Acai Bowl from Heaven
Late Spring, I start to have my acai bowl cravings. There isn’t anything more satisfying for breakfast when it gets hot than this blissful mixture of fruits topped with granola.
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Deconstructed Banh mi with crackling anise pork
An original spin on the Banh mi with its typical pickled carrot, cucumbers and daikon here I used big noodles instead of the bread. Cilantro, mint and jalapeño to top it off and spice it up, laying bare the Banh-mi in a plate.
Making Vegetarian Sushi Maki Rolls
Have some fun rolling up in the kitchen! Maki can be made easily, as long as you have the appropriate tools. That is, a Makistu Mat some plastic wrap and a rice cooker with a nice paddle.
Arugula n Eggs Miso Ramen
Yet another Ramen spin off! This one is very simple, always based on the homemade miso and shiitake broth.
Pork Larb Spicy Salad Cups Picnic
This quick fix for thai-ish slash Vietnamese flavors is perfect for a summer light meal. Its all about the balance of the intense larb’s fragrance combined with naked cucumbers, buttercup lettuce wraps and herbs. Make a dipping sauce and drizzle with sesame oil.
Seared Duck Breast with Shiitake & Truffle Miso Ramen
A long simmering broth made of Shiitake mushrooms and Miso, topped off with thinly sliced crispy seared duck breast, fried shallots and jalapeño, arugula, red cabbage, scallions, cilantro and truffle oil. Try also to substitute arugula for some charred bok-choy or gai-lan.
Pineapple Fried Rice
So fragrant and tasty, don’t be afraid of the fish sauce it really makes the dish come together with the lime zest. I use ham because pineapple is a good digestive tool for pork. But crab meat, or crackling roasted pork or plain vegetarian would be good choices too. Bottom line is, fried rice is what you make to finish leftover and one of those dishes where you can throw in anything.
Basil Jalapeno Margarita
Its all about that salt rim. Throw in a little basil and let that feeling sink in.
Truffle Oil Burrata with Basil and Tomatoes
Quick and easy. Tomatoes, loads of basil, a nice burrata, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
The best happy hours snacks
A Bloody Mary with wasabi peas for that perfect after work lift. For the truffle fans, try these insane black truffle potato chips too with a glass of wine.
The crafting of chocolate profiterolles
My all time favorite desert, what I always order at the restaurant in France. One day I decided to just make it. And its not so hard.
Carrots and Aspargus with Walnut Miso Dressing
This is power food, farm fresh carrots and aspargus take flight combined with a raw walnut miso dressing.
Charred Bok Choy and Chorizo Miso Ramen
I like to throw the kitchin sink at my Ramen! Just kidding, but adding some chorizo and charred bok choy to a homemade miso and shiitake broth was one of these cooking with whats left in the fridge that ended up on repeat.
Baby Purple Artichokes Salad
These type of artichokes don’t come around often here in the States. But if you can get your hands on some, its worth it. A specialty from Nice and delicacy, we eat them raw and mix them in a salad.
Making of Bun cha Family Barbecue
When we do family barbecues we don’t mess around. Making Bún chả Hanoi Cha for 30 people is no big deal, since we all get to prepare it together.
Holy Basil Cheesy Vegetarian Lasagna
This is a friend’s family vegetarian lasagna recipe that I slightly adapted. Its cheesy and heavenly.
Salmon and Potatoes Sesame Miso Ramen
I like to add all kind of stuff in my ramen. Here’s a new spin with salmon, potatoes and arugula.
Shrimps and Pickled Carrots Lemongrass Rice Noodles Salad
Fresh summer noodle salad with juicy shrimps, pickled carrots, lots of cilantro and jalapeño.
Coq au Vin Blanc
A spin on the classic french dish coq au vin with white instead of red wine. I find that it is a bit lighter yet still delicious.
Spiced honey Duck with Pommes de Terre Salardaises
I like to give a twist to the honey sauce using vietnamese 4 spices : star anise, cloves, pepper and cinnamon. Also like to add some hotness to the potatoes using piment d’espelette.
Japanese Pumpkin Squash Soup
This is a perfect snack quick fix for those cold winter days. Light yet warming and super healthy.
Deconstructed Tacos Salad
Bliss to the palate. Very fragrant this salad will take you straight into summer. And maybe to Mexico with a little imagination.
Making of a world famous tacos night picnic
The guac’ is world famous! So I’ve been told. A zesty cilantro crema, seafood, meat and / or cumin flavored vegetarian tacos filling, you can have it. Your palate won’t regret you stopping by.
Bun cha in the pan
When you live in NYC and don’t have a barbecue handy, its possible to make Bún chả in a pan. It works. Of course the charcoal flavor is missing, but it’s still a good fix for the craving.
Agrumes and Goat Cheese Salad
With radicchio and homemade croutons, drizzled with oil and honey
Spring Rolls with Shrimps and Green Tea Noodles
Quick fix for the summer, these fresh Spring Rolls are great for a light meal in the heat.
Blackberry and blueberry thin tart
A light, thin crust tart made of homemade fillo dough and pretty much just fruits. Oh of course and … B.U.T.T.E.R
Pan Bagnat on the beach picnic
Three words : Pan Bagnat + Beach + Picnic. In Nice, these three are like what peanut butter is to the jelly. And bread. Packing that cooler, exactly a year ago, October 2nd on the beach in Rockaway NYC. It was 90º that day, for the record. Alors Pan Bagnats sur la plage en Octobre, a must. Wait… did you try one yet?
April in Paris Picnic Sandwich
This delicate flavor rich, intricate yet comforting, light but fulfilling sandwich will delight the adventurous palate. Made of homemade chips, sardines, cilantro and a tomato and onion confit wait… show don’t tell, did you try one yet?