Category: Appetizers

Jicama, Apple & Carrot Salad

Last weekend we went apple picking. It's a family fall tradition and what perfect weather we had. So of course, we ended up with a bunch of apples. I've already made apple cinnamon scones...many times. And one can only eat so many apples raw. I want to incorporate the farm fresh apples with what's already … Continue reading Jicama, Apple & Carrot Salad

Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Gỏi Gà)

With the price of food steadily climbing, I'm always searching for ways to save and stretch our food budget. So what do I do? When there's a sale on meat (of any kind), I stock up then freeze them. Last week, my husband saw a sale on chicken thighs so he bought all the chicken … Continue reading Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Gỏi Gà)

Buffalo Chicken Potstickers

Potstickers are delicious crunchy, steamed filled dough. My mom used to make these for me growing up, so when I ventured out on my own, I had to find a way to fill the crave. So I resorted to ordering them from Schwan's. Remember Schwan's? However, now that I'm older, I want to instill in … Continue reading Buffalo Chicken Potstickers

Steamed Pork Buns (Bánh Bao)

Now that summer is here and my son is officially out of school, I've been trying to make and freeze as much on-the-go snacks as possible. This week I'm adding steamed pork buns to our freezer because between all the activities, there's not much time left for cooking during the week. Of course, you'll find … Continue reading Steamed Pork Buns (Bánh Bao)

Vietnamese Donut (Bánh Tiêu)

The best thing about going to an Asian grocery store is seeing what kinds of snacks they have for sale at the checkout lane, or right when you walk in the door. Sometimes I get so side tracked, I forget what I came for in the first place 🤣. One of my favorite snack is … Continue reading Vietnamese Donut (Bánh Tiêu)

Chicken Pâté

Do you ever go to the grocery store, buy already made food and think...geez, I can definitely make this myself for so much cheaper? That is how I feel about buying already made chicken pâté. So I decided to make my own...and it was delicious 😋. History of pâté Pâté is thought to have originated … Continue reading Chicken Pâté

Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)

Gỏi cuốn (Vietnamese spring rolls) are one of my favorite Vietnamese appetizers. Why? Because they are light, fresh and contains only a few ingredients: noodles, green leaf lettuce, fresh basil, fresh chives and pork, shrimp or tofu. The best part about gỏi cuốn (Vietnamese spring rolls) is that it can save the host time in … Continue reading Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)

Meat Pie (Bánh Patê Sô)

What is bánh patê sô? The French colonized Vietnam for six decades. As a result, the French influence in the food is unavoidable and many French themes are present in Vietnamese cuisine. One of the French influenced Vietnamese dish is called bánh patê sô, also known as "Meat Pie". In French, it is known as … Continue reading Meat Pie (Bánh Patê Sô)

Egg Rolls (Chả Giò)

What is chả giò? Chả giò in Vietnamese means egg roll. The Vietnamese egg rolls are different from any egg rolls you’ve ever had because the main ingredient is ground meat. The ground meat is mixed with shredded carrots, shredded jicama, dried mushrooms, garlic and vermicelli...all wrapped up in a pastry wrapper and deep fried. … Continue reading Egg Rolls (Chả Giò)