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Brussel Sprouts with Chinese Bacon
Remember the things you hated eating as a child? I hated anything that was not meat or sweet. Like any child, I hated vegetables. Especially anything green and bitter. Now I love vegetables even the bitter ones. I don’t … Continue reading
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Mussel Shooters
My friends and I love to get together and eat. We love BBQs (of course) or pot lucks. My friend made mussel shooters for one of my parties and it’s been a hit ever since. I never made it since … Continue reading
Beef and Broccoli
When we moved back to SLC from Huntington Beach, I used to help out at Southeast Market on the weekends. It was a tough few years. The market was not as fully staffed as it is today. The boyfriend worked … Continue reading
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Cafe Sua Da (cà phê nâu đá)- Vietnamese Iced Coffee
I have to admit I am a caffeine addict. It is rare that I go a day without coffee. If you have seen the movie, The Last Samurai, remember when Tom Cruise goes through an alcohol withdrawal and yells,”SAKE! SAKE! … Continue reading
Banh Xeo – Vietnamese Crepes
Well it’s been some time since I added recipes to the blog and I think I’m ready to start posting again. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve been cooking. Like all the time. But I recently developed a slight addiction to … Continue reading
Ramen (Southeast Market style)
Ramen. Ramen. Ramen. I love ramen. Not the Top Ramen you had in college. Japanese ramen. Tons of flavor. And really chewy noodles. Oh how I love ramen! The most common types of ramen broth are shoyu (soy sauce), … Continue reading
Pad Thai
This year it will be our tenth anniversary for the boyfriend and I. Ten years. It’s amazing how fast it has gone by. This is a big anniversary for us. We are hoping to make it to Thailand to … Continue reading
Chicken Satay
Satay is a common item at Thai restaurants. It actually originated from Indonesia and Malaysia. It is a simple dish to serve as an appetizer for parties or BBQs. It can be made with chicken or pork. Satay refers to … Continue reading
Green Papaya Salad
Papaya salad is one of my favs. I’m really not sure if it originated in Northern Thailand or Laos. Every Lao will say it’s a Lao dish. And I’m sure Thais say the same thing. It’s called Som Tom in … Continue reading
Asian Pulled Pork
Summer is near and I’m dying for it. Summer means bbq and family camping trips. My family all can cook quite well. We always try to make something different each time. I have been trying to come up with a … Continue reading