Just because I posted that Creamy Salmon and Spinach recipe a mere two weeks ago doesn't mean I'm not looking out for the next great salmon recipe. …
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Sheet Pan Fried Rice with Roasted Vegetables and Chicken
You know I'm always looking for ways to add more vegetables to my family's diet. I've had pretty good luck with winter vegetable grain bowls and …
Vietnamese Grilled Pork & Rice Vermicelli Noodles (Bún Thịt Nướng)
I just got back from a three week trip to Vietnam and do you know what my favorite part was? Getting to eat noodles all the time. I even discovered …
Extra Crispy Asian Salmon Cakes
These extra crispy Asian salmon cakes may have been born from desperation but they've become a new favorite around here. I'm sure it has everything to …
Stir-fried Udon Noodles
I was looking for some rice noodles for dinner the other day and realized I have A LOT of noodles in my pantry. There were vermicelli rice noodles, …
Coconut Miso Ramen with Chicken and Vegetables
I started working on this recipe when the weather was cold and rainy and ramen soup seemed very apt. But a lot can happen in a week including a last …
Vietnamese Meatball Lettuce Wraps
It looks like I've got one more summer recipe in me before I can really move on to fall. This recipe for these Vietnamese meatball lettuce wraps has …
Singapore-Style Chicken Satay
Summer vacation is really over. I have been in denial about its pending end for the last several weeks (as evidenced by my absence from the blog) and …
Vietnamese Egg Quiche
When my husband and I were first dating and I started cooking Vietnamese dishes for him, I would preface every meal with, "this dish is kinda ethnic …
Chicken and Veggie Pad Thai
I love recipes where veggies are automatically included in the the main part of the meal and I don't have to think about cooking a side dish. Bonus …
Lemongrass Beef and Noodle Soup
I'm back with more soup! My youngest daughter and I are kindred spirits in this way. We could eat soup for every meal every day and be pretty happy. …
Shrimp Dumpling Soup
Despite what my last several posts may imply, we have not solely been eating cinnamon rolls, cookies, and dessert. During the craziness of the …
Banh Mi Hot Dogs
I fully admit I'm not a big fan of standard hot dogs but hand me a quality frank with creative toppings and I'll savor it just as much as a good …
Asian Grilled Shrimp and Mango
The official start of summer may be another month away but I'm getting ready for it now. With a stash of fruit-herb sorbets in the freezer and dinner …
Asian Marinated Chicken with Green Mango and Carrot Salad
I have never been able to figure out why some blog posts are so much harder to produce than others. Even after three years of blogging, I still …
Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowls with Garlic Hoisin Sauce
This is a refreshing Vietnamese lemongrass beef noodle bowl that is quick and easy to make for a weeknight dinner. It has been a couple of …
Thai Salmon Burgers with Cabbage Slaw
Unlike last week's Vietnamese pork chops which were fairly authentic Vietnamese, these Thai salmon burgers are definitely not authentic Thai. But what …
Vietnamese Pork Chops
I didn't even know I was looking for a Vietnamese pork chop recipe until I found this one. I was flipping through a Vietnamese cookbook at my library …
Thai Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Pineapple
Is it starting to feel like the blueberry and Thai food blog around here? Given that the last few posts have been about blueberry muffins, Thai …
Thai Grilled Shrimp with Angry Sauce {Goong Pao}
Isn't angry sauce a great name? You can already tell that it's going to be a sauce with some personality. It definitely has some kick but it's not …
Chicken Pho (Vietnamese Phở Gà)
As I'm typing this, I have two sick children home from school with bad colds. It's a good day for some hot chicken pho. Actually, in Vietnam, pho …
Beef Stir-fry with Pineapples and Snow Peas
You might have noticed that things were rather quiet here last week. We went on our last family vacation of the summer before the kids go back to …
Meatball Banh Mi Sandwich
I never get tired of banh mi sandwiches. They are quick to make, always satisfying, and with so many variations, they are never boring. Besides the …
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry with Crispy Noodles
After being out of town last week to visit family in Oklahoma, I was ready to get back to our regular routine at home. Then reality hit and I …