Sweet and Spicy Sesame Nuts
The idea was to have something exotic to munch with cocktails – this was before we realized how much works this dinner required. Continue reading “Sweet and Spicy Sesame Nuts”
Thanksgiving Menu: Cider-brined Turkey with Star Anise and Cinnamon
We have a group of newly arrived, young, energetic, smart, and very fun buddies at work. This is their first year in America, and (drum roll please) their very first Thanksgiving! They were excited. As an adamant cook, I boasted to them: you guys will have the most memorable Thanksgiving dinner ever! At that time, … Continue reading Thanksgiving Menu: Cider-brined Turkey with Star Anise and Cinnamon
Baguettes
Lately I have been obsessed with finding the perfect and simple baguette recipe. Continue reading “Baguettes”
Hanoi-Style Beef Noodle Soup (Phở Bò Hà Nội)
“Phở” is super popular. Everyone eats it. Everyone talks about it. I am not going to bore you will all the details. If you want to know a little bit about the history of “phở” and how to pronounce it, head over here. And now, grab your shopping list and start gathering your ingredients. Broth … Continue reading Hanoi-Style Beef Noodle Soup (Phở Bò Hà Nội)
