If you’re new to cooking pho or just looking for few pointers, this Essential Pho Spices Guide will help you to learn the basic spices for making fragrant and flavorful pho broth. There are certain foods we recognize immediately by aroma and Pho, Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup, is one of these dishes. Get a whiff […]
Granola is a nutty and delicious breakfast food you can easily make with this healthy recipe. This basic recipe with old-fashioned rolled oats, assorted nuts and seeds is simple and versatile. I call this dried apricot and cranberry granola medley my “Morning Mix” and just love this homemade granola for breakfast with creamy yogurt or almond […]
This Instant Pot recipe for Beef Meatball Pho / Vietnamese Beef Meatball Noodle Soup (Pho Bo Vien) shares a secret ingredient for making amazing pho broth: Peanut Worm / Sá Sùng. This unique marine animal has been top chefs’ stealthy ingredient for cooking pho broth with depth of flavor and umami profile. In this post, I’ll […]
This Instant Pot Beef Pho / Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup / Pho Bo recipe can be made in less than half-the time as the stove-top method without skimping on essential ingredients and authentic flavors. Using the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker, you can make rich and aromatic pho stock served with a plethora of delicious […]
Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo) is a quintessential Vietnamese dish and this step-by-step recipe shows you how to make this amazing, hearty soup from scratch. If you’re a fan of Beef Pho and have always wanted to learn how to make this delicious soup at home, this is an authentic recipe to try. I’ll show you […]
Shredded fresh pumpkin and earthy spices make this Pumpkin Spice Bread recipe simply amazing. There’s no canned pureed pumpkin in this recipe. Instead, we use a fresh pie pumpkin. The recipe is really straightforward and you will love how amazing your house smells when the Pumpkin Spice Bread is baking. Enjoy the wonderful aroma of […]
This easy recipe for Instant Pot Pho Ga will have you enjoying this flavorful and hearty Vietnamese Chicken Noodle soup in less than half the cooking time of the traditional recipe. Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup has become so mainstream it’s recognized by its Vietnamese name “Pho Ga” name rather than its translated name. What is […]
This recipe for Sweet Fillings for Desserts and Pastries is a two-parter. In Part 1, below, I share the recipe for making a sweet mung bean and coconut filling–a traditional recipe. If you’re looking for a fun fusion of flavors, check out my second filling recipe where I use pumpkin. In recipe Part 2, I use these […]
This Vodka 5-Spice Marinade is easy to make and a must-have seasoning. It works wonderfully with all types of meats and seafood. Add a splash to noodles and veggie stir-fries to perk up the flavors. I love the fragrant yet subtle taste. Go ahead and make a few extra bottles and give them to your […]
