Oven Broiled Whole Zucchini

Oven Broiled Whole Zucchini

PLEASE DON'T JUDGE THIS DISH BY THE PICTURE!! I know what you're thinking and NO it wasn't a waste of three zucchini. Visually these zucchini are not going to win any prizes but once you take your first bite. You'll be a believer.

Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry

My husband loves these eggs and I love how easy they are to make.

My notes to you...

• The reason why I place the seasoning in the bowl before the eggs is so the white pepper doesn't clump.
• The 3 egg recipe is the perfect amount for 2 but there are times I need more so, I also put the measurements down for 5-6 eggs.

Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry (3 eggs)

For the Sauce

2 medium tomatoes

1 sprig green onions

1 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. water

For the Eggs

3 large eggs

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. white pepper

1/4 tsp. sesame oil

1/2 tsp. dry sherry

1. Cut the tomatoes into small dice.
2. Finely chop green onion.
3. Place salt, white pepper, sesame oil and dry sherry in a bowl and stir to mix. Crack eggs into the bowl and beat with a fork for about 1 minute to blend; set aside.
4. Preheat wok or skillet over med-high heat. Then add 1 Tbsp. oil. When the oil moves around the wok easily and shimmers, add eggs; give it a quick scramble (you want the eggs to be soft scrambled) and transfer to a plate.
5. Add 1 Tbsp. oil to the same wok and turn up the heat to high; add the tomatoes, green onions, sugar and salt and stir fry for about 1 minute. Add water and cook for about 2 more minute to remove some of the liquid and the sauce thickens a little. Then pour sauce over eggs. Serve with rice.

Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry (5 - 6 eggs)

For the Sauce

4 medium tomatoes

2 sprigs green onions

2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup water

For the Eggs

5 large eggs

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. white pepper

1/2 tsp. sesame oil

1 tsp. dry sherry

Kapiolani Coffee Shop Oxtail Soup

Ox Tail Soup with grated ginger

My husband loves the ox tail soup at Kapiolani Coffee Shop in Aiea, Hawaii and only gets to eat it when he is visiting his dad. On his last visit he asked me if I could recreate it. After a few tries, he gave me the thumbs up. This is my version of the Kapiolani Coffee Shop Ox Tail Soup.

Pancit Canton and Bihon Combo

Pancit canton and bihon noodles with rotisserie chicken and scallops

Filipino stir fry noodles were a treat when I was a kid. The only time I would get to eat them was when they would show up at a potluck. They always arrived in a huge disposable aluminum roasting pan loaded with chicken, pork, shrimp and hard boiled egg halves that encircled the noodles. I couldn't get enough of them. It was time to figure out how to remake this dish from my childhood.

Mom's Magic Elixir (Honey, Lemon and Ginger)

I'm not a doctor. I just pretend to be one to my family. A touch of honey, lemon and ginger is all that it is. A spoonful of this elixir daily can be helpful for general health and allergies. When you have a cough, sore throat or cold season symptoms take a spoon of this elixir throughout your day to give yourself relief. It will surprise you as to how delicious it taste and how it magically sooths.