Meet Jenny Lam, celebrity chef and restauranteur. You may have seen her on MasterChef Australia in 2018 getting grilled by Gordon Ramsay, or on Youtube. She is a second generation Vietnamese Australian who didn’t travel to Vietnam until she was 24. Eat Like a Viet allows us to experience the beautiful areas, local customs, markets, and food through her eyes with Lam as our guide and photos by Craig Kinder.
Waldorf Salad, Reimagined
I don’t know about you, but I have had about enough of the COVID-19 weight gain. While eating at home more has been fun, I realized that I had gotten into some bad splurge habits, eating carbs and comfort foods that I wouldn’t normally eat in a non-covid routine. So I decided to transition back to healthy heating, making meals a little more visually pleasing to trick myself out of the carbs. It’s my attempt to reframe dieting as spa dining at home rather than ‘taking one for the team’. One of my current favorites for inspiration is Donna Hay. She has a natural instinct for healthy recipes beautifully presented. This is her take on on the Waldorf Salad. [Read more…] about Waldorf Salad, Reimagined
Caesar Salmon Salad, Reimagined
Food and Wine‘s latest issue (September 2021) features an update to the classic salad we all know and love, and it is off the charts GOOD. It is quick and easy on the grill and so delicious that it will likely go on repeat in your menu planning. Interesting updates include salmon brushed with the caesar dressing before grilling, croutons cooked on the grill, and grilled lemon. The result is crispy, smoky freshness with flavors that come together better than any old-school caesar I have ever eaten. The Caesar Salmon Salad, Reimagined its a must try: [Read more…] about Caesar Salmon Salad, Reimagined
Houston’s Kale Salad CopyCat Recipe
This post is an update of a popular previous post, now easier to print. As we settle into a new year with healthy resolutions, we might as well back our good dietary intentions with great menu options. So, Kale Salad, I’m looking at you with a CopyCat version of my favorite salad from Houstons. [Read more…] about Houston’s Kale Salad CopyCat Recipe
Broiled Lamb Chops
This is one of my favorite winter menu staples because it’s indulgent and so easy. The recipe that I am sharing today was inspired by an old Lee Bailey recipe, which was likely inspired by a Brennan recipe, making it New Orleans GOOD. The marinade gives the lamb the right about of seasoning, complimenting the lamb’s flavor perfectly. My favorite part about serving this for company is that the work is 95% on the prep end, [Read more…] about Broiled Lamb Chops
