Tortellini + Shrimp
This is the perfect dish because the Kid loves pasta and the Baby loves shrimp. And I love when no one complains. Winner all around! ingredients: 1 pound tortellini 2… Continue Reading »
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B.E.L.T.
When I was a kid, O.G. used to tell me to ‘put some food under your belt.’ No doubt this is what she meant. A simple breakfast in a sandwich… Continue Reading »
Lemon-y Orecchiette with Bacon and Mushrooms
My kids LOVE pasta. They can’t get enough and I’m always trying to think of new ways to make it interesting. The first time I had orecciette I was living… Continue Reading »
Shoyu Pork
Shoyu is the Japanese word for soy sauce, and Shoyu Pork is a Hawaiian plate lunch staple. I created this crock pot version so I could have freedom! There’s nothing… Continue Reading »
Stewed Chicken & Tomatoes in the crock pot
Fresh tomatoes straight from the garden make a world of difference. I know not everyone has access to that but wow, the difference in flavor is amazing. Luckily a little… Continue Reading »
Onolicious Chili
In my old Hawaii cookbooks I came across a recipe for ‘Ono Chili.’ Ono means delicious so I knew this had to be good, especially since it had three different… Continue Reading »
Sweet Chili Sauce Burgers
Chili Sauce is sweet and perfect for dipping lumpia and other delicious fried foods. Since it has a slight amount of heat, it’s a perfect addition to a burger mixture…. Continue Reading »
Grilled Salmon
This is an Ina Garten recipe, you KNOW I love her and you KNOW her recipes are always perfect. The fact that there is only 4 ingredients makes this the… Continue Reading »
Inari Somen
Inari is so versatile, you can fill it the traditional sushi way with rice or you can fill it with pork or stir fry, but I like it this way… Continue Reading »
Lasagna
Lasagna was a staple growing up. I remember my mom made lasagna slaving over the stove, layering, cheesing, and layering again. It was something I always remember as a dinner… Continue Reading »