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 […]
Appetizers & Sides
Hors d’oeuvre/appetizer/starter and sides – small dishes that can start or accompany a meal.
Bánh Patê sô • Vietnamese meat pastry
Flavorful mini meat pies encased in flaky golden puff pastry. A Vietnamese creation with French roots.
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 […]
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-boiled shrimp
Fun fact: I cannot drink lager beer without thinking about shrimp because my first ever taste of beer was eating 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 […]
Đậu hũ bao bố chay • Vegan stuffed tofu “burlap” sacks
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 […]
Nem rán / Chả giò • Vietnamese Fried Rolls
Crispy and delicious, these Northern-style fried rolls are filled with pork, kohlrabi, carrots, wood ear & shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, and mung bean noodles.