Cháo (Vietnamese rice porridge)
One of my favorite comfort foods is cháo (pronounced similar to chow) and is also known as congee or rice porridge. My mom would make this when I was sick so I associate it as…
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Mini margaritas and Chipotle
We are partnering with Chipotle for this blog post and are currently hosting a giveaway on our Instagram for (1) cater for 20 people gift card. Enter quickly so you can host a Chipotle holiday…
Cheesecake truffle bites
Next time you want to make a no fuss dessert try these cheesecake truffle bites! They are so easy and require only 4 ingredients. What’s even better is there is no oven involved. 3 things…
Braised Pork and Eggs (Thit Kho Trung)
A hot bowl of rice with tender pieces of braised pork and eggs makes the perfect hearty combination for the fall. There are so many variations to this dish that I have tried over the…
Cooking with Mom: Bánh Cuốn
My love and understanding of Vietnamese food stems from my mom and her amazing cooking skills. She was born in Hà Tiên, Vietnam (a town on the southern coast of VN and right next to…
Top Asian Instant Noodles
Instant noodles have played a large role in my life. As a young child I would grab Mama packages, smash the dry noodles and toss it with the dry condiments – a quick and easy snack. In college, these…
Sriracha Slow Cooker Meatballs
The cold days are still here and that means one thing in my kitchen… the slow cooker is still going strong. With busy schedules, we’re always looking for #SlowCookerSolutions to make our life easier. Easy recipes…
Creamy Carrot + Ginger Soup
Fall is the perfect weather for soups and I’ve been in LOVE with this easy and healthy creamy carrot soup. The ginger adds the perfect punch while adding warmth for those chilly days. All ingredients I used…
Pesto Naan Pizza
Naan bread turned into pizza? Yum! It’s a simple and quick recipe. The naan bread makes a great (and easy) foundation to try out different combinations of toppings for different flavors! Ingredients: Naan bread (find it at your…
Peach grapefruit cocktail
Bring in the summer flavors early during these cold winter months! This citrus cocktail will easily impress everyone and it only requires 4 ingredients: 3 oz Ciroc Peach Vodka 2 cups grapefruit juice (try it with fresh squeezed…
Dinner parties with paella + sangria station
Paella is surprisingly easy to prepare! It just takes a little prep-work, love, and patience. Depending on what’s in the fridge, the paella recipe changes each time but it’s always delicious. What I love about paella…
Ohio Honey Apple tart
Fall time means a trip to the apple orchard! Fuji apples are my absolute favorite because they are crisp, juicy, and sweet. This apple tart is my go-to dessert to make because it is simple…
Dark chocolate PB cups + sea salt
Looking for something sweet to give as a gift this Valentine’s Day? Try making some homemade peanut butter cups! It’s such an easy treat that only requires 3 basic ingredients: dark chocolate, peanut butter, and…
Hosting for SEO
Using a web hosting service can improve a sites search engine optimization (SEO). A site that is not optimized is likely to rank lower than sites that are. This article will walk you through some…
Quick peanut butter/banana oatmeal
This is my go-to oatmeal recipe when I’m looking for something quick and easy. Peanut-butter-banana-cinnamon-and-cocoa oatmeal! Phew, long name but super simple. I love these ingredients because I always have them in stock in my…