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Kim Chee Mandoo

2012-02-03T14:23:00.005-10:00

I bought some mandoo wrappers not long ago, as i have been craving to make some!Mandoo wrappers (the round kind)long rice (small bunch)1/3 cup ground pork3 cloves of garlic, minced1/4 cup of kim chee (or kim chi), diced3-4 tsp kim chee juice2 tsp salt2 tsp garlic powder2-3 tsp sesame oil1 tsp of sesame seeds (crushed)dash of black pepperdash of white pepperdrizzle of sriracha sauce (i finally

Homemade Loco Moco

2012-02-01T08:20:00.011-10:00

Today is Loco Moco Day! So here is my version of the hamburger patty, similar to my hamburger steak, with a little more garlic and no hidden veggies. Hamburger Patties 1 lb ground beef2 pieces of bread end1 egg3 garlichalf an onion1 tbsp hawaiian salt2 tbsp worchestershire sauce2 tsp black pepper1 tbs garlic salt 1) Place ground beef in a large bowl.2) Place bread ends

Buttery Ranch Honey Wheat Pretzels & Facebook Launch!

2012-01-28T15:54:00.009-10:00

These are super popular treats at school fairs or at the bake sale. This is the other YUM snacks I love to eat besides my popular furikake chex mix! The great thing about these pretzel snacks is you don't have to BAKE it!!1 bag of honey wheat pretzels (I used the safeway brand)1/4 cup buttery flavor popcorn oil1/2 pack of Hidden Valley Ranch mix (the powder form)1/2 tbsp garlic powder1/2 tbsp

Moist Cupcakes

2012-01-24T21:36:00.006-10:00

I do alot of semi-homemade food, mostly because I don't have the time or ingredients to make them entirely from scratch. When I bake cakes and cupcakes, I use boxed cake mix. When I did my Star Wars cake, although I love the way it looks, I didn't like how it crumbles and falls apart when you cut it. I finally figured out the secret ingredient to make the cake from boxed cake mix moist --

Kamaboko Dip

2012-01-08T14:47:00.004-10:00

Who said Kamaboko is only good for saimin and fried noodles/rice/udon?My SIL made a few years ago...and I couldn't stop eating it! Recently I had a craving for it, and...I couldn't stop eating it again!1 loaf of kamabokoA quarter of a medium white onion1/4 cup mayonnaise (I used the olive oil one)dash of black pepperUsing food processor1) Cut kamaboko and white onion into chunks.2) Put them into

Tonkatsu and Furikake Ahi Katsu

2012-01-05T19:58:00.005-10:00

Ok I lied, I will do another post since I do have alittle bit time on my hands!Tonkatsu is also known as pork katsu, or pork cutlet.Thin filets of porkflourpeppersaltbeaten eggs*panko flakesoil for frying1) Have 3 plates side by side, filled the first plate with flour(approx 1/2 cup, but when you run out, you would want to add more flour), dash of salt and pepper.2) Filled the 2nd plate with

Layered Jello

2012-01-05T19:13:00.007-10:00

Happy New Year everyone!!!I have been cooking and I've got lots to post so I'm actually really excited! But I'll do one post today and if I have time work on another this weekend. :)First off, layered jello. This delicious AND pretty thing I have eaten, but never attempted my entire until...until now. I have been meaning to make this forever. As a matter of fact, I wanted to make it for our Day

Yellow Cake Mix Mac Nuts White Chocolate Chip Cookies

2011-12-23T13:54:00.006-10:00

Because the chocolate cake mix cookies were so delicious, I've decided to do one with the yellow cake mix and pack them up for Christmas!Please refer the my recipe here and replace the chocolate cake mix with yellow cake mix and add in white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.Then I packed them in these Martha Stewart cupcake boxes I got from Macy's. Aren't they cute?! I planned on making

Graham Cracker Gingerbread House

2011-12-19T20:30:00.021-10:00

Happy Holidays Everyone!I know...I have been slacking on updating this. I haven't cooked anything new worth mentioning. and I also haven't made bentos for lunch in awhile.But since Christmas is coming around the corner. I'd like to share with you our Gingerbread House making experience!Graham Cracker Gingerbread House (to make one, double or multiply ingredients if making more)Royal Icing (makes

Turkey Jook with Crockpot

2011-12-01T21:31:00.004-10:00

OMG I think I will FOREVER be making jook in the crockpot! It can't get ANY EASIER than this! I turned the crockpot on at 10pm and when I got up, the thing stay ready already! 1/2 Cooked Turkey Carcass with meat still on (ie: leftover Turkey from Thanksgiving or you can use leftover rotisserie chicken from costco)1.5 c raw rice, washed12 c water2 tsp crushed ginger4 dried scallops, break them

Crockpot Beef Stew #2

2011-11-28T21:25:00.005-10:00

I have been trying to make a good Beef Stew recipe that Lil P will like. I have done several before, but decided to use my crockpot again and see if he will like it.2-3 lbs Stew Meat (cubed)1/2 c flour (I used 1 part wheat, 1 part white, and 1 part wheat germs)2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper3 tbs olive oil1 onion (chopped)4 small carrots (cubed)3 red potatoes (cubed)1 tbs dried parsley1 package dry

Juicy Turkey with Gravy

2011-11-27T14:12:00.008-10:00

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving this year.We have decided to host a Thanksgiving dinner this year and I have decided to make my very first Turkey. It's actually quite a lot of work and I underestimated the time it takes to bake.I followed this recipe exactly according to this, except I used a 13 lb turkey and I used parsley instead of sage.I also rubbed the turkey and pour and half of

Crockpot Beef Stew (using Cream of Mushrooms)

2011-10-01T22:31:00.006-10:00

Continue on with the leftover celery and in an attempt to use my can of family-sized Cream of Mushrooms as a non-soup or non-alfredo sauce. Here is my version of Cream of Mushroom Beef Stew:1 can of cream of mushroom (family size)2 lbs of stew meat1/2 cup of flour1 pkg onion soup mix1/2 tbs garlic powder1 tbs black pepper4 red potatoes (cubed)2 carrots (peeled and cubed)4 stalks of celery (

Chicken Stew & Kalua Pork Manapua

2011-09-25T14:46:00.006-10:00

CHICKEN VEGGIES STEWHad a get together yesterday and someone left us with a bunch of celery...EWWW. I hate to waste food but that isn't something my family goes gaga for so I decided to make stew--Chicken stew4 sticks of celery (chopped)2 carrots (chopped)1 small onion (chopped)2 small red potatoes (peeled and chopped)2 boneless chicken breasts1 can Italian Stewed Tomatoes (chopped)1/4 cup of

Chocolate Cake Mix Pecan & Walnut Cookies

2011-09-22T19:40:00.006-10:00

I have been trying to bake chewy cookies for awhile now but it is either chewy and flat, or thick and crunchy. I wouldn't figure out what I am missing. But the other day I decided to try something different--using boxed cake mix to bake cookies. I was AMAZED at how easy it is to make chewy cookies!! Semi-homemade is all good with me!1 box of chocolate cake mix (any kind)2 eggs1/2 cup of

Brownie Haupia Pie

2011-09-05T08:51:00.005-10:00

Happy Labor Day everyone! I'm having a potluck gathering at my house today, with some water fun in the backyard to cool off the day: baby pool, slip n slide, water guns. I also have some bacon wrapped shrimp & asparagus kabobs as well as steaks in steak marinade ready to pop on the grill. For dessert, I have made Brownie Haupia Pie.For those not familiar with Haupia, it's considered a coconut

Oatmeal Pancake Muffins

2011-08-17T22:15:00.004-10:00

Lil P used to LOVE when i make him oatmeal in the morning using those Quaker Instant Oatmeal packets, especially when I add syrup, cinnamon, raisins, and chocolate chips. But earlier this year he has told me he doesn't want to eat it anymore, that he doesn't like it. I only make it once a week! I used to fight with him and tell him "Eat it, or else". I was tired of fighting

Slowcook Oxtail Soup

2011-08-14T17:25:00.007-10:00

I'm BACK!!! It's been two months since the last I blogged. I had to concentrate on studying for a certification exam during these two months. It was really tough to come home from work, cook dinner, and go straight into my room and hit the books. When exam came near, I even gave up cooking and cleaning all together. In addition to giving up my cooking time and my free time to

Honey Glazed Mahi Mahi

2011-06-07T21:51:00.004-10:00

I don't have a picture of this one, I made this on a last minute noticed and that's all the ingredients I had but to my surprise, this actually came out really REALLY good! I will definitely make this again and will definitely take a pic!2 Mahi Mahi Filets, cut into bite size2 tbs Honey2 tbs soy sauce2 tbs balsamic vinaigrette (I used Wishbone Light Balsamic and Basil Vinaigrette *thumbs up*)1/2

Peanut Butter Popcorn

2011-05-24T09:28:00.005-10:00

Several Christmases ago a friend got us a popcorn popper with a jar of kernels. I have only used it a few times. So yesterday after talking with my coworker who went to watch a movie by himself, that he was happy with his soda and popcorn, I started thinking about making popcorn. So last night after I making dinner (Honey Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi, recipe to come in a later post), I went on working

Tofu Poke & Lemon Pork Tenderloin Bento

2011-05-11T08:19:00.000-10:00

It's been awhile...I have been busy but didn't stop cooking! Today's feature recipe is Tofu Poke.1 block of Deep Fried Tofu (Atsuage), 1.5 oz cubedhalf small onion, thinly sliced with length about 1" to 1.5"1 tbs shoyu1 tbs sesame oil2 tsp hawaiian saltdash of chili pepperdash of Furikake (optional)Toss all ingredients in a bowl and mix well, refrigerate for half an hour before serving. I like to

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner and Shoyu Hot Dogs

2011-05-02T12:17:00.005-10:00

Congratulations jay*elle!! You have won my prize pack from my 100th Post Giveaway!! Please contact me for details!!There is really no Chicken Dinner recipe today. Instead, it will be Shoyu Hot Dogs20 hot dogsdrizzle of oil1 1/2 cup of shoyu1 cup of sugar1 cup of water1 tbsp ginger (minced)1) Cut hot dogs into bite size (1 hot dog can be cut into 4-6 pieces).2) In a pot on medium high heat, cook

Kalua Pork and Shrimp Truck Bento

2011-04-26T19:13:00.011-10:00

Kalua Pork is a must in a typical Hawaiian dish. I always buy them at the store or at fundraising events but never did make them thinking it would be too consuming. But I finally got to attempt it for Easter Sunday and it turned out GREAT!The ingredients are simple, Pork Shoulder, Hawaiian Salt, Liquid Smoke, and Ti Leaves. Pork shoulders are also called pork butt and NO, pork butt is NOT at all

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pizza)

2011-04-20T21:14:00.010-10:00

Have you tried this before? I've tried it once at a restaurant in Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Wakiki. I saw the package on the shelf at Marukai Store several years ago so I thought I should try make some. But now I don't have membership there so I haven't been getting them. I recently saw them at Don Quixote so I picked up 2 packages, make one and give the other one on my giveaway!

Baked Lasagna Pie

2011-04-19T21:38:00.008-10:00

I wanted to make lasagna with wheat lasagna noodles but I was unable to find them. So I used Whole Wheat Egg Noodles instead and baked it into a pie form.1 pound of ground beefhalf an onion, diced3 cloves of garlic, minceddash of black pepperspaghetti sauce1 container of cottage cheese (16oz)1 container of ricotta cheese (16oz)1/4 cup parmesan cheese2 eggs1 package of mozzerella cheese1 package