
Stollen (German Christmas Bread)

Sweet Mochi

Microwave Gau

Fried Mochi

Chichi Dango

Warabi Namasu #1

Lau Laus

Ozoni (News Year’s Mochi Soup)

Jai (Monk’s Food)

Lumpia

Chichi Dango

Fried Vinha D’Alhos

Koko Mochi

Somen Salad

Tako Pupu

Easy Sekihan

Sekihan (Red Bean Rice)
Sekihan is my spirit food—a dish that runs through my veins. It is one of my favorites, which means that every time I visited my grandma, she had a huge batch of it ready when arrived. She made it the “old fashioned” way, using a stovetop steamer. This recipe uses a rice cooker, which I can handle! The beans infuse the rice with a subtle nutty flavor, which is heightened by a sprinkling with salt and sesame seeds before serving.

Pancit

Seven Layer Gelatin Dessert

Nishime
For me, nishime is a special occasion food. My aunties and grandma would make it for every family gathering. Today, I make it once a year for the New Year. This is a great recipe that results in the perfect balance between sweet and salty that I love so much about this dish.