Giò Cháo Quẩy, Vietnam's equivalent to youtiao, a crispy, golden-fried breadstick. It's crunchy on the outside and airy on the inside. Enjoy on its own or with porridge or beef noodle soup.
Read MoreEver find yourself staring at those overripe bananas on your counter and wondering, "Now what?" This banana loaf recipe is your delicious answer. Turn overripe bananas into easy, moist, and not-to-sweet banana loaf bread.
Read MoreBanh Mi Nuong Muoi Ot has gotten really popular in the major cities of Vietnam recently. You will see young foodies, eagerly waiting in long lines to get a taste of this unique and flavorful snack from the many food stands that have popped up overnight. What makes this street food so popular is because it offers a taste of American and Vietnamese fusion. Plus, it's simple good food, and I can't imagine the wonders it does for a bad hangover.
Read MoreDo you know what's scary? When grocery-store-bought bread doesn't grow moldy. This is the very reason I started switching to making my own batch of freshly baked bread every week. These potato buns are sturdy enough for burgers and fluffy enough for rolls. Plus, they are downright delicious.
Read MoreThese banana muffins are soft, buttery, and delicious. They’re wonderful plain, with chopped walnuts, or even chocolate chips. You need 3 ripe bananas and a few basic kitchen ingredients to get started.
Read MoreThese carrot muffins are my favorite snack during the day. They are incredibly soft and moist cupcakes that aren’t too sweet.
Read MoreI didn’t realize how much work goes into baking bread. I spent almost 6 hours from start to finish, making baguettes for Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches. Most of that time was spent waiting on the dough. If reincarnation exists, I would like to come back as bread dough. You get massaged, caressed, and allowed to sit and relax.
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