In my house, I always stress the importance of eating veggies. I do this all the time to the girls, without trying to be annoying of course. Why? Because it is healthy for you and it helps you POOP! The girls have bought into this belief and blame lack of veggies for any bad poops they … Continue reading Chrysanthemum Soup (Canh Tan O)
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The entree ain't as good without something on the side, ya know? Every time I hear these beautiful rap lyrics from Fabolous, I think about Rau Muống Xào Tỏi, the perfect Vietnamese side dish. Fabolous might be talking about something else in the song, but it makes me daydream about delicious, nutritious, and tasty Rau … Continue reading Stir-fried Water Spinach with Garlic (Rau Muong Xao Toi)
In 1990, my parents became really religious after my grandfather died and started following Caodaism religiously. My dad started reading countless Cao Dai books and spent most of his days listening to Cao Dai teachings on his cassette player. My parents met some people from a Cao Dai temple and started taking us to the Cao … Continue reading Fried Lemongrass Tofu (Dau Hu Muoi Sa Chien)
Weeknights are super busy! The girls are receiving plenty of homework and projects from school and participating in various extra curricular classes after school. While I'm at work, even if it's at six in the morning, I am constantly thinking about food and what to cook the girls for dinner. I always think to myself..we're … Continue reading Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients:1 2.5-3 pound whole Salmon Filet1 cup Best Food Mayonnaise6 garlic cloves, grated1 teaspoon Hawaiian sea salt1/4 teaspoon black pepperSeto Fumi Furikake Rice Seasoning2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilSteps:Preheat Oven - Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Make Mayo mixture - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and grated garlic and mix well.Prepare Salmon - Pat dry … Continue reading Furikake Salmon
One of my all time favorite things to eat when traveling to Oahu is the plump, succulent, and fresh Shrimp. These jumbo shrimp are caught fresh and smothered in a rich buttery and garlicky sauce. I've noticed that each place prepares this dish slightly different all over the island. For example, Ted's Bakery, in North … Continue reading Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
After the Bò Nướng Vĩ/ Bò Nhúng Dấm Spring Roll Party, there were tons of extra uncooked beef, shrimp, and veggies. I don't mind the left overs because there are so many things you can do with it for subsequent meals. Simply bring a pot water to a boil, cook the Vermicelli Noodles according to the … Continue reading Stir Fried Beef and Shrimp with Vermicelli Noodles (Bun Bo va Tom Xao)
