My veggie take on Filipino Fresh Lumpia and some great tips for a flavorful sauce. The recipe for homemade lumpia wrappers is easy, too.

Kare-Kare is a Filipino peanut-based stew. Its traditionally long cooking time is cut in half with an Instant Pot but is just as flavorful.

Black Bean Burger with Shiitake Bacon: this is vegan but carnivores will love it too. The shiitake “bacon” adds a lot of umami.

This banana bread is loaded with all the things I love: walnuts, raisins, chocolate chips. Use flax eggs to make it vegan. It’s a keeper.

Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich: made with homemade mushroom paté, marinated tofu, sambal mayo and loads of veggies.

Sourdough Rye English Muffins: Did you know that English muffins are super easy to make at home? Find out how.

Thai-Style Carrot Soup: silky and smooth with subtle Thai flavors, the humble carrot remains the star!

When it’s chilly outside or the forecast calls for rain, this is the easy, comforting soup you’ll want to turn to again and again.

Cardamom-Raisin Scones: these scones are flavorful enough on their own but a little butter and jam would be just as nice.

Embutido (meatloaf): made with turkey, stuffed with eggs and chicken sausage–dressed up but homey and comforting as the classic.

A lighter, easier version of a Thai classic, Tom Kha Gai, this chicken soup takes just a half hour to make but is just as flavorful.