This coffee mousse is a delicious variant to the more traditional chocolate mousse and will be the perfect dessert for that next dinner with your friends. It is truly a recipe that doesn’t require anyone to be an experienced cook – and it is fun […]
Author: Mai & Maxime
Céleri rémoulade
“Céleri rémoulade” is one of these dishes that Maxime grew up with but that he can rarely find here in the U.S.He remembers the countless times this was served as an appetizer at school. This dish is also very commonly found in French restaurants on […]
Ốc chuối đậu • Snail stew with green bananas & tofu
“Ốc chuối đậu” which literally means “Snail banana tofu” is a very traditional Northern Vietnamese folk dish that even some people from other regions of Vietnam may not have tried. If you’re ready to graduate from our Ốc nhồi thịt to something a little more […]
Nấm kho tiêu chay • Vegan peppery braised mushrooms
“Kho” – braising is one of the easiest traditional Vietnamese cooking methods. You can use the same braising technique for just about anything- meat, fish, mushrooms, tofu, vegetables; you name it, it can be braised. Every family has a slightly different recipe for braising, but […]
Salade niçoise
Summertime is fast approaching, which means that Maxime will get to make/eat one of his favorite summer dishes- salads! Seriously, he loves them. ‘Salade niçoise’ is named after the city of Nice in southeast France and is usually served as an appetizer or a side. […]
Bắp cải cuộn thịt • Vietnamese pork cabbage rolls
Traditional Vietnamese family cooking is, at its core, incredibly healthy. Vegetables are bountiful and delicious in Vietnam, and hence are incorporated into the majority of dishes. Poaching and steaming are also commonly used methods of cooking because they allow the flavors of the ingredients to […]
Tomates farcies • Baked pork-stuffed tomatoes
With the weather turning cold again after a few warm days early March, we desperately wanted a glimpse of summer. It seems like every culture has figured out that tomatoes are perfect for stuffing, and the French are no exception! Tomates farcies bring Maxime deep […]
Ốc nhồi thịt • Stuffed snails
Appreciation for snails is a culinary similarity between the French and Vietnamese. Although, Vietnam definitely wins in the different types of snails consumed and variety different dishes! Boiled, sautéed, braised, cooked in noodle soups- you name it! Restaurants dedicated to snails are beloved institutions in […]
Bún bò xào • Sautéed beef noodle bowl
When you want a quick and healthy Vietnamese meal without compromising flavor, this sautéed beef dry noodle bowl is the solution. All you need to do is let the sliced beef marinate while you cook the bún noodles and prep the toppings & herbs. When […]