A Vietnamese Thanksgiving

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Nov. 17, 2012 Food & Drink

Charles Phan is the chef and owner of The Slanted Door in San Francisco, California. His new book is Vietnamese Home Cooking. Phan talks to Evan about his first Thanksgiving in America and his classic side dish of caramelized green beans. Find the recipe on the Good Food blog.

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia, Sarah Rogozen, Harriet Ells

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