Mushroom Alfredo pasta is one of my favorite side dishes that I love to make and share with family and friends during the holiday season. It is a crowd pleaser loved by everyone! The secret ingredient? Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. This affordable 10-ounce can is packed with rich, umami flavor, so you can... Continue Reading →
Canh Bí Chay, Vietnamese Vegetarian Kabocha Soup, is the perfect canh for Meatless Monday. When I make vegetarian canh, I love adding mushrooms to add a meaty-like texture to the soup. One of my favorite mushrooms to use for canh are Beech mushrooms. I love the mild, sweet, and nutty flavor, and firm, crisp, and... Continue Reading →
I was experimenting with tomato bouillon and made Mexican-style rice in the rice cooker for my bean, cheese, and rice burritos. The perfectly cooked Mexican rice was super easy to make. After sauteing the rice, I just threw everything in the rice cooker and let it do its thing. So easy and delicious! My regular... Continue Reading →
Refried Beans are one of my favorite Mexican food side dishes. My favorite ways to eat refried beans are with homemade tortilla chips or in a bean and cheese burrito. I love refried beans for their rich, smooth creamy texture and its so much more flavorful than just regular beans. There's nothing like biting into... Continue Reading →
Canh Bí Đỏ Tôm, Vietnamese Kabocha, and Shrimp Soup are such comforting and delicious Canh. I usually make it with tender pork riblets, but I made a quicker version making a broth with shrimp shells. For the shrimp balls, I added a few fresh shiitake mushrooms in the fridge and added it to the shrimp... Continue Reading →
Fabolous always told me the entrée ain't as good without somethin' on the side. For this year’s side, I played around with truffle oil and bacon for some of my favorite sides.For the Roasted Smashed Potatoes, I focused on using bacon for all the flavorings, and for the Roasted Brussels Sprouts, I focused on using... Continue Reading →
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is in less than a week! I’m excited to reunite with family, relatives, and friends during this holiday season to catch up and get drunnnnnnk. For today’s #tbt post, I’m posting recipes for a few of my essential Thanksgiving side dishes I make each year for Thanksgiving: Roasted Garlic Truffle Mashed... Continue Reading →
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 →
Every Tet, or Lunar New Year, I make a big container of Pickled Bean Sprouts to enjoy with all the Tet food specialties that are available during Tet. It is the perfect accompaniment for all the braised and savory dishes, like Thit Kho Trung, Banh Chung, and Banh Tet eaten during Tet. You can also... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is not complete without scrumptious side dishes to accompany the juicy main star - The Turkey. Although I try to experiment with new side dishes every year, these are a few traditional side dishes that are must haves at my house yearly to compliment the delicious turkey. The ingredients are pretty inexpensive to buy,... Continue Reading →
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