A whole chicken breast can be more than we need. The butterfly cutting technique is to open the chicken breast, creating a thinner surface area. Many will refer to it as cutting into…

Learn the basics of butterflying a bone-in chicken quarter. A complete step by step guide with pictures to make learning easy…

If you’ve ever struggled with how to boil or peel eggs, you’re no doubt wondering how to cook these tiny eggs to the perfect temperature. Learn the tips and tricks for perfectly boiled quail eggs…..

Hu Tieu Dai is a type of noodle used specifically for a noodle soup popular in the southern provinces of Vietnam. Learn the basics of where, what, how, and why we use them…

Why? Because who doesn't love salt and lemons? They're great to have on hand for Moroccan in a pinch, and I've even known some to use them to make salad dressing out of it. Preserved lemons is fermented and bonus, it’s a probiotic. You’ll get use out of salty, tangy, and bright flavors while getting the additional bonus of gut health…

Liquified sugar made easy. A great way to sweeten cold beverages, cocktails, dressings and more. Done with only two ingredients and helpful tips to ensure success every time…

Tỏi phi also known as crispy fried garlic is as good as it sounds. Fresh garlic, chopped and perfectly fried, making this a savory eater’s sprinkling heaven. A Vietnamese basic essential that elevates most every dish. The effort is rewarding and with an easy failproof outline to help prevent ….

Vietnamese Fried Shallots, also known as Hành Phi. It is the perfect condiment to any rice, soup, salad or noodle dish. Learn how to fry it perfectly every time and how to use dried versus fresh in a pinch. This how-to is packed full of easy information to help you prep, fry, and store for…

After careful and thoughtful dedication to making a beautiful pie crust, the last thing anyone wants to do is poke holes in their dough. Utilize a few simple techniques without any expensive pie weights or forks. This blind bake is a sure fire way to have a beautiful color, while avoiding nasty bubbles in your pie dough. This is how we …

The platinum in depth guide in creating a fail proof vegan pie crust. Guaranteed to be flaky, buttery, and airy. Step by step pictures for easy to follow instructions. Demystifying vegan butters and understanding the science behind what makes an incredible pie dough, great…..

A Vietnamese pantry staple. Learn what, how, why, and where to find it. Annatto also known as achiote is used most commonly in Latin cooking. This seed comes from a shrub known as the lipstick tree. Historically, it’s common uses weren’t primarily food, it was for….

Find the secret to reducing gas while making a vegan egg substitute. Make it from scratch or purchase it from the store. If you’re Vegan or have egg allergies, this recipe can easily replace eggs. You can make this vegan egg more nutrient dense by….

Break down the ingredients of pumpkin pie spice and make your own in under a minute…

You can easily purchase canned pumpkin puree.  It’s cheap and effortless. But, if you’ve never roasted your own pumpkin, you’re in for a major upgrade…

Welcome to the How-To section of my blog. This will be where I share techniques and procedures to share some…