Hors d’oeuvre/appetizer/starter and sides – small dishes that can start or accompany a meal.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Flavorful mini meat pies encased in flaky golden puff pastry. A Vietnamese creation with French roots.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Want an easy recipe that looks really impressive? Look no further! These adorable “burlap” tofu sacks are filled with pure goodness and makes a great appetizer or main! The tofu pieces are fried until crispy, stuffed with a mixture of delicious sautéed veggies, then simmered […]