If you’ve followed me for a while, you know my kiddo is allergic to peanuts. This means I’ve spent years hunting for a substitute that captures that roasty, peanut-y flavor without using any nuts at all. After a lot of buying, taste testing (and several “this is close but not quite” moments), I finally tried… Continue reading Kinako Sesame Butter (Nut-Free, Kid-Friendly, and So Easy!)
Category: Entree
Adobo Turkey
Serves: 8–10Prep Time: 1 hourCook Time: 4 hoursTotal Time: 5 hours 🧡 A Filipino Twist on the Holiday Table If there’s one dish that feels like home, it’s adobo. Every Filipino family has their own adobo… creamy, sweet, saucy, dry, pork-only, chicken-only, a mix of both… and somehow every version is the best one. So… Continue reading Adobo Turkey
Pumpkin Congee with Scallops and Mushrooms
Comforting. Silky. Nourishing.This Pumpkin Congee with Scallops and Mushrooms is the kind of cozy bowl that warms you from the inside out. Roasted kabocha pumpkin lends its natural sweetness and golden hue, while tender scallops and mushrooms bring depth and umami to every spoonful. Whether you’re easing into autumn or simply craving something soothing and… Continue reading Pumpkin Congee with Scallops and Mushrooms
Chicken Tacos Dorados with Chipotle Sauce
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with smoky chipotle flavor, these Chicken Tacos Dorados with Chipotle Sauce are the ultimate weeknight dinner upgrade. Made with slow roasted rotisserie chicken, a bold chipotle-tomato marinade, and golden pan-fried tortillas, they deliver that satisfying crunch without deep frying. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting friends, these crispy chicken tacos… Continue reading Chicken Tacos Dorados with Chipotle Sauce
Hula Mexi-Dogs
Sweet. Spicy. Saucy.These backyard cookout beauties are a tropical spin on a summer family favorite: hot dogs! A nod to the famous Puka Dog we tried in Kauai, these are dressed up with pineapple-habanero slaw, a passionfruit-sour cream smear, and a generous squeeze of banana ketchup for that sweet-savory punch. But here’s the twist: we… Continue reading Hula Mexi-Dogs
Double Adobo Sopes
Yield: 8 sopesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour Crispy, golden masa sopes topped with refried beans, tender shredded Filipino adobo, and a drizzle of smoky Mexican adobo salsa—this recipe brings a flavorful double adobo twist to your table. It’s a playful cross-cultural fusion where two distinct uses of “adobo” come together… Continue reading Double Adobo Sopes
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
Saturday Night 18-Hour Ramen (Using Your Crock Pot!)
🍜If you’ve ever wanted to make an extra cozy, deeply savory ramen that simmers all night and rewards your weekend with bowlfuls of comfort—this one’s for you. A brothy love letter to slow food: made Friday night, devoured Saturday. No fancy ramen equipment here—just your trusty crock pot and a bit of patience. ✨ Why… Continue reading Saturday Night 18-Hour Ramen (Using Your Crock Pot!)
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
Banana Spaghetti, My Take On Grandma’s Filipino Spaghetti
If every Chinese birthday must have Long Life Noodles, then every Filipino birthday must have Filipino-style spaghetti. Unlike its Italian cousin, Filipino spaghetti is sweet, made with Filipino-style hotdogs, and—surprise!—banana ketchup. I’ve previously shared the history of banana ketchup and even have my own recipe if you want to DIY it in [this post]. For… Continue reading Banana Spaghetti, My Take On Grandma’s Filipino Spaghetti
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