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a frontal shot of three birthday cake ice cream sandwiches wrapped in a newspaper-like parchment paper and stacked. They're made up of two funfetti cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in between.

two banh mi sandwiches wrapped in deli wrapper paper plate on a white marble board

a macro shot of two salmon hot dogs nestled in a soft brioche bun topped with a small pile of caramel colored caramelized onions

a 45 degree angle shot of 3 cups of black tapioca pearl filled glasses flanked with a milk bottle, ceramic sugar container, a silver spoon, and white napkin on a marble table

An overhead shot of a white plate topped with coconut lime crudo. Raw slices of scallops topped with dark brown fried crispy shallots, slices of lime, and fresh mint leaves.

a white ceramic plate topped with two pan-seared bone-in pork chops with julienned scallions next to a pile of steamed broken jasmine rice, and Vietnamese dipping sauce

a silver 1/8 baking tray placed on a table stacked with 9 miso chocolate chip cookies with large chunks of dark chocolate

A close-up view of red bean buns on parchment paper, elegantly presented on a white plate. The top bun is gently torn, exposing its airy and fluffy interior, generously filled with a delectable reddish-brown paste made from red beans.

overhead shot of a white plate topped with five seared scallops in a butter sauce

A side angle photo of a large ceramic plate on a marble table. The plate is filled with a mouthwatering combination of cooked flank steak and vibrant green broccoli florets in this satisfying beef broccoli recipe.

white cake stand topped with three chocolate cupcakes topped with one white vanilla fondant ghost with a frilly skirt and two candy eyes

a frontal shot of a jar of thai hot sauce wrapped with a black and white newspaper wrapper and a silver metallic twine

A frontal shot of a white plate with a generous portion of vermicelli noodles, topped with grilled chicken and garnished with fresh cilantro, mint, and lettuce. Accompanied by lime quarters and pickled carrots and daikons on the side. The dish is completed with a drizzle of a fish sauce-based Vietnamese dipping sauce dressing.

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HI I’M KELLY FOUNDER OF VOCABULARY OF FOOD

I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU ARE HERE. Vocabulary of Food is a cooking blog that I launched in 2021 with the goal of sharing culinary creations from my kitchen with the world. My recipes are inspired by my cravings and my fond memories of the special meals that I had growing up. When you follow my recipes, you are investing your time and resources, so I take great care to thoroughly test them to ensure that they deliver the most delicious results possible.

Our mission is to transform perceptions of food, inspiring a positive mindset and empowering through easy recipes, especially among young people. We aim to preserve traditional family favorites with written recipes, ensuring they’re recorded for future generations. By making cuisines approachable through written, video, and photography content, we hope to inspire others to embrace the diversity of global food culture. Join our inclusive community for a journey of self-care, nourishment, and balance.

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