One of specific Vietnamese Noodle Recipes is Quang Noodle (Mi Quang). It came from Quang Nam, Vietnam. However, today, you can find it easily any restaurand around my country, especially HCMC. It can become the main dish for your family meals if you a … [Continue reading]
One of easy Vietnamese recipes is Simmer Soft Shelled Crabs with Coconut Fruit dish. The meat of this kind of crabs is soft, sweet and easy to create many delicious dishes which suit with young people. In addition, meat of crabs contains many calcium … [Continue reading]
1. Bánh Cuốn (Steamed Rice Cake) Via foodforfour.com Soft, delicately thin sheets of steamed rice cakes are served with crispy fried shallots, chopped cucumber, shredded romaine lettuce, bean sprouts, slices of pork sausage, chopped shri … [Continue reading]
Last month Cooking Light ran a nice feature of several smoothies that used Greek yogurt as a base. I tried several of them, including one with watermelon, cucumber, and mint (delicious). Inspired by their article, I played around with this old f … [Continue reading]
There’s something totally delicious about these potatoes. It’s called BACON. We know bacon makes everything better, and it totally does in this recipe. Not that these potatoes wouldn’t be delicious on their own, aka no bacon, but bacon brings a … [Continue reading]
Vietnamese cuisine doesn't win any points for complexity. Many of the most popular dishes can be made just as well on the side of the road as in a top-end restaurant. But it’s precisely this simplicity, the subtle variations by region and the f … [Continue reading]
We've swapped out mayo for Greek yogurt to make these party favorites healthier and added Dijon mustard for a kick. See below for make-it-your-own variations. Ingredients 12 hard-cooked large eggs, peeled* About 2 tbsp. finely … [Continue reading]
The classic tomato sandwich is perfect simplicity. It’s got nothing but big, juicy tomatoes, mayo, mustard, and a little S&P on white bread. It may not be flashy or likely to win you the title of Top Chef, but it’s an old-school favorite that des … [Continue reading]
Watermelon is one of my favorite fruits during the summertime. It makes me think of barbecues and pool parties. Watermelon is so refreshing to eat on its own or in a salad with feta cheese and mint (yum!). I also love it in drink form, so I decided … [Continue reading]
I thought I knew how to make good guacamole until I tried this bacon guacamole recipe. It seems like such an obvious pairing, but I've rarely (aside from Taco Bell) eaten bacon in Mexican dishes. I went in expecting the guac to be good, though not … [Continue reading]
Erin Zimmer Pho in Hanoi. [Photographs: Erin Zimmer] What makes Vietnamese food special? After an eating tour with Intrepid Travel*, it's the fresh herbs and stinky fish sauce that I cannot un-smell. These fragrant elements play an important … [Continue reading]
Ingredients : 1 cup fresh strawberries,steemed and halved 1 ripe banana,peeled,cut into chunks 1 cup milk 1 cup vanilla yogurt Directions : In a blender,combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Serve strawberry smoot … [Continue reading]
Truth: I went to an adorbale Japanese bistro last weekend. I ordered (a long name that I don’t remember) udon noodles. Mind: blown. I couldn’t stop thinking about that delicate broth and those golden crunchy tempura flakes on top, not to mention the … [Continue reading]
Ingredients: 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt Method: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the butter and salt and beat for a couple of … [Continue reading]
I know, I know . . . what the heck am I doing posting a bright, sunny yellow cookie recipe when the rest of the world is embracing pumpkin?! Because it is still officially summer, people! Fall equinox doesn't happen until September … [Continue reading]
Looking back on my childhood, Christmas day is when some of my favorite memories happened. Having a big family meant that the opening of gifts went on and on, which is exactly how we wanted it- we didn't want the magic to end! Our parents were … [Continue reading]
Recently I have had to reprimand my children for their overuse of the ‘N’ word. It is something that I find deeply offensive. I have, I think, brought them up well and I feel aggrieved that this is how they repay me. Such outrageous behavior goes aga … [Continue reading]
Ingredients: 1 small bag of baby carrots 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. 2.In a roasting pan, combine … [Continue reading]
Are you feeling refreshed after enjoying last weeks ( Hawaiian Tropic Smoothie )? Let’s move right along to the next portion of this summertime series (we don’t want to waste any beach time)! This recipe feature provides an at-a-glance list of healt … [Continue reading]
If your garden (or farmers market) is overflowing with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and basil, it's salad-making time! Just add a few more key ingredients, and this fresh and flavorful recipe will be your new favorite Summer dish. And for only 250 … [Continue reading]
In keeping with my goal to take the Pinterest world by storm and try EVERY skinny recipe ever created, I tried another recipe from my Skinny Eats board. This is by far the easiest recipe in America and was very filling. I served it with a light C … [Continue reading]
I learned something the hard way yesterday. I made this spinach artichoke hummus (took all the step by step photos), only to learn after all said and done that apparently it’s not my thing. It’s true that you just never know until you try it. I think … [Continue reading]
Just look at all those layers! I wish I would have gotten a cleaner slice but I guess sometimes the beauty of food, like people, are it’s imperfections. All I’m really caring about are the amazing textures of this pie. Do you see? The crisp Oreo cru … [Continue reading]
I love when I make a healthy meal that my whole family really does enjoy, and my family totally loved these tacos (my meat loving husband included)! My husband looked stunned after his first bight, right after which he exclaimed, “wow, I can’t beli … [Continue reading]
I’m a firm believer that you can never have too many soup recipes! Crazy enough though I didn’t use to care all that much for soup, it just didn’t seem to have enough sustenance or something. Then I realized I just needed to either make my soups heart … [Continue reading]
What if I told you you can get your burger and your fries all in one bite? Well, I’m here to tell you can, and you’re welcome. You’d think by now we’d be tired of the burger. I mean, it shows up at every BBQ, it’s on every restaurant menu, and it’s … [Continue reading]
Difficulty: Easy | Total Time: 5 mins | Makes: 1 drink This blended mix of lemon juice, simple syrup, fresh strawberries, ice, and vodka refreshes like a 7-Eleven Slurpee for grown-ups. Drag the blender out to the patio, put on some summer tune … [Continue reading]
SAVE TO PROFIL Difficulty: Easy | Total Time: 1 hr | Makes: 4 to 6 servings There are a few components and a bunch of ingredients in this dish, but don’t let that fool you—it’s still simple enough for a weeknight dinner and you won’t use … [Continue reading]
If you happened to catch my post on How To Skin Hazelnuts, you may remember me saying that I have reawakened my obsession with Nutella. You may also recall me stating that my pantry was in absolute disarray from the holidays. When I finally … [Continue reading]
People like to ask me “what’s your favorite recipe?” and I never have an answer. My “favorite” is often what’s most recent and/or what’s coming up next… But this one combines two definite favorites – blistered shishito peppers (which I usually make a … [Continue reading]