Calling all garlic and onion lovers! Tourin is a French garlic and onion soup that originated in the southwest regions of Bordeaux and Périguord. While some other regions have their own version, and while the classic French onion soup is well-known, this recipe delivers such […]
Author: Mai & Maxime
Nấm xào dứa • Sautéed Mushrooms & Pineapple
A vegan version of Vietnamese sautéed squid and pineapple, this dish has a fun mix of chewy and crunchy textures, and a lovely sweet, acidic, umami combination of flavors.
French-Vietnamese moules marinières • Steamed mussels
One of our culinary goals for 2021 is to make more fusion recipes. Here is our first French-Vietnamese fusion recipe of 2021, and we had a blast making it! Moules marinières (which translates to “Sailor mussels”) is a popular and simple dish of mussels in […]
Tartiflette • French creamy potato casserole
Some say that you can’t just bake potatoes topped with cheese, bacon, and onions, and call it dinner- but the French don’t much care for that opinion! 😂 Tartiflette is one of the MOST iconic winter dishes in France, pairing well with a glass of […]
Soupe à l’oignon • French onion soup
During the winter season, how better to stay warm than with a delicious onion soup? Trust us, anyone can make it and you will want to cook it again and again! This soup can be served as an appetizer or as a main if you […]
Tôm luộc bia • Vietnamese beer steamed shrimps
Fun fact: Mai’s first ever taste of beer was through this dish as a kid. If you want a super easy and delicious appetizer or dinner idea, this is the recipe for you. These lemongrass and ginger beer-boiled shrimps take less than 15 minutes to […]
Croque monsieur bagel
Want a new and delicious breakfast recipe? Here you go with our French-inspired croque monsieur bagel! Our adaptation of this easy-to-make French staple is perfect to start the day on a savory note. You can adjust the recipe with your own choice of sliced meat […]
Đậu hũ nhồi thịt • Pork-stuffed Tofu
Tofu is often seen only as a meat alternative consumed by vegetarians/vegans in the U.S., but in Vietnam, it is an ingredient beloved by all. We love tofu in al its variations and cooking methods- we have savory and sweet dishes made with tofu; we […]
Crêpes de blé noir • Classic French buckwheat crêpes
Want to please everyone around the table? Look no further than these French buckwheat crêpes! They are easy to make and everyone can fill theirs with whatever their heart desires. This is a dish that Maxime has had NUMEROUS times with his family and friends, […]