If you're looking for a sweet and spicy, flavor-packed, Game Day recipe, you have to check out BBQ Honey Sriracha Wings. This addicting BBQ wings is one of the most requested wing recipes and my kids love it so much and perfect for any occasion. You can check out the IG Reel for this cook here.... Continue Reading →
Súp Nui Sườn Heo
I normally make my pork broth with onion, ginger, and daikon, but today was “make a broth with whatever veggies I had in my fridge” day and I made it with onion, ginger, carrots, celery, and fuji apples, and made Súp Nui Sườn Heo, Vietnamese Macaroni Soup with Pork Ribs. I added pork/shrimp meatballs inspired... Continue Reading →
In-n-Out Animal Style Cheeseburger Copycat
My go-to burger at In-n-Out Burger is always a 3x2 Animal Style and I was in a burger mood and recreated my favorite burger at home on my flat top grill. This burger starts with 3 burger patties and 2 slices of American Cheese. The burger patties are cooked with mustard, and pickles, grilled onions,... Continue Reading →
Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Soup (Canh Chua Chay)
When I was a kid, my parents took us to the Cao Dai Temple in Riverside every other Sunday and I always remember looking forward to eating the Canh Chua Chay, Vietnamese Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Soup, every time we visited. Canh Chua Chay is one of the first vegetarian/vegan dishes I fell in love... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Sides 2023
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 →
Roasted Cornish Hens
If you’re not in the mood for turkey or just planning a small Thanksgiving dinner, roasted Cornish Game Hens are an excellent alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey. Although petite in size, it still packs so much flavor and tenderness, and the succulent meat is soo juicy! You can check out the IG Reel for... Continue Reading →
Cá Muối Chiên (Fried Fish Steaks)
Cá Muối Chiên, Fried Fish Steaks, is one of the simplest and most delicious fried fish recipes ever. Eating this always reminds me of my childhood. This was one of my favorite fish to eat as a kid because there were barely any bones and I was not afraid to eat it and choke on... Continue Reading →
Canh Khoai Mỡ Tôm (Vietnamese Purple Yam Soup)
Canh Khoai Mỡ is an amazing, creamy, and comforting vietnamese soup made with yampi root also known as purple yam. This starchy and kinda slimy root vegetable makes the soup super delicious when cooked down and thickened and you can still taste bits of tender Khoai Mỡ in every bite. The herbaceous chopped rice paddy... Continue Reading →
Bánh Patê Sô (Vietnamese Meat Pie)
Grab some ground pork and store-bought puff pastry and make my favorite savory puff pastry snack, Bánh Patê Sô, with me. It is so good! It’s also the perfect portable snacks to make and bring to your next family gathering or party this holiday season! I used a cup to cut the puff pastry into... Continue Reading →
Cháo Đậu Xanh (Rice Porridge with Split Mung Bean)
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 →
