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
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Double Mochiko Chicken and Wheel Cakes served with Fiery Honey
A playful, double-mochiko fusion dish that brings Taiwanese-style wheel cakes and Southern fried chicken & waffles into one bite-sized handheld delight. Sweet red bean cakes meet crispy, mochiko-battered chicken—tied together with a drizzle of hot honey. Born from a sweet discovery of wheel cakes while in Vancouver and reinvented in your kitchen. 🍽 Why You’ll… Continue reading Double Mochiko Chicken and Wheel Cakes served with Fiery Honey
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!)
Hojicha Yuzu Palmers
🫖✨An East-meets-West take on the classic Arnold Palmer We’re still deep in our series exploring Japanese flavors, and today’s recipe is a refreshing twist on one of my favorite drinks: the Arnold Palmer. If you’ve been following along, you might remember my Cozy Arnold Palmer—a cold-weather version of the iconic iced tea and calamansi combo… Continue reading Hojicha Yuzu Palmers
Vegan Curry Musubis
🌱✨ Savory, handheld, and perfect for sharing! Picnics are kind of my thing—especially when they involve rice balls in all shapes and forms. For the past few years, I’ve 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 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
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
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