Chili Tikka Masala

If there is one dish that I will always be in the mood for, obviously aside from those sentimental meals like my boyfriend’s biscuits and gravy or my mom’s phở, it’s tikka masala. Whether it’s smothered in chicken, lamb, or paneer, that creamy, spicy tomato sauce will send me over the edge every. single. time. … Continue Reading

Lemongrass Cornbread

Whenever we bought variety muffin packs growing up, I somehow always got stuck with the corn muffin, after all the chocolate chip and banana nut ones were gone. As such, I always thought of corn bread as the evil homemade (Isn’t that the worst word to hear when you’re a kid?) cousin of the corn … Continue Reading

Roast Pork Lettuce Wraps

My favorite thing about traditional Vietnamese cuisine is how fresh everything tastes. This classic recipe is not only colorful but healthy and tasty as well! Roast Pork Lettuce Wraps (Serves 4-6) • 1 lb roast pork shoulder, chopped into cubes • 1 package of thin rice vermicelli, aka Vietnamese bánh hỏi • 1 head green … Continue Reading

Crispy Pork Shoulder (Thịt Quay)

As I’ve mentioned before, Asians LOVE their meat. If you’ve ever been able to brave past the intimidating window display of hanging roast ducks and pigs in a Chinese butcher shop, you’ll know that inside you’ll find some of the tastiest roasts and BBQs known to man. I remember as a kid keeping an eye … Continue Reading