Salt and Pepper Shrimp
One of my favorite dishes as a child was salt and pepper shrimp. My family used to go to this local restaurant in LA where I didn’t like a majority of the menu. That was about the time I didn’t...
View ArticleStrawberry Matcha Latte Popsicles
I know it is a tad early for popsicles, but the recent heat wave in LA has been pushing me to do my summer recipes a little earlier. The idea for these strawberry matcha latte popsicles came about...
View ArticleVietnamese Beef and Watercress Salad
The other day my mom came into the room and asked me if I knew about this dish called a Vietnamese beef and watercress salad. I said “No I don’t”. And then she said, “Well I think would be a great easy...
View ArticleUbe Mochi Pancakes
Mother’s Day is this weekend. That means it’s time to brush off your breakfast making skills for the perfect Sunday brunch. But really, I love a good brunch recipe because you can be a little more...
View ArticleVietnamese Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon)
When I moved to the Bay Area, the one thing I missed most about living in LA was my mom’s cooking. There is no one better in kitchen in my opinion (and I’m including my grandma in this statement). All...
View ArticleHomemade Soy Milk Recipe
It’s been so hot lately, so I am always looking for something refreshing to cool me down. Sometimes that’s ice cream. Other times it’s salad. And sometimes it’s a drink like this homemade soy milk. I...
View ArticleMatcha Red Bean Buns
Today is my birthday, so I decided to combine my 2 favorite things – matcha & red bean paste – into a dessert. These are my matcha red bean buns. I’ve never made them before today, but I thought I...
View ArticleGoi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Salad)
January is usually a time for resolutions where people vow to get healthy and work out more. But I feel like this year most of us are just trying to survive. So I wanted to post up a recipe that is...
View ArticleVietnamese Pork Meatballs (Bun Cha Hanoi)
Bun Cha Hanoi is a classic vermicelli noodle dish served with delicious Vietnamese meatballs made from ground pork and authentic Vietnamese seasonings. The meatballs are easy to make at home, and are...
View ArticleTraditional Homemade Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)
Made with shredded parboiled chicken and fresh pho noodles, this authentic Vietnamese pho ga recipe (Vietnamese chicken pho) proves you can make delicious and deeply flavorful pho at home! This is not...
View ArticleVietnamese Coffee Ice Cream (with Chocolate Chips)
It feels like summer in LA, so it’s that time of year where I brush off my ice cream machine and starting churning some ice cream. A flavor that I can’t believe I haven’t done yet is Vietnamese coffee...
View ArticleHomemade Ube Ice Cream
Here’s how to make deliciously creamy and thick homemade ube ice cream! Using an ice cream maker and my simple method, you’ll be enjoying bright purple ube ice cream in no time! I’m back with another...
View ArticleHomemade Banana Stracciatella Ice Cream
An easy twist on a classic Italian stracciatella gelato. This recipe for creamy homemade banana stracciatella ice cream has streaks of chocolate shards throughout, which means that you get little bits...
View ArticleVietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
This easy Vietnamese lemongrass chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal or in those moments when you’re just too tired to cook. Chicken is marinated with lemongrass, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and...
View ArticleVietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops with Broken Rice (Com Suon Nuong)
Brunch is a big deal everywhere. In recent years, it’s become more of an event than a mash up of lunch and dinner. In Vietnamese culture, it’s no surprise that we have different ideas on what should be...
View ArticleBun Cha Gio (Vietnamese Egg Rolls with Vermicelli Noodles)
One of the biggest staples in my home is Cha Gio or Vietnamese Egg Rolls. We will make about 50 at once and freeze them until we want to eat them. My favorite way to eat cha gio is in a vermicelli bowl...
View ArticleBlack Sesame Mochi Donuts
Simple desserts are the name of the game these days. One of my favorite dessert flavors is black sesame. I have put black sesame in so many different types of desserts like black sesame rice krispie...
View ArticleHow to Make Pickled Vegetables
I think one of the most quintessential summer foods is pickled vegetables. Pickling vegetables give it a tangy, slightly sour taste that pairs really well with other fresh summer foods. Some great...
View ArticleHojicha Cookies
My favorite thing to bake recently is cookies! Recently, I made the most amazing oatmeal craisin cookies and a few months ago I made matcha cookies. These matcha cookies are now a huge hit on this...
View ArticleVietnamese Cajun Shrimp Toast
The past few days have been rough for me emotionally and even more so for this country. I haven’t seen so much destruction in my entire life. While crazy, I can understand the frustration the black...
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