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

A picture perfect recipe to guide you to perfect homemade gua baos. A great gua baos should not absorb liquid, get mushy or break in half. It should be soft and tear when pulled. Depending on the application, it should not be overly sweet. They should be small, white, hand sized, steamed doughy buns …

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….

Phở is the most well known soup affiliated with the Vietnamese culture. The aromas of this broth is very distinctive. Served piping hot, with perfectly poached chicken. It’s topped with fresh herbs to offset the heartiness of the aromatics. This noodle soup is a star. If you’re looking for a good solid fool proof pho recipe that will impress a Vietnamese Grandma, this is it…

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…

Preserved lemon vinaigrette that is creamy, bright, tangy, and fermented. Paired with artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives for a quick, easy, gourmet Mediterranean meal. The best part, it takes less than 20 minutes to bring it together…

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…

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 dishes are always a balance of sweet, salty, spicy, sour, bitter, fat, and umami. This salad embodies all of these flavors. It’s incredibly refreshing and is a far cry from what a salad is often known for, boring. The textural elements make it easy to enjoy with the added benefits of it being incredibly healthy. It packs…

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…..