Lynette Lo Tom

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

Austin O'Leary was tired of seeking out the flavorful Singaporean dish called Hainan or Hainanese Chicken Rice, so he and fiance Ruby Lee experimented until they cooked a version they liked. First, they marinated bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a simple sesame oil and salt mixture while they prepared the seasonings for the rice. The

What could make crispy tater tots even better? How about a spicy Korean sauce to coat the mini potato treats? A sticky mixture of gochujang sauce, honey, sesame oil, and sesame seeds coats the baked bites and then is baked in the oven again to keep the crispiness. Topped with chopped napa cabbage kimchi and

Bubba Buchanan of Auburn, Washington, south of Seattle, visits Hawaii often for his fishing supplies business. Here, he shares his favorite way to prepare salmon, which are bountiful in the Pacific Northwest.I tried it with mahimahi and his marinade is very tasty.Marinate your fish for at least one hour before searing it on a cast-iron