Chè Trôi Nước ̣(Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Balls with Ginger Syrup Dessert)
My mother used to cook a lot until her health halted her cooking passion. One of the recipes I learned from my mother is Chè Trôi Nước. My family and…
Nem chua Ham (Pickled Ham)
A friend brought this delicious, addicting Nem Chua Ham to the past Tet (Lunar New Year) dinner that I hosted. It was a big hit. Unlike the traditional Nem Chua…
Mì Trộn Ngò và Tôm Cháy (Cilantro Noodle with Ground Shrimp Flakes)
This morning, my husband’s cousin invited us over for a barbecue in the afternoon. Since we couldn’t make it, I thought it would be a nice gesture to drop off…
Cây Lá Gai (Gai Plant for Gai Leaf Little Cake)
This morning as we took advantage of the beautiful day and started working on the backyard. I noticed our Gai plants are growing tall enough to dig them up and…
Chem Chép và Hến Nấu Xã với Lá Chanh (Boiled Mussels and Clams with Lemon Grass and Lime Leaves)
This year, we celebrated Father’s Day with a barbecue. Obviously, most of barbecue dishes were seafood as my husband is a seafood fanatic. I love preparing food with our homegrown…
Xôi Nếp Than Xoài Chan Nước Dừa (Black Sticky Rice with Mango and Coconut Sauce)
The Father’s Day barbecue dinner ended on a very sweet note – my new favorite dessert – and my husband enjoyed thoroughly. Black Sticky Rice with Mango and Coconut Sauce…
Cháo Cá Nấm Hào (Fish Porridge with Dried King Oyster Mushroom)
Add enclosure link Waking up in the morning to a steamy bowl of cháo lòng (pork innards rice porridge) would make my husband’s day. But since I dislike working with…
Bánh Mì Xíu Mại (Vietnamese Meatball Sandwich)
I always remember those days when I woke up every morning to the aroma of delicious foods everywhere from my kitchen to the corner across the street. As the youngest…
Chè Sương Sa Hạt Lựu (Agar-Agar with Imitation Pomegranate Seeds Dessert)
Summer time . . . when the living is eeeassyy. What you need is a glass of Chè Sương Sa Hạt Lựu not only to sastify your thirst, hunger, but…
Hến Xúc Bánh Tráng (Clams with Sesame Rice Crackers)
Hến xúc bánh tráng is one of my husband’s favorite appetizers; it’s simple, flavorful and easy to make. The guys would actually enjoy making this one and show off to…
Thạch Dừa Sương Sa (Coconut Juice Jelly)
Fresh Coconut Juice is my children’s favorite drink of all time. I can use it to coax them into doing anything including their Kumon homework or sweep the floor, even…
Bánh Chuối Hấp Nước Cốt Dừa (Banana Cake with Coconut Sauce)
I’ve been wanting to make this Banana Cake with Coconut Sauce (Bánh Chuối Hấp Nước Cốt Dừa) for so long. Last night, I made it happened. As you may have…
Bò Viên (Vietnamese Beef Meatballs)
If you ask my daughters what their mommy’s favorite food is, they would tell you it’s “Phở”, the quintessential Vietnamese dish. Yes, a bowl of comforting Phở (Vietnamese beef/chicken noodle…
Chè Trôi Nước Bột Báng (Mung Bean Tapioca Pearls with Ginger Syrup Dessert )
As I promised, I finally had my hands at making these delicious Mung Bean Tapioca Pearls dessert again. This Chè Trôi Nước Bột Báng is similar to Chè Trôi Nước…
Chả Ốc (Vietnamese Ham with Periwinkle Snails)
My husband and daughters love Ốc in general. Everytime we make a trip to Orange County, they have to stop by Phước Lộc Thọ (Asian Garden Mall) in Little Saigon…
Cơm Cháy Chiên Giòn (Crispy Rice Crackers)
“Vàng rụm, giòn tan, bùi bùi bởi cơm cháy chiên, thơm ngọt bởi thịt chà bông, cay nồng bởi vị ớt,…đó là những cảm nhận tuyệt vời về món Cơm…
Bánh Bèo (Steamed Rice Cake)
These delicious Bánh Bèo is the Vietnamese version of tapas. They are made and served in these tiny ceramic plates, packed with enormous flavors. They are irresistible when you are…
Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
What could be better than eating a bowl of Bò Kho (Vietnamese beef stew) in these cold days of Autumm. Bò Kho blends flavors of earthy spices and popular ingredients…
Bánh Canh Cua Tôm (Crab and Shrimp Tapioca Noodle Soup)
One of my fondest childhood memories was having a delicious steamy bowl of bánh canh for breakfast sold by a lady who always sat at the same spot nearby my…
Chim Cút Rôti Chiên Giòn ( Deep Fried Quails)
Thanksgiving is approaching fast and I couldn’t wait to prepare fresh homemade meals for my family. I told my husband that throughout this week, I will serve him Thanksgiving dishes…