A light, simple, and healthy, yet flavorful and intensely comforting soup of ribs, pasta, and carrots in an umami pork rib broth.
Month: June 2021
Gà kho gừng • Ginger braised chicken
Growing up, this was a dish that frequently appeared on the dinner table in Mai’s family. Simple and low effort, but incredibly flavorful- this ginger braised chicken is a winning recipe for weekdays. The chicken is juicy and tender, while the bold ginger flavor warms […]
Blanquette d’agneau • Lamb blanquette
Another classic of French cuisine, ‘blanquette’ is a ragout/stew that is most commonly known in its veal version.However, we offer here this variant made with local lamb shoulders from our farmers’ market, and the meat was still as tender as we expected. Once all the […]
Súp măng cua • Asparagus crab soup
Growing up, Mai always associated súp măng cua with weddings. You’ll often find a version of this soup on Vietnamese wedding banquet tables. It is not clear why, but Mai’s guess is that it is considered relatively fancy- with ocean crab and white asparagus- which […]
Tarte aux fraises • Strawberry tart
By far one of Maxime’s all-time favorites, ‘Tarte aux fraises’ is a major staple of French ‘pâtisserie’ made with ‘pâte brisée’, a creamy filling, and fresh strawberries. He remembers the countless times his parents have made this delightful spring tart for family gatherings, birthday parties, […]
Bò lá lốt • Grilled lemongrass beef in lốt leaf
Skewers of minced beef seasoned with lemongrass wrapped in fragrant lá lốt – lolot/piper sarmentosum leaves.
Foraged wood sorrel sorbet
Foraging for edible wild plants is Mai’s new obsession. It is incredible how much we don’t know about ‘wild’ (not cultivated) plants. We have been conditioned to see only fruits and vegetables in grocery stores as edible. While most of us don’t have the time […]