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March 3, 2018 // Posted in Dips & Sauces, Food I Made, Photo Journal, Recipes

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Since it’s a new year, I’m going to start making some changes around here, slowly, but surely. I’ve got a lot on my plate, I assure you it’s not as crunchable or delicious as the Trader Joe’s Quinoa & Black Bean Infused Tortilla chips seen in the above photo, so it could take a long time. Maybe I’ll take an entire year again? HOPEFULLY KIDDING. The Winter Games have been incredible to watch & as a former figure skater, they’re my favorite Olympics. Seeing the Scandinavian countries crush the slopes, but beaten by the French in skating & the Biathlon had my Boston fam & me on the edge of our $200 bargain Crate & Barrel couch. Incredible feats of skill & athleticism. I may not be pregnant, but I definitely know what kind of dreams I have for my future progeny: QUALIFY FOR THE OLYMPICS OR YOU’LL BRING GREAT DISHONOR TO OUR FAMILY. Just kidding, kind of.

So, even though the Olympics are over, the next time a major televised event happens & you feel like hosting a small or large group gathering around a large–or small, whatever, no judgement–screen of pixels, you can whip out your homemade tomatillo salsa, paired nicely with all the tortilla chips.

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15 Thanksgiving Recipes

November 23, 2015 // Posted in Appetizers, Desserts, Dips & Sauces, Entrées, Filler, Food I Made, Recipes, Soups

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In an attempt to be more festive because I haven’t had the time to make Thanksgiving themed recipes, I’m sharing with y’all recipes I’ve written in the past–all which make great Thanksgiving dishes–& recipes from others. I’m partial to these food bloggers because they interact with their readers, so please give their recipes & websites a visit. Such beautiful scrumptious pictures & recipes, what’s not to love? Shameless plugs + friendly plugs, simple, short, & sweet. Hopefully these recipes get you inspired to get cookin’ this holiday season.

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Winner Winner, Fishy Dinner

November 2, 2015 // Posted in Dips & Sauces, Entrées, Food I Made, Noodles & Pasta, Photo Journal, Recipes, Travel

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I’m happy to announce the winner of my Soapy Giveaway is, drum roll please, Tara of Aigoo-Chamna.net! Congratulations, Tara! Thrilled that you won & you most definitely deserve it. Tara is always one of the first people to read my posts & leaves thoughtful comments. Very pleased that she won, but it was all the more easier for her to win when a bunch of people got disqualified because they failed to do one simple thing: leave multiple comments on different posts. Womp womp! Oh well, their loss is Tara’s win. Visit her blog & befriend this friendly blogger! Thanks to all those who participated & be on the lookout for another giveaway in the future. I’m bound to have another one. 🙂

Let’s get on with my previous promise to share Vietnamese recipes, shall we? I bring you a delicious fish & noodle recipe from my peeplez. Cha Ca Thang Long (Grilled Turmeric Fish with Dill) is a very popular northern Vietnamese dish, which has a transliteration of “grilled chopped fish from Thang Long.” While we were sweating in Vietnam’s summer heat, my family went to lunch at a restaurant in Hanoi which only served Cha Ca Thang Long and it was quite excellent. However, I’ve had better in the comforts of my own home (& my mother’s cooking) & at Pho Quang Trung. It’s also comforting knowing you can eat fresh herbs raw without worry of parasites too, so there’s that. This recipe is not meant for those who don’t like seafood or fish sauce, because honey, fish sauce is the soy sauce of Vietnam. In other Asian cuisines, soy sauce is the base for many dishes, but in Vietnam, it’s fish sauce. It’s the secret ingredient my mom uses to make her spaghetti sauce full of umami goodness.

BONUS FUN FACT: Ancient Romans also used fish sauce in their spaghetti too, so don’t you judge my mother for adding her Vietnamese fusion ways into pasta.

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Game Day Ready: Recipes for Anxious Snackers

January 26, 2015 // Posted in Appetizers, Dips & Sauces, Entrées, Food I Made, Photo Journal, Recipes

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Gearing up your household for GameDay? This year’s Super Bowl XLIX featuring the New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks is just around the corner, taking place on February 1st. If you’re not holding a get together at your home, but attending a party, try bringing one of these appetizers to help those anxious snackers as they root for their team. Not into football or sports in general? No problem! My recipes are still great for any party. No matter what party you plan on hosting: pity, pajama, dinner, for funsies, just ’cause, graduation, baby shower, etc you can’t possibly go wrong with some homemade salsa, guacamole, or cheesy corn. If you’re just an anxious snacker & need new snack ideas, avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine, & hot dogs. Get your nerves relaxed with some chamomile tea & some whole grain chips dipped in any of my Game Day recipes. If you’re going to carelessly munch on food, it should at least benefit you right?

Additionally, I’d like to give a shout out to my brother. Today is a special day for Vinny because it’s his birthday! My father is terrible with remembering dates–which is why I made our WiFi’s password his wedding anniversary so he’ll never forget–but he is grateful that my mom coincidentally popped us out during holidays: Super Bowl Sunday (Vinny) & Memorial Day (me). Obviously these dates change every year, but he knows when those holidays come around, our birthdays probably will too. Vinny made some really excellent guacamole last time I bought an excessive amount of avocados, so my recipe of guacamole isn’t dedicated to him. Rather, I’m dedicating my Vegetarian Meatless Meatballs recipe to the guy whose favorite Subway sandwich was the meatball one. Vinny may be too lazy to make these meatballs, but I think he would enjoy them because they’re packed with umami. Ladle on some homemade marinara & hug them with some buns to get your own vegetarian meatball sub. These meatballs are perfect for Game Day for your vegetarian friends (meat lovers will enjoy them too)! Cook them in a pot with marinara (store bought is fine) & watch it get devoured!

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Game Day Cheesy Corn

January 24, 2015 // Posted in Dips & Sauces, Recipes

Need more than just salsa & guacamole to offer your guests during a game or dinner party? Try out this cheesy recipe perfect for dipping or eating alone. It’s inspired by Mexican-style street corn off the cob. Vegetarian-friendly & lighter than a typical cheese dip, you’ll be pleasantly surprised how much flavor this dish packs.


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Game Day Cheesy Corn

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  • Author: Tiffany Bui | TiffanyBee.com
  • Total Time: 20
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 4 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 2–3 jalapeños, diced (deseed to reduce spiciness)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan on medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots when butter is completely melted, stirring occasionally until translucent.
  2. Add corn & cook until golden (or thawed if using frozen). Toss in jalapeño & garlic. Mix thoroughly & cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the feta cheese & mix until slightly melted.
  3. Turn heat off & mix in Greek yogurt & cilantro. Top with additional cilantro & lime. Salt to taste. Serve in a large dipping bowl with chips, grains, or atop fresh greens for a delicious salad.

Notes

  • Step up this recipe: grill fresh corn & shallots, then follow the recipe for extra smokiness. Use gouda, pecorino romano, asiago, or any of your favorite cheeses to add your own flare….or, dare to use two or three cheeses?!
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Sides
  • Cuisine: Latin