Here’s a copy of my Sweet and Spicy Bacon Recipe to preview from my new cookbook.

Everything is better with bacon! This sweet and spicy bacon is a real crowd pleaser! It makes a great grilled cheese sandwich!

Serves 4-6

1 package 12-16 oz thick cut bacon (Oscar Mayer)

1/8 -¼ Korean coarse ground red pepper* (gochugaru available in Korean grocers)

¼ cup light brown sugar

¼ cup honey (Golden Blossom brand)  

3-4 tablespoons cold water

Heat a broiler on low. Layer the bacon on a wire rack inserted on a baking sheet lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray the wire rack with nonstick spray for easy cleanup. Pre-cook bacon on each side until nearly done about 4-6 minutes per side.

In a medium bowl, mix Korean ground red pepper, brown sugar, honey, and 3-4 tablespoons cold water to make a thick spreadable glaze. Spread glaze on pre-cooked bacon on one side only and broil until bubbly and crisp 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully so the bacon doesn’t burn. Let bacon cool on the baking rack 15 minutes or longer, otherwise, the glaze will slide off. You will have about 14-16 pieces. Break off any burned edges. Cooked bacon can be left out at room temperature for a day. Store in airtight container 3-4 days in refrigerator.

Dinah’s Kitchen Cookbook

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Dinah’s Kitchen Cookbook Recipes:
My Introduction to Korean Flavors

Tasty Appetizers

Sweet and Spicy Bacon
Salt Codfish Cakes
Stuffed Artichokes
Beef On a Stick
Beef Wontons (Mandu)
Bruschetta
Chicken Teriyaki on A Stick
Linda’s Clam Dip
Dried Anchovies Snack
Black Peppercorn and Chive Chicken Wings
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Beef Empanadas
Tempura Vegetables
Good Luck Chicken Wontons
Special Dipping Sauce
Pork and Seaweed Codfish Bites
Seasoned Fish Roe Banchan
Seasoned Salt Cod Banchan
Shrimp Toast
Roast Pork Eggrolls
Cashew Wontons

Terrific Side Dishes

Roasted Acorn Squash
Fried Carrot and Zucchini Strings
Bacon Chestnut Rice Stuffing
Honey Soy Chicken Gizzards
Chinese Pickled Vegetables
Beef Tripe Salad
Baby Lima Beans
Cornmeal Crusted Okra
Jamaican Coconut Rice and Peas
Corn and Buckwheat Polenta
Creamed Spinach
Mac and Cheese
Country Style Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Korean Cucumber Salad
Korean Spinach Salad
Korean Eggplant Salad
Korean Red Kimchee
Korean Simple Kimchee
Korean Perilla Leaves
Roasted Asparagus with Breadcrumbs
Oven Braised Green Beans or Zucchini
Puerto Rican Rice and Pigeon Peas
Sauteed American Cabbage
Breaded Sage Leaves
Watercress Salad with Pear Vinaigrette
Korean Zucchini Coins

Soups On

French Onion Soup
Beef Bone Broth
Chinese Egg Drop Soup
Chicken Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Chinese Egg Drop Soup
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Italian Minestrone Soup
Korean Soybean Sprout Soup
Korean Beef and Daikon Soup
Korean Seaweed Soup
Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup
New Year’s Celebration Soup

Delicious Main Dishes

Mom’s Baked Ham
Korean BBQ Beef
Spicy Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders
Korean Beef Pizza
Beef Ribeye Steak
Quick French Onion Soup Chicken Wings
Korean BBQ Chicken
Beef with Tomatoes
Korean Braised Beef Brisket
Korean Braised Short Ribs
Korean Fried Chicken
Korean Pretzel Chicken Burgers
Chicken Cutlets
Noelle’s Chicken Marsala
Sake Kasu Black Cod
Spicy Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders
Homemade Corned Beef
Corned Beef Hash
Country Style Chicken Pot Pie
Cowboy Steak and Baked Potatoes
Crabmeat Lobster Egg Omelet
Roast Chicken
Korean Hamburger Sliders in a Jiffy
Fried Whole Fish
Meatloaf
Lamb Chops
Korean Glass Noodles Japchae
Korean Hot Pepper Beef Patties
Korean Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
San Manzano Spaghetti Sauce
Jamaican Oxtail Stew
Korean Jellied Pork Roll
Lemon Scallop Po’ Boy Sandwich
Korean Beef Kimbap
Korean Pan-Fried Seafood Delights
Lo Mein Buffet
Korean Noodles with Black Bean Sauce Jajangmyeon
Korean Omo Rice
Korean Poor Man’s Savory Pancakes
Pernil Roast Pork
Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chunks
Turkish Lamb Meatballs
Spam and Potato One Pot
Rack of Lamb
Stuffed Cabbage
Korean Rice Cake Stir Fry
Baked Stuffed Lobster
Roast Pork Egg Foo Yung
Thanksgiving Dry Brined Turkey
Jamaican Oxtail Stew
Tofu with Bacon and Hot Peppers

My Journey in Cooking Contests

Staten Island Advance Newspaper Annual; Cooking Contest
Scallop Up Grand Prize and Appetizer Winner Recipe
All Day Breakfast Sliders General Mills Winner Recipe
Rachael Ray TV Show “Ten Ingredient Challenge” Cooking Contest
Grilled Pork Chops with a Tomato, Corn and Fig Glaze with Crazy Corn
Parmesan Crisps Winner Recipe
String Bean Pancakes Finalist Recipe
Skirt Steak with A Blueberry Glaze Finalist Recipe
Blueberry and Apricot Cannoli Puffs Finalist Recipe
Pillsbury Bake Off Contest
Meatball Minestrone Bake Finalist Recipe
Mediterranean Chicken Vegetable Galette Finalist Recipe
Spinach Turkey Sliders with Lemon Yogurt Sauce Finalist Recipe
The Martha Stewart TV Show
“People Call Me Martha” segment
Korean BBQ Beef Recipe (See Delicious Main Dishes section)
NYC Food and Wine Festival “Bloody Mary Brunch”
Korean Sweet and Spicy BLT Recipe
Other Contest Recipes
Big Fish with Orange Ginger Sauce Recipe
Fuhgeddaboudit Burgers with Tomato Boats Recipe
Asian Shrimp Sliders with Fruit and Vegetable Confetti Recipe
Midnight at the Oasis Burgers Recipe

Wonderful Desserts and Drinks

Apple Dumplings
Best Banana Bread
Canned Vanilla Peaches
Canned Figs
Vanilla Cupcakes with Almond Frosting
Granola
Asian Pear and Fuji Apple Galette
Pound Cake
Maple Walnut Cake with Candied Maple Bacon
Rice Cake Pancakes with Pistachios and Edible Flowers
Korean Persimmon Punch
Star Cookies
White Sangria
Shane’s Easter Bread
Noelle’s Pistachio Cake