Recipes

A twist on the classic spanakopita…SPAM instead of spinach! We made three different versions: Traditional, Hawaiian, and Spicy Pizza. They all turned out SO GOOD. I urge you to experiment with different fillings and varieties of SPAM to come up with your own signature SPAMakopita. The possibilities are endless!

Spinach Pie or Spanakopita is a traditional Greek dish made with a savory, spinach and feta filling inside of crispy, golden layers of phyllo dough. Serve alongside a big Greek salad for a delicious dinner! 

Rock Shrimp Tempura with Thai Butter Aioli Sauce is the perfect starter for an at-home sushi night. The potato starch ensures a super crunchy exterior and the sauce is the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. 

This stunning Seared Carpaccio is a wonderful way to serve your fresh catch! Thinly sliced fish infused with ginger, lemon, and soy and seared, right before serving, with hot sesame oil. This dish is sure to impress! 

Fellow dad Hop Le saw a recipe for Korean Chicken Wings in the Wall Street Journal a few years back and recreated the recipe for our Asian night themed dinner party. This was sooo tasty. He used the Air Fryer to cook them and these yummy wings came out perfect! You could also bake - no need to fry in oil!

These deliciously spiced Guajillo Chile Crusted Lamb Lollipops have just the right amount of heat and are super simple to throw together. Makes a great appetizer or main dish - perfect for feeding a crowd! 

Made from scratch meatballs simmered in an authentic sloppy joe sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. These  Sloppy Joe Style Meatballs are great on a sub roll or over a bed of rice!

Traveling in Portugal I discovered these delicious fried fish and potato bites - think tater tot but better! Cod Croquettes are a local specialty but can easily be made at home in the U.S. or anywhere! You can easily substitute the salt cod with fresh fish, crab, shrimp or even lobster! I hope you’ll give these a try!

An amazing, savory soufflé that makes an impressive dinner party starter or an elegant light lunch. If you’ve always been intimidated by soufflés, this recipe is for you! It does take a bit of time to prepare, but the results are well worth it. Once you have the basic steps down, you can use whatever type of firm cheese you’d like. Just be sure to grate it yourself for the best results. 

Buying store bought hummus is easy but so is making your own spread! Buy the best quality olive oil you can find and if you really want to make it fancy, try adding braised short rib to it! 

Tod man koong are delightful little prawn cakes flavored with coriander and fried until golden brown. Make a big batch of these and serve them up with pineapple sauce or sweet chili sauce!

My buddy, Steve Tyler, recently went on his very first big fishing trip out of San Diego and brought home 100 lbs of bluefin tuna! He was very generous and shared his amazing bounty with me; I seared some and made this delicious poke with the rest!

Super simple recipe for chicken wings infused with the sweet, spicy, smoky flavor of harissa! Grilling the wings makes them perfectly crisp on the outside while staying moist and juicy on the inside.

Easy shrimp recipe that is unique and TASTY. Gracias Sebastian for the recipe!!

Dad chef Leo in Cabo San Lucas shared his SECRET recipe for ceviche and it did not disappoint! Ceviche is simply fresh seafood "cooked" in lime juice and combined with veggies and herbs. Tangy, citrusy, and bursting with flavor, you're gonna love this stuff!

Homemade guacamole with a delicious twist - chicharrones (crispy pork rinds)! Serve this as a fresh and flavorful appetizer or alongside homemade beef birria.

Mochiko Chicken is a Hawaiian favorite! Bite sized chicken pieces that have been marinated and fried to perfection. Crunchy, salty, and slightly sweet - this stuff is addictive!

These Smoked Herb Stuffed Tomatoes make a delightful appetizer and are bursting with the flavor of fresh herbs. I smoked them to add extra flavor but they taste great baked in the oven as well!

Crispy, spicy, fried chicken bites with a creamy, lemon-dill sauce to cool them off! These Nashville Hot Chicken Bites are the perfect party appetizer!

Homemade mac n' cheese mixed with smoked brisket, breaded and fried!! These brisket mac n' cheese balls will rock your socks off!

Who doesn't love snacks on a stick?! These homemade, mini corn dogs have a slightly sweet, golden crust and are gluten free!