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!)
Tag: Breakfast
Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies
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
Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤) Chia Fresca
Chia seeds are a hit-or-miss at my house. I have one kiddo who absolutely adores chia pudding and those chia squeeze pouches. I also have another child who despises them. Either way, we continue to keep them around because I accidentally ordered them in bulk and now we have too much. Just kidding. Well despite… Continue reading Suan Mei Tang (酸梅汤) Chia Fresca
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)
Instant Whole Wheat Mo (Made with Sourdough Discard!)
Ever since I’ve made Kristina Cho’s Mó (from her cookbook Mooncakes and Milk Bread), we have been addicted. I usually double up the recipe and make a large batch every week or so and freeze them, so we could have them for breakfast. But making them requires careful planning around my routine. I have to… Continue reading Instant Whole Wheat Mo (Made with Sourdough Discard!)
Pandan Mochi Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
Several months ago, we used up the last of our Ube Mochi Pancake Mix from Trader Joe’s. My husband, who was a fan of all things mochi, was so disappointed to hear that Trader Joe’s stopped carrying it (at least for now). None of the other pancakes I’ve made for our weekend “special breakfasts” did… Continue reading Pandan Mochi Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
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