Creamy Coconut Ice Cream
Coconut ice cream is one of my favorite flavors of all time because it’s such a nice clean, neutral flavor for me. Made with only 6 ingredients, this ice cream recipe is also very simple to make! In...
View Article30-Minute Strawberry Matcha Neapolitan Cookies
A cookie that is just as good as it is beautiful, these strawberry matcha neapolitan cookies are the ultimate crowd pleaser. Made with both freeze dried strawberries and matcha powder, they provide a...
View ArticleFluffy Pandan Chiffon Cake (made with pandan leaves)
THE cake in Vietnamese cuisine is a pandan chiffon cake. It is served at almost every major celebration from birthdays to weddings. This vibrant green cake is known for its coconut-y, pandan-y flavor,...
View ArticleNo Churn Vietnamese Rocky Road
This no churn Vietnamese rocky road is the ice cream recipe you didn’t know you needed. This easy, homemade ice cream includes decadent Vietnamese coffee ice cream combined with salty peanuts, rich...
View ArticleKatsu Cornflake Chicken (5 ingredients only!)
If you need a quick, yummy weeknight meal, this katsu cornflake chicken recipe is for you. Using only 5 ingredients, this addicting chicken recipe will be on your dinner table in 30 minutes or less....
View ArticleMango Sorbet (churn and no churn methods)
If you need a simple, refreshing dessert recipe, this mango sorbet is for you! Using a few simple ingredients, this recipe comes together in almost no time at all. Included in this blog post are...
View ArticleRidiculously Good Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)
Mango Sticky Rice is probably my favorite Thai dessert. Sweet, coconut-y sticky rice is served with fresh mango and a thick coconut sauce for the ultimate dessert you can have all year round. In this...
View ArticleThe Best Pandan Sticky Rice (Xoi La Dua)
Pandan Sticky Rice or Xoi La Dua is one of the prettiest variations of Xoi. This Vietnamese sticky rice is characterized by its pandan/coconut flavor and its gorgeous, vibrant green color. In this blog...
View ArticleHow to make homemade Xoi
Xoi or Vietnamese sticky rice is an important category in Vietnamese cuisine. These sticky rice dishes can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there are a variety of flavors from sweet to...
View ArticlePan-Seared Vietnamese Turmeric Chicken (Ga Nghe)
This Vietnamese turmeric chicken has become a staple in my weeknight dinner rotation. Inspired by Cha Ca (Vietnamese turmeric fish), boneless, skinless chicken thighs are marinated in fish sauce and...
View Article30-Minute Ube Brownie Cookies
These ube brownie cookies are the perfect combination of ube, brownies, and cookies – 3 of the best things in the dessert world. Learn how to make these chewy cookies at home and how to achieve that...
View ArticleEasy Banh Bo Nuong (Vietnamese Honeycomb Cake)
Banh Bo Nuong or Vietnamese honeycomb cake is one of the most popular cakes in Vietnamese cuisine. It is characterized by a beautiful honeycomb appearance and a yummy pandan, coconut flavor. Learn all...
View Article30-Minute Che Chuoi (Vietnamese Banana Tapioca Pudding)
Che Chuoi (Vietnamese Banana Tapioca Pudding) is a staple dessert in Vietnamese cuisine. This dairy-free, gluten-free tapioca pudding is made with a sweetened coconut sauce, small tapioca pearls, and...
View ArticleSuper Easy Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
Ever since I made my strawberry matcha cookies this summer, I’ve become obsessed with freeze dried strawberries, and that is what inspired these strawberry shortbread cookies. Using only 6 ingredients,...
View Article30-Minute Hu Tieu Kho (Dry Pork and Seafood Noodle Soup)
Hu Tieu Kho is one of the Vietnamese community’s best kept secrets. This noodle dish’s popularity pales in comparison to pho, but I promise you it’s just as tasty and takes less time to make with a...
View ArticleRefreshing Lemongrass Salmon Vermicelli Bowl
This Lemongrass Salmon Vermicelli Bowl is a unique twist on a classic Vietnamese vermicelli bowl recipe. Salmon is marinated in a sweet and umami lemongrass marinade, seared to perfection, and then...
View ArticleRich & Decadent Matcha Red Bean Mooncakes
Using a classic Asian flavor combination, these matcha red bean mooncakes are a modern take on traditional mooncakes. A matcha flavored mooncake skin is filled with a rich red bean paste, and baked to...
View ArticleBlack Sesame Snow Skin Mooncakes
I have become a fan of snow skin mooncakes the past few years, and these black sesame snow skin mooncakes are the latest addition to my mooncake recipe library. A traditional snow skin mooncake skin is...
View ArticleBucatini all’Amatriciana with Chinese Sausage
This Bucatini all’Amatriciana is a marriage between 2 cultures. – Italian and Chinese. Made with Chinese sausage and flavored with fish sauce, this dish packs a serious flavor punch. It also takes less...
View ArticleCha Que (Baked Cinnamon Pork Pate)
A step-by-step detailed guide on how to make homemade Cha Que aka Baked Cinnamon Pork Pate. Learn how to get the perfect bouncy texture, why I prefer using a food grinder vs a food processor, and what...
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