While my father’s family is from northern Vietnam, he and my grandmother, Ah Ma, often enjoyed the dishes of southern Vietnam, such as bò kho (Vietnamese beef stew). Growing up, I especially ...

Ranked at number 23, bo kho is a Vietnamese beef stew that can be enjoyed on its own, with a baguette, or over noodles, accompanied by fresh herbs. The stew features diced beef and carrots ...

Jeannette Pépin, Jacques Pépin's mother, served this red wine–beef stew at her Lyon restaurant, Le Pélican, where she would cook tougher cuts of meat into a rich, luscious, comforting dish.