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Our favorite recipes, to be enjoyed with family and friends.
I’m so happy to share this utterly delicious Short Rib Tacos recipe that’s bursting with Mexican spices and the meat is so tender but not mushy. You could follow use other cuts of beef like brisket or beef shanks, but the short ribs really elevate the dish. Making this dish with instant pot is so …
This Beef Noodles Soup is one of my family’s favorite noodles soup with authentic Szechuan flavors. I used to make it the traditional way, but now with Instant Pot, it’s a breeze to prepare and just as delicious. If you don’t yet have an Instant Pot, it’s time to get one. It’s on sale on …
I have a beautiful relationship with my Instant Pot, it’s pure love… It’s been a life saver many times as well as a reliable friend. I will share in this blog several recipes that have turned into real culinary delights, thanks to my IP! If you don’t yet have an IP, you should get one …
Poaching fish with a garlic, coconut and lime sauce is one of my favorite way to cook fish. The recipe is simple and versatile, and I have made it with salmon, halibut, cod, rock fish and got lots of compliments each time. I have served this dish with steamed rice, rice vermicelli or noodles. It’s …
Vietnam is blessed with a very long coastline (over 2000 miles / 3000 km) so supply of seafood is plentiful. Vietnam is specially famous for its fresh crabs and prawns. There are literally as many ways to cook seafood as there are species! In Vietnam, one of the simplest and most popular way to cook …
Growing up, we never had this Fish with Turmeric and Dill dish at home, this may come as a surprise to many as this is a famous Hanoi dish and our mom was originally from North Vietnam. Furthermore, I grew up in a household of gourmets and gourmands, so even I question why this dish …
A delightful appetizer from the Central part of Vietnam, Grilled Shrimps on Sugar Cane or Chao Tom has grown hugely popular all over Vietnam and the world, due to the succulent taste of grilled shrimp paste wrapped around sticks of sweet sugar cane. As a child, I was eagerly looking forward to special occasions where …
This soup is really awesome and so comforting! It’s easy to make and is a meal in itself, it’s that satisfying… Check out this link for the Thai Red Curry paste recipe or where to buy it. My better half thinks it’s the best soup ever! Let me know if your family enjoys this soup! …
This Thai Vegetable Red curry is such a delicious and flavorful dish, and really simple to make. There’s no shame to use store-bought red curry paste, you can control the spiciness by adjusting the quantity of red curry paste. In this recipe, 2 tablespoons of the red curry paste would make a medium spicy dish. …
Imagine a sweet, sour, salty and spicy charcuterie with a chewy bite… Nem Chua is Vietnamese cured pork meat with a unique taste, traditionally wrapped in banana leaves and enjoyed during special occasions such as Têt (Lunar New Year). I made Nem Chua with cooked ham instead of raw meat, as safer for the home …
