These Vietnamese spring rolls (Chả Giò or Nem Rán) are worth the effort, trust me. I first tried one on the streets of Hanoi as a side dish with my noodles. It was fried crisp and the savory fillings balanced perfectly with the sweet and salty dipping sauce. I’m glad the dish came with two...
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Salmon Tartlets
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Salmon tartlets (or salmon en croute) are not mini-quiches! Now that I have that out of the way, let's talk about this dish. It's made in small tart pans. I bought these little gems on a shopping trip with my friend. It was one of those things, they were on sale, I bought...
French Oven Baked Beef Stew - Baeckeoffe
Dutch oven beef stew one of my winter go-to's Try this fabulous, French dutch oven beef stew. It consists of delicious, seasoned braised beef cubes, onions, and carrots. Next, it's poured into a dutch oven before being covered with thin slices of potatoes . Both the beef and potatoes cook to tender perfection. Once you...
Vietnamese Tomato Fish with Dill (Cá Sốt Cà Chua)
Vietnamese tomato fish (cá sốt cà chua) is dairy free, protein rich, and very healthy. I learned about it from my daughter when we visited her in Vietnam. She took us to this placed dubbed "the ration restaurant". It was done up in 70's Vietnam style. It was decorated with radios, letters, clothes, and...
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This low carb chicken soup doesn't skimp on flavor. It's definitely soup weather up here in the frozen north. So many soups, so little time! Today, creamy chicken tortilla soup is on the menu. I hate to call this a copycat recipe, because my intention was not to make it taste exactly the same as the...
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja Recipe
My ropa Ropa Vieja recipe: A very easy Cuban style slow cooked beef stew with Spanish origins. You can make this in a slow cooker and shred the fork tender meat when done and serve with rice and beans. You can make the dish on the stove top or oven in a Dutch oven, slow...
Dublin Coddle - Irish stew
Dublin Coddle? Aah, a most delicious hearty Irish dish of sausages and vegetables that will warm your heart and your stomach all at once. A funny name? Yes, maybe. But before I go into the particulars about this post, I will share a funny Dublin story with you. [feast_advanced_jump_to] You might be wondering about the...
How to Make Goat Homemade Cheese Recipe
Goat cheese or chevre, no matter what you call it; is go-o-o-o-o-o-d! Sorry, I couldn't resist. It's unbelievably easy to make, not to mention inexpensive compared to the cost of a store-bought portion. Seriously, it's about half the cost. If you've ever wanted to learn how to make goat's milk cheese, you've come to the...
Salmon Quiche
Quiche! So many possibilities, so little time. Today's post: Salmon quiche! The French are famous for their fabulous quiche. What could be easier than throwing together a handful of fresh yummy ingredients, covering them in an egg custard and baking everything to golden perfection? Nothing, I think. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Origins of quiche Although quiche is considered...
Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Sot Vang)
Vietnamese Beef Stew (bò sốt vang) is about the easiest recipe for beef stew ever and has a truly unique flavor profile. You will love this dish with a nice crusty bread ! The rich aroma of Vietnamese beef stew (bo sot vang) is filling my house. I am so hungry that I could...