Creamy, cozy, and lightly spiced, this Arroz con Leche de Coco brings together the richness of coconut milk with the comforting texture of glutinous rice. It’s warm enough for chilly December evenings but refreshing when served chilled the next morning for a quick filling breakfast. And because it’s naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and wonderfully simple to… Continue reading Arroz con Leche de Coco (Coconut Milk Rice Pudding)
Tag: Mexican
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
Pumpkin Spice Conchas
Yield: 6 conchasPrep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising time)Bake Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: ~5 hours 🍂 A Cozy Fall Twist on a Classic Pan Dulce Fall baking has officially taken over my kitchen! And honestly? I’m not fighting it. I cannot get enough of these warm, spiced, cozy flavors, and I’m squeezing in every fall… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Conchas
Mini Pan de Muertos
Soft. Fragrant. Heartfelt.These Mini Pan de Muertos are a sweet, citrusy take on the traditional Mexican bread of remembrance. Each small bun is shaped with “bones” and a “skull” on top to honor loved ones who have passed. This year marks our family’s fourth year baking pan de muertos, and it’s become one of our… Continue reading Mini Pan de Muertos
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
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
Pepita Tang Yuan with Honey and Jasmine Tea
Tangyuan holds a dear place in my heart because I am always able to fuse it with both Mexican and Filipino elements. Even more so this year, as I noticed that both my kids started to really appreciate tangyuan, whether or not they are store bought! A little bit of a backstory: every year, it… Continue reading Pepita Tang Yuan with Honey and Jasmine Tea
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
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
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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