đ«âšAn East-meets-West take on the classic Arnold Palmer Weâre still deep in our series exploring Japanese flavors, and todayâs recipe is a refreshing twist on one of my favorite drinks: the Arnold Palmer. If youâve been following along, you might remember my Cozy Arnold Palmerâa cold-weather version of the iconic iced tea and calamansi combo… Continue reading Hojicha Yuzu Palmers
Tag: Fusion
Vegan Curry Musubis
đ±âš Savory, handheld, and perfect for sharing! Picnics are kind of my thingâespecially when they involve rice balls in all shapes and forms. For the past few years, Iâve 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
Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies
A fish-shaped breakfast thatâs big on flavor and fun. Weâre keeping the Japanese food adventure goingâand this time, weâre taking it to the breakfast table. Taiyaki might traditionally be filled with red bean paste, but today, weâre 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
Coconut Panna Cotta with Honeyed Peach Gum
Creamy, refreshing, and just the right amount of fancyâthis coconut panna cotta is a beautiful fusion of flavors and textures. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining or an elegant treat to share with family. âš Why Youâll Love This Recipe đ„„ Ingredient Spotlight Peach Gum (æĄè¶) 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 âlemon of the Philippines.â 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 Grandmaâs 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, andâsurprise!âbanana ketchup. Iâve 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 Grandmaâs Filipino Spaghetti
Orange Chorizo Meatballs
Orange Chorizo Meatballs is a dish that brings together bold and contrasting flavorsâthe deep, spiced savoriness of chorizo, balanced by the subtle sweetness and bright acidity of orange. The fruitâs 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 FĂ ntuĂĄn (é„ćą)
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 âwe eat a lot of riceâ, inviting chuckles from a nearby couple who overheard us and… Continue reading Giniling FĂ ntuĂĄn (é„ćą)
Chinese Sangria aka âChangâ- 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 âChangâ- ria
Xiâan Lamb Shepherdâs Pie
The first time I made a Shepherdâs 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 Shepherdâs Pie.… Continue reading Xiâan Lamb Shepherdâs Pie
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