Moist Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
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These super moist and delicious pumpkin cupcakes are the perfect treat for a fall holiday party, Halloween, or for a cozy night at home. This recipe yield 12 standard size frosted cupcakes.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 whole eggs (straight out of the fridge)
- ½ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 8 oz pumpkin puree (1 cup)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (4 oz, softened)
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz, softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Ground cinnamon (optional for dusting)
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Air Fryer Lemongrass Pork Ribs
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Easy Vietnamese pork ribs that are perfect for beginners. They deliver sweet, savory, and sticky flavors every time. Enjoy them with steamed rice or as a tasty appetizer.
- 2 lbs pork ribs (medium size)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup minced lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoons neutral oil
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Lion King Roll (Sushi)
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Craving sushi but don't want to spend too much money at a restaurant? Try this easy Lion King Roll at home—California roll with baked salmon and a rich, flavorful house sauce.
- Sushi rice
- 5 nori sheets (have extras in case of tearing)
- 3 Persian cucumbers
- 2 medium avocadoes
- 10 imitation crab sticks
- 1 lb salmon (skinless)
- 1/2 cup Kewpie mayo
- 1/4 cup Unagi sauce
- Sriracha sauce (optional)
- Masago or tobiko (fish roe)
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Pickled sushi ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce (optional)
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Vietnamese Five Spice Baked Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Nuong)
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Seasoned with aromatic five-spice powder and baked to crispy perfection, these sweet and savory chicken wings are the perfect appetizers for a crowd.
- 7 lbs chicken wings
- 2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice Powder
- 1/2 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
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Pot Sticker Soy Dipping Sauce
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A tasty and simple soy dipping sauce for pot stickers, wontons and, other dumplings.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 scallion (slice thinly; separate whites and greens)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose soy sauce
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Vietnamese Poached Chicken (Gà Luộc)
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A succulent whole chicken, poached to perfection with its head, feet, and innards, and brushed with turmeric for an iconic yellow hue. A Lunar New Year staple, perfect for Tết celebrations or as an offering during Đám Giỗ.
- 1 free-range chicken (3 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt (more for cleaning)
- 1 shallot
- 2-inch fresh ginger
- 2 scallions/green onions
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (see notes)
- Cilantro or thinly sliced lime leaves for garnish (optional)
- Salt pepper lime sauce
- Ginger fish sauce
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Vietnamese Chicken Porridge (Chao Ga)
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A delicious and comforting dish, Vietnamese chicken porridge is typically made for someone who is sick, someone who can't chew (the elderly), someone who is learning to eat solid foods (babies), or simply for someone who wants good food to warm the belly on a cold winter day.
- 1 whole free-range chicken (about 3½ lbs)
- 3 quarts water
- 2 large shallots (peel and slice into large wedges)
- 3 oz ginger (leave unpeel; slice into coins)
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon shallot oil (can replace with vegetable oil)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Ground black pepper
- Fried shallots
- Green onions or cilantro (thinly slice)
- Vietnamese coriander (Rau Răm)
- Bean sprouts (Giá)
- Salt, lime and pepper dipping sauce
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Vietnamese Steamed Whole Chicken with Turmeric and Coriander (Gà Hấp Bột Nghệ Rau Răm)
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This steamed chicken recipe is great when you have an abundance of overgrown Vietnamese coriander (rau ram). It’s a whole chicken infused with the amazing aroma of one of the best Vietnamese herbs. Steam it for 45 minutes and serve with a simple lemon, salt, and pepper dipping sauce.
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3 cloves garlic (peel)
- 1 yellow onion (peel)
- Vietnamese coriander/mint leaves (rau ram)
- Lime, salt and pepper dipping sauce
- Large steamer
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Hanoi Fried Fish with Turmeric and Dill (Chả Cá Lã Vọng)
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A flavorful fried fish with turmeric and dill, served with rice noodles, peanuts, fresh herbs, vegetables, and a pungent fermented shrimp sauce. A must-try dish from Hanoi's Old Quarter.
- 1½ lbs white fish fillets
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon grated galangal or ginger
- 2 cloves grated garlic
- 2 tablespoon minced shallots
- Vegetable oil plus more for deep frying
- ½ cup corn starch
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 4 green onions (cut into 2 inch segments)
- 1 small yellow onion (peel and cut into wedges)
- Medium rice noodles (cook per package instructions)
- Roasted salted peanuts
- Rice paper
- Rice crackers
- Mắm Tôm dipping sauce
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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry (Thit Bo Xao Bong Cai Xanh)
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A quick stir fry with thinly sliced beef sirloin, broccoli florets and carrots, coated in a thick sweet and savory sauce. Enjoy with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- 1½ lbs beef sirloin
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground black or white pepper
- 1 cup chicken stock or water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ½ cup water
- 2 lbs broccoli florets
- 1 small carrot (optional for color; peel and slice thinly at a diagonal)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves (mince finely)
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