I actually had to merge two recipes because I felt like just one of them was too bland but the other one had too many steps. As a mom, I needed something quick and easy. I had frozen pork belly and frozen pork and I didn’t have time to thaw, cut or prepare. I just…
Category: food
As a child growing up in an Asian home, I was forced to only focus on my education. So when I grew up and got married I had no clue on how to cook. So this section is dedicated to all my madness in the kitchen and food adventures with a supportive husband.
Chinese “dim sum” Sticky Rice
This recipe was delicious!
Sous Vide Dry Aged Steak
It was heavenly. There are no words that can describe how it tasted. Seriously best steak I’ve ever had that I don’t even remember how the steak houses taste in NYC when I went. Dry aged gives it this nice meaty flavor. It just tasted beefier?! Is that even a real word? Thanks hubby best…
Vietnamese Banh Cuon
I’ve made this once at home. It was pretty difficult. I think I’ll stick to buying this one at the grocery store. It reminds me of home. I love eating this with cha and fried dried onion pieces and nuoc cham. It’s made with pork and mushrooms with a rice wrapper. I remember my mom…
Texas Snow’s BBQ
When you’re from Texas and you can’t find any bbq the only other way is to ship it in. Fortunately for us Snow’s BBQ ships. They only ship on Tuesdays so if you want to order for a party make sure to order in advance and it takes a couple days to get to you….
Puffle Ice Cream – Iron Ice in Centreville Virginia
It was delicious. Just wished they had more seating. Definitely not family friendly. Very hip.
Caffe Amouri in Vienna, Virginia
I love this place! If I didn’t have kids this is the kind of place I’d be all day especially on a rainy day like today. I love it. It reminds me of this place in called Mozart’s in Austin, Texas. It just needed a lake next to it and more seats/couches. That’d be nice!
Simple Salmon Recipe: Honey-Mustard Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
This recipe is delicious. My friend cooked it for me. Must try to do it myself one time.
Nandos Peri Peri is an Allergen Friendly Restaurant
I was so amazed by this restaurant and the extent that they went to to make sure their customers were happy. I had to cut out dairy, soy, egg and nuts while nursing. So I couldn’t eat anything and they were one of the very few restaurants who had a very extensive menu that listed…
Korean Seaweed Soup (미역국 Miyeok Gook)
Any of these standard recipes will help you get started. I couldn’t really find one so I made one up on my own. It turned out amazing. 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tbs fish sauce 1 tbs soy sauce A few strands of seaweed Fill up to 4L with water 1 strip of…
Instant Pot Kimchi Stew (김치찌개, Kimchi Jjigae)
For a house that is mostly American we end up cooking a lot of mixed foods in this house. My husband is Korean American and I’m Vietnamese American both born and raised in Texas. So we LOVE our MEAT. I love Korean food and he loves Vietnamese food. We loved this recipe. I don’t mind…
Instant Pot Garlic Herb Pot Roast Recipe
Best recipe ever….I had to write it down so I don’t lose it. Just realized I didn’t cut the beef and I didn’t have the broth but it still turned out amazing!
