Dim Sum buns made vegan. A fluffy, chewy, tender bao made with meaty like King Trumpet mushrooms. Filled with a sweet, savory, sticky char…

This recipe for fried wings works because the wings are lightly marinated, deep fried then added into a pan tossed with toasty bits of garlic, fried shallots, green onions, Maldon sea salt chips and optional heat. Don’t let the simplicity in this dish fool you. It’s incredibly addicting…

Xa xiu chay is a guilt free version of its traditional meat counterpart. This flavor packed, beautiful deep red barbecue is made without powder packets and food dye. Sweet, peppery, savory, Cantonese style barbecue…

Xôi Lá Dứa is pandan infused sticky rice. Learn how to perfect glutinous rice. Which is anything, but gluten. It’s a fairly easy Vietnamese snack. This sticky rice is lightly sweetened, and perfectly plump. Topped with subtly sweet coconut…..

The creme anglaise of the Viet World. Coconut Milk Sauce is a simple addition to most Vietnamese Desserts. Many Viet treats such as a variety of chè (a soup-y like dessert served hot or cold), bánh ngọt (both steamed and baked), or….

Dessert Toppings. When you think about a typical ice cream sundae, you often think about hot fudge sauce, roasted peanuts and a cherry on top. Muối Mè is a salty, sweet roasted sesame seed topping that’s typically crushed….

Tangy, Savory, and Bright. Infuse a little bit of the Mediterranean in every meal. This creamy dressing is a great way of amplifying pasta, salads, marinades, poultry, fish, and even steamed or roasted vegetables. It’s gourmet without the dishes…

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…

Middle Eastern and French flavors make this an every day favorite. The slightly sweet and tangy vinaigrette is perfectly matched with a nutty, chewy, whole grain. The best part, a hearty mushroom sauteed in garlic and tarragon for an unexpected pairing that is a palate pleaser. There’s an easy sub for wheat berries to make this dish both vegan and gluten free friendly…

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…

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…

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….

A luscious coffee cake- spiced to perfection, drizzled with vegan caramel. It stays soft and fresh for days with the addition of pumpkin…..

An Autumn Vegan Caramel, made thick and ribbon like to satisfy any sweet tooth. It’s warm, subtly spicy, and perfect for sweater weather season. Incredibly easy to make with just…..

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….

Pumpkin butter is thick like butter, but made with pumpkin. It’s rich, warm, spicy, perfectly sweetened and great for just about anything Autumn...

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…