“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 […]
“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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A fresh and filling bowl of bún rice vermicelli noodles loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and sautéed beef marinated in a combination of Vietnamese seasonings, particularly lemongrass.
We are excited to publish our croquettes recipe- a beloved shareable that you will love to make for your next get-together! Maxime remembers feeling excited growing up whenever he knew that croquettes were on the menu. Those little mashed potato bombs are very versatile. You […]
Looking for a comforting soup that is super easy to make, even on a weeknight? Here is our creamy carrot velouté! In French cuisine, the main difference between ‘velouté’ and ‘soup’ is that cream is blended with the velouté to create a thick and creamy […]
Two food fanatics cooking and eating our way around the world. Born and raised in Vietnam and France, respectively, our obsessions with food are deeply ingrained in our DNAs.