There’s something about a hearty vegetable stew that feels like a warm embrace, especially when it’s a dish as rich in flavor and tradition as Pinakbet. This Filipino favorite has always held a special place in my heart. It’s not just the medley of textures and flavors that make it stand out, but also the…
Butter Mochi Cake is a classic Hawaiian dessert. Its main ingredients are Mochiko flour or glutinous rice flour and coconut milk. It is chewy and very creamy. For added texture, you can put plain unsweetened coconut flakes as toppings or you can mix it with some ground walnuts and grated parmesan cheese. Why don’t you…
Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables because of its versatility in usage. You can use them for making soups, stews, fried dishes, and even for salad. The eggplant salad and omelet are great appetizers and side dishes. Some even enjoy them as a full meal. How about you join me in learning how to…
This is the best fish taco I’ve ever made and had. Oh and also, my new go-to fish taco dish from now on. Very tasty and mouth-watering grilled mahi-mahi. The most creamy garlic dressing that was paired with the refreshing salsa Fresca. Thank you Chef Nalani Kaneakua for sharing your amazing creation. So folks, how…
I call this “Green Pasta” because of the luscious green Basil Pesto sauce. It is very easy with only a few ingredients in it. I used olive oil with pasta water as the base for the sauce. I added some bits and pieces of bacon for some fat but you may also put chicken breast.…
Basil pesto is a wonderful ingredient to add if you plan to make baked salmon or want to try something new like making a “Green” pasta a.k.a. Pesto Pasta. This adds texture to the dish and also evaluates the flavor. If you love cooking with basil, making a sauce with it will going to make…
Shakoy is a Visayan word for Filipino Twisted Donuts. It is one of our many traditional pastries in the Philippines. A deep-fried snack sprinkled with sugar. It is puffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. How about you join me in learning how to make this yummy snack! The Origin of Shakoy Shakoy’s…
Salmon is my go-to meal (especially for lunch and/or dinner) on a busy day or when I want something easy. Baking a salmon is always the way to go. If you want to have some added texture to come with the salmon, coating it with Basil Pesto elevates the flavor. Join me in learning how…
This recipe is more of an appetizer than a full-size meal. It is best paired with arugula greens. Use jumbo shrimp if can. The easiest way to ground the shrimp and mixing all the ingredients is by using a food processor. However, you may manually mince them and mix the ingredients by hand if preferred,…
Very easy Hawaiian Spinach Salad with homemade Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette dressing. Perfect as an appetizer. The homemade Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette aroma is very appealing. Do not skip this part nor use a ready-made dressing. If you want the dressing to be less sour, you can add 2 tbsp of the red wine vinegar and a…