Cháo đậu xanh, Rice Porridge with Split Mung bean, always reminds me of Dad. Growing up, more often than not, we woke up on cold weekends with a pot of Cháo đậu xanh ready to eat. Even though rice porridge is hella plain, it’s perfect for loading up with my favorite spicy, sweet, sour, and/or... Continue Reading →
Phở Gà
Soup season is officially here and I needed to make the girls and me a big pot of Phở Gà! Phở Gà doesn’t take as much time to make Beef Phở and still tastes amazing. My house smelled like Phở during the cooking process and I loved it! For this Phở Gà, I felt adventurous... Continue Reading →
Braised Pork Ribs and Shrimp with Quail Eggs (Suon Tom Ram Man)
I couldn’t decide on the protein braised dish I wanted to pair with the Stir-fried Water Spinach with Garlic last night, so I decided to add shrimp to my braised pork ribs and quail eggs recipe for some epic surf and turf action with all the protein hanging out in the pool of braising liquid... Continue Reading →
Braised Pork Spare Ribs with Quail Eggs (Suon Ram Man)
My girls are big fans of pork ribs. We generally smoke and BBQ our ribs, but last week I introduced them to another method for cooking ribs; braising. There are two steps in braising meat. First, you sear the meat on high heat to lock in the juices and to create the beautiful color on... Continue Reading →
Beef Chili
Fall is one of my favorite seasons of the year. I love to spend my Sundays in the Fall relaxing in my house with my family while slow cooking food and watching football. One of my favorite comfort food to cook during the fall is Beef Chili. The chili is super easy to make, packed... Continue Reading →
Caramelized Braised Pork and Eggs (Thit Kho Trung)
Tết, or Lunar New Year, is the most popular and exciting Vietnamese holiday during the year. A few weeks prior to Tết, Vietnamese shopping centers are flooded with vendors selling beautiful flowers, festive decorations, illegal firecrackers, and distinct Vietnamese specialty food available only during Tết. I hate large crowds but love shopping during Tet. Trust... Continue Reading →