Chicken, Caramelized Onions and Gouda Quesadilla
February 1, 2009
What’s up with the up testosterone in the air? I did my weekly grocery shopping today and was suprised by the volume of men who were out from their caves to food shop. And instead of glumly following their wives, they were actively Read more
Lumpiang Shanghai
December 28, 2008
Christmas has come and gone and I am yet to pose one of the most popular mainstay of Filipino food gatherings~a delicious Pinoy version of eggrolls: lumpiang shanghai. I do have a 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
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
Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops
August 19, 2008
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
Hoisin Chicken Wings
August 7, 2008
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
Mini Bacon Ranch and Pico de Gallo Pizzas
July 29, 2008
Sunday was my 38th birthday. Traditionally, I would have prepared a couple of dishes and have a mini gathering at home. Not this year, though. I didn’t even cook Read more
Popcorn Baby Octopus
July 26, 2008
A few years ago, I had an administrator who wouldn’t touch lobster. In fact, I’ve seen her literally shiver in face of a two-pounder lobster. Her story was, when she was but a wee child, Read more
Crispy Pork Sisig
June 16, 2008
I have a very extravagant kitchen habit that I’ve been trying to break: I cook food at home like I am feeding an army of thirty instead Read more
Hawaiian-Style Spareribs
May 6, 2008
Quick! Grab some napkins! You’ll need a pile to enjoy these sweet and tangy hawaiian-style pork spareribs! Read more
