Dive into Italian cuisine’s rich, comforting flavors with our Risotto ai Funghi Porcini recipe. This traditional Northern Italian dish beautifully melds creamy Arborio rice with the earthy, robust taste of porcini mushrooms, delivering a gastronomic experience that’s both hearty and elegant. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or new to the […]
Recipes
I love to travel, and I love to eat. So it should come as no surprise that one of my favorite things to do while traveling is to find local recipes and then attempt to recreate them at home. Of course, not every dish I’ve tried to make has been a success. But that’s all part of the fun. After all, what would cooking be without a few failed experiments? So, I present to you some of the simpler recipes I have actually made work, and hope you enjoy making them and eating or drinking them. Bon Appetite!
Wedang Jahe: A Simple Recipe for Indonesia’s Secret Elixer
Searching for a soothing yet spicy drink? Discover Wedang Jahe, commonly known as Indonesian ginger tea. This traditional Indonesian brew is brimming with robust ginger notes, making it a great choice to warm up on chilly days or even alleviate a sore throat. But Wedang Jahe is more than just […]
Pickled Perilla Leaves (Kkaennip Jangajji) Recipe
Korea, known for its rich and diverse cuisine, offers numerous dishes, including pickled perilla leaves (kkaennip jangajji), also known as Perilla Kimchi (kkaennip Kimchi). These leaves might be new to some. Still, they are incredibly flavorful and bursting with health benefits. In this article, we’ll look at what perilla leaves […]
Easy Tahini Recipe
Making your own tahini at home is an easy and rewarding process. Our recipe takes just minutes to whip up, yet it produces a homemade tahini with far superior flavor than anything you’ll find in stores. What is Tahini? Ever wondered what tahini is and how to make it at […]
Tra Chanh Hanoi: Vietnamese Lime Iced Tea Recipe
If you are looking for a unique and refreshing drink, look no further than Tra Chanh Hanoi. This Vietnamese Lime Iced Tea is popular on Hanoi’s streets and a great way to cool down during the hot summer months. Here we will discuss the ingredients and how to make this delicious iced tea […]
Bun Bo Nam Bo – Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad
Bun Bo Nam Bo is a Vietnamese beef noodle salad that is a tantalizingly fresh, healthy, and tasty dish that takes only 30 minutes to prepare. Also known as Bun Bo Xao, this beef noodle salad recipe is made with succulent beef, rice noodles, loads of veggies and herbs, and […]
Che Ba Mau Vietnamese Three-Color Dessert
Looking for a refreshing and delicious Vietnamese dessert? Look no further than Che Ba Mau! This popular Vietnamese dish, also known as the Vietnamese three-color dessert, is made up of 3 vibrant layers. One layer is made of sweetened red beans, another layer of mung beans, and a final layer […]
Morning Glory Vegetable Stir-fry (Rau Muong)
The morning glory vegetable, also known as water spinach, is a popular ingredient in many parts of Asia, southeast Asian countries in particular. It has long, slender leaves and a crunchy texture that make it ideal for stir-frying with other ingredients. The stem of the morning glory vegetable is hollow […]
Hu Tieu Xao Vietnamese Stir-fried Noodles
Hu Tieu Xao is a generic name for fried noodles and is one of my go-to dishes while living in Vietnam. There are many different delicious varieties of Hu Tieu Xao. This recipe for Vietnamese stir-fried noodles is the one I usually cook at home and contains beef Hu Tieu […]
Pineapple Slushie
As we start to approach those hot summer days, there’s nothing quite like a frosty pineapple slushie to help you cool down. Not only is it refreshing and delicious, but it’s also healthy and quick to make. Best of all, is it a great way to use up any ripe […]