Recipes
Bun Cha- Rice Noodle Salad with Herbs and Pork Meatballs
When it came to Asian noodles, I used to find anything other than instant ramen intimidating. After all, there were strange sauces, herbs I...
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...
Dessert
Che Chuoi- Coconut Soup with Banana and Tapioca Pearls
This isn’t your grandmother’s tapioca pudding…. unless of course you have a Vietnamese grandmother. In fact, I probably shouldn’t even call this a pudding...
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...
Dessert
Gluten-Free S’mores Bars
Summer doesn’t technically begin for another day or two, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t already been indulging in one of my favorite summer...
Dessert
The Barefoot Contessa’s Frozen Key Lime Pie, Gluten-Free
I subscribe to at least as many design and lifestyle blogs as I do food blogs. One of my favorites? Steph Modo. Steph recently...
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...
Recipes
Ocopa Arequipena- Peruvian Potatoes with Spicy Cheese Sauce
I’m sure glad I didn’t do a Google image search for Ocopa Arequipena before I decided to make this recipe. It’s a pretty safe...
Drinks
Peruvian Brandy Cocktail – Ginger & Lemon Pisco Drink
It’s been awhile since I shared a boozy drink with you guys and I figured the long weekend would be the perfect time to...