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Shanghai Lumpia

I went to make Lola Momma’s lumpia recipe and did a quick search to find the ingredients. What? Nothing found. How have I never put the recipe in here? Welp, I winged it because she was asleep since she’s in the PI and we’re in the US and it was a midday project. Everyone says…
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Egg Muffins: Easy Back to Campus Breakfast

Kids are finally going back to school campus after a year of distance learning. WHOOOHOOOO! I celebrate for them and for us parents! They are amazing. We are amazing. After all the crazies we’ve overcome, it’s now time to relearn how to get them fed before 7:30am. These are delicious and nutritious and super easy…
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Chicken Adobo

Pure comfort in a bowl. Paired with Mom’s pancit and it’s the holidays in February! I made this on a Sunday and it fed us a couple more times for lunch and dinner. And, I’m already craving it again! Chicken Adobo 6 full chicken legs, skin removed 1 medium yellow onion, halved and sliced 6…
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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Have you watched The Chef Show with Jon Favreau and Roy Choi? They’re adorable- kinda like an old married couple talking about experiences and eating amazing comforting food. Well, I finally made the spaghetti and meatballs from the “Roy’s Italian Cuisine” episode and it’s soooooooo good. This will be a go to for a very…
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New Years Hoppin John

Yes. It’s been more than a month since I made this. Don’t judge – says me to myself. Grandma Mary was very superstitious. Among other musts, having hoppin’ John on New Years day is a must for a healthy and happy year. We are it last year but well we know how that ended. Trying…
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Vera Cruz Snapper

I love the freshness of fish with a balance of brine and sweetness. This recipe perfectly satiates the craving. Vera Cruz Snapper 1 lb snapper handful of green olives, sliced handful of cherry tomatoes, sliced 1 Tbsp capers Minced garlic Olive oil Salt and pepper Preheat oven 425. Slice fish into 2 pieces. Salt and…
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Super Bowl Wings

I’ve heard about smothering mayo on poultry before baking it but have never tried it – UNTIL TODAY! So. So. So. Good. Heat oven to 400. Wrap a cookie sheet in foil. Place ovenproof rack on top. Mix mayonnaise with spices. Smother wings with sauce. Then place on the rack Cook for 45 mins. Increase…
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Peach Melba Popsicles

You might have the last few fresh and local peaches at your farmers markets or grocers. If you don’t, snag some from your freezer. This is a good reminder of summer weather before the fall settles in. Peach Melba Popsicles Adapted from Smitten Kitchen 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup whole raspberries 2…
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Green Goddess Salmon with Crispy Potatoes

I’m holding on to the last glimmers of summer with this fresh dinner option. When a meal is loved by all the family members we say, “definitely put this on the menu” for our make-believe family restaurant that we’ll never open. This meal got that stamp of approval. Green Goddess Salmon with Crispy Potatoes 2…
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Tomatillo Chili

I inadvertently signed up for 2 CSAs this season (probs because I knew getting to the farmers market was going to be difficult this year). I love these farms (Fifth Crow Farm and Sweet Farm) and man, do I miss the farmers market. But the CSAs are bring bunches of creativity out of me including…
