| As excited as I am for summer, I’m equally unenthusiastic about the extreme heat and humidity – anyone else?! Given the high temps, I’m always on the look out for easy and refreshing recipes. And I gotta tell you, these Rainbow Veggie Rolls are the absolute best! I can easily see myself making theseRead more

| It’s cold and rainy again here in Virginia (where are you, Spring??) and I’ve got the perfect recipe for this crummy weather….or for when you’re sick and need something light, yet hearty, to soothe your soul :)  Arroz Caldo is Filipino chicken and rice soup, made with the simplest ingredients that pack a seriousRead more

The first day of Spring was just a couple days ago, but it sure doesn’t feel like it here in Virginia! Because of that I’m still craving warm, hearty meals. And anytime I can get dinner ready with minimal effort, I’m all about it! Drum roll please…..enter this amazingly fragrant and delicious Slow Cooker ChickenRead more

If you’re from the Philippines or know someone from the Philippines, then you know all about Chicken Adobo! The term adobo comes from the Spanish word adobar, meaning marinade. And this marinade is always made with soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Simple, yet scrumptious.  What I love so much about Chicken Adobo isn’t just the fact that it was my favoriteRead more

HAPPY NEW YEAR, friends! Did you have an amazing holiday season? I sincerely hope the answer is a resounding yes! I’m a huge fan of new years: fresh starts, brand new opportunities, a time to reset. No matter what happened last year, you have 361 days ahead of you to do it the way youRead more

Today’s post is a weeknight dinner champ at our house: Asian Salmon! It’s a total lifesaver for those nights that I JUST. CAN’T. EVEN. You know what I’m talking about….long day, you’re tired and hungry, and all you want to do is get some take-out. Don’t do it! If you’re prepared with the ingredients (aside fromRead more

Today’s post gives me all sorts of nostalgia. Growing up, I didn’t have Halo-Halo often, but when I did….man, was it a treat! And in light of the heat wave that’s hit the East coast, I thought I’d bring you one of the most refreshing desserts that’s sure to cool you off! If you’re Filipino,Read more

Let me state the obvious: I’m from the Philippines and I love rice. Rice (specifically white Jasmine) is a staple and is served at almost every Filipino meal. Growing up I remember eating it almost every night, and never thought twice about it. Sometime around high school we switched to brown rice, which was ourRead more

I loooooove tacos. I’ve talked about my love for tacos before (check out my post on Fish Tacos). They’re such a crowd-pleaser, they’re delicious, and more importantly, they’re generally easy to make. But I’m always looking for different combinations to make. And I’ve recently noticed there is a trend of Asian-inspired taco trucks and also Asian-Mexican fusion restaurants.Read more

A little over a year ago Ryan and I took the most amazing trip to Oahu, Hawaii. I’m lucky enough to have one of my best friend’s live there (hey, Lo!) so it was the perfect excuse to make the trek :) And we’re so glad we did – it’s hands down one of our favoriteRead more

As one holiday ends another holiday is coming up, and that means more food! Growing up, New Year’s Eve always involved a very elaborate dinner spread, including some type of pancit (noodle) dish (to represent a long and happy life in the new year), twelve types of fruit (one for each upcoming month), and alwaysRead more

Everyone needs a handful of quick and easy go-to dinner recipes. Well, friends, these Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps are it! This is one of my all-time favorite recipes; and it’s definitely in my regular dinner rotation. What makes it so great, you ask? Well, I usually have almost all of the ingredients on hand. Even ingredientsRead more

I really love this time of year – the crisp air, vibrant colors of leaves, and of course Thanksgiving is hard to beat. November is also the month I was born and the month I got married so there’s plenty to be excited about! But I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention another fall favoriteRead more