Creamy, cozy, and lightly spiced, this Arroz con Leche de Coco brings together the richness of coconut milk with the comforting texture of glutinous rice. It’s warm enough for chilly December evenings but refreshing when served chilled the next morning for a quick filling breakfast. And because it’s naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and wonderfully simple to… Continue reading Arroz con Leche de Coco (Coconut Milk Rice Pudding)
Category: Breakfast
Mini Pan de Muertos
Soft. Fragrant. Heartfelt.These Mini Pan de Muertos are a sweet, citrusy take on the traditional Mexican bread of remembrance. Each small bun is shaped with “bones” and a “skull” on top to honor loved ones who have passed. This year marks our family’s fourth year baking pan de muertos, and it’s become one of our… Continue reading Mini Pan de Muertos
Macadamia-Crusted Lumpia
🌴Banana and coconut wrapped in golden crisp lumpia, rolled in caramel and crushed macadamia nuts. It’s dessert. It’s indulgent. It’s your new tropical go-to. A Taste of the Islands, Wrapped in Lumpia This Macadamia-Crusted Lumpia is inspired by the merienda tradition of turon (banana lumpia), but it takes a tropical twist by adding crunchy young… Continue reading Macadamia-Crusted Lumpia
Double Mochiko Chicken and Wheel Cakes served with Fiery Honey
A playful, double-mochiko fusion dish that brings Taiwanese-style wheel cakes and Southern fried chicken & waffles into one bite-sized handheld delight. Sweet red bean cakes meet crispy, mochiko-battered chicken—tied together with a drizzle of hot honey. Born from a sweet discovery of wheel cakes while in Vancouver and reinvented in your kitchen. 🍽 Why You’ll… Continue reading Double Mochiko Chicken and Wheel Cakes served with Fiery Honey
Vegan Curry Musubis
🌱✨ Savory, handheld, and perfect for sharing! Picnics are kind of my thing—especially when they involve rice balls in all shapes and forms. For the past few years, I’ve been making an ever-rotating assortment inspired by this hanami-style picnic spread from Constellation Inspiration. These Vegan Curry Musubis are one of my go-tos: easy to prepare… Continue reading Vegan Curry Musubis
Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies
A fish-shaped breakfast that’s big on flavor and fun. We’re keeping the Japanese food adventure going—and this time, we’re taking it to the breakfast table. Taiyaki might traditionally be filled with red bean paste, but today, we’re flipping the script: meet the Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies, stuffed with crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and a sunny-side-up egg.… Continue reading Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies
Longganisa Breakfast Sandwiches in 馍 (Mó)
If you’ve seen my post Longganisa Chao Fan, you would probably be familiar with my fascination with Foxy Folksy’s Longganisa recipe. In one of my shorts, you’ll see that this is a staple meal prep item I have in my freezer. I typically make two shapes: the log- shaped ones for my Chao Fan (or… Continue reading Longganisa Breakfast Sandwiches in 馍 (Mó)
Egg Salad on 馍 (Mó) with Chili Crisp
My sister- in- law introduced us to this dish for breakfast on our recent trip to Colorado. While egg salad initially reminds me of Easter, I quickly became a convert after a generous helping of chili crisp (which a friend of hers makes from scratch). It was so good, I was convinced that I had… Continue reading Egg Salad on 馍 (Mó) with Chili Crisp
Vegan Mollete on Whole Wheat 馍 (Mó)
This is an ode to my mother-in-law’s beans. I learned how to make this just before my husband and I got married, and have been making it ever since. They’re simple and delicious, and they are freezer friendly! So don’t shy away from putting the entire bag of beans in that crockpot! These vegan molletes… Continue reading Vegan Mollete on Whole Wheat 馍 (Mó)
Longganisa Chao Fan
I make your very basic Chao Fan (Fried Rice) at least once a week. It’s easy, balanced and only requires one pan to cook everything in it. The kids always look forward to it, and so do I. But growing up, longsilog along with bangsilog, dangsilog and tok-si-log were my breakfasts of choice. The components… Continue reading Longganisa Chao Fan
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