Thai Basil and Cashew Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cups thai basil leaves, packed 4 cloves garlic ¼ cup salted cashews 3 tablespoons sesame oil 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice Kosher salt, to taste Directions: Place the Thai basil, garlic, cashews, sesame oil, rice vinegar,Continue reading “Thai Basil and Cashew Pesto”

Banh Mi Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lb pork tenderloin 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 shallot, roughly sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 3 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp canola oil 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 large or 2 small radish, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup shredded carrots 1/4Continue reading “Banh Mi Tacos”

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 8 oz rice noodles, cooked according to package directions 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground chicken 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, diced 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon Sriracha, plus more for serving Handful chives, chopped 1/4 cup mint leaves,Continue reading “Chicken Lettuce Wraps”

Cherry Limeade with Mint and Basil

Ingredients: Thai basil leaves Mint leaves Lime wedges Ice cubes Cherry limeade soda or sparkling water Directions: 1. Place 4-5 leaves each of mint and basil along with 2 lime wedges. Muddle together with a muddler or back of a wooden spoon. 2. Add ice to fill the glass. Pour in cherry limeade soda orContinue reading “Cherry Limeade with Mint and Basil”

Pho

Ingredients: 4 pounds beef soup bones 1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half 1 large finger fresh ginger, sliced 1 tablespoon salt 2 pods star anise 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 quarts water 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles 1 lb chicken breasts 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1Continue reading “Pho”