I need more veggies in my life and I think stir fries are the best way to get them veggies! Stir fries are very versatile. You can add whatever veggies or proteins you have available and it should be super delicious. This is perfect for an anytime meal, plus if I would always make extras... Continue Reading →
If you want Canh, Vietnamese Soup, but don’t have any local Asian grocery stores near you, no problem! Use whatever hearty leafy greens at your local grocery store, like kale, spinach, or bok choy, and it should work great! I needed to take the kids to Target after I picked them up from school and... 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 looking for veggies to cook and the fresh and bright green Baby bok choy at the store caught my attention, so I decided to buy some to stir fry in garlic. After spending a few minutes prepping the baby bok choy, I cooked it up in less than 10 minutes. Super quick, nutritious,... 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 →
Ratatouille is my favorite Pixar movie of all time and I love making Ratatouille because it’s so colorful, light, nutritious, and delicious. Most importantly, the girls enjoy it as well. We had tons of zucchini and yellow squash from the Costco pack and decided to make some for a weeknight meal. I prepared it in... 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 →
These zucchini and corn veggie tacos are perfect for Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday. I’ve learned through reading countless Mexican cookbooks and watching tons of YouTube videos over the years that you can get creative and make tacos with just about ANYYYTHING. I love my meaty tacos, but sometimes I like to lighten it up... Continue Reading →
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... 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 →
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