Holiday Menu

Thanksgiving:

Chamorro Potato Salad

Posted on Oct 13th, 2014

Chamorro Potato Salad is a must-have at any Chamorro gathering.  Your fiesta menu would not be complete without it. There are several variations…

Continue Reading

Chicken Kelaguen & Flour Titiyas

Posted on Jul 29th, 2013

Kelaguen and Titiyas ~ both staples on a Chamorro fiesta table.  But you don't have to be invited to a fiesta in order to enjoy these tasty dishes…

Continue Reading

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Posted on Oct 5th, 2013

Mashed potatoes aren't traditionally found on a Chamorro menu, but there are times when my family craves something other than rice with a meal. We…

Continue Reading

How to Roast a Fresh Pumpkin — a Pedro “PoP” Aguon Tutorial

Posted on Nov 3rd, 2013

Pedro "PoP" Aguon was a chef in the Navy. PoP passed down to his family his extensive knowledge of cooking, and his daughter, Arlene Sablan Aguon, is…

Continue Reading

Lumpia

Posted on Jul 28th, 2013

Lumpia is a staple at most Chamorro gatherings.  There are fried and fresh versions, both of which are extremely popular. There are so many…

Continue Reading

Pan de Leche

Posted on Jul 26th, 2013

What is Pan de Leche, you ask?  Why, it's only one of the most delicious types of bread around, that's what!  🙂 Seriously, though, Pan de…

Continue Reading

Pumpkin-Carrot Crunch Cake

Posted on Sep 11th, 2013

Fall is one of my favorite seasons, not just because of the beautiful fall colors and cooling temperatures, but because I love the smell of the house…

Continue Reading

Red Rice

Posted on Feb 8th, 2014

Red Rice is a must-have for any Chamorro Fiesta menu.  Without red rice, it just won't seem much like a fiesta. You don't need to go to a party or…

Continue Reading

Rich and Creamy Custard Pie

Posted on Jun 6th, 2014

Rich, creamy, sweet and luscious Custard Pie...are you drooling yet? Egg custard pie is so easy to make. Chances are you already have most of the…

Continue Reading

Riyenu ~ Chamorro Stuffing

Posted on Oct 14th, 2013

Chamorro stuffing, or Riyenu, is a delicious side dish usually served during special holiday meals, alongside baked turkey, ham, or roast pig. My…

Continue Reading

Shrimp Patties

Posted on Aug 18th, 2013

Hi everyone!  This is Hannah, Annie's daughter. I made some delicious shrimp patties for lunch one day. My version is somewhat different from…

Continue Reading

Smoked & Grilled Turkey

Posted on Oct 13th, 2013

Turkey doesn't have to be served only during Thanksgiving or other holiday meal.  Chamorros love to BBQ, but occasionally, we like to smoke and…

Continue Reading

Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

Posted on Nov 8th, 2014

cookies are so much fun to make -- and eat!  My daughter even says they "taste like Thanksgiving and Christmas." 😉 These aren't the kind of…

Continue Reading

Sweet Dinner Rolls ~ My Original Go-To Version

Posted on Sep 11th, 2014

As the title for my recipe states, this is my go-to recipe when I want to whip up a tray of sweet dinner rolls. It's also the same recipe I…

Continue Reading

 

Christmas:

Buñelos Dågu

Posted on Oct 26th, 2013

If you had to list your favorite Christmas food, what would they be?  I'd have too many to list since I have quite a few favorites, but up near…

Continue Reading

Chamorro Potato Salad

Posted on Oct 13th, 2014

Chamorro Potato Salad is a must-have at any Chamorro gathering.  Your fiesta menu would not be complete without it. There are several variations…

Continue Reading

Chicken Kelaguen & Flour Titiyas

Posted on Jul 29th, 2013

Kelaguen and Titiyas ~ both staples on a Chamorro fiesta table.  But you don't have to be invited to a fiesta in order to enjoy these tasty dishes…

Continue Reading

Lumpia

Posted on Jul 28th, 2013

Lumpia is a staple at most Chamorro gatherings.  There are fried and fresh versions, both of which are extremely popular. There are so many…

Continue Reading

Pan de Leche

Posted on Jul 26th, 2013

What is Pan de Leche, you ask?  Why, it's only one of the most delicious types of bread around, that's what!  🙂 Seriously, though, Pan de…

Continue Reading

Red Rice

Posted on Feb 8th, 2014

Red Rice is a must-have for any Chamorro Fiesta menu.  Without red rice, it just won't seem much like a fiesta. You don't need to go to a party or…

Continue Reading

Rich and Creamy Custard Pie

Posted on Jun 6th, 2014

Rich, creamy, sweet and luscious Custard Pie...are you drooling yet? Egg custard pie is so easy to make. Chances are you already have most of the…

Continue Reading

Shrimp Patties

Posted on Aug 18th, 2013

Hi everyone!  This is Hannah, Annie's daughter. I made some delicious shrimp patties for lunch one day. My version is somewhat different from…

Continue Reading

Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

Posted on Nov 8th, 2014

cookies are so much fun to make -- and eat!  My daughter even says they "taste like Thanksgiving and Christmas." 😉 These aren't the kind of…

Continue Reading

Sweet Dinner Rolls ~ My Original Go-To Version

Posted on Sep 11th, 2014

As the title for my recipe states, this is my go-to recipe when I want to whip up a tray of sweet dinner rolls. It's also the same recipe I…

Continue Reading

Ube Cheesecake

Posted on Aug 3rd, 2014

Who doesn't love cheesecake?  And for those of us who grew up in the islands, who doesn't love ube-anything?  If you haven't tried ube, or taro,…

Continue Reading

 

Easter:

Chamorro Potato Salad

Posted on Oct 13th, 2014

Chamorro Potato Salad is a must-have at any Chamorro gathering.  Your fiesta menu would not be complete without it. There are several variations…

Continue Reading

Chicken Kelaguen & Flour Titiyas

Posted on Jul 29th, 2013

Kelaguen and Titiyas ~ both staples on a Chamorro fiesta table.  But you don't have to be invited to a fiesta in order to enjoy these tasty dishes…

Continue Reading

King Cake

Posted on Mar 1st, 2014

King Cakes are part of a popular tradition that celebrates the 12th day following the birth of Christ, during which the 3 Wise Men or Kings visited…

Continue Reading

Lumpia

Posted on Jul 28th, 2013

Lumpia is a staple at most Chamorro gatherings.  There are fried and fresh versions, both of which are extremely popular. There are so many…

Continue Reading

Pan de Leche

Posted on Jul 26th, 2013

What is Pan de Leche, you ask?  Why, it's only one of the most delicious types of bread around, that's what!  🙂 Seriously, though, Pan de…

Continue Reading

Pot Roast, Chamorro Style

Posted on Sep 28th, 2013

Whenever I find myself feeling a bit homesick, I think of something to cook that soothes my longing for my island home. Chamorro Pot Roast is one of…

Continue Reading

Red Rice

Posted on Feb 8th, 2014

Red Rice is a must-have for any Chamorro Fiesta menu.  Without red rice, it just won't seem much like a fiesta. You don't need to go to a party or…

Continue Reading

Rice Krispy Treat Easter Eggs

Posted on Mar 29th, 2015

This is a fun and yummy project you and your kids can make this Easter. To make these delicious and cute treats, you'll need: 6 cups…

Continue Reading

Rich and Creamy Custard Pie

Posted on Jun 6th, 2014

Rich, creamy, sweet and luscious Custard Pie...are you drooling yet? Egg custard pie is so easy to make. Chances are you already have most of the…

Continue Reading

Shrimp Patties

Posted on Aug 18th, 2013

Hi everyone!  This is Hannah, Annie's daughter. I made some delicious shrimp patties for lunch one day. My version is somewhat different from…

Continue Reading

Sweet Dinner Rolls ~ My Original Go-To Version

Posted on Sep 11th, 2014

As the title for my recipe states, this is my go-to recipe when I want to whip up a tray of sweet dinner rolls. It's also the same recipe I…

Continue Reading

Ube Cheesecake

Posted on Aug 3rd, 2014

Who doesn't love cheesecake?  And for those of us who grew up in the islands, who doesn't love ube-anything?  If you haven't tried ube, or taro,…

Continue Reading

 

Halloween:

Paranormal Pretzels

Posted on Oct 3rd, 2014

My niece, Chrystina and her son, Damian have so much fun making snacks together. Damian shared these cute pretzel snacks with his friends at…

Continue Reading

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *