Halloween festivities has been in full swing all month this year! We went to our friends’ annual Halloween party over the weekend, and I brought smoked “Bat" Wings to creep out the kids and even a few adults. Crazy. Scary. Spooky. Hilarious. Is how I feel when I make these. How do I get these... Continue Reading →
Move out the way Willy Wonka, these “Bloody” Sweet and Spicy Honey Sriracha chicken lollipops are all I want for Halloween when trick-or-treating! To lollipop the chicken drumsticks, cut around the bone with kitchen shears, and pull the meat down toward the base of the bone to create a chicken “lollipop.” For the honey sriracha... Continue Reading →
Bún Bò Huế, Vietnamese Huế-style Beef Noodle Soup, is, to me, one of the most complex and time-consuming noodle soups to make from scratch, but the results are incredible. If you look up “labor of love,” Bún Bò Huế would be at the top of the search results. Beefy and lemongrass-y BBH bowls are a... Continue Reading →
Taylor had been asking for gumbo for a few weeks, so I finally gave in and made a big pot loaded with rotisserie chicken, shrimp, hot links, and okra. I thought using rotisserie chicken would make the process much quicker, but honestly, gumbo still asks for a little time and patience. The biggest commitment is... Continue Reading →
I’m a dad of three girls with a full-time job, I create content, and I still make it a priority to cook at home. I’m collaborating with Chime for “There’s Food at Home,” where I’ll show you how to prepare delicious meals at home while saving money by avoiding restaurants and dining out! For Date... Continue Reading →
Daylight Savings Time is here, Spring is near, and I’m craving Spring Rolls. I’m kicking off the season with Salmon Spring Rolls (Cá Hồi Cuốn) made in my brand-new Cosori TurboBlaze™ 6.0-Quart Air Fryer! This is my first real air fryer, and I am seriously blown away. The 6-quart cooking capacity is super spacious, and... Continue Reading →
I was in the mood for a bowl of hearty chili and decided to make a big pot using leftover smoked brisket from my niece’s birthday last week. This gave me chili con carne vibes with the cubed meat and I loved it! The hearty chili was spicy and delicious, and the diced meat was... Continue Reading →
Back a Yard in San Jose is my favorite place in town for jerk chicken. I love the spicy, warm, and complex flavors of the jerk rub and marinade. My BBQ Buddy @cookinwidkunchi recently came out with his Authentic Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub and it smells and tastes freaking amazing. With his dry rub, I... Continue Reading →
I’ve been in a chè mood lately and needed some of my favorite Chè Đậu Trắng, Vietnamese Black Eyed Peas Rice Pudding, in my life. This might be on my top 3 favorite chè of all time.In Vietnamese cuisine, chè refers to a variety of sweet soups and pudding-like desserts in Vietnamese cuisine. Chè Đậu... Continue Reading →
After getting my new portable @webergrills Go-Anywhere charcoal grill, I had a sudden craving for Cơm Tấm Sườn Heo Nướng, Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chops. The grill reminded me of getting Cơm Tấm in Vietnam where the ladies would pop a squat over a small grill, and grill up some of the most flavorful... Continue Reading →
