Deliciously starchy cassava (yuca or manioc) is combined with creamy coconut milk and fragrant mung bean to make this scrumptious Cassava Cake (Banh Khoai Mi Nuong). My recipe makes a simple batter that when baked yields a golden cake that is moist, slightly chewy and just sweet enough. Cut the cake into small pieces and enjoy as finger-food. It makes a […]
Give your corn dishes a reboot with this Sautéed Summer Corn and Fresh Shrimp recipe. Fresh sweet corn is cut from the cob and then quickly cooked with juicy shrimp, garlic, butter and green onions in a dish that celebrates all the best summertime flavors. This dish is too good to pass up. Super-easy to make, it can be served as a […]
These Pandan Waffles (Banh Kep La Dua) are far from ordinary! Made from a batter using creamy coconut milk and fragrant Pandan flavoring, the waffles are cooked until golden brown. They are deliciously crispy on the outside, soft and slightly chewy on the inside and perfectly sweet. Make these amazing Pandan Waffles and enjoy them for breakfast or […]
Summertime is here so let’s kick-off the season with everyone’s favorite warm weather treat. I shared the recipe for homemade ice cream earlier. Now to complete the pairing, I am sharing the recipe for Pandan Waffle Cones and Cookies. These waffle cones and cookies are a bit non-traditional and inspired by the Vietnamese sweet treat, Pandan Waffles (Bánh […]
I am counting down the days to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Every year as this holiday approaches, I wish I had more time to make these beautiful mooncakes. They are fun to make, lovely to look at and so delicious to eat. The only downside is they are labor-intensive. Over the years, I’ve developed a method of making these cakes over […]
Every now and then you need a sweet treat that is completely decadent and indulgent. Well friends, this dessert delivers! Made with a light, soft pastry dough and filled with a gooey, sweet custard, these Cream Puffs are absolutely luscious! These French-inspired pastries are not as difficult to make as you might think. Below I’ve broken down the recipe so […]
Not sure if you’ve had or even like pate? If you’ve had a Vietnamese sandwich (banh mi) chances are you’ve eaten this delicious spread. Typically made of liver, it’s combined with fresh herbs and spices and then whipped into a creamy spreadable paste. Yes, it makes an amazing condiment for sandwiches (Check out the recipe for Grilled […]
Is there such a thing as a Vietnamese Grilled Cheese Sandwich? Well, maybe not officially…but I love bread, cheese and pate so why not put them together! I always seem to have leftover baguette and pate from making sandwiches and who doesn’t love The Laughing Cow Cheese? (The picture of this happy cow with his own cheese for earrings makes me […]
