Deana ThaiMay 21, 20205 min readDeana’s Handmade Ramen NoodlesThe key to creating the right flavor and chewiness or bounciness of Asian noodles requires the use of “lye water” or “alkaline salt”. The ch
Deana ThaiMay 11, 20203 min readDeana's Bò Lúc Lắc Bò lúc lắc literally translates to “shaking beef cubes”! It’s another French influence dish in Vietnamese cooking.
Deana ThaiMay 10, 20203 min readDeana’s Beef Stuffed PancakesThere’s something about bread and meat! In many different cultures, we can find some sort of stuff buns. They are steamed, baked, pan fried
Deana ThaiMay 7, 20201 min readDeana's Sauté Ribeye SlicesBeef ribeye thinly sliced and stir-fry to perfection! So good it gone before serving!
Deana ThaiMay 7, 20203 min readDeana's Súp Nui - Vietnamese Pasta SoupWho knew it was a popular Vietnamese street food dish with French influences! It’s one of those one pot comfort meals that warms your belly
Deana ThaiMay 6, 20203 min readDeana's Chả Giò (Egg Rolls)Chả giò (egg rolls) are deep fried meat rolls. Vietnamese egg rolls are generally made with a ground pork base, seasonings, vegetables and m
Deana ThaiMay 4, 20202 min readGarlic Soy Beef Shank & TendonBeef shank and tendon are wonderful appetizers or compliment to a main dish! Beef shank is a very tough piece of meat because it’s cut from
Deana ThaiApr 1, 20201 min readDeana's Vietnamese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Canh Bắp Cải Nhồi Thịt)Traditionally, Vietnamese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are cooked in a flavored broth. This dish seems to be an adaptation of a French dish called,
Deana ThaiMar 31, 20202 min readDeana’s Banh Khot (Vietnamese Mini Crepe Cakes)Follow my Instagram @lifestyleswithdeana for meal updates and meal inspirations!
Deana ThaiAug 1, 20192 min readGarlic Lemongrass Soy Drizzled HalibutOne of my favorite fishes to cook is a halibut. It's meaty and absorbs any flavor it's seasoned with. Then garnish with lots of peanuts, fri