Money Chicken
Money Chicken is everything you want from grilled Hawaiian-inspired chicken: sweet, savory, smoky, juicy, and packed with flavor in every bite. The combination of the sticky pineapple shoyu marinade and the cool Creamy Pineapple Garlic Sauce makes this one of those recipes you'll find yourself making all summer long.
Butter Mochi Dot Cake
As someone who's always been obsessed with satisfying textures, butter mochi feels like the original edible squishy. Long before squishy toys became popular, Hawaii had this dessert that bounced back with every bite.
Creamy Cantaloupe Drink
This is cantaloupe in drink form. Give this Filipino cantaloupe drink a try. One sip of the sweet melon, icy water, and delicate shreds of fruit, and you'll understand why it's been a staple at Filipino celebrations for generations.
Avocado Shake
Whether you're trying sinh tố bơ for the first time or recreating a favorite from your local Vietnamese café, this avocado shake is guaranteed to become one you'll make again and again.
Crispy Tortang Talong
This crispy tortang talong is one of those recipes that blends tradition with a small twist. My mom's idea of adding panko inspired this version, and fully coating the eggplant creates an irresistibly crunchy crust while preserving everything we love about classic tortang talong. It's familiar, comforting, and just different enough to become a new family favorite.
Hawaiian Mac Salad
This Hawaiian style mac salad is creamy, nostalgic comfort food at its best. The tender noodles, soft potatoes, sweet carrots, crunchy celery, and jammy eggs all get wrapped in a rich, tangy dressing that's impossible to stop eating.
Korean Soy Sauce Pickles
Simple to make, long-lasting in the fridge, and endlessly snackable, Korean soy sauce pickled daikon, known as mu jangajji, is one of those refrigerator staples that quietly upgrades almost any meal.
Enoki Beef Rolls
Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a fun way to use enoki mushrooms, these beef rolls are guaranteed to become a regular in your meal rotation.
Spicy Cucumber Peanut Noodles
This easy Spicy Cumumber Peanut Salad combines crunchy cucumber noodles with a creamy spicy peanut sauce and savory ground pork. A refreshing low-carb twist on classic Dan Dan noodles that doesn’t require any cooking.
Pork Rib Sinigang
The combination of tender pork ribs, hearty vegetables, and that signature sour tamarind broth is great any time of year. And I love the addition of gabi (taro) that melts into the broth and miso paste which compliments the tamarind flavor. Sometimes the smallest touch makes the biggest difference. Serve it with a big bowl of rice and enjoy one of the most beloved comfort foods in Filipino cuisine.
Vietnamese Chicken Salad
This Vietnamese chicken salad is a non traditional take on Gỏi Gá, a crunchy Vietnamese salad. I’ve taken some shortcuts here because I always use store bought rotisserie chicken, pre-packed fried shallots and we always have some of that Vietnamese dipping sauce in the refrigerator.
Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers
Filipino Pork BBQ skewers are a sweet, savory, and tangy filipino party staple. Using thinly sliced pieces of pork, marinated in an addicting blend of filipino pantry staples, its hard to stop at just one.
Mango Kinilaw
This Filipino-inspired recipe dserves a spot at your table this summer. The combination of fresh tuna, juicy mango, bright lime juice, spicy chili, and tangy vinegar creates a dish that's incredibly refreshing. It's light enough for a hot afternoon yet flavorful enough to be the centerpiece of a meal.
Shrimp Eggrolls
These homemade shrimp eggrolls combine the crispy texture of traditional Vietnamese-style eggrolls with a simple filling that lets the shrimp shine. Inspired by my Vietnamese mother-in-law’s recipe and paired with a creamy dynamite sauce, they’re the kind of appetizer people hover around until the tray is empty.
Pickled Red Fresno Chili Peppers
Homemade pickled red Fresno chili peppers are one of the easiest ways to add bold flavor to everyday meals. They’re spicy, tangy, crunchy, and endlessly versatile. Whether you’re topping longanisa smashed tacos, building a rice bowl, or adding some heat to sandwiches, these quick pickled peppers deliver restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.
Oven Baked Party Ribs
Oven baked party ribs are proof you don’t need a smoker, special equipment, or a complicated process to make legit BBQ at home. Just coconut oil, spice rub, heat, and a broiler finish and you’ve got sticky ribs that disappear fast at any table.
Jalapeno Cheesy Hard Boiled Eggs
These Jalapeño Cheesy Hard Boiled Eggs are crispy, cheesy, spicy, and packed with protein while still being incredibly easy to make.
Longanisa Smash Taco
The Longanisa Smash Taco balances sweet-salty longanisa with melty American cheese, tangy atchara, juicy tomato, fried egg richness, and crunchy fried garlic. Fast to make and full of layered flavors, it’s a standout option for brunch, dinner, or taco night.
Tuna Mayo Handroll
This easy konbini-style tuna mayo handroll recipe is perfect when you’re craving Japanese convenience store food at home. It’s creamy, savory, nostalgic, and incredibly simple to make.