It took me many years to feel brave enough to make my own crispy spring rolls. I always thought it was a lot more difficult than it really is. I also found myself dissatisfied with the ones I ordered ...

SAN DIEGO — This week, Shawn was joined by Jeff Rossman from Terra American Bistro. Over my career I’ve taught a lot of cooking classes and it was the rice paper that people always had problems with.

Vietnamese spring rolls (gỏi cuốn) are the only Vietnamese dish that I know how to make. It’s a shame, but it’s not entirely my fault. My mom weighs ingredients with her heart and that’s not always ...