Summer is here–and while 2020 might be the most interesting summer you’ll live through yet… at least your favorite summertime eats can still be on point.

There’s nothing like a bowl of delicious, tender collard greens–mm.mm.MM! It’s presence is always known at family gatherings and a dish that stands strong on its own.

This sweet + sour sauce is good. Like, really, really good. It's our sauce of choice for lumpia, and perfect for sweet + sour chicken, +fish, +shrimp, +veggies... literally anything! With five (main) ingredients and 15 minutes, you'll have this delicious, multipurpose sauce. Learn more about how this recipe has been in our family for over two generations.

For me, nothing says home more than a handful of crispy lumpia + my momma’s homemade sweet and sour sauce. Lumpia was what my momma offered friends and guests. It was loved by all and people would invariably ask for her recipe. I’m happy to share this bit of my childhood and go more into why these tightly rolled bits of heaven are so special to me.

Those who are somewhat familiar with Filipino food may know about chicken adobo. Growing up, this dish was on heavy rotation and had a weekly presence at the dinner table. The chicken is braised in soy sauce + vinegar, yielding a v flavorful and tender finished product.

Ah yes, the ubiquitous Chinese chili oil recipe; a highly-addictive condiment, topped on just about anything edible–and for good reason! This super easy-to-make chili oil sauce has a designated spot in my pantry and I'm never without a jar. Whip up a batch and see why so many love it so much.

Do you find yourself gazing at the ceiling, staring out at nothing, or just giving up on keeping track of what day it is? Same. I think of soup as a bowl of solace; warm and comforting feels that will make this time not seem as though we're living in a dystopian sci-fi novel. In short, make this soup. You'll feel better.

How many of you had a beachy getaway planned before COVID-19 hit? I didn't–but for those of you who did and are now itching for vacation-like feels, try your hand at making this. Fragrant, coconut-lime flavor with a whisper of sweetness. It's kinda like a tropical libation, but in food form.

In these times, when you find yourself cooking more than you ever thought you would (or want to), a quick bowl like this one makes cooking another meal not so bad. It's simple, unfussy and v tasty. Exactly what we all need right now.