It is Fourth of July weekend in America, when we celebrate Independence Day with backyard barbecues, fireworks and long weekends at the beach. If you are grilling, then take advantage of some of these Korean meat dishes. They are all so fantastic that you probably won't have any leftovers, which will make your clean-up easier.

• Spicy Korean Pork
• Sweet Soy Chicken
• Grilled Short Ribs
• Korean Grilled Steak

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Namul refers to any seasoned vegetable side dish on the Korean table, and can include everyday Western vegetables like watercress or spinach. But Koreans eat everything under the sun, so seasoned fiddlehead ferns, chrysanthemum leaves and bellflower roots are also popular types of "namul".

In addition to gracing the table as banchan (Korean side dishes), namul is also used as an ingredient in Korean mixed rice and noodle dishes like bibimbap.

_{Sigumchi Namul photo Naomi Imatome 2011, licensed to About.com}

If you are new to cooking Korean food, then try some of the beginner recipes here. These recipes are easy, familiar and delicious. If you are just being introduced to Korean food, then welcome! And learn about the basics of Korean cuisine here. I always love to hear from all of you, whether you are a new to Korean food or you've been eating it all your life.