Leftover Roasted Pork Salad

Leftover Roasted Pork Salad

There is something about leftover roasted pork that makes it taste and smell ‘porkier’. This recipe was inspired by the Thai beef salad I made a few weeks ago, and it was super delicious! We used all the fresh herbs from our garden (Rau Dap Ca and Rau Thom...
Instant Pot Xoi Man (Savory Sticky Rice)

Instant Pot Xoi Man (Savory Sticky Rice)

Every time we frequent the Vietnamese delis around Seattle, we see xoi man. Xoi man is that plate of sticky rice topped with yummy delectable savory things such as Chinese sausage, pork sung (dried pork floss), scallion oil, and fried shallots. Every time I see this,...
12 Minute Smoked Salmon Pasta

12 Minute Smoked Salmon Pasta

I get so excited when my sister/friends post my food and then ask for a recipe! I love sharing quick and yummy meals because I feel like sharing food and recipe is the best extension of a little bit of love 🙂 This is a 12 minute smoked salmon pasta inspired by the...
Banh Gio

Banh Gio

Banh Gio is something I LOVED eating growing up, and still occasionally do. It’s soft and delicate, super easy to eat, and savory! I’ve asked my parents and other older folks what babies generally eat in Vietnam in the boonies where there’s no Gerber...
South African Melktert (Milk Tart)

South African Melktert (Milk Tart)

South African Melktert is a great way of using up some whole milk you have in the fridge that’s getting close to its expiration date. Last night in fact, we had a whole carton of some nice 100% grass fed organic milk that was going to expire, it was unopened....
Simple Thai Beef Salad

Simple Thai Beef Salad

Thai food is soooo incredibly balanced and delicious. Tangy, spicy, balanced deliciously fresh salads are my favorite and this Thai beef salad is all I ever need in a salad! This is soooo quick to prepare and rewarding to eat. It’s definitely quick enough for me...