Articles by Tessa Nguyen

Bright cilantro and citrus paired with spicy sauce and quick-pickled vegetables pack plenty of flavor in this turkey burger spin on the traditional Vietnamese sandwich. Servings: 4 Serving size: 1 burger with 1 tablespoon citrus

Products Reviewed: Swiss Diamond 5” Utility Knife 8” Chef Knife 8.5” Bread Knife As both a chef and RD, testing out new knives is like being a kid in a candy store. I love seeing

Spring has arrived, with the sun making longer appearances and bright buds ready to bloom. It also means National Nutrition Month is here, full of healthful tips and tricks of the trade provided by registered

Happy New Year! I know it’s early February, but for those of us who celebrate Têt, the merriments have just come to a close. Têt is the most celebrated holiday in Vietnamese culture that rings in

Che Dau Trang Recipe by Tessa Nguyen, RD, LDN Ingredients ½ cup sticky rice, soaked overnight in water ½ cup black-eyed peas, soaked overnight in water ¼ cup powdered sugar, or other sweetener of choice

Now that we’re officially past “pumpkin spice” season, I’m ready to show some love to another winter gourd, butternut squash. With a lovely hue of orange, butternut squash delivers fiber and vitamins A and C

Product Reviewed: Salt Rox Himalayan Salt Cooking Plate The versatile Salt Rox Himalayan Salt Cooking Plate does triple duty as a foodie’s must-have: it cooks, it seasons and it looks great for serving! But, there are

In Vietnamese, "Têt" means, "the first morning of the first day," so we celebrate on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Têt is always a fun time for my family because we get

Galumpkis (pronounced “gwumpkis”), also known as stuffed cabbage, are a staple in many Polish households. These are one of the first foods I remember eating as a kid. My Hungarian grandmother made these for her

You don't have to know me for long to realize that pho (pronounced "fuh") is one of my favorite foods. Pho is a traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup that is served with fresh and aromatic herbs.