Turon na Saging (Banana Eggroll with Honey, Cream Cheese and Mint)

Don’t get me wrong, I love turon na saging as we’ve always known it. You know, with the typical fillings of sliced bananas and sweetened jackfruit strips, all caramelized Read more

Cheese-Pineapple Sandwich

It’s been awhile since I’ve last written about my daughter or posted pictures of her here. The reason is simple, really. She asked me not to. She said her friends do visit my cooking Read more

Avocados and Sweet Cream

After many years in California, avocados, to me, have become synonymous to guacamole. I see these green-skinned, egg-shaped fruits and I think Read more

Mixed Berries with Mascarpone Cream

Here is something sweet
A very special treat
That need not the kitchen heat
Made with berries and cream
So simple, whip it in a whim Read more

Cranberry-Blue Cheese Salad with Curried Pecans and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Sure, we just had a Southwestern salad with creamy cilantro dressing a mere 24-hours ago here at The CookMobile but yah know what? When a girl twirls infront of the man Read more

Bionico (Mexican Fruit Salad)

A Chamango recipe ago, I was whining and griping about the nearing blistering summer heat. But this afternoon, I enjoyed a Bionico of sweet, juicy fruits and I have to admit, I now find myself anticipating the coming season and the bounty Read more

Caribbean Bananas

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

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

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

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

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