Eggplant, Roasted Peppers and Gouda on Ciabatta Bread

Ciabatta loaf, with its light, crisp crust and “chewy” interior, provides a robust, slightly nutty base to an interesting combination of eggplant, grilled sweet peppers and gouda cheese fillings, in this sandwich recipe. Read more

Roasted Onion Chicken

Crisp on the outside, tender and juicy in the inside, this roasted chicken pairs well with winter root vegetables and garlicky mashed potatoes! I adapted for this recipe the same principle as in my herb-and-mustard cornish hen which was marinating overnight to allow full absorption of flavors. The onion soup mix along with thyme, fresh Read more

Chocolate Truffles

Named after truffles fungus due to their irregular shapes and “dirty” look, these confectionery are an absolute indulgence with their melt-in-your mouth texture. Chocolate truffles are traditionally made with a variety of centers: nougats, caramels, fruits, Read more

Ginisang Pusit (Squid in Tomatoes and Onions)

This ginisang pusit recipe is one of the dishes my mother shared with me from her own bag of kitchen tricks. The sauteing in tomatoes and onions, after simmering in vinegar, is an effective way to rid the squid of its natural “fishy” smell and taste. Read more

Bistek (Filipino-Style Beef Steak)

Bistek is the equivalent of “beef steak” in a Filipino’s kitchen. It is comparable to how adobo is prepared, calling also soy sauce, garlic and onions as its ingredients. However, lime juice takes the place of vinegar in a bistek recipe. Read more

Pampano sa Kamatis (Golden Pompano and Tomatoes)

Pompano is highly regarded both as a food and a game fish. Its succulent, fat meat holds together well in various modes of cooking and its mild flavor tolerates different types of spice additions. This pampano sa kamatis recipe is my variant of the dish pinangat na isda. Read more

Spinach, Roma and Ricotta Pizza

This is my entry to the Hay Hay Donna Day Pizza event at 80 Breakfasts. I hope Joey, the event host, won’t mind that I diverted from Donna’s pizza dough recipe and opted for Jay’s Signature Pizza Crust recipe instead. No disrespect for Ms. Hay, but I have been successful with Jay’s recipe before and if it ain’t broke, why fix it? For the toppings, Read more

Ginisang Munggo at Chicharon (Mung Bean Stew with Pork Rind)

Although mung beans require an hour or so of boiling to soften, the actual sauteing and “putting” together of the soup takes a mere 10 to 15 minutes. This ginisang munggo soup recipe is a regular at my table as not only it is a nutritional powerhouse but at .89 cents a pack for dry beans (which can easily serve 12), it is also possibly the cheapest source of protein you can find. Read more

Apple-Mustard Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup apple jelly
1/2 tsp mustard

Procedure

Blend well. Allow flavors to combine for around 1 hour before serving. Read more

Honey Mustard Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup dijon mustard

Procedure

Blend well. Keep in refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend. Read more

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