Dinner
“Crack” Chicken
When I was stationed in Korea a few years ago, my family and I used to frequent a fried chicken place that served the most delicious chicken…
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…
Baked Salmon with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Salmon is one of my favorite varieties of fish. I love it anyway you prepare it -- grill it with my teriyaki sauce, make fresh salmon kelaguen, or…
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 Eggplant, Mushrooms and Bean Sprouts
Beef...it's what's for dinner. 🙂 I love that commercialized tag line. Beef stir fry is another one of those versatile dishes that you…
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…
Braised Oxtail Soup
Don't let the name of this dish turn you off. Oxtail, as the name describes, was commonly the meaty part of the tail of an ox. Nowadays, they are…
Carolyn’s Kådun Pika (Spicy Chicken)
Kådun pika is a spicy Chamorro chicken dish that's somewhat similar to chicken adobo. It's an easy dish to make -- it takes only a few ingredients…
Chamorro Bistek (or Bisteak)
Bistek (or Bisteak) is a favorite Chamorro dish. The addition of achote (or annatto) gives a unique flavor, along with the tanginess of the added…
Chicken ala King
Chicken ala King is a classic comfort dish. Growing up, chicken ala king was usually served at rosaries, after the prayers were completed, of…
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Chicken pot pie is a favorite in my family. There's something about the tender chicken, delicious vegetables and cream sauce that makes us…
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…
Green Chicken Curry
There are so many varieties of curries -- from chicken, to beef, to all vegetable -- I haven't found a curry I didn't like. 😉 It's such a…
Ground Beef Stir Fry
Stir fried lean meat and vegetables are delicious and healthy meal choices. Use your favorite vegetables or whatever is in season. I like using…
Gumbo-laya
My family loves both Gumbo and Jambalaya. Today, we couldn't decide which dish to make so I combined the two and made a combo that I call…
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…
Hearty Beef Stew
Beef stew is a comfort dish that everyone should know how to make. That and chicken soup -- both are recipes you should have in your cooking…
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…
Korean Lettuce Wraps (Ssambap)
When my family and I lived in Seoul, we had a favorite restaurant that was nestled along the Han River. Like many Korean BBQ restaurants, this…
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…
Mussels with Garlic Tomato Sauce
This is a very simple recipe that my daughter, Hannah, created for dinner one evening. (Have I mentioned that she's a natural in the kitchen? Proud…
No Tomato Chili
My family loves chili. Chili with rice, chili dogs, chili with Frito's corn chips, or Chili with Doritos chips -- you name it, we love…
Panko Crusted Fried Fish & Shrimp
Our family loves seafood. One of our favorite ways to serve fish and shrimp is to coat them in panko breadcrumbs and fry them until golden brown…
Penne with Sausage and Pumpkin Cream Sauce
in pasta sauce?! Why, YES! 🙂 My daughter, Hannah, loves pasta. Actually, my entire family loves pasta. She wanted to make something off the…
Pork & Shrimp Chop Suey with Noodles
Chop suey most often refers to a stir fried noodle dish, but I like my version of chop suey with a bit of gravy. I guess my brain refuses to…
Pot Roast, Chamorro Style
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…
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…
Salmon Cakes
Salmon cakes are my take on one of my favorite seafood dishes -- crab cakes. These savory patties are crisp on the outside, thanks to a quick…
Short Ribs Soup (Kådun Kåtne)
It's cold and rainy right now in the Colorado Rockies...perfect weather for Short Ribs Soup. We call this Kådun Kåtne in Chamorro.…
Shrimp Pasta in Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
Hafa adai, everyone! It's been quite a while since I added a new recipe. What can I say? Life happens. 🙂 Let's see...since my last post, I…
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…
Teriyaki Salmon
Hafa Adai Everyone! My teriyaki salmon is one of my go-to dinners since it's so simple to make. This savory dish is definitely a classic with the…
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…
