Authentic Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi
A classic authentic lemongrass beef banh mi recipe that anyone can make at home. You’ll be done in less than an hour! Learn how to sear the beef, so it looks and tastes like you used a grill, how to...
View ArticleBaked Chocolate Mochi Donuts with Matcha Ganache
If you’re looking for a rich and decadent baked donut, these chocolate mochi donuts are for you. These gluten free chocolate donuts are fudgy like a brownie and paired with the best matcha ganache. The...
View ArticlePersimmon Streusel Coffee Cake
Get ready for fall with this warm and tender persimmon streusel coffee cake. A tender cake is filled with a cinnamon hachiya persimmon filling and finished off with the best streusel topping. Read all...
View ArticleVietnamese Chicken Curry Pot Pie
The Vietnamese chicken curry pot pie is an east meets west recipe that you can make in just 45 minutes. Filled with a warm, thick Vietnamese chicken curry filling and topped with a flaky puff pastry...
View ArticleBeginner Friendly Pandan Macarons
These pandan macarons are the perfect beginner friendly macaron recipe. A chewy pandan macaron shell is filled with a pandan coconut buttercream. Learn all the tips and tricks on how to make macarons...
View ArticleThe BEST Pandan Crinkle Cookies
Get my recipe for these soft and chewy pandan crinkle cookies. A sugar cookie dough is flavored with pandan extract, coated in powdered sugar, and baked to perfection. In this blog post, learn the key...
View ArticleVietnamese Coffee Rice Krispie Treats
These Vietnamese coffee rice krispie treats make getting dessert on the table an easy process. They’re made in only 15 minutes and taste so so good. Rice krispie cereal is coated in a gooey marshmallow...
View ArticleRoasted Lemongrass Turkey Legs
These roasted lemongrass turkey legs are a tasty and easier alternative to traditional Thanksgiving turkey. They come together in just over 2 hours and are marinated in a blend of lemongrass, garlic,...
View ArticleSuper Easy Ube Pie
If you need an easy dessert that has that “wow” factor, this ube pie is for you. It is made with an addicting graham cracker crust filled with a smooth, ube filling. The best part is this dessert comes...
View ArticleMatcha Iced Oatmeal Cookies
A classic iced oatmeal cookie gets a yummy makeover with the addition of matcha powder. These thin and chewy matcha iced oatmeal cookies are flavored with warm Vietnamese cinnamon and then coated with...
View ArticleDecadent Matcha Basque Cheesecake
If you need a decadent, celebratory dessert, this easy matcha basque cheesecake is for you. The best part of this matcha cheesecake is that it is not too sweet thanks to the inherently bitter flavor of...
View ArticleHow to Cook Rice (stove and rice cooker methods)
Rice is a huge part of of my life, and cooking rice is something I’ve done for as long as I can remember. So I am so excited to share all I know on how to cook rice in this comprehensive guide. Learn 2...
View ArticleHow to Use Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a key ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine and can be a challenge to work with. Learn all the ins and outs on how to use lemongrass in this blog post. Get all the tips and tricks on how to...
View ArticleHomemade Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
Char Siu or Chinese BBQ Pork is one of the best Cantonese-style bbq meats! Learn how to make this super simple pork recipe at home. In this blog post, get all the tips and tricks you’ll need including...
View ArticleHomemade Xoi Gac (Vietnamese Red Sticky Rice)
Xoi Gac or Vietnamese Red Sticky Rice is often made for Lunar New Year or Tet in Vietnam. Glutinous rice is dyed red thanks to the addition of Gac fruit and then sweetened slightly with sugar. It is...
View ArticleSimple Ube Macarons
These simple ube macarons are pretty, full of flavor, and most importantly not too sweet. A vibrant purple ube macaron shell is filled with a smooth and silky ube buttercream. In this blog post, learn...
View ArticleFive Spice Powder Recipe (with and without a spice grinder)
Chinese five spice powder is one of the most important spices in Chinese cuisine. It has a variety of applications but is most notably used to season meats and vegetables. Think five spice chicken or...
View ArticleFresh & Easy Lemongrass Chicken Spring Rolls
These fresh and easy lemongrass chicken spring rolls are the perfect appetizer for any meal. Rice paper rolls are filled with addicting lemongrass chicken, fresh herbs, and vermicelli noodles, all...
View ArticleBanh Mi Dac Biet (Cold Cuts Banh Mi)
For many in the Vietnamese community, the most traditional banh mi recipe is banh mi dac biet, a cold cut banh mi made with special cold cuts, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs. It is a special sandwich...
View ArticleStrawberry Milk Tea Cookies
These strawberry milk tea cookies will be some of the best cookies you’ve ever had. It’s a bold statement, but I stand by it! A browned butter cookie is filled with freeze dried strawberries, smoky...
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