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Sinigang is a tamarind stew originating from the Philipppines. It's sour and savory, and it's such an amazing comfort food that even our non-Filipino friends love it. All you really need is the tamarind soup base, and you can basically throw in any ingredients you have in the fridge. We recommend sticking to a combination... Continue Reading →
My grandma taught me how to cook this soy sauce & vinegar-braised chicken, and it’s helped me survive college as well as helped me feed large groups of guests. She grew up in the region of Pampanga, where she said they always ate banana slices with their adobo. You’ll see adobo made in numerous variations with... Continue Reading →
This is one of those dishes that is heavenly yet unmistakeably unhealthy. When we eat at home, we try to be on the healthier side, but sometimes you've just gotta scratch the itch. We did, and while we enjoyed EVERY. SINGLE. BITE.... we must resist the temptation to cook this more often. The butter, cheese,... Continue Reading →
What's everyone's favorite side at Korean restaurants?? CORN CHEESE. And with this recipe, it'll be your favorite side dish at home! Say hello to cheese pulls all night, every night! Servings: 4 Prep Time: 2 min Cook Time: 15 min Ingredients: 9 oz can of corn 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 3 tbsp kewpie mayo... Continue Reading →
The first time we had grilled mackerel, we were in the cafeteria at Mitsuwa Marketplace. To be honest, we wanted to order ramen, but we opted for the grilled mackerel to stay on our low-carb diet. And that kids, is how I met your m(ackerel) LOL Mackerel is a delicious and affordable dish that is... Continue Reading →
We are living in some really strange times. There's no traffic in LA, we're telling our parents they're not allowed to go outside (tides have turned haha), and it's nearly impossible for us to get toilet paper. On the bright side, a while back we had bought some muscovado sugar, and saved it for days... Continue Reading →
If there's any no-cook sauce you should have in your arsenal of home recipes, it should be chimichurri. Chimichurri is a no-fuss, no-cook sauce that has strong garlic and parsley flavors. It can be used as a marinade or served as a topping for meat, fish, veggies, or eggs. As for the steak, Elijah and... Continue Reading →
One thing about Asian Americans is we always have some sort of dried noodle and soup base in the pantry. We wanted to make something that is very easy, uses pantry items we already had, and has a broth that warms the soul. Kitsune udon is a classic Japanese soup featuring udon with fried tofu... Continue Reading →
Our first Thanksgiving at home was full of chill vibes and scrumptious food. Elijah and I dressed up for photos, cooked these cornish hens together, then had a movie night with some comfy blankets and a glass of whiskey (we love Irish scotch whiskeys, btw.) It was a night full of simply enjoying each other's... Continue Reading →
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