Scrumptious Bits

April 20, 2022

Blistered Shishito Peppers

I love the roulette experience of eating these. You never know when you might get a spicy one. These are such an easy appetizer that can be done in less than 10 mins. Heat a cast iron skillet on med/high until water drops sizzle and evaporated quickly. Toss peppers with oil to just coat. In […]
April 20, 2022

Spicy Ahi Poke

I posted a poke recipe before and it’s great. This time, I tried making a version we recently had in Oahu called the CA roll poke. It’s the perfect combination of fresh and decadent. Make this and eat it over rice or salad. 1/2 lb sushi grade ahi tuna, diced into 1/2” chunks 1/4 cup […]
March 8, 2022

Furikake Chex Mix

Yeah. Make this. Furikake Chex Mix Adapted from onolicioushawaii.com Preheat oven to 250 degrees Mix butter, syrup, sugar, veggie oil and soy sauce in pot until sugar is melted. Mix all dry ingredients but the Furikake in an oven proof baking dish. You might need 2 containers. Pour sauce evenly over the dry ingredients. And […]
March 8, 2022

Miso Eggplant

Do you ever crave eggplant? One of my friends back in the 90’s told me it had addictive properties (like nicotine, or something). I believed her. Less so now but I definitely crave it often. This recipe is a good alternative to the dips and addition to veggie stews. Miso Eggplant Adapted from justonecookbook.com 3-4 […]
March 8, 2022

Spicy Crab Dip

I have been on a sriracha craze lately. I can’t get enough. And it’s crab season. So, why not make this delicious appetizer to share with friends and family? So decadent and it’s super good the next day with a fried egg. Spicy Crab Dip
November 26, 2021

Thanksgiving Leftovers – Turkey Silog

You guys! I am congratulating myself and slapping my thighs over this masterpiece of a recipe I just mashed together with Thanksgiving leftovers. Make this now. Turkey Silog 4-6 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed a bit 3 Tbsp veggie oil 2 cups cooked, day old jasmine rice 2 cups leftover turkey, about half a […]
November 14, 2021

Banana Pecan Crumble Muffins

We had some seriously ripe bananas that luckily made it to the weekend. The girls made these muffins with the bananas and they’re delicious. the muffin is super simple but the crumble takes it to the top. It is now a favorite muffin. Banana Pecan Crumble Muffin 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda […]
November 3, 2021

Broccoli Beef

People tend to think my kids are picky. I think they just like momma’s cooking (and carbs). Oh, and they go through phases. Well, Good news. They LOVED this. Broccoli Beef 2 thick NY steaks, sliced against the grain 2 heads of broccoli, broken down Sesame seeds Veggie oil 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 4 […]
October 31, 2021

Blue Bayou Gumbo – Attempt #1

We had the best time at Disneyland. Now that I’m home, I’m missing the food so bad. We were lucky enough to get reservations at The Blue Bayou one day and enjoyed the gumbo and 2 glasses of Pinot Noir. So, why not try to recreate it – missing the boats rolling by. Funny side […]
September 11, 2021

Trader Joe’s Thai Yellow Curry

I recently discovered Trader Joe’s bottled Thai yellow curry sauce. It’s really good and comforting. It’s definitely not YaYa’s curry. It tastes a bit more like Japanese curry. But it’s damn good. I made it traditional style with chicken and potatoes (I didn’t have bamboo shoots). Basically, I put 1 and a half chicken breast, […]