Instant Pot Vegan Pho (Pho Chay) This recipe works well on the stovetop but a pressure cooker cuts the time in half. Even meat lovers will enjoy this veggie-loaded pho. When a new restaurant serving pho and banh mi (Vietnamese noodle soup and sandwich, respectively) opened on University ... Read More
Thai Red Curry Fried Rice
Thai Red Curry Fried Rice Thai red curry paste makes for a flavorful base for simple fried rice. Use your favorite protein and herbs and you've got breakfast, lunch or dinner. What's your go-to meal when you find yourself out of time and you have less than 30 minutes to prepare dinner? A ... Read More
Pancit Palabok Made Easy
Pancit Palabok Made Easy This is one of the Philippines' most popular noodle dishes but it's usually saved for special occasions (or enjoyed as takeout) because of its reputation for being hard to make. My version is authentic, flavorful, skips the sodium-loaded flavor packets and bouillon cubes ... Read More
Classic Pad Thai
Classic Pad Thai I find most restaurant Pad Thai to be too sweet. The key to a flavorful, well-balanced sauce is to mix your own. Find out how easy it is and how to make an authentic street vendor Pad Thai. Our Sunday morning mountain bike rides along the cliffs in Santa Cruz almost ... Read More
Instant Pot Kare-Kare (Filipino Oxtail-Peanut Stew)
Instant Pot Kare-Kare (Filipino Oxtail-Peanut Stew) I can't think of a single Filipino who doesn't like kare-kare. This traditional peanut-based stew is a national favorite and now with the Instant Pot, this dish can be at the table in half the time. It might confuse (or annoy) some to ... Read More
Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich
Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich This is a vegetarian/vegan take on the classic Vietnamese sandwich. Even if you love the meat version like I do, you will be just as happy with this one--the pickled veggies and my homemade mushroom paté are the star. My Sunday morning routine goes something ... Read More
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