Thanksgiving
Chamorro Potato Salad
Chamorro Potato Salad is a must-have at any Chamorro gathering. Your fiesta menu would not be complete without it. There are several variations…
Chicken Kelaguen & Flour Titiyas
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…
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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…
How to Roast a Fresh Pumpkin — a Pedro “PoP” Aguon Tutorial
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…
Lumpia
Lumpia is a staple at most Chamorro gatherings. There are fried and fresh versions, both of which are extremely popular. There are so many…
Pan de Leche
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…
Pumpkin-Carrot Crunch Cake
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…
Red Rice
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…
Rich and Creamy Custard Pie
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…
Riyenu ~ Chamorro Stuffing
Chamorro stuffing, or Riyenu, is a delicious side dish usually served during special holiday meals, alongside baked turkey, ham, or roast pig. My…
Shrimp Patties
Hi everyone! This is Hannah, Annie's daughter. I made some delicious shrimp patties for lunch one day. My version is somewhat different from…
Smoked & Grilled Turkey
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…
Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
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…
Sweet Dinner Rolls ~ My Original Go-To Version
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…
I made the Riyenu and it was a hit!!! Even my kids loved it!! Excited to make the others 🙂 Thank you!
Thank you for sharing these recipes! I’m very excited to try them!
You’re welcome, Vanessa! Let me know how they turn out for you. 🙂