Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: nosher, lolam, jervell, MadameTart, Ardy22. American Cheeses: pclarkaz, LunaPierCook, drala625, chascates, fpfarmer1. Winners have been notified by email and also appear on our Contest Winners page. Thanks to everyone who entered!...
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Words by Michele Humes | Vietnamese restaurants in the U.S. tend to be dominated by pho and banh mi. Delicious as these signature creations are, Vietnam has a whole world of delicate, nuanced, often French-influenced dishes to explore. In Into the Vietnamese Kitchen, Andrea Nguyen, who also maintains the blog Viet World Kitchen, has compiled more than 175 recipes from her native land, carefully annotated so as not to intimidate the novice. Vietnamese food is notable for its fresh herbs, vibrant colors, and refreshing, frequently acidic flavors. You'll find many of the same flavors throughout Southeast Asia, but only in the Vietnamese tradition is each meal accompanied by a variety of fresh, uncooked vegetables, served with a dipping sauce. On...
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