I recently tried Vietnamese sweet and sour mango salad at a dinner put on by students in the Culinary Arts program at Mercyhurst University. This is the school where I work; and which happens to have a great culinary program from which my son is a graduate. My husband, mother in law and I went….
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Thai Red Curry Chicken
The rich flavors of Thai red curry chicken combined with a serving of jasmine rice create and easy and delicious weeknight meal. You will love the flavors of the curry, tamarind paste, coconut milk, lemon grass and ginger. Thai food is so diverse, I never tire of it. The flavors, the smells, the textures. Thai food…
Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad: Pho Tron
A few nights ago my husband and I were Skyping with my daughter Erika’s Vietnamese friend, Thanh. I’ve mentioned her before in some of my posts; she is the one who does the AMAZING street food tours in Hanoi. Well, we discussed various things, among them FOOD, of course! She told us “You guys need…
Bun Cha: Vietnamese Pork Meatballs
Recently while visiting Hanoi I was introduced to bun cha: Vietnamese Pork Meatballs. It was a life changing experience. Really, it was. This past Christmas my family and I took a trip to Vietnam to visit my daughter who works there as an English teacher. On one of our first days she booked us…
Thai Style Chicken Wings
Thai style chicken wings add a cool ethnic flair to any summer picnic, or appetizer party. I know, chicken wings are not exactly Thai fare, but they are a tasty way to enjoy this party staple. The inspiration for these chicken wings comes from a restaurant near my house claiming to have the “best wings in town.”…
Spicy Thai Style Lettuce Wraps
Delicious lettuce wraps are a typical Southeast Asia specialty. I first tried them years ago in NYC at a restaurant recommended to me by my cousin who is a huge fan of Asian cuisine. I don’t think I could ever replicate that dish if I were to live a thousand lives. Nevertheless, here is…
