Lynette Lo Tom

Camille Cadiz and her sister, Catherine Grace Cadiz, don’t have a brick-and-mortar restaurant yet, but Two_Sisters Kitchen is drawing fans to its pop-up and catering spreads. For the Filipino Fiesta on May 2 at the...

This pickle recipe is soy sauce-based, so it has an Asian-styled flavoring. The brine is easy to remember, it's one part soy sauce, one part sugar and one part vinegar. Most often I'll use white vinegar or rice vinegar, but any vinegar seems to work. Hawaiian chile peppers add a bit of interest, but omit

If your grandchild is a picky eater, adding a bit of quinoa to white or brown rice provides an extra boost of nutrients. This recipe calls for just 1/8 the amount of rice found in a typical musubi but the quinoa doesn’t distract from our kid-friendly snack. After soaking the washed grains in water, cook

Nothing beats fond memories of comfort food made by our mothers. Chef Jason Peel remembers this easy dish his mother, Bonnie, made in the microwave when he was growing up on Kauai. It may become...

When we hear Afternoon Tea, hot Earl Grey tea served with cucumber tea sandwiches, scones and custard tarts come to mind. This British tradition can be savored at home with just a few ingredients. First,...

One of my favorite dishes to order at a Korean restaurant is the vegetable and seafood pancake. Thanks to a pancake flour mix you can buy at an Asian market, it is simple to make...

The markets are filled with different types of salmon and all seem fatty and therefore tasty. Here is the simplest way to prepare this protein with just a store-bought teriyaki sauce, such as Bachan's, thanks to reader Taren Taguchi. The sauce I used was a hot and spicy variety, but any brand or flavor will

Even when it is hot outside, I crave soup. This recipe is simple because you start with chicken broth and just add a good green, such as watercress, and whatever protein you have on hand—kamaboko (fishcake), leftover chicken chunks, and canned mushrooms. Watercress is a flavorful vegetable, so take advantage of its distinct taste. Instead

One of chef Dave Caldiero’s most popular twists on a traditional recipe is his Italian dumplings, called agnolotti, made with ulu filling. His filling is creamy and delicious and goes perfectly with his homemade pasta....

The late Mimi Ching was known as a top-notch home baker. Her family shares one of her favorite treats that she would gift to others. It is named after the cocktail and yes, it includes vodka and Kahlua. This cake is simple because it includes a cake mix and pudding mix, with just oil, water