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Crispy Goi Ga Salad (Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Crispy Rice)
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Crispy Rice Goi Ga Salad (Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Crispy Rice)

Updated on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Leave a Comment on Crispy Rice Goi Ga Salad (Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Crispy Rice)

Vietnamese crispy rice salad with poached chicken, fresh herbs, cabbage, and nuoc cham dressing. Light, refreshing, and packed with texture.

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40 mins
One Pan Ravioli Bake
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One Pan Baked Ravioli

Updated on February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Leave a Comment on One Pan Baked Ravioli

Easy baked ravioli with creamy tomato and Calabrian chili — a small batch frozen ravioli recipe with cheese pull, perfect cozy comfort dinner for two.

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42 mins
Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings
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Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings

Updated on February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Leave a Comment on Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings

These Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings are crispy, sticky, and packed with sweet umami flavor. A bold appetizer that’ll change how you see fish sauce forever.

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40 mins
Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Noodle Bowls (bun thit nuong)
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Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Noodle Bowls (Bun Thit Nuong)

Updated on February 28, 2026February 6, 2026 Leave a Comment on Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Noodle Bowls (Bun Thit Nuong)

Lemongrass pork noodle bowls with fresh herbs, pickled veggies, and homemade nuoc cham—an easy Vietnamese classic packed with bold, balanced flavor.

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1 hr 50 mins
Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)
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Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)

Updated on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Leave a Comment on Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)

Vietnamese Bò Kho is the ultimate beef stew—bold, aromatic, and deeply savory thanks to fish sauce, five-spice, and lemongrass. Crusty baguette required.

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2 hrs 55 mins
Cheesy Chili Honey Pretzel Bites
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Cheesy Chili Honey Pretzel Bites (Best Game Day Snack)

Updated on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Leave a Comment on Cheesy Chili Honey Pretzel Bites (Best Game Day Snack)

Cheesy stuffed pretzel bites drizzled with chili crisp honey—perfectly golden, spicy-sweet, and made for your next game day or party spread.

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3 hrs 15 mins
Spicy Chorizo Queso
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Spicy Chorizo Queso Dip with Grillicious Habanero Heat Wipe

Updated on January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 Leave a Comment on Spicy Chorizo Queso Dip with Grillicious Habanero Heat Wipe

Bold, spicy, and cheesy—this chorizo queso dip with poblano and white American cheese is your new game-day MVP. No Velveeta, no shortcuts.

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35 mins
Ginger Braised Chicken
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Ginger Braised Chicken (Ga Kho Gung)

Updated on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Leave a Comment on Ginger Braised Chicken (Ga Kho Gung)

Bold, gingery, and deeply savory—this Vietnamese Ginger Braised Chicken uses fish sauce and caramel for the ultimate comfort meal with jasmine rice.

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55 mins
Gochujang Caramel Cookies
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NYT’s Gochujang Caramel Cookies

Updated on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Leave a Comment on NYT’s Gochujang Caramel Cookies

These NYT Gochujang Caramel Cookies blend sweet heat with chewy texture, rippled with spicy caramel and cinnamon for a bold, unforgettable bite.

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52 mins
Vietnamese Garlic Noodles
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Vietnamese Garlic Noodles

Updated on January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 Leave a Comment on Vietnamese Garlic Noodles

Vietnamese Garlic Noodles made easy! Butter, garlic, fish sauce, and pasta come together in this quick, craveable umami-packed dinner.

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20 mins

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Spring is trying. So I am too. This Lemon Poppyse Spring is trying. So I am too.

This Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake is bright, tender, and soaked in lemon syrup — which means it stays moist for days (if it lasts that long). The reverse-creaming method gives it that fine, velvety crumb that feels bakery-level without being fussy.

Lemon bars will absolutely have their moment, but there’s something about a slice of syrup-brushed pound cake with coffee that feels like easing into longer days. It’s simple. It’s classic. It quietly steals the table at brunch without demanding attention.

If there’s still a chill in the air, bake anyway. You won’t regret it!

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🌱 A Greener Bite of Sustainability
Citrus desserts are a great way to use lemons at peak season. Save the leftover peels for homemade citrus cleaner or lemon sugar so nothing goes to waste.

Are you team lemon bars… or lemon loaf?

Save this for your next spring bake.

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#thesustainablekitchen #springbaking #lemondesserts #lemonpoppyseed #springtime
Spring calls for something lighter. Something that Spring calls for something lighter. Something that actually wakes up your palate from all the heavy dishes of winter.

This Crispy Rice Gỏi Gà Salad might be one of the best salads I’ve ever made. I took my traditional Vietnamese chicken herb salad and added crispy rice — and the texture alone is worth it. The crunch of cabbage. The golden rice clusters. That sharp, punchy nước chấm soaking into everything just enough without making it soggy.

And the ASMR on this…. 🤌🏼

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🌱 A Greener Bite of Sustainability
This recipe gives leftover rice a second life and leans heavily on fresh herbs and vegetables. Repurposing staples you already have is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste while still making something exciting.

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#thesustainablekitchen #asmrmukbang #asmrcooking #vietnamesesalad #springsalad
Some nights you want to cook. Some nights you want Some nights you want to cook.
Some nights you want to order takeout.
And some nights you compromise.

This One Pan Baked Ravioli is what happens when you’re tired but still want something warm, cheesy, and worth sitting down for. Frozen ravioli, a quick creamy tomato sauce with Calabrian chili, and enough cheese to make it feel intentional. It only serves two — which means no casserole living in your fridge all week.

I made my own marinara, but jarred works just fine. Stir in a little cream, tomato paste, and chili paste and suddenly it tastes like you tried harder than you did.

It’s saucy. It’s spicy. It’s deeply comforting. And it doesn’t require emotional stamina.
🌱 A Greener Bite of Sustainability
Cooking smaller portions reduces food waste — and using frozen ravioli means less spoilage and longer shelf life. It’s practical, efficient, and still feels like real cooking.

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#thesustainablekitchen #ravioli #onepan #cheesygoodness #comfortfoods
I’ve reached the final recipe in my Unfunk Your Fe I’ve reached the final recipe in my Unfunk Your Fear series… and I may have saved the most unexpected one for last.

Fish sauce caramel ice cream.

Yes — really.

Before you scroll away, hear me out. Ice cream already relies on salt to sharpen flavor. Fish sauce brings that same salinity, plus deep umami, and when folded into a buttery caramel it becomes something quietly complex — not fishy, just rich, layered, and surprisingly addictive.

I know it sounds wild. I was skeptical too. But one spoon in and it just makes sense — sweet, salty, a little savory, and incredibly smooth.

If you’ve followed along this series, you know the whole point has been to show that fish sauce isn’t something to fear — it’s a tool. And this recipe is proof that it can go places you’d never expect.

Try it before you judge… you might surprise yourself.

🌱 A Greener Bite of Sustainability
Using bold pantry ingredients like fish sauce in creative ways helps reduce food waste and encourages cooking with what you already have — stretching flavors further instead of buying more.

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#fishsauce #ninjacreami #homemadeicecream #caramel #thesustainablekitchen 

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