I’m Aihoa! I created Food with Aihoa to share my food experiments and favorite recipes.
All in Dinner
Every year, the Thanksgiving feast comes and goes, leaving behind a bounty of leftovers. If you’re like me, the joy of the feast continues long after. One of my favorite ways to transform leftover turkey is into delicious turkey pot pies. Some years I have time to make my own pie crust from scratch but others are just so hectic and store-bought pie crusts save the day.
This Mediterranean inspired chicken is super easy and tasty. It’s one of those recipes where I tossed some spices together one night and have been tweaking the recipe ever since. My favorite part about this chicken is that it’s so versatile - use it in a salad, in a wrap, or in a bowl! I like turning it into a grain bowl with curried couscous, tomatoes, lettuce, tahini dressing, and a spritz of fresh lemon juice.
These kimchi quesadillas are the perfect twist on your typical quesadilla with soft, gooey cheese complementing tangy kimchi.
One of my favorite dishes growing up was this Vietnamese chicken salad (gổi gà). My mom would serve this either alone or with rice porridge drizzled with ginger fish sauce (mắm gừng). It’s light, tangy, slightly sweet, and full of yummy herbs like Vietnamese coriander and fried shallots. For an added crunch, you can add some shredded cabbage, but it’s totally optional!
Here's a classic Lunar New Year dish that can be enjoyed throughout the year - thịt kho, or caramelized pork and eggs.
If you're in need of a fridge and pantry clean-out recipe, these orange miso noodle bowls are it. They're packed with savory umami and tangy citrus. We topped our bowls with roasted broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and chicken but these bowls work with whatever veggies and protein you have on hand.
Canh chua cá is an iconic Vietnamese sweet and sour soup made with pineapples, tamarind, tomatoes, and catfish. It’s sweetened with pineapple and its sour component comes from tamarind.
One of my favorite ways to repurpose leftover duck? Make roast duck noodle soup! Tip: if you reheat the duck in an air fryer, the skin will come out extra crispy and the meat super moist, just as if it’s freshly roasted!
Nothing says fusion like birria ramen - tender, flavorful beef cooked in a robust, fiery blend of chiles and served over freshly cooked ramen.
Seared salmon fillets basted with a sweet and savory lemon infused honey, soy sauce, and garlic glaze. This is a must try!
This lip-smacking lemon harissa chicken is marinated in punchy aromatic flavors that will keep you going for seconds. It’s got just the right amount of spice to wow everyone at the table, with the perfect hint of light and zesty lemon to balance out all the flavors. Just coat the chicken, cook it, and you’re ready to eat!
No matter the time of the year, I’m always up for a good bowl of soup, especially if it has lemon in it. This cozy lemon chicken and rice soup is full of savory shredded chicken perfectly paired with lots of tart lemon juice and fresh dill. The best part is it’s so easy to make! I literally cannot put this down when I start eating and usually end up going for seconds.
