A fish-shaped breakfast that’s big on flavor and fun. We’re keeping the Japanese food adventure going—and this time, we’re taking it to the breakfast table. Taiyaki might traditionally be filled with red bean paste, but today, we’re flipping the script: meet the Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies, stuffed with crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and a sunny-side-up egg.… Continue reading Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies
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Coconut Panna Cotta with Honeyed Peach Gum
Creamy, refreshing, and just the right amount of fancy—this coconut panna cotta is a beautiful fusion of flavors and textures. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining or an elegant treat to share with family. ✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe 🥥 Ingredient Spotlight Peach Gum (桃胶) Peach gum is a natural resin from wild peach trees, often… Continue reading Coconut Panna Cotta with Honeyed Peach Gum
Calamansi Bars with Sesame Crust
Ah, Calamansi. The “lemon of the Philippines.” These small, green, sour-turned-sweet citrus gems are a staple in Filipino cuisine. Also known as Calamondin, they thrive in the heat of the tropics, but surprisingly, both my aunt and my folks have managed to grow them in California. As for me? I have a tall, skinny bush… Continue reading Calamansi Bars with Sesame Crust
Banana Spaghetti, My Take On Grandma’s Filipino Spaghetti
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
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
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
Longganisa Breakfast Sandwiches in 馍 (Mó)
If you’ve seen my post Longganisa Chao Fan, you would probably be familiar with my fascination with Foxy Folksy’s Longganisa recipe. In one of my shorts, you’ll see that this is a staple meal prep item I have in my freezer. I typically make two shapes: the log- shaped ones for my Chao Fan (or… Continue reading Longganisa Breakfast Sandwiches in 馍 (Mó)
Egg Salad on 馍 (Mó) with Chili Crisp
My sister- in- law introduced us to this dish for breakfast on our recent trip to Colorado. While egg salad initially reminds me of Easter, I quickly became a convert after a generous helping of chili crisp (which a friend of hers makes from scratch). It was so good, I was convinced that I had… Continue reading Egg Salad on 馍 (Mó) with Chili Crisp
Vegan Mollete on Whole Wheat 馍 (Mó)
This is an ode to my mother-in-law’s beans. I learned how to make this just before my husband and I got married, and have been making it ever since. They’re simple and delicious, and they are freezer friendly! So don’t shy away from putting the entire bag of beans in that crockpot! These vegan molletes… Continue reading Vegan Mollete on Whole Wheat 馍 (Mó)
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