Vietnamese
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve never had Chinese Style Lobster, you haven’t enjoyed lobster at its best. Growing up, my family and I would celebrate special events by dining at Tan Cang Newport Seafood in Santa Ana, California for their “House Special” version of lobster. It was always an event. From selecting the live lobster, to smelling the…
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Continue ReadingThis is my copycat of the famous Garlic Noodles from the An family restaurants – their Vietnamese restaurants are some the most popular destinations for celebrities, foodies and lovers of Asian cuisine. If you’ve never heard of them, check out this cool Eater article that tells the story of their rise to success. Helene An,…
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Continue ReadingGrowing up, I had this meal almost every weekend – especially when the weather got cooler. It’s a simple and humble meal, but very comforting and satisfying. We usually ate it with salted duck eggs, Chinese pickled cucumbers, chicken floss (chà bông gà) and spicy fermented bean curd. On the stovetop it takes 1½-2 hours…
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Continue ReadingThese Crab & Shrimp Toasts are the perfect appetizer for any party. They are super easy to make and beyond delicious! There’s just enough mayo to bind everything together and you’re really able to taste the sweetness of the crab and shrimp. I also use a little bit of Laughing Cow Cheese to add creaminess…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been making this comforting dish since I was a kid. It was always one of my favorite meals so my mom taught me how to make it when I was 11 years old. I’ve simply converted my family recipe for the Instant Pot and I hope you enjoy it!
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Continue ReadingWhen the calendar begins to reach October I have a few things on my mind. First would be Halloween, and decorating for my favorite holiday. Next would be anticipating the time change and adjusting to darkness at dinner time. And finally, I dream of hearty dishes to accompany the cooling weather, and changing of the…
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Continue ReadingThe idea of an icebox cake has been around since the 40’s, but I wanted to make one with Asian flavors. Pandan is derived from a tropical plant that grows in Southeast Asia. I’d say the profile can be compared to a mild vanillaesque essence. This is one of the easiest cakes you will ever…
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Continue ReadingI am a self admitted coffee ice cream addict! My husband is so sick of catching me down the ice cream aisle drooling over the Haagen Dazs (both coffee pint and bars) that he teases me about my said addiction every time we have ice cream. Rather than give in and quit coffee ice cream,…
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Continue ReadingMy Vanilla Flan recipe creates a silky smooth, rich & creamy flan – there’s just enough eggs to act as a binder, so the custard doesn’t have a eggy flavor – it’s a firmer version of creme brulee. It’s one of the quickest desserts to make & cooks perfectly in the Instant Pot. Use a…
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever wanted to see your picky kids beg for something over and over again, give Pandan Waffles a try. In my years cooking for a persnickety family, I’ve rarely seen the excitement brought by this dish which once again fuses European and Vietnamese Cuisine to perfection. Vietnamese Cuisine is famous for blending the…
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