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Laotian or Thai Larb is a kind of salad, typically made with minced meat which is full of flavors and textures from a combination of fish sauce, chili flakes, fresh lime juice, toasted sticky rice and freshness from the assorted herbs. This Laotian inspired vegetarian recipe has the usual deep flavors with added fresh lemongrass …
Purple Yam Fritter is a delicious umami snack that checks all the boxes for full satisfaction: Crispy on the outside with a soft, smooth and slightly chewy center. It’s a yummy snack served by few street vendors in Vietnam but is not commonly found in stores either in Vietnam or abroad. So to enjoy them, …
The traditional recipe includes blanched shrimps and pork or Goi Cuon Tom Thit. But many Asian and fusion restaurants offer on their menu many types of fresh rolls with fancy stuffings, such as avocado, mango, roast duck, deep fried soft shell crabs, baked salmon, the list is endless. Fresh rolls are the perfect appetizers as …
Although Cologne is practically Guido’s backyard, and I’ve been there many times, one hot summer day, I decide to book a Brewery Tour with Viator to discover more about the centuries-old brewing history of this beautiful town. Also, the idea of traditionally brewed cold beer seems very appealing… We invite Guido’s mom, Edith, to join …
German Rouladen or Beef Roulade is one of the most popular dishes in Germany and typically served during Sunday dinner or for a special occasion. It’s Guido J’s favorite dish next to his mom’s delicious braised rabbit. It’s not hard to make but it’s a notoriously time-consuming task. I have simplified the recipe by using …
Here are some fun and semi home-made Halloween food ideas that you can play with and adapt according to your tastes! Hair-raising Appetizers Everybody loves spring rolls, so I came up with the idea of turning spring rolls into Witches Fingers. Here I’m using store-bought frozen lumpias that are Filipino-style egg rolls. There are many types …
This Halloween, I have decided to keep things simple and make quick and easy desserts that look scary! Skulls and Ghoulish Jellies This is the easiest dessert to make! The bonus is you can make the jellies the day before, let them set in the refrigerator and you just need to unmold and plate them …
I just love making fun Halloween theme food and most years we throw a Halloween party with Scary Food, Gloulish Cocktails and Devilish live music! But nothing is the same this year, my Halloween menu is planned around simple dishes with lots of short cuts… just need a bit of creativity! Here’s my original recipe …
This is my version of this delicious South Vietnamese noodles soup, made simple with Instant Pot. The broth is slightly thicker than other soup noodles, with a rich crab flavor, and perfect for slurping away… There are many ways to prepare this dish, and the ingredients variations could be endless. Some recipes call for pork …
Every time I visit Guido’s family in Germany, his mom would bake my favorite dessert Pflaume tart, served freshly whipped cream, it’s pure heaven! Due to Covid-19, we are not sure when to visit Germany again, so I have to bake my own Pflaumekuchen. There are many recipes but I picked this one, as it’s …
