Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 large bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) pork neck/back bones 10 cups (2.4 L) water; 1 large onion; 7 oz (200 g) daikon (optional); 1 in (2.5 cm) ginger 0.5 oz (15 […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4–6 pieces) 1 tbsp fish sauce + 3 tbsp for braise 3 tbsp granulated sugar (caramel) + 1 tsp for marinade 2 tbsp finely […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 14 oz (396 g) extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for extra crisp) 2 tbsp neutral oil (divided) 1 lb (450 g) […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb pork spare ribs, cut into 1.5-2 in pieces 1/4 cup fish sauce, divided 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for caramel) + 1 tsp (marinade) 6 cloves garlic, […]

Rau Muong Xao Toi (Vietnamese Garlic Water Spinach) Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) water spinach (rau muong), stems and leaves separated, cut into 3-inch pieces 8 large garlic cloves (about 30 g), thinly sliced […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes on LOW (or 3 hours 30 minutes on HIGH) Total Time: 7 hours on LOW (or 4 hours on HIGH) Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 16 oz (1 lb) elbow macaroni, uncooked 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 3 cups whole milk 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed 4 […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (LOW) Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 4 garlic […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 7 hours 5 minutes Total Time: 7 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 lb / 1.8 kg total) 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar 2 tbsp sweet paprika 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 10 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 6 hours on LOW (or 3 hours 30 minutes on HIGH) Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes on LOW (or 4 hours on HIGH) Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 lb (560 g) Italian sausage, casings removed […]