Some soups shout with spice and heat. This one does not. Khmer Lemongrass Chicken Soup is quiet, soft, and comforting. It smells clean and fresh. The broth is clear but full of feeling. When it is simmering on the stove, the whole kitchen feels calm, like a slow afternoon at […]
Some recipes stay with you your whole life. Not because they are fancy, but because they feel familiar and comforting. This Cambodian Beef Loc Lac Recipe is one of those dishes for me. It is simple. It is warm. And it always reminds me of home. Loc Lac is not […]
Fish Maw and Crab Soup is one of those dishes that always makes me slow down when I cook it. I don’t rush. I don’t turn on loud music. I let the kitchen stay calm. This soup feels special, but not in a loud way. It is quiet, warm, and […]
White Yam with Pork Soup is one of those quiet Khmer country dishes that never tries to show off. It is simple, gentle, and honest. The kind of soup that appears on the table without much effort, usually in an old pot that has cooked many meals before. When I […]
Some days, all I want is a quiet pot of soup simmering on the stove. Nothing fancy. Just something warm, gentle, and comforting. This Pork with Taro Root Soup is exactly that kind of food. In Cambodia, soups like this are not special-occasion dishes. They are everyday food. The kind […]
There’s something incredibly warm and comforting about a bowl of homemade soup, especially when it’s a recipe passed down through generations. Today, I want to share one of my favorite family dishes: Pumpkin and Pork Meatballs Soup. This soup is simple, soothing, and full of flavors that remind me of […]
There are days when I don’t want anything fried, oily, or heavy. I don’t want loud flavors. I just want a calm pot of soup on the stove, something that smells clean and familiar, something I can eat slowly with warm rice. This Zucchini Soup with grounded pork is one […]
There are some dishes you don’t remember learning how to cook. They simply exist in your life, showing up again and again until one day your hands already know what to do. Winter Melon Soup with Pork is one of those dishes for me. This soup has been part of […]
Some days, I don’t want fancy food. I don’t want anything crispy, baked, or beautifully plated. I want a pot of soup quietly simmering on the stove, filling the kitchen with a soft, familiar smell. This Malabar Spinach Soup with Pork is exactly that kind of food. It’s simple, humble, […]
Pumpkin Beef Shank Soup is one of those quiet dishes that doesn’t try to impress anyone, but somehow always does. It’s simple. It’s warm. And it tastes like home in a very honest way. This is the kind of soup that shows up on the table without ceremony, usually on […]
Biscoff swirl cupcakes are a yummy mix of Biscoff cookies and soft cupcakes. Biscoff, also called speculoos, is a spiced caramel cookie that tastes great in desserts. When you make these at home, you swirl smooth Biscoff spread into the cupcake batter. This makes each bite a tasty mix of […]
Chinese Sweet Potato Coconut Huat Kueh: Huat Kueh, affectionately known as the “prosperity cake,” is a beloved Chinese steamed dessert traditionally enjoyed during festivals such as Chinese New Year. Rooted in Hokkien culture, the term huat translates to “prosper” or “flourish,” symbolizing good luck and abundance. This fluffy, cheerful-looking cake […]
