Tilapia Fillets with Black Bean Sauce
April 13, 2008
Redolent with black beans, garlic and chili, this tilapia recipe is an interesting adventure for the palate! Black bean sauce is a constant feature in chinese cookery and is an excellent basis for seafood. However, I am not a big fan of the commercially-prepared variety because of Read more
Shrimp and Mushroom Omelet with Deep-Fried Leeks
March 18, 2008
Much has been said and written about breakfast being the most important meal of the day. Not only does this first meal refuels the body and breaks the 8-12 hour fast, it also helps with weight management efforts by preventing binge-eating and by curbing appetite later in the day. The problem is, in a toss up between drooling over food and drooling on sheets at 7AM, I’ll pick the latter. Read more
Crispy-Fried Smelt Fish
February 23, 2008
Although deep-fried smelt is a favorite in my house, I balk at cooking it frequently primarily because of the amount of cleaning involved. Two to three pounds mean around 50 to 100 small fish I have to remove gills from, and two or three pounds sometimes is not even enough for the huge appetite we have for this dish. Read more
Shrimp Fried Rice
February 19, 2008
Rice is a primary food staple in the Philippines and in most Asian countries. It has been, for centuries, an affordable source of nutrition in a region where poverty and hunger is common. Due to its benefits and versatility, its popularity has spread worldwide these past years. Read more
Galunggong Lumpiang Shanghai (Fish Eggroll)
February 10, 2008
Here is an alternative lumpiang shanghai recipe for Lent. It is a good way to enjoy filipino eggrolls if you are one who is refraining from the customary ingredient of either ground pork, beef or chicken. The process is laborious and time consuming, but the end result is well worth the extra effort! Read more
Ginisang Pusit (Squid in Tomatoes and Onions)
January 28, 2008
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
Pampano sa Kamatis (Golden Pompano and Tomatoes)
January 24, 2008
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. It is very easy to filet and provides good yield. Although pompano inhabits waters from Massachussetts to Brazil, they are most abundant in Southern Florida. According to Read more
Crunchy-Fried Petra Sole Fish
January 21, 2008
Sometimes, the best place to find food ideas and recipes is not in cookbooks, or the Food Network, or even on the internet. Remember the promise I made to myself at the beginning of the year? About me asking next door neighbor, mailman, friends for recipes and cooking tips? Well, include fellow shoppers as when I went to grocery-shop last Saturday, I actively harrassed everyone Read more
Roasted Salmon with Cilantro-Pesto
January 14, 2008
This roasted salmon with cilantro-pesto recipe is a simple yet elegant entree that features a delicate blend of cilantro, nuts and garlic. It is delicious paired with tossed greens with vinaigrette and crusty bread. Read more
Spaghetti with Creme Fraiche and Smoked Salmon
January 11, 2008
This is my submission to Presto Pasta Night hosted weekly by Ruth of Once Upon a Feast. Read more
