The secret to a good pho broth is a solid base of beef bones and plethora of spices and herbs. Growing up in Long Beach, MS, we didn’t have Pho Noodle shops around every corner like it is here in Houston. It was always a treat when Mom would start a pot late Saturday night…
One of my favorite Thai dishes is Tom Yum or Tom Kha gai! Hot & Sour Thai Soup is full of healthy, fresh ingredients and a soothing broth! Lemongrass, ginger, fresh Thai chilies, kaffir lime leaves, basil, lime juice, tamarind and coconut milk are the main components. The Vietnamese version of Tom Yum does not…
I know, I know . . . this is not how Carnitas is supposed to look but this is how I CUC them! There has only been a handful of great restaurants with carnitas that I love, but most of the time, it is too dry, too fatty or too bland. I created a recipe…
It never ceases to happen . . . anytime I serve a dish with french bread as an accompaniment, I always have a ton of bread leftover! Good thing there are delicious recipes that require day old bread! I’m not a huge fan of desserts, but one of my favorites is Bread Pudding! Food historians…
We were trying to make room in the freezer for a couple of upcoming parties at the house when I came across a big chunk of a beef roast that I had packed for storage a few months ago. Still good, no icy or frosty bits abound 🙂 At the moment, I was not sure…
