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
Orange Chorizo Meatballs
Orange Chorizo Meatballs is a dish that brings together bold and contrasting flavors—the deep, spiced savoriness of chorizo, balanced by the subtle sweetness and bright acidity of orange. The fruit’s tang cuts through the richness of the meat, while the silky sauce clings just enough to each meatball, creating a tantalizing visual and an even… Continue reading Orange Chorizo Meatballs
Giniling Fàntuán (饭团)
We love our rice. This fact is even more obvious after deliberating at COSTCO with my oldest daughter as to how many sacks of rice we should get. I said one will be enough, but she said, two because “we eat a lot of rice”, inviting chuckles from a nearby couple who overheard us and… Continue reading Giniling Fàntuán (饭团)
Chinese Sangria aka “Chang”- ria
You may have remembered me crowdsourcing after I posted a photo of a glass of wine I had at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland back in October last year. Well, I was able to track it to a local grocery in Bellevue where I purchased a couple of bottles. At that moment, I… Continue reading Chinese Sangria aka “Chang”- ria
Xi’an Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
The first time I made a Shepherd’s Pie, it was just after my oldest daughter turned one. We hosted a party, had a ton of wonderful Carribean food, and ended up with two bags of Yuca Fries that I ended up stashing in the freezer. Those fries ended up mashed and topped my Shepherd’s Pie.… Continue reading Xi’an Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
Strawberry Rose Milk Tea
I remember when boba was first introduced to Manila, people literally waited for two hours just to get a cup of blended iced chocolate with pearls. Merely a few months later, the interest quickly fizzled and that’s when I decided it was time to see what the fuss was all about. Many years later, though… Continue reading Strawberry Rose Milk Tea
Pepita Tang Yuan with Honey and Jasmine Tea
Tangyuan holds a dear place in my heart because I am always able to fuse it with both Mexican and Filipino elements. Even more so this year, as I noticed that both my kids started to really appreciate tangyuan, whether or not they are store bought! A little bit of a backstory: every year, it… Continue reading Pepita Tang Yuan with Honey and Jasmine Tea
Sinigang- Sesame Achoy Salad
Before Dough Zone spread to four states and had over twenty locations, it was once a small shop in Bellevue we loved to frequent. During my short- lived stint as a vegan, I picked out their vegetable dishes, which is how I ended up trying a humble looking salad, simply called “a choy salad”. When… Continue reading Sinigang- Sesame Achoy Salad
Mole Pasta with Chipotle Cream Sauce
This has been one of the toughest recipes I’ve ever worked with. For six weeks, my family had to eat batches of this pasta until I was satisfied with the look on their faces. The reality of recipe development is that we have more days of trial and error versus days that we get it… Continue reading Mole Pasta with Chipotle Cream Sauce
Stir Fried Mushrooms with Chestnuts
My sister-in-law knows I’m an absolute foodie. I also am intrigued with growing my own vegetables and fruits (though I think that’s a one-way street!). So when she gave me a Back to the Roots Mushroom Kit as a present for Christmas, I knew I was going to have fun with it! Since it takes… Continue reading Stir Fried Mushrooms with Chestnuts
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