I was so happy when the Taste Bud x Pono Hawaiian Nori Komi Furikake Rice Seasoning arrived because I’ve been hella craving Furikake Salmon! With all the holiday eats lately, it felt really nice to switch it up with some good ol’ salmon for a quick and eazy weeknight dinner. The sweet, salty, and umami... Continue Reading →
Kalua Pork was one of the first Hawaiian dishes I became obsessed with and learned how to make after my first visit to Hawaii in 2008 during my honeymoon. This is the perfect party dish and/or meal prep dish for the family. The word “kālua” means to cook in an underground oven in the Hawaiian... Continue Reading →
Mom wanted to experiment with her Heo Quay, roasted pork, recipe by roasting it in my Traeger. I love experiments and always wanted to learn how to make crispy and juicy Heo Quay so I was all for it. If you don’t have a smoker, just use your oven! It turned out fantastic. The pork... Continue Reading →
Grab some ground pork and store-bought puff pastry and make my favorite savory puff pastry snack, Bánh Patê Sô, with me. It is so good! It’s also the perfect portable snacks to make and bring to your next family gathering or party this holiday season! I used a cup to cut the puff pastry into... Continue Reading →
Over the past few years, smoking turkeys have been the preferred method of cooking the Thanksgiving turkey. The subtle smoke from the fruitwood use penetrates through the turkey and takes the taste of the turkey to the next level. I generally add a few chunks of cherry wood, but applewood works great too.To make the... Continue Reading →
Late last summer, my friends and I took a friend's trip to North Lake Tahoe for a weekend getaway. People were assigned cooking duties for each meal and on the last night, the friends hosted a seafood boil for our 30 friends and kids. They cooked a cooler full of fresh head-on shrimp, tons of... Continue Reading →
Furikake seasoning is a very yummy, salty, and full of texture. You can sprinkle furikake seasoning on anything and it will taste delicious. This is an extremely simple recipe you can make for a party to feed a large crowd of you can buy individually portioned salmon filets and make it for an easy weeknight... Continue Reading →
Over the past few years, Sushi Bake has become one of the most popular pot luck/party food among friends and family. It is requested at every party and always the first dish to be devoured. Sushi Bake is essentially a deconstructed sushi roll, baked like a casserole. It's the perfect food to bring to parties... Continue Reading →
I love Luaus. Besides the beautiful Hula Dancing, my favorite attraction at every Luau is the Imu Ceremony. During the Imu Ceremony, a few buff Islanders present the slow roasted pig from a traditional underground oven called an Imu. The crowd claps, cheers, and goes crazy when they see a smoking pig unearthed from the... Continue Reading →
The Super Bowl is coming this weekend! People are either hosting or attending a super bowl party. Going to a potluck and thinking about what to make? Try this easy peasy, colorful 7-layer dip with a spicy kick that is delicious and pretty to look at. Party Dips are usually crowd favorites every party I attend. This... Continue Reading →
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