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
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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
Double Adobo Sopes
Yield: 8 sopesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour Crispy, golden masa sopes topped with refried beans, tender shredded Filipino adobo, and a drizzle of smoky Mexican adobo salsa—this recipe brings a flavorful double adobo twist to your table. It’s a playful cross-cultural fusion where two distinct uses of “adobo” come together… Continue reading Double Adobo Sopes
Saturday Night 18-Hour Ramen (Using Your Crock Pot!)
🍜If you’ve ever wanted to make an extra cozy, deeply savory ramen that simmers all night and rewards your weekend with bowlfuls of comfort—this one’s for you. A brothy love letter to slow food: made Friday night, devoured Saturday. No fancy ramen equipment here—just your trusty crock pot and a bit of patience. ✨ Why… Continue reading Saturday Night 18-Hour Ramen (Using Your Crock Pot!)
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)
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)
Sinigang Salmon Dumplings
The temperatures have dropped in Seattle for a week now, and I’ve been living in my full length down coat. I look ridiculous and frumpy, but at this point, I care more about my comfort than style. It’s hard to imagine that Spring Festival is arriving soon with the weather we’re having. So today, I… Continue reading Sinigang Salmon Dumplings
Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce
Happy Filipino Heritage month! To celebrate, I present to you: Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce Adobo is one of the Philippines’ most recognized dishes, besides pancit (Filipino noodles) and lumpia (egg rolls). Every family has their own recipe for adobo, but the basic ingredients are: garlic, vinegar and soy sauce. I’ve uplifted our family… Continue reading Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce
Chinese Five Spice Gnocchi with Lap Cheong
Fall is my favorite time of year. Cooler weather, autumn colors, and the aroma of cozy spices surround our home. It also means plenty of squash. While I love squash, my family doesn’t particularly care for them. So when I presented roasted spaghetti squash with kale, pesto and garbanzos to them the other day, they… Continue reading Chinese Five Spice Gnocchi with Lap Cheong
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