Sinigang na Manok (Stewing Chicken in Tamarind Broth)

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

Since I started this blog last year, I have grown a habit of harassing fellow store customers for recipes. Somehow, these interactions have been addicting, not only for the fresh kitchen ideas, but also for the sense of kinship they bring. Read more

Shrimp and Vegetable Soup

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

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

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)

Brrrrr, sip, brrrr, sip~that’s me, at the dinner table, as I enjoyed the comforting warmth of chicken tinola. This soup, 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

Marinated Cucumber Salad

These thinly-sliced cucumbers and the basic oil-and-vinegar dressing make a very fast and simple salad, a delicious accompaniment to any fried fish or pork meal. The use of sesame oil instead of olive oil in the dressing give it slight nuttiness in flavor and aroma. Enjoy! Read more

Sinigang Big Head Carp (Carp Fish in Tamarind Broth)

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

Miswa cooked with patola (sponge gourd) and meatballs is one of my top kitchen mainstays as not only does it fit well in my food budget, it also requires less time and effort to get on the dinner table. My family enjoys this vegetable dish on its own as soup or sauced over steamed rice and paired with fried fish. Read more

Sinigang na Baka (Beef Ribs in Tamarind Broth)

Although the temperature last night was warmer than expected of a BER month, I was clamoring for something hot, something sour for dinner, something we call sinigang. Read more

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