Shrimp and Chicken Wonton Soup
July 18, 2008
My husband has been feeling under the weather these past two days. Flu season again! Chicken afritada was our dinner menu Read more
Hotdogs, Fruited Coleslaw and Bacon-Potato Salad
July 6, 2008
Have I already mentioned that my birthday is this month? I have already discussed my personal feelings about getting old, yes? Can I tell you again the things I am starting to forget? Where I laid my keys, where I put my purse, what whatchamacalit’s name is, etc.. Just last night I threw away cashier’s checks in the trash. They were in a blank envelope, which I mistook to be empty and which I swooped down when I cleared our kitchen counter. I had to go through our community dumpster while my husband and daughter shined a Read more
Sinigang na Manok (Stewing Chicken in Tamarind Broth)
July 4, 2008
The little chicken that could…drive me to bankruptcy.
I am a sucker for good deals. Most often than not, though, I get suckered in by better suckers. Read more
Sculpin Fish in Miso Broth
July 1, 2008
Since I started this blog last year, I have grown a habit of harassing fellow store customers for recipes. Remember how I obtained one of my favorites, the crunchy fried petra sole fish recipe? For those I have imposed on in the past, allow me to apologize. And for those I will impose on in the future, excuse me now as I have already developed an affinity to these small talks that I don’t think I can resist doing it again and again. These interactions have brought me, not only fresh kitchen ideas, but a sense of kinship as well. Somehow, grocery shopping Read more
Shrimp and Vegetable Soup
June 17, 2008
I apologize for the recent influx of pork recipes here. I just realized that I’ve been cooking and posting pork recipes like as if Read more
Chicken Soup with Pandan Leaves
May 3, 2008
Simple. Flavorful. Exotic.
This chicken soup idea that I found on a package of Knorr chicken broth cubes borrows the basic ingredients of the chicken tinola as it, like the classic filipino dish, also starts with sauteed garlic, onions and ginger. However, the addition of pandan leaves lends a unique Read more
Chicken Noodle Soup
March 11, 2008
Here is an easy but delicious take on the everyday and very tired chicken noodle soup. The ingredients are simple~strips of chicken, full-bodied stock, fideo noodles, mirepoix and a dash each of salt and
pepper. Read more
Tinolang Manok (Stewed Chicken in Ginger)
February 4, 2008
Brrrrr, sip, brrrr, sip~that’s me, at the dinner table, as I enjoyed the comforting warmth of this chicken soup. Tinola, with its chunks of green papaya and fresh spinach, was exactly what I needed to combat the pouring rain and howling winds of tonight’s harsh weather! If only the dish does not carry memories of chicken livers and …… Read more
Sinigang Big Head Carp (Carp Fish in Tamarind Broth)
December 26, 2007
This was my first culinary encounter with this asian variety of carp and I must admit it was a very pleasant experience. I found the fish very meaty and tasty, and with its firm texture, I am sure it will be as remarkable in fried, teriyaki, and sweet and sour dishes. And at a friendly price of $1.99 a pound versus $4.00 and up for salmon or halibut steaks, this ‘big-headed” fish is turning out to be my hands down favorite! Read more
Miswa Noodles and Meatball Soup
December 16, 2007
As I’ve written in my ginisang carne norte (sauteed corned beef) entry, I usually prepare four to five dishes on Sundays for my daughter’s lweekday lunches. Miswa is one of her favorites and usually enjoys it on its own as a soup. The dish, however, serves well sauced over steamed rice and paired with fried fish such as my crunchy-fried petra sole recipe. Read more
