Happy New Year! I’ve just returned from a much needed holiday vacation back in New Jersey with my family where I spent the entirety of my break being fed nonstop by Mama Bui. (Don’t worry, these yummy recipes will all make it on the blog eventually!) Now that I’m back home, I, like many others, … Continue Reading
I’ve spent most of my life hating on fish sauce, much to the abhorrence of both my very Vietnamese parents. I detested the pungent, salty scent of the anchovies so much that I hardly ever made the effort to truly taste the sauce that runs through the veins of my people. Only when I recently … Continue Reading
My favorite thing about Southwest/Tex-Mex cuisine is how bold the colors and flavors are. How can you go wrong with fresh red peppers, sweet corn, seasoned beans and lots and lots of cheese? Mix those all together in a crispy wonton wrapper and we’ve got a party! Southwest Wonton Bites (Serves 10-12) • 1 package … Continue Reading
What kind of Wisconsin resident would I be if I didn’t post at least one cheese curd recipe? Given that Wisconsin is the nation’s cheese capital, it’s no wonder that cheese curds, the byproduct of cultured milk before processed into fresh cheese, are found everywhere here. They’re squeaky fresh and when deep fried, they melt … Continue Reading
