Christmas was my favorite holiday growing up. As a kid, I got my hands dirty making rum balls for my mom’s friends, assisted wrapping the presents and helped trim the tree. When my grandma got older and no one was longer interested in the rigor of the rituals, I started orchestrating the festivities myself. Inevitably,… Continue reading Ube Coco- nog Cocktail
Category: Entree
Arrachera Tacos with Asian Salsa
I’ve been making this type of sauce one way or another to go with our grilled dishes for years. Sometimes I put pineapple, other times, I use a different chili; I never had a “standard recipe”. But for the arrachera, I wanted to make a sauce that compliments the Mexican seasonings, while still staying true… Continue reading Arrachera Tacos with Asian Salsa
Leftover Turkey Bao (Peking-Duck Inspired, Super Fast!)
UPDATED: 11/2025 If you’re like me, the real Thanksgiving leftovers aren’t the dark meat… it’s that untouched slab of turkey breast sitting pretty in the fridge. And honestly? That’s perfect. Because turkey breast transforms beautifully when you slice it thin, fry it in its own drippings (or a little gravy or oil), and tuck it… Continue reading Leftover Turkey Bao (Peking-Duck Inspired, Super Fast!)
No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup
“物尽其用” (make full use of everything) is something I grew up hearing in Chinese households. And truly, nothing embodies that philosophy better than this No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup. Roast turkey is a dish ever present on our Thanksgiving table, a symbol of a life made in the US. Though the traditional turkey has never… Continue reading No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup
Clam Pasta with Huang Doujiang
Two thanksgivings ago, deep into the pandemic, we decided to celebrate Thanksgiving at the coast of Washington. Westport was a small town, with friendly locals and not much to do. But the sight of the waves were spectacular, enough to make you feel small (but in a good way) and wildlife was abundant. We saw… Continue reading Clam Pasta with Huang Doujiang
Chinese Style Turkey with Hoisin Gravy
I was never a turkey person. Growing up in Manila, I didn’t eat turkey and neither did we celebrate Thanksgiving. When September hits, the official “-ber” months start. The cooler weather settles in and signals everyone to put up Christmas decorations and blast Jose Mari Chan’s classic: “Christmas in our Hearts”. After I moved to… Continue reading Chinese Style Turkey with Hoisin Gravy
Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce
Happy Filipino Heritage month! To celebrate, I present to you: Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce Adobo is one of the Philippines’ most recognized dishes, besides pancit (Filipino noodles) and lumpia (egg rolls). Every family has their own recipe for adobo, but the basic ingredients are: garlic, vinegar and soy sauce. I’ve uplifted our family… Continue reading Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce
Chinese Five Spice Gnocchi with Lap Cheong
Fall is my favorite time of year. Cooler weather, autumn colors, and the aroma of cozy spices surround our home. It also means plenty of squash. While I love squash, my family doesn’t particularly care for them. So when I presented roasted spaghetti squash with kale, pesto and garbanzos to them the other day, they… Continue reading Chinese Five Spice Gnocchi with Lap Cheong
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