Chi Chi Dango

Chi Chi Dango

Happy New Year! 2017 is finally here! I’m looking forward to another year of delicious food. Growing up in Hawaii, one thing that always marked the start of a new year (other than the absolutely insane firework displays!) was chi chi dango.

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Homemade Vanilla Extract

I have been wanting to make homemade vanilla extract for YEARS! For some reason I was insistent on making it so I could give it as a gift, but would always think about it when it was too late. But this year, I successfully planned ahead, and I’m so glad I finally made it!

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Sweet Potato Latkes

Baked Spiced Sweet Potato Latkes

‘Tis the season for…latkes! Ok, so I’m not a latke expert and haven’t made them in years, but I was wanting to try something a little different with my sweet potatoes, and this is what happened. Such an enjoyable change from my go-to roasted sweet potato with salt and pepper. And best of all, these sweet potato latkes are so easy to make.

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Thai Inspired Turkey Basil Stir-Fry

Thai Inspired Turkey Basil Stir-Fry

This last year I have been on a bit of a Thai food kick. It’s one of my go-to takeout foods, but I realized that beyond a simple curry, I hadn’t experimented with many Thai-ish dishes. And now, many noodles, stir-fries, salads and peanut sauces later, I have started creating my list of favorites. This Thai Inspired Turkey Basil Stir-Fry, has made the cut.

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Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread

My parents recently gave me a huge bag of cranberries fresh from the farm down the road from where they live. They are beautiful, colorful little berries. Since it’s the season for baking, I opted to use a few of them for a simple but delicious treat – a cranberry orange bread.

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