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Coconut Flan (Banh Flan Dua)

Coconut Flan (Banh Flan Dua)

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Desserts, Vietnamese, Vegetarian

This jiggly, wiggly custard of silky, sweet deliciousness was adopted by the Vietnamese during the French colonization of Vietnam in the 19th century and is a common dessert. In northern Vietnam, it is known as bánh caramel, kem caramel or caramen and in southern Vietnam, it is known as bánh flan or kem flan. The difference between Vietnamese flan and European flan is Vietnamese flan is usually smaller and steamed rather than baked. Vietnamese flan also uses coconut as an ingredient and is drizzled with black coffee when served.

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

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Breakfast, Quick & Easy, Vegetarian

Perfectly hard boiled eggs are hard to beat. (Pun intended!) They’re incredibly versatile - great for a small and healthy breakfast or snack, and can be used as a base for various appetizers. Keep reading to find out how to quickly make perfect hard boiled eggs every time!

Chris's Easy Microwave Baked Potato

Chris's Easy Microwave Baked Potato

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Vegetarian, Appetizers, Quick & Easy

Did you know that you can cook a potato in the microwave? My boyfriend showed me this and it blew my mind. This "recipe" errs on the side of "life hack" rather than an actual recipe. If you're in the mood for a baked potato, you could spend 15 minutes preheating the oven, and another hour baking it. But if you don't have the time to bake the potato in the oven, you can quickly throw it in the microwave and get the same slow baked results!

Stir-Fried Egg Noodles (Mi Xao Mem)

Stir-Fried Egg Noodles (Mi Xao Mem)

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Vietnamese, Vegetarian, Dinner, Noodles & Soups

This scrumptious dish with abundant egg noodles and veggies is a great go-to-dish when there’s a family gathering or potluck. If you know me, you know that this was the dish I went for first at any gathering. The best part is this dish can be served hot or cold and it's delicious either way. I typically serve this with soy sauce or vegetarian dipping sauce on the side so that everyone can adjust the seasoning to their preference.

Vietnamese Banana, Coconut, and Tapioca Pudding (Che Chuoi)

Vietnamese Banana, Coconut, and Tapioca Pudding (Che Chuoi)

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Vietnamese, Desserts, Vegetarian

This light traditional Vietnamese banana, coconut, and tapioca pudding (che chuoi) was one of my favorite desserts growing up. It’s lightly sweetened and the cooked bananas add the perfect tang. I remember eating this until I couldn’t fit anymore in me. You can serve che chuoi warm or cold so it’s perfect for warming you up on cold mornings or giving you a refresh on a hot summer day!