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Our favorite recipes, to be enjoyed with family and friends.
Traditionally, on St Paddy’s day, people serve Irish dishes made with corned beef, cabbage and potatoes… This year, how about making a green themed menu, to go with a good Irish Stout! The Soup To start with, here’s a simple yet absolutely delicious pea and spinach soup recipe, shared by my sister Nhumy from New …
I have roasted lamb different ways, by reverse searing or grilling at high temperature to form a golden crust, then lowering the oven temperature and roasting till the internal temperature reaches 145F / 63C for medium rare or 160F / 70C for medium. Here is another way to roast lamb: the lazy way! It’s for …
We love Peruvian food, especially grilled chicken with Aji Verde Sauce. I love the vivid green color and the spicy and tangy taste. Aji Verde is a Peruvian spicy green sauce, a little garlicky and bursting with the fresh cilantro and lime juice flavors. This sauce is perfect for any grilled meat or seafood or …
This is my sister Nhumy’s go-to recipe for a light and delicious vegetable soup that has won her rave reviews! It’s has no cream and dairy, but is unctuous, almost velvety to the palate. It’s best to use fresh peas if in season, otherwise use frozen green peas, not the canned variety. Home made chicken …
This is one of the most famous grilled beef dish in Thailand, called Crying Tiger because the chilies in the sauce made a tiger weep…, at least this is one of the stories behind the name of this dish. The beef Firstly, sear the steak. Although some recipes recommend to marinate the beef before searing, …
Once in a while, we love to enjoy a great steak, perfectly cooked medium rare. For special occasions, we may indulge in a huge Tomahawk Steak, which is a real treat! Let me share with you how I reverse sear it to achieve the perfect charred exterior with a juicy medium rare meat. Many chefs …
According to a theory dating back to over 5000 years ago, the Lunar calendar celebrates its first new day when a new moon appears. The Lunar New Year holiday started as a ceremonial time to mark the end of winter’s coldest days, pray for good harvest seasons and usher in good luck. What are the …
When we were kids growing up in Saigon, our father used to take us to Cho Cu (Old Market) to enjoy a piping hot bowl of Chicken and Fish Noodles served with a side of Pate Chauds (Pork Pastries) or Chinese crullers to dip into the broth for extra deliciousness. Our father used to also …
What is Hu Tieu? It’s hard to describe. “Hu Tieu” may mean a type of thin flat slightly chewy rice noodle or a dish with mixed toppings using different types of noodles such as egg noodles, chewy tapioca noodles or rice noodles, or a combination of 2 noodles. It’s believed that the Hu Tieu dish …
Valentine’s Day this year will be different. Most likely it will be a low-key meal celebrated at home . Here are some ideas to make this day special for your sweetheart and add a sparkle of romance. The best part about this menu is you can use store-bought ingredients and add your special touch to …
