Lunch
Ahi Tuna Poke
Poke is a Hawaiian dish traditionally served as an appetizer, but it can also be a main dish when served with rice or corn titiyas. Modern…
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These chicken lettuce wraps are a good choice if you're looking for a quick dish to make for an appetizer or a light meal. I created this recipe…
Baked Sushi Casserole
My family loves, LOVES, LOVES sushi. We love both the sushi with cooked ingredients (especially those with tempura shrimp -- YUM!) as well as…
Beef Stir Fry with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Onions
I posted a recipe a while back for another version of Beef Stir Fry (with mushrooms, onions, broccoli, eggplant and bean sprouts). Here is another…
BLT with a Twist
This sandwich recipe is our adaptation of a BLT we've tried and loved. Enjoy! BLT with a Twist Ingredients: 10 slices multigrain bread,…
Chicken Macaroni Salad
Macaroni salad one of my family's favorite side dishes. There are many, many macaroni salad variations, but we're simple...we like two specific…
Chicken Soup (Kådun Månuk)
Kådu is the Chamorro term for soup or broth. Think of it as Chamorro Comfort Food. It could be 90 degrees outside on Guam, but serve…
Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles
If you’re looking for a weeknight meal that’s delicious and quick to prepare, look no further. My Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles takes…
Chicken Thighs with Honey Mustard Garlic Wine Sauce
Hafa Adai! I know, I know...it’s been a while since I added a new recipe. But this one is worth the wait, trust me. I made this with skin on,…
Corned Beef with Cabbage and Onions
This is another classic Chamorro comfort dish. Most Chamorros grew up eating corned beef, maybe because it used to be inexpensive. Now, it's…
Corned Beef with Corn and Tomato Sauce
Chamorros love canned corned beef! It's called Latan Kåtne (canned meat) in Chamorro. Corned beef can be prepared many different ways, depending…
Easy Homemade Chorizos
I made pancakes for my kids' breakfast this morning, but the hubby and I wanted something heartier. Here's my version of homemade chorizo. It's…
Escabeche
Escabeche is a dish made with fried fish and vegetables with a ginger-vinegar sauce. It's usually prepared for special occasions, but since we're in…
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa and Tangy Coleslaw
This is not your typical fish taco. It's even better if you ask me, but then I might be a bit biased. 😉 When I think of fish tacos, I picture…
Ham Hocks with Mongo (Mung) Beans
Ham hocks and beans go so well together. For those who’ve never heard of it before, a ham hock is the pork knuckle and is usually salt-cured and…
Hannah’s Carne Asada Tacos
My daughter loves to cook as much as I do, and she loves to experiment with new dishes. This is her take on Carne Asada Tacos, complete with her…
Hannah’s Teriyaki Burgers
My daughter is quite the budding chef. She whipped these burgers up from some ingredients she found in the fridge and pantry. She calls them…
Hawaiian Pulled Pork
This is a cross between two of my family's favorites -- Kahlua Pork and traditional pulled pork with BBQ sauce. The pork has that hint of…
Homemade Beer Chili
Homemade chili such a versatile dish that can be changed up depending on the ingredients you add. My family's favorite is chili made with ground…
Japchae (or Chapchae), Korean Stir-fried Noodles with Vegetables
I love Korean food. Japchae is one of my favorites because it has noodles, beef, and a lot of my favorite vegetables like mushrooms, onions,…
Juicy Cheeseburgers with Baked Smothered Fries
I may be dating myself, but one of my favorite burger places to eat was Cool Spot, a quaint drive-in burger joint in Barrigada owned and operated by…
Lasagne al Forno
I first made this lasagne years ago, when I lived in Germany (yes, Germany, not Italy). There was this small family run Italian…
Miso Salmon with Sake Butter Sauce
I love salmon, and this is one of my favorite ways to prepare it. I first had this dish at a popular chain restaurant. I wanted to recreate it at…
Rigatoni with Shrimp and a Creamy Tomato Sauce
Hello! Hannah here...Annie’s daughter, if you haven’t “met” me yet. I have a few other recipes on my mom’s blog, so be sure to check…
Smoked Beef Brisket – A slightly sweet, smoky version
I love a good BBQ. It's rare that I use a dry rub when we BBQ at our house, especially since my daughter makes excellent marinades. However, when…
Tater Tot Casserole
If you're looking for a stick-to-your-ribs comfort dish, this one is it. Tater tots, seasoned ground beef and cheese sauce are all baked into a…
Tender and Juicy Burgers
I love grilled ribs and steaks, but occasionally I crave a really good, juicy burger. I'm not talking about those flat, plain, frozen patties…
Thai BBQ Pork
Thai BBQ Pork is one recipe you'll definitely want to try. The secret is really in the marinade and basting sauce. Cilantro, soy sauce, lots of…
Tomato-Braised Pork Ribs
One of my family's favorite ways for me to cook pork ribs (other than Chamorro BBQ) is to braise it in a thick and sweet tomato sauce. My mom used…
