Mussels and Spinach in Ginger Soup

Although we haven’t officially entered “soup season”, the temperature today was a comfortable and friendly 71 degrees. This mussel soup, however, can be enjoyed in whatever weather. With the ingredients few and light, Read more

Sinigang na Buntot ng Baboy (Pig’s Tail in Tamarind Broth)

Yes, you read right. Pig’s tail. Do I see squirming? Do I hear puking? Sure, pig tails in soups, or in anything for that matter, is certainly an acquired taste but let me say, Read more

Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops

Sometimes, a recipe need not be fastidious. Unquestionably impressive, this pancetta-wrapped scallop recipe has the added advantage of less than ten minutes of cooking time and a very simple blend of seasonings. Read more

Nuea Sawan (Heavenly Beef)

I am continually amazed by how foods and cuisines from all over the world are closely intertwined. Take for instance this nuea sawan, with its sweet-salty taste and jerky-like texture, it reminds me of Read more

Pasta Carbonara

My friend, Benny, with me enviously taking note, has been steadfastly losing weight these past three months~31 pounds to be exact. Read more

Ginisang Sardinas at Miswa (Sardines and Vermicelli Stew)

It is a learning adventure, this food blogging. Not only am I discovering foods outside of the Filipino cuisine, but I am also finding that there is more to the Filipino cuisine than adobo. In my quest to discover fresh meal ideas for the blog, I often find myself steering almost every conversation I have towards food. It was in one such conversation that I discovered from a Filipino nurse at work that it is customary in some areas in the Philippines to add miswa noodles to sauteed sardines. Whaaat? I’ve had miswa noodles, of course. And canned sardines I occasionally prepare when I am pressed for time and want something simple for dinner. But never, not even while I was growing up in the Philippines, have I tried the marriage of these two ingredients in a dish. However, the fact that I’ve never heard of this before is not at all suprising. The Philippines is home to at least a dozen Malayo-Polynesian-speaking ethnic groups, and each have their own regional sub-culture of auxiliary dialects, traditions, practices and cuisine. Read more

Kansas City Ribs

Ever had the urge to gnaw on sweet, sticky, saucy baby back ribs but no desire to haul out the 20-lb plus grill? That was me on the afternoon of Saturday. I found early in the morning at our local meat grocer this tray of already pre-sliced and pretty meaty baby back ribs that I wanted to try the Kansas city rib recipe on, but my man who Read more

Apple Custard Cupcakes

From day one, I had this vision of what I wanted for The CookMobile header~a chef driving a car. You know, Cook…Mobile? I knew from the start what I wanted but I didn’t know how to go Read more

Angus Beef Burger with Mushroom Sauce

Angus beef is prized for its higher, finer marbling and it is these finely textured white ‘fat” flecks which elevate this premium beef in flavor and tenderness. Let me tell you, the earthy portabella mushrooms in steak sauce, caramelized Maui sweet onions, crisp back-end bacon, spicy pepper jack cheese, and pillowy-soft hamburger Read more

Hoisin Chicken Wings

This is another finger-licking good chicken wing recipe that is sure to top your appetizer favorites. Easy to pull together, the marinade prepares in less than five minutes Read more

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