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Vietnamese Meatballs (Xiu Mai)
This recipe for Vietnamese Meatballs (Xiu Mai) is a pure comfort-food dish. The tender pork meatballs are flavorful and have delicious crunch from the jicama. Cooked in a homemade tomato sauce, these...
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Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo)
Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo) is a quintessential Vietnamese dish and this step-by-step recipe shows you how to make this amazing, hearty soup from scratch. If you’re a fan of Beef Pho and have always...
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Snowball Cakes (Banh Bao Chi)
This Snowball Cakes recipe makes delicious coconut-coated glutinous cakes filled with grated coconut, roasted peanuts and mashed mung bean. The combination of nutty flavors and sticky texture makes for...
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Snowman Snowball Cakes
Make these festive and yummy Snowman Snowball Cakes to celebrate the holiday season. These jolly snowmen are super adorable, a tad goofy and so much fun to make. Simply use the Snowball Cakes (Banh Bao...
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Butter Cookies for the Holidays (Banh Bo)
Butter Cookies are simply irresistible and this 6-ingredient recipe is fail-proof. These buttery and crispy cookies make awesome holiday sweets or delicious everyday treats. The Butter Cookies are...
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Beef Stir-Fry Appetizer (Bo Xao Lan)
This recipe for Beef Stir-Fry Appetizer is a tasty dish to serve with drinks at a casual gathering. Delicious chunks of tender beef are marinated with savory spices and stir-fried with red bell...
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Vegetarian Pate / Faux Gras (Pate Chay)
This delicious Vegetarian Pate recipe has all the flavors and texture of pate but is completely meat-free. Made of roasted Portobello mushrooms, assorted beans and tofu, this Vegetarian Pate or Faux...
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Cuckoo ICOOK Q5 – Unboxing the Electric Multi Pressure Cooker
The Cuckoo ICOOK Q5 Electric Multi Pressure Cooker is the latest in smart kitchen appliances and today I am unboxing one and sharing my initial thoughts with you. Most of you already know I am a HUGE...
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Sticky Rice and Banana Cakes (Banh Tet Chuoi)
This Sticky Rice and Banana Cakes recipe makes a wonderful sweet treat for Lunar New Year / Tet. Sweet ripened bananas are encased in a layer of sticky rice and black beans and then wrapped in banana...
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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies – Valentine’s Day Recipe
This easy Chocolate Shortbread Cookies recipe makes the tastiest decorated cookies. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to shower your loved ones with affection than by making...
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Baked Pork Buns (Banh Bao Nuong)
Make delicious Baked Pork Buns (Banh Bao Nuong) at home with this easy recipe. Fluffy sweet buns are filled with savory pork and baked until golden. These Baked Pork Buns are even better than the...
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How To Keep Boiled Pork from Turning Brown / Oxidizing – Easy 60 Second Trick
You boiled pork for a favorite dish, set it aside less than half an hour ago, and now getting ready to serve it notice the pork has turned a dingy brown color. Oh boy, it doesn’t look very appetizing....
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Tofu Pudding with Ginger Syrup (Dau Hu Nuoc Duong / Tao Pho)
If you’re a fan of warm desserts with silken texture, you will love this easy recipe for Tofu Pudding with Ginger Syrup (Dau Hu Nuoc Duong / Tao Pho). This sweet treat has such comforting flavors and...
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Celebrating Green Foods the Vietnamese Way!
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to celebrate green foods whether you’re Irish or otherwise. I certainly adore green foods because Vietnamese cuisine offers a...
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Honeycomb Cake – Eggless / Vegetarian Recipe (Banh Bo Nuong Chay)
This Honeycomb Cake – Eggless / Vegetarian Recipe (Banh Bo Nuong Chay) is a must-try if you love baked Honeycomb Cake (Banh Bo Nuong) but want to avoid the eggs. You are guaranteed a deliciously spongy...
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Tiger IH Rice Cooker – One Year Update
Almost a year ago I unboxed the Tiger IH 5.5 Cup Rice Cooker and shared with you my initials thoughts. Since then I’ve had ample time to use the multi-cooker to make rice daily, prepare simple dishes,...
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Braised Black Pepper Pork (Thit Kho Tieu)
This Braised Black Pepper Pork (Thit Kho Tieu) recipe is a classic Vietnamese dish. Tender marinated pork is cooked in a deliciously savory and sweet sauce. If you’re familiar with the robustness of...
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Kiwano Melon / Horned Melon – What is this Exotic Fruit?
Kiwano Melon / Horned Melon is an exotic oblong fruit having thick orange skin covered with rigid spikes. The spikes or horns are prominent such that when placed on flat surface the Kiwano melon rests...
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Purple Cabbage Chicken Salad (Goi Ga Bap Cai Tim)
This easy recipe for Purple Cabbage Chicken Salad (Goi Ga Bap Cai Tim) is one of my favorite light and healthy salads. Loaded with nutrient-dense purple cabbage, crunchy carrots, lean chicken,...
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Rice Flour vs. Glutinous Rice Flour – What are the Differences?
Rice Flour vs. Glutinous Rice Flour – What are the Differences? I get this question a lot, and so, I am sharing this post to explain the differences between Rice Flour and Glutinous Rice Flour, the...
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