This simple stir-fry is one that can be made quickly and is a tasty addition to any meal. You’ve probably seen chayote at your grocery store and wondered what to do with this pear-shaped vegetable or simply over-looked it because it looks like a fruit but is stocked in the produce section next to the squashes and gourds. […]
There are some classic foods that remind us of our youth and this is the dish that transports me back in time. Perhaps it’s the uniqueness of this dish that makes it stand out in my mind or perhaps it’s when I think about this dish I am reminded of my Mom’s boundless energy and painstaking efforts to cook […]
Most of my favorite dishes are sans meat and given the choice, I will pick a meat-free dish the majority of the time. And so, I am always looking for delicious and easy to make vegetarian dishes. My love of veggies and stir-frying makes this Sweet and Sour Tofu Stir-Fry one of my go-to dishes. […]
Cooking a chicken on a beer can may seem gimmicky but you will be amazed at how tender and juicy the chicken comes out using this cooking method. Every time I cook a chicken this way I am amazed with how simple the recipe is and how it never fails to wow my guests. The rub with […]
This dipping sauce seems to be everyone’s favorite–at least in my circle of family and friends. I have some family members who will not eat egg rolls without this delectable sauce and I serve it almost as frequently as my Fish Sauce Dipping Sauce. This recipe is really easy and fast to make. My secret ingredient (well, not so […]
Everything tastes better when it’s grilled and this meaty dish is no exception! This easy recipe makes mouth-watering grilled pork two different ways using one simple marinade. We make delicious pork patties and then skewer the meat for some tasty kebobs. Whenever grilling, I always use fattier cuts of meat, hence the 80/20 ground pork and […]
Vietnamese sandwiches are very mainstream these days with everyone calling them by their Viet name “Banh Mi”. As with most sandwiches, the filling possibilities are endless. This recipe for Grilled Pork Sandwich is my absolute favorite with the marinated, grilled pork tenderloin, homemade mayonnaise, creamy pate, fresh cilantro, cucumbers, jalapenos, and tangy carrot and Daikon pickles between crusty French […]
Sizzling Shaken Beef Salad is a mouth-watering dish made of savory stir-fried beef over crisp watercress, fresh tomatoes and tangy pickled red onions. The recipe is really straightforward and can be easily whipped up in 30 minutes or less. Serve this scrumptious dish as an appetizer with your favorite cold beverage or as a main […]
This Tofu in Tomato Sauce (Dau Hu Sot Ca) recipe is one of my favorite childhood dishes. The hearty tofu is cooked in a tangy and slightly sweet tomato sauce and it is pure comfort food. The tofu is commonly deep-fried in this recipe. However, my Mom, in all of her wisdom, minimized the deep-frying and […]
Eat more fish! My goal is to eat fish at least 3 times a week and so I am always looking for new ways to make it. This dish is one of my favorites and is a snap to make. You can make portions ahead of time and freeze. Steam them for a quick meal. Healthy eating just […]
