The card library
A card for every dish we have made.
Turn any card to read the method on the back. Lumpia is Lola's own card, scanned exactly as it was written. The rest are the studio's kitchen versions — when a family shares theirs, theirs replaces ours.
Recipe card · Mexico
Mama's Tamales
The studio kitchen version of Tamales, written so it can be cooked from. This is not a contributed family recipe card.
Makes about 24 · 3 hours, with help
- Soak the husks until they bend, never crack.
- Steam seam-side up so nothing escapes.
Recipe card · Korea
Mama's Kimchi
The studio kitchen version of Kimchi, written so it can be cooked from. This is not a contributed family recipe card.
Seoul Style · One Big Jar · Patience Required
- Rinse the salted cabbage three times, then taste.
- Leave headroom in the jar — it will rise.
Recipe card · India
Mama's Samosa
The studio kitchen version of Samosa, written so it can be cooked from. This is not a contributed family recipe card.
Punjab Style · Makes 16 · Chai on the Side
- Rub the ghee in until the dough holds its shape in a fist.
- Fry low and slow — 12 minutes, until the pastry blisters.
Crisp edges, big flavor
Recipe card · Vietnam
Mama's Pho
The studio kitchen version of Pho, written so it can be cooked from. This is not a contributed family recipe card.
Serves 6 · One Slow Morning
- Parboil the bones, then wash the pot before the real simmer.
- Season the bowl, not the stockpot.
Recipe card · Philippines
Mama's Adobo
The studio kitchen version of Adobo, written so it can be cooked from. This is not a contributed family recipe card.
Serves 6 · Better tomorrow
- Sear first — skin side down until golden.
- Pour in the vinegar, then wait five minutes before you stir.