Holy Moly! With over 25+ ingredients and a gazillion steps, Bún Bò Huế is easily one of the most complex recipes I've ever made to date. After buying all the ingredients, I had trouble sleeping the night before I kept thinking about all the new ingredients I will be cooking with and how it would... Continue Reading →
When I dine at Mexican Restaurants or Taquerias, I always look for Barbacoa or shredded beef on the menu. I find that Barbacoa is not as common as other popular meat choices like Carne Asada and Carnitas, so I order it every chance I get. Barbacoa is basically beef chunks that are slowly simmered in... Continue Reading →
Bánh Cuốn, Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls, is one of Jane's favorite food to eat . Her typical and predictable requests for Sunday breakfast is usually Bánh Cuốn with Chả Lụa. Normally, I buy a couple of pounds of Steamed Rice Rolls from Thanh Tri on Senter Road and all the accompaniments at the closest local Asian grocery... Continue Reading →
I've been into seafood tacos lately. I tried fish and shrimp tacos at Dia de Pesca and loved how light, fresh and delicious the tacos tasted. I found this recipe in my ATK magazine I bought at Walmart. The best part about recipe it can be done pretty quickly and would be a fantastic weeknight... Continue Reading →
If Yan can Cook…so can YOU! Martin Yan is one of the first celebrity chef’s I’ve seen on TV and has been a cooking inspiration since I was a kid. I didn’t have cable growing up, so my brother and I were limited to just local and at times static-y channels on TV. After we... Continue Reading →
Cooking whole fish is awesome. Whether you steam, roast, or grill it, the fish ends up being very fresh, delicious, and healthy. It is also great for entertaining. Growing up, my parents cooked whole fish all the time and had spring roll parties and hung out with friends and family over a couple of beers. ... Continue Reading →
About two months ago, I started researching for the best Mexican cookbook to help me on my journey to perfect Mexican cooking. My buddy Drew introduced me to Chef Rick Bayless and his cookbook, Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico. At first, I was a little hesitant and unsure about picking up... Continue Reading →
I love my Costco dutch oven. I bought one from Costco about 6 months ago, but never really had a chance to use it until NOW! I saw this recipe prepared on an episode of America's Test Kitchen (ATK) and found it in my ATK cookbook.I think carnitas are hit or miss and depending on... Continue Reading →
After seeing Chef Marcela make this dish on Mexican Made Easy, I knew I had to try this dish. It looked so fresh and used one of my favorite simple food to cook with - Costco Rotisserie Chicken. I also tried using Oaxaca Cheese for the first time to get a more authentic feel. To... Continue Reading →
When my parents went on vacation to Vietnam, I requested a couple bottles of pure 100% authentic fish sauce from Phu Quoc. My parents are from Phu Quoc, and Phu Quoc is known for fish sauce and in the eyes of many, it is the best in the world. If you go to the local... Continue Reading →
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