I recently gave my Vietnamese braised pork ribs a twist by adding leftover pineapple chunks I found in the fridge and made Sườn Heo Kho Khóm. For this recipe, I simply added pineapple chunks to my Braised Pork Spare Ribs recipe. The juicy and sweet pineapple chunks gave this already delicious Vietnamese savory braised dish... Continue Reading →
Smoked Bone-In Beef Short Ribs (Dino Ribs)
Over the weekend, I smoked a bunch of meaty, tender, and delicious Dino Ribs to celebrate my little sister’s birthday with our family and cousins. I’ve been dying to smoke Dino Ribs for a while so I was super excited for this smoke session. Dino Ribs are my favorite meat to smoke! Dino Ribs usually... Continue Reading →
Bánh Chuối Hấp (Steamed Banana Cake)
Mrs. No Limit is in her Vietnamese Dessert making era and is experimenting and learning to make all her favorite Vietnamese desserts. We’re starting a No Limit Sweetz series where she’ll proudly share her favorite Vietnamese dessert recipes! Bananas are her favorite Vietnamese dessert ingredient so Bánh Chuối Hấp like what she grew up eating... Continue Reading →
Gà Kho Gừng (Vietnamese Braised Ginger Chicken)
If you’re a chicken lover, Gà Kho Gừng, Vietnamese Braised Ginger Chicken, is the perfect Vietnamese comfort chicken dish to enjoy with mounds of steamed rice and/or with canh. It’s super tasty and easy to prepare. I love the warm spice of the ginger in this dish so much. I grew up eating Gà Kho... Continue Reading →
Mexican Rice in the Rice Cooker
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
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 →
Homemade Tortilla Chips
I love thick and crunchy homestyle tortilla chips. Unfortunately, chips are so expensive, and a bag of homestyle tortilla chips at at my local Hispanic grocery store is so expensive, at around $7 a bag! So when I have bags of leftover corn tortillas, I love to make Tortilla Chips at home. It is super... Continue Reading →
Stir Fry Baby Bok Choy
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 →
Lemongrass Maitake Mushrooms
My hockey teammate recently introduced me to Maitake mushrooms. After touching and feeling it, and then smelling it, I decided to make a Vegetarian-friendly Lemongrass Mushroom that I used to make all the time with canned straw mushrooms or oyster mushrooms. Maitake mushrooms, also known as "Hen of the Woods," are a type of edible... Continue Reading →
Pico de Gallo
There’s nothing like a batch of fresh and vibrant Pico de Gallo that bursts with so much texture and flavors. It’s the perfect condiment to brighten up and cut through the unctuousness of all Mexican food dishes. I’m in love with the juiciness of the tomatoes, crispness of the white onions, herbaceousness of the cilantro... Continue Reading →
