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I am not a big fan of salads, but I've discovered I love beef salads. They're too delicious to resist, especially this Vietnamese one called Shaking Beef. The slightly sweet and super juicy cubes of beef on top of the crispy, crunchy bed of lettuce creates a refreshingly savory meal. Add any other veggies of your choice to create a complete salad. I used what was in my fridge to make a simple salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. In my opinion, thinly sliced onions taste the best in salads. =) Give this quick and easy recipe a try this...

Lately, I've been craving Kkanpung Shrimp. It's battered shrimp that's fried and then smothered in a thick, sticky, sweet sauce. It's a dish that's served only at Korean-Chinese restaurants. I've tried ordering it at Chinese restaurants, but their version can never satisfy my craving. I like to order a bowl of Jajang Myun (noodles in black bean sauce) with the Kkanpung Shrimp, and, ohhhh yeah, I always leave with a happy tummy! Kkanpung Shrimpphoto credit: Korean Bapsang Jajang Myun photo credit: Maangchi Fun Fact: Korean-Chinese cuisine is basically Korean's version of Chinese food. Back in the days, when the Incheon port first opened in Korea,...

Vietnamese BBQ Shrimp Vermicelli with Fish Sauce (Bun Tom Heo Nuong) is one of my all time favorite Vietnamese dish. I especially love it on a hot summer day. Bun Tom Heo Nuong is a cold rice noodle dish topped with lots of veggies, crushed peanuts, and bbq shrimp. Everything is mixed together using a fish sauce. Ok, I have to admit, I was not a fan of fish sauce the first time I was introduced to it. A whiff of its repelling, pungent fishy smell was strong enough to prevent me from even tasting it. But after eating at Vietnamese...

I've been following Namiko Chen, a food blogger, at Just One Cookbook for quite some time now and love cooking many of her authentic Japanese recipes. She even makes videos for each of them, so if cooking is not your forte, you can first watch her on her YouTube channel, Just One Cookbook. Our first Weekend Recipe is her Miso Salmon. It literally takes 10 mins to prep and 10-12 mins to cook. Yay for quick and delicious recipes! Miso Salmon Prep time: 5minsCook time: 10mins Ingredients: 14 oz (400 g) skin-on salmon fillet (cut in half if one big piece) Marinade2 Tbsp. white miso1...