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!)
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Kinako Sesame Butter (Nut-Free, Kid-Friendly, and So Easy!)
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!)
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
🥥 Kabocha and Coconut Pecan Rolls
Yield: 9 rollsPrep Time: 30 minutesWait Time: 4 hoursCook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Soft rolls made with our signature house dough are swirled with homemade coconut jam and filled with toasted pecans and coconut flakes. These Kabocha and Coconut Pecan Rolls bring together the warm comfort of fall baking with flavors rooted in Filipino… Continue reading 🥥 Kabocha and Coconut Pecan Rolls
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
Lemongrass Sage Green Tea Sparkler
Bright. Cooling. Botanical. This Lemongrass Sage Green Tea Sparkler is a multi-sensory throwback and a globally inspired refreshment all in one. It brings together Chinese green tea, Filipino lemongrass (tanglad), and Western sage; creating a drink that’s aromatic, lightly sweet, and just the right amount of fizzy. The idea for this sparkler came from two… Continue reading Lemongrass Sage Green Tea Sparkler
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
Hojicha Yuzu Palmers
🫖✨An East-meets-West take on the classic Arnold Palmer We’re still deep in our series exploring Japanese flavors, and today’s recipe is a refreshing twist on one of my favorite drinks: the Arnold Palmer. If you’ve been following along, you might remember my Cozy Arnold Palmer—a cold-weather version of the iconic iced tea and calamansi combo… Continue reading Hojicha Yuzu Palmers
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
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