Posts Tagged: recipe

Banh Mi in a Pinch
Last year I taught a few cooking classes. One of the classes I taught was a “Banh mi in a Pinch” Vietnamese sandwich class. My menu consisted of banh mi xa xiu (meatballs), 5 spice chicken, and the original thit

Banh Mi in a Pinch
Last year I taught a few cooking classes. One of the classes I taught was a “Banh mi in a Pinch” Vietnamese sandwich class. My menu consisted of banh mi xa xiu (meatballs), 5 spice chicken, and the original thit

On a Stick! – Cookbook review
Several weeks ago we had “On a Stick!” week at the saVUryandsweet casa. The cover touts 80 Party-Perfect Recipes and it does not disappoint. Every recipe is accompanied with an expertly-styled photo that you will simply want to dive into.

On a Stick! – Cookbook review
Several weeks ago we had “On a Stick!” week at the saVUryandsweet casa. The cover touts 80 Party-Perfect Recipes and it does not disappoint. Every recipe is accompanied with an expertly-styled photo that you will simply want to dive into.

Vietnamese Week at saVUry&sweet
What has saVUryandsweet been up to? A lot. Vietnamese week (in preparation for teaching a Vietnamese cooking class at Cook!), renovating the kitchen, Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor, and much more. This is my kitchen. Excuse the fluff

Vietnamese Week at saVUry&sweet
What has saVUryandsweet been up to? A lot. Vietnamese week (in preparation for teaching a Vietnamese cooking class at Cook!), renovating the kitchen, Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor, and much more. This is my kitchen. Excuse the fluff

Croque Monsieur – My way
I’ve been trying to get to France for over the last decade. If I play my cards right, I’ll finally make it there next spring/summer. In high school I took French, and fell in love with the language. One of

Croque Monsieur – My way
I’ve been trying to get to France for over the last decade. If I play my cards right, I’ll finally make it there next spring/summer. In high school I took French, and fell in love with the language. One of

QUICKIE POST – Carolina-inspired Pulled Pork
Dinner tonight was so good I need to post NOW. Before Carolina Brothers, I was a tomato-based bbq fanatic. CB opened my eyes. This morning I plunked a pork shoulder in the crock pot. Came home to a pork-perfumed house,

QUICKIE POST – Carolina-inspired Pulled Pork
Dinner tonight was so good I need to post NOW. Before Carolina Brothers, I was a tomato-based bbq fanatic. CB opened my eyes. This morning I plunked a pork shoulder in the crock pot. Came home to a pork-perfumed house,

Rome – Pasta with bacon, mushrooms, and tomato sauce
If you guessed Italy, Rome, or the Colosseum for yesterday’s Wordless Wednesday you’re right! I grabbed a panini and munched while admiring the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum. Last October my husband and I spent 7 days in Italy,

Rome – Pasta with bacon, mushrooms, and tomato sauce
If you guessed Italy, Rome, or the Colosseum for yesterday’s Wordless Wednesday you’re right! I grabbed a panini and munched while admiring the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum. Last October my husband and I spent 7 days in Italy,

Strawberry Frozen Goodness
I love living in Ashburn because in an hour, I’m in DC or in the country. I also love the four seasons, the freshness of spring, warmth of summer, colors of fall, and snow in the winter. But during this

Strawberry Frozen Goodness
I love living in Ashburn because in an hour, I’m in DC or in the country. I also love the four seasons, the freshness of spring, warmth of summer, colors of fall, and snow in the winter. But during this
Vietnamese caramelized pork
Growing up I never appreciated Vietnamese cuisine for the deliciousness it is. In my younger days I would have taken a happy meal over a bowl of rice and meat any day. But having been away from my mom’s daily
Vietnamese caramelized pork
Growing up I never appreciated Vietnamese cuisine for the deliciousness it is. In my younger days I would have taken a happy meal over a bowl of rice and meat any day. But having been away from my mom’s daily
Biscuits and Gravy
I love when I have the right leftovers to make something delicious. Biscuits + sausage + butter + flour + milk = For the recipe click
Biscuits and Gravy
I love when I have the right leftovers to make something delicious. Biscuits + sausage + butter + flour + milk = For the recipe click
Tortellini with short ribs and zucchini
I love and hate Paula Deen. She has such a great personality and most of her dishes look mighty good, but goodness the woman needs to cool it with the butter and frying. I mean do you really need to
Tortellini with short ribs and zucchini
I love and hate Paula Deen. She has such a great personality and most of her dishes look mighty good, but goodness the woman needs to cool it with the butter and frying. I mean do you really need to