Smoked Ham and Brie Sandwich

October 27, 2008

Cooking at home has many advantages. Not only does it give more control over ingredients and preparation, it also makes more sense cents-wise. This smoked ham and brie sandwich is one of my favorite packed lunches from Starbucks. I love that Read more


Chinese Pearl Balls

October 21, 2008

These chinese appetizers are so christened from how their shell of glutinous rice turns to pearly grains when cooked. These chinese pearl balls are favorite mainstays in dimsum houses but can easily be made at home with a little bit of rolling Read more


Lemon-Sauced Pork Chops

October 18, 2008

Pork is one meat that takes well to sweet, tangy sauces and if in need of one such Read more


Tinolang Palaka (Frog Legs in Ginger Broth)

October 12, 2008

My husband is a good man. For the most part, he is a responsible, Read more


Lamb Chops with Raspberry-Port Sauce

October 10, 2008

Quick yet elegant, this lamb chop recipe is given a complimenting backdrop by a tangy, fruity sauce. If you are not into the whole Read more


Crispy Halibut Nuggets with Pineapple Sauce

October 8, 2008


Update: Good can be better. I initially posted this crispy halibut nuggets Read more


Nutella and Banana Wonton Packets

October 7, 2008

Last Saturday, I spent a good part of my afternoon trying out different wonton fillings. I experimented using almost everything I had in my pantry, from the mild cinnamon-y pears Read more


Deep-Fried Mussels

October 2, 2008

I customarily prepare mussels as the gingery mussel soup with fresh spinach that I shared with you a few weeks ago. However, when I saw these already-shelled mussels at our local Asian store a few days ago, I just knew they were an appetizer recipe waiting to happen Read more