Bánh Bò Nướng (Honey Comb Cake)
I wish I could capture the fragrance of bánh bò nướng (honey comb cake) while it’s still in the oven and let you smell the sweet and unique flavor of…
Ớt Chuông Nhồi Tôm và Thịt (Stuffed Bell Peppers with Shrimps and Pork)
Since this is our first season with an abundance of bell peppers in our vegetable garden, I have to come up with some dishes to take advantage of these wonderfully…
Tương Ớt Tỏi (Vietnamese Chili Garlic Sauce)
When fall arrives, our garden looks so luscious with many variety of tomatoes, bell peppers, chayote (xu), bitter melons, eggplants, and much more…But what stand out the most are the…
Khoai Lang Chiên Ngào Đường (Caramelized Ginger Drizzle Fried Sweet Potato Chips)
Khoai Lang (Sweet Potatoes or Yams) are one of those things that we generally keep in our kitchen because they provide many surpising health benefits: they’re a great source of…
Bánh Khoai Mì Nướng (Cassava Cake)
While a friend and I were shopping, she suddenly had a “craving” for Bánh Khoai Mì Nướng which is a simple and delicious cake made from fresh cassava root. So…
Mứt Vỏ Cam (Candied Orange Peels)
One of my blog fans saw this Candied Orange Peels recipe online and thought of me; she sent me the link so I can check out all the holiday gift…
Canh Bún (Water Spinach Noodle Soup)
At first glimpse of a pot of Canh Bún, many people may mistaken it with Bún Riêu (Crab Noodle Soup). Similar to Bún Riêu, they both originated from Northern Vietnam…
Bánh Chín Tầng Mây (Nine Layers Cake)
One of the Christmas presents my daughters received was a tea set. So, they’ve been anxious to have a tea party. Tonight, they’re waiting for me to finish making a…
Mứt Tắc (Candied Kumquats)
My mother-in-law’s friend gave her a bag of home grown Kumquats. These Kumquats are beautiful as they are grown as ornamental plants. The kumquat fruit is orange and has a…
Giò Thủ (Vietnamese Head Cheese)
“…Mừng ngày Tết trên khắp quê tôi Ngàn hoa thơm khoa sắc xinh tươi Đàn em thơ khoe áo mới Chạy tung tăng vui pháo hoa…” No, these are not…
Dưa Món (Pickled Vegetables in Fish Sauce)
“Tết Tết Tết … Tết đến rồi Tết đến trong … tim mọi người…” With the arrival of Spring every year, every family in Vietnam shares the same food that…
Nem Chua (Cured/Fermented Beef)
“…Mừng ngày Tết ta chúc cho nhau Một năm thêm sung túc an vui Người nông dân thêm lúa thóc Người thương gia mau phát tài…” Next on our Tết…
Tôm Ram Thịt (Caramelized Shrimp and Pork)
I grew up eating “Tôm ram thịt” many times a week as it is one of those common Vietnamese dishes. It is best eaten with hot steamed rice and cucumber.…
Mì Hoành Thánh Vịt Quay (Wonton and Roasted Duck Noodle Soup)
I have been fighting a cold for almost a month. I am not completely well yet but I am well enough to make a pot of Mì Hoành Thánh Vịt…
Bánh Chuối Nướng (Baked Banana Cake)
I seem to be fond of anything that’s made out of bananas. I was at Sam’s Club one day and saw tons of ripe bananas. My first reaction was “Oh…
Gỏi Đu Đủ Khô Bò Gan Cháy (Vietnamese Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky and Liver Jerky)
While we were in San Jose to visit our relatives yesterday, I spotted a couple of places that sell Vietnamese Beef and Liver Jerky at the Vietnamese Grand Century Mall.…
Chè Đậu Trắng (Vietnamese White Bean Pudding)
Once a while, I would crave for chè and I want it right away. So most of the time, my kitchen stocked up with fresh ginger, sweet rice, canned white…
Chè Bắp (Vietnamese Corn Pudding)
My younger daughter apparently has more of a sweet tooth than I thought; she didn’t have enough of Chè as she is requesting me to make more. I ran out…
Cơm Hến (Clams Cooked Rice)
Cơm Hến was a very popular low priced specialty dish used to be enjoyed by the commoners in Central Vietnam, Huế. But it’s exquisite and wonderful texture and taste could…
Bò Nướng Cuốn Măng Tây (Grilled Beef Wrapped Asparagus)
I threw a surprise birthday party for my husband a few days ago. Ironically, he was the first one to arrive. That was not really the surprise I was going…