A delicious Vietnamese salad roll that cools you down! Makes for a great appetizer or main dish! Make for your next party! Summer rolls or Goi Cuon are a favored dish in Vietnam. They originated in China, but after Chinese immigrants introduced the concept to Vietnam the recipe was tailored to Vietnamese ingredients and flavors.Continue reading “Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Goi Cuon)”
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Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
A Thai restaurant favorite! Drunken noodles or Pad Kee Mao is a stir fry noodle dish that consists of wide rice noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, garlic, chili peppers, black pepper pods, meat, seafood, and Thai basil. It originates from Thailand. Kee Mao means “drunkard” in Thai. There is no alcohol in theContinue reading “Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)”
Peach Cobbler for Two
A lovely dessert for picnics, barbecues, and potlucks now just for two people! Cobbler is a dessert that consists of fruit that is covered in batter or biscuit dough before it is baked. The cobbler recipes from the American South resemble a deep dish pie with a top and bottom crust. While in the UnitedContinue reading “Peach Cobbler for Two”
How to make Pita Bread
Pita Bread is a wonderful food and it is super easy to make. Learn three simple ways of making pita bread dough at home! When you are finished you will have pita bread for pita pocket sandwiches, as a side dish for Mediterranean food, or to have as a snack with hummus and veggies! ByContinue reading “How to make Pita Bread”
Menlo Park Farmer’s Market
I have received no compensation in exchange for this post. I simply wanted to review this market. The produce described and their prices are accurate as of time of publication. One thing that is wonderful about living in California is the year-round farmer’s markets. The Menlo Park Farmer’s Market has always been a favorite ofContinue reading “Menlo Park Farmer’s Market”
Nicoise Salad
A classic French salad that is simple to make! Nicoise salad originated in Nice, France during the late 19th century. The first recipe consisted of anchovies, olive oil, and tomatoes. Now the salad includes ingredients like lettuce, olives, other fresh vegetables, cooked potatoes and green beans. Many modern Nicoise salads have replaced the anchovies withContinue reading “Nicoise Salad”
Pork Schnitzel
A restaurant favorite! Pair it with a nice beer! Wiener Schnitzel means “Viennese cutlet” in German. This popular dish derives from Vienna, Austria and is one of the country’s national foods. It first came into print in the 19th century in a 1831 German cookbook by Katharina Prato. Traditionally Wiener Schnitzel is made from aContinue reading “Pork Schnitzel”
Won-ton Soup
A restaurant favorite that can be served as an appetizer or main dish! To eat won-tons directly translates to “swallowing clouds” in Chinese. Won-tons in won-ton soup are delicate meat dumplings that are made and prepared with care. They originated in northern China during the Han Dynasty. It is one of the most requested ChineseContinue reading “Won-ton Soup”
Cellophane Noodle Soup with Chicken (Mien Ga)
Vietnamese cellophane noodles or mein are also called glass noodles for their translucent appearance. They are made of mung bean starch. Cellophane noodles are available in various widths with a wiry and stiff appearance. They are used in many stir fry dishes, soups, and salads. During Tet, Vietnamese New Year, chicken or ga is aContinue reading “Cellophane Noodle Soup with Chicken (Mien Ga)”
Ten Thousand Villages
I have received no compensation in exchange for this post. I simply wanted to review these products. Prices are accurate as of time of publication. One of the goals I have resolved to do this year is to make more ethical choices when it comes to my purchases. Most of items I purchase these daysContinue reading “Ten Thousand Villages”
Culinary Cupcake 