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)
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Buttery Spiced Sweet Potatoes (with Three Kinds of Sweet Potatoes!)
Sweet potatoes show up everywhere starting November through early January; ever present at holiday tables, midweek roasts, potlucks, and “please bring a veggie” requests. But this side dish isn’t your usual marshmallow-topped situation. It’s buttery, savory-sweet, and richly fragrant from Chinese five spice, which plays beautifully with the natural flavors of three different sweet potato… Continue reading Buttery Spiced Sweet Potatoes (with Three Kinds of Sweet Potatoes!)
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 Spice Conchas
Yield: 6 conchasPrep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising time)Bake Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: ~5 hours 🍂 A Cozy Fall Twist on a Classic Pan Dulce Fall baking has officially taken over my kitchen! And honestly? I’m not fighting it. I cannot get enough of these warm, spiced, cozy flavors, and I’m squeezing in every fall… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Conchas
Rajas Con Crema Cornbread
Yield: 1 (10-inch) iron skilletPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour 20 minutes A Southwest Comfort with a Twist Soft, golden sweet cornbread has always been one of those simple, comforting dishes that calls people to gather at the dinner table. This savory version, inspired by rajas con crema, folds in sour… Continue reading Rajas Con Crema Cornbread
Thousand Layer Mooncake with Ube Halaya
Flaky. Vibrant. Celebratory. These Thousand Layer Mooncakes are a mesmerizing take on the traditional Teochew-style spiral mooncakes, filled with creamy ube halaya and wrapped in delicate layers of purple and white pastry. Each bite is flaky, just lightly sweet, and rich with coconut and ube flavor. Absolutely perfect for gifting, celebrating, or simply marveling at… Continue reading Thousand Layer Mooncake with Ube Halaya
Coffee Rum Bundtinis
These Coffee Rum Bundtinis are mini indulgences packed with rich coffee aroma, buttery cake texture, and a boozy coffee rum glaze that seeps into every bite. They’re perfect for celebrations, holiday dessert tables, or simply spoiling yourself with a treat that feels luxurious. The best part? The coffee rum infusion gives them a depth of… Continue reading Coffee Rum Bundtinis
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
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
Hwachae featuring Salmonberries
🍓 Fruity. Fizzy. Floral. 🍉This refreshing Korean fruit punch called hwachae (화채) gets a Northwest twist with the addition of seasonal salmonberries and a floral finish that stays true to its roots. Modern Hwachae recipes feature fruits like watermelon or berries, mixed with sweetened (often flavored) milk and lemon-lime soda. In this version, I combine… Continue reading Hwachae featuring Salmonberries
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