Furikake Salmon

Furikake seasoning is a very yummy, salty, and full of texture.  You can sprinkle furikake seasoning on anything and it will taste delicious.  This is an extremely simple recipe you can make for a party to feed a large crowd of you can buy individually portioned salmon filets and make it for an easy weeknight... Continue Reading →

Vietnamese Style Grilled Mussels

                  10 summers ago, I went to Vietnam to visit my grandma and relatives and attend my brother's wedding. DANG! I can't believe it has almost been 10 years.  The trip was super memorable.  I learned so much about Vietnamese culture, explored several cities in Southern Vietnam,... Continue Reading →

Grilled Fish Tacos

                  My kids are huge fans of fish tacos. It's fun to place all the fish taco ingredients and garnishes in front of them and watch them customize their own fish taco.  Emily got the taco creation process down and is becoming quite the taco making professional.... Continue Reading →

Oven Roasted Salmon Spring Roll Party

I follow many foodie accounts on Instagram and about a year ago, a few ladies prepared this baked salmon dish and made spring rolls with their family and friends.  The pictures looked super mouth-watering and were ridiculously easy to make. The dish also includes some of my favorite toppings on fish.  I think that the... Continue Reading →

Vietnamese Hot Pot

Hot Pot parties are fun and filling.  As a host, it's s a great way to spend quality time with family and friends without being stuck in the kitchen cooking while people are eating. All tedious prep work is done before the guests arrive and cooking will be done directly in the hot pot at... Continue Reading →

Sushi Bake

Over the past few years, Sushi Bake has become one of the most popular pot luck/party food among friends and family.  It is requested at every party and always the first dish to be devoured.  Sushi Bake is essentially a deconstructed sushi roll, baked like a casserole.  It's the perfect food to bring to parties... Continue Reading →

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

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 →

Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup (Bun Rieu)

Kids are sick, it's cold outside, and we're all bundled up inside trying to keep warm.  To help them quickly recover from their Winter cold, I made them one of their favorite Vietnamese noodle soups, Bun Rieu, to make them happy and warm up their bellies. Bun Rieu is a Vietnamese Crab Vermicelli Noodle Soup,which... Continue Reading →

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