Category: Side Dishes

Black Beans & Sticky Rice (Xôi Đậu Đen)

I've been cleaning out our house like a mad woman and in the process found two Provident Pantry cans full of dried black beans. I'm not talking about the normal can size you buy in the grocery store. I'm talking about two #10 cans filled with dried black beans. That's a lot of black beans!!! … Continue reading Black Beans & Sticky Rice (Xôi Đậu Đen)

Bánh Cuốn (Steamed Rice Rolls)

It has been a while since my last post. Our summer was super busy but fun. We did a little bit of everything. We went to camps, picked strawberries, visited a dairy farm, enjoyed fresh cow milk, and roamed the woods for wild berries. Now that things are getting into a routine, I find myself … Continue reading Bánh Cuốn (Steamed Rice Rolls)

Cà Tím Nướng (Grilled Eggplants with Scallion Oil)

Eggplant. It's one of those fruits that I don't think about often until I see it in the grocery store. So when I saw them on sale, I jumped at the chance to buy them. All 6 of them. One of the dishes on the menu is grilled eggplants with scallion oil. Are eggplants a … Continue reading Cà Tím Nướng (Grilled Eggplants with Scallion Oil)

Homemade Sourdough bread

My childhood home in Vietnam was within walking distance to this delicious sandwich shop. They made everything fresh there, the bread, the meat, the butter and talking about it makes my mouth water. What I remember most is the smell of fresh baked bread. It was so light, crunchy and airy. So imagine my surprise … Continue reading Homemade Sourdough bread

Pan Fried Potatoes (Khoai Chiên)

Another Lunar New Year is here. I can't believe it. Time is flying by. During the Lunar New Year, my mom always makes several vegetarian dishes. One of them is pan fried potatoes and serves with a side of soy sauce. It was just sliced russet potatoes, salt and pepper with a little bit of … Continue reading Pan Fried Potatoes (Khoai Chiên)

Chayote Squash & Carrot Stir fry (Su Su Xào)

Last week I walked into the grocery store thinking...ok, this will be a surgical strike. In and out in no time since I just needed to get lettuce. Well, forty-five minutes later, I'm going through the reduced produce section to see what I can make from the vegetables that are on sale. They had chayote … Continue reading Chayote Squash & Carrot Stir fry (Su Su Xào)

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)