Whenever I cook something fried, I always want a side dish that feels light and refreshing. That is exactly why I love making this quick pickled cucumber and onion recipe. It is crisp, tangy, and simple, but it adds so much balance to the meal. read more
A Simple Homemade Egg Salad I Love Making Whenever I want something quick and satisfying, I often make this easy creamy egg salad recipe. It uses simple ingredients and comes together in very little time. I love recipes like this because they are comforting and read more
When Lent begins, I always start thinking about the dishes we grew up eating at home. One recipe that comes to mind right away is Filipino squid adobo. It may not be the flashiest dish on the table, but for me, it is one of read more
Whenever I make Pinakbet with Japanese sweet potatoes, I feel like I am reconnecting with my roots. There is something so comforting about a big pan of vegetables simmering gently on the stove. The colors alone make me happy, and as the onions, tomatoes, and read more
Quick Weeknight Dinner I Love Making Some days, I just want something simple, filling, and loaded with vegetables. This beef and mixed vegetable stir-fry is one of those meals I make when I want something hearty but not complicated. It’s colorful, flavorful, and comes together read more
This easy biko recipe brings back so many memories for me. There are certain desserts that instantly make you think of home, and for me, biko is one of them. My aunt used to make this once in a while, even when there was no read more
This year for Valentine’s Day, I kept things simple but still a little special. Instead of going out to a crowded restaurant, we stayed home and I cooked dinner — beef ribs, mac & cheese, ham, and corn on the side. It wasn’t fancy restaurant read more
During the Lenten season, many families look for simple meatless meals for Lent that are comforting, easy to prepare, and still satisfying. Growing up, Lent was always a meaningful time of reflection and prayer, but it was also a season when our meals became a read more
There is something quietly beautiful about watching someone try something new in the kitchen. The other day, my husband decided, completely out of nowhere, that he was going to make his first bread loaf. He did not use fancy ingredients or complicated steps. He simply read more
(Filipino Beef Soup for Cold Days) Tonight’s dinner was Beef Nilaga, and honestly—this is one of those meals that just feels like a warm hug. Whenever the weather turns cold, this soup is what I crave most. It’s simple, comforting, and quietly flavorful in a read more