Caribbean Bananas

March 18, 2009

Candied with brown sugar and spiked with rum, these caribbean bananas are the perfect fruity finish to a meal. Enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream and you’ve got sweet heaven! Read more


Pear, Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese Pizza

February 4, 2009

We were in the midst of quesadillas and animated chatter during our Super Bowl get-together when one of my girlfriends asked if I’ve tried pears, cheese and caramelized onions as pizza toppings. Although fruit-based pizzas are no longer a fresh concept, ham and pineapple being a classic, I was still piqued enough Read more


Sesame Chicken and Watermelon

January 26, 2009

My daughter, Liane, dislikes all most vegetables and fruits. I say most because she would eat the pechay or kangkong I add in sinigang soups but would pick out and leave on her plate the carrots or bell peppers I add in dishes such as guisadong pancit miki or afritada. Today, I was really Read more


Pork Chops with Apple Cream Sauce

January 25, 2009

My husband will feed on steak every meal, every day and I, on the other hand, will not touch beef if I was not otherwise starving. Pork, however, is another story. I will feed on pork chops every meal, every day and these thick, juicy chops topped with caramelized apples and sweet cream are one I can never get Read more


Citrus-Glazed Scallops

January 4, 2009

I love scallops. They’re easy to prepare, cook fast and need only a few ingredients to shine. Try the pancetta-wrapped scallops in the archive as an appetizer and this one prepared with citrus glaze as an entree. Read more


Chicken with Apples and Brie

November 8, 2008

You know how, sometimes, in the heat of the moment you’ll say mean little things and take quite a pleasure in doing so? Then, after awhile, when the storm has passed and the situation got chewed on a bit, you wish you could take back the words that have left your lips Read more


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


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


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


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