Asian
Goi Dua Chuot- Cucumber and Shrimp Salad
I just have one teeny tiny issue with Andrea Nguyen’s seriously wonderful Vietnamese cookbook, Into the Vietnamese Kitchen- I’d love to see more pictures! ...
Main Dishes
Bo Nuong Xa- Grilled Lemongrass Beef
My favorite beaches in Hawaii? Waimea, Hanalei, and Lanikai are certainly near the top of the list, but I’ve got another favorite right here...
Main Dishes
Thit Heo Kho- Vietnamese Pork in Caramel Sauce
More than a couple friends and former roommates have marveled at my ability, or perhaps willingness is a better word, to eat the same...
Main Dishes
Ca Tim Dau Hu Kho- Braised Eggplant with Tofu
Although there are plenty of vegan and/or vegetarian recipes here on Girl Cooks World, there’s only one with tofu. It’s not that I dislike...
Main Dishes
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
Oh risotto. You’re such a lovely dish and I don’t know why you suffer with an unfair reputation of being difficult to make. It’s...
Main Dishes
Quick and Healthy Zucchini and Spinach Pesto
Last time I was on a cleanse I made some raw zucchini noodles with a sun-dried tomato pesto. I liked it so much that...
Main Dishes
Creamy Coconut Spinach with Squid
If I didn’t live in Hawaii I’m pretty sure that I would have skipped right over this recipe. I’m the first to admit that...
Main Dishes
Curried Shrimp with Cucumbers
The cookbook that I adapted this from claimed that this was one of Cambodia’s most popular dishes. I’m not so sure I believe that,...
Main Dishes
Spicy Thai Noodles with Pork, Basil and Mint
It’s long overdue, but I’ve finally come to the realization that life isn’t going to be slowing down anytime soon. I’m always going to...
Breakfast
Burmese Yellow Fried Rice with Shallots and Peas
Long after I’ve packed up and moved on from Burma and its cuisine, I’ll still be preparing plenty of my off-the-blog meals using a...