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
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
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
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
Creamy Horchata with Dalgona de Olla
Thick. Fluffy. Spiced. This cozy drink takes all the comforting flavors of horchata and gives them a whipped coffee makeover. You’ll blend up a rice-forward horchata milk from scratch and top it with a dalgona made from cinnamon-infused café de olla flavors. Perfect for a slow afternoon or a special coffee moment at home. What… Continue reading Creamy Horchata with Dalgona de Olla
Agua de Melón Paletas
If you’ve ever cooled down with a chilled glass of agua de melón in Mexico or sipped on sweet melon juice in the Philippines, you already know what inspired these paletas. They’re bright, juicy, and lightly floral from a splash of orange blossom water, with just enough ginger to wake up your taste buds. These… Continue reading Agua de Melón Paletas
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
Sun- Ripened Raspberry Sparkler
Fruity. Floral. Flashback-worthy. This bright and bubbly raspberry mocktail is like summer in a glass. Inspired by the nostalgic Bath & Body Works scent Sun-Ripened Raspberry (a 90s best-seller, if you remember!), this drink captures that same bold-yet-soft energy: juicy, a little floral, and totally sunshine-ready. A mix of muddled raspberries, fragrant Japanese shiso leaves,… Continue reading Sun- Ripened Raspberry Sparkler
Hey It's Jen Lou 