken marinade, and this pantry-friendly version lives up to its name. Great both on the grill and under the broiler.
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Spaghetti and Verrry Tender Meatballs
With a few time-saving tricks, spoon-tender meatballs can be yours in about an hour.
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Hot-Smoked Salmon Noodle Salad
This cold soba noodle salad features green beans, radishes, soft baby lettuces, and a zesty vinaigrette punctuated with karashi, or hot Japanese mustard.
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Creamy Sesame Pasta Slaw
Meet your new picnic go-to. This tangy-coleslaw-meets-creamy-pasta-salad features a nutty sauce inspired by Japanese goma, or toasted sesame, dressing.
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Chicken Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Cold, crunchy, spicy, nutty—this chicken noodle salad, featuring refreshing vegetables and springy noodles, is everything you want in a summer meal.
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Spicy Kimchi Sujebi
Fiery kimchi stew with chewy hand-torn noodles is Korean comfort food at its finest.
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Easy Sujebi (Hand-Torn Noodles)
Your soups are begging for these chewy Korean noodles.
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Juicy Chicken-Fried Steak With Creamy Gravy
A touch of cornstarch ensures a crisp coating for these shallow-fried cutlets.
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Soy-Garlic Popcorn Chicken and Rice Cakes
Crispy bite-size chicken and chewy rice cakes are made downright irresistible with a sticky, sweet, garlicky glaze.
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Gochujang Sloppy Joes
When it comes to sloppy joes, the sloppier the better. Smoky-sweet Korean gochujang lends a hum of heat to this version.
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Soy-Braised Brisket
This hearty crowd-pleasing roast is a mash-up of two beloved culinary staples: tender Jewish brisket and sweet-savory Korean braised short ribs known as kalbi jjim.
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Shrimp Scampi Udon With Doenjang Butter Sauce
An Italian American favorite gets an Asian spin with chubby udon noodles and a dab of assertive Korean doenjang in the garlicky soy-butter sauce.
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Dakjuk
This deeply comforting Korean chicken-and-rice porridge makes a quick and cozy meal any time of day.
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Kimchi Quesadillas
Is there ever a bad time for a quesadilla? This one is easy, cheesy, and the ideal use for that jar of kimchi that’s been hanging out in the fridge.
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Furikake-Ranch Snack Mix
Like all good snack mixes, this one is a reliable crowd-pleaser, hitting all of the sweet and salty notes. Plus, it’s wide open to swaps and modifications.