Ginisang Pechay at Giniling

Ginisang pechay is one of my favorite vegetable dishes to make. It’s simple to prepare, delicious with fried fish, and packed with calcium, phosphorus and other nutrients. Read more

Nuea Sawan (Heavenly Beef)

I am continually amazed by how I keep finding foods that are familiar to my culture in cuisines from all over the world. With its sweet-salty taste and jerky-like texture, nuea sawan reminds me of the Read more

Hoisin Chicken Wings

This is another finger-licking good chicken wing recipe that is sure to top your appetizer favorites. Easy to pull together, the marinade prepares in less than five minutes Read more

Shrimp and Chicken Wonton Soup

My husband has been feeling under the weather these past two days. Flu season again! Chicken afritada was our dinner menu 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. 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

Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Kalbi)

An update: This korean BBQ short rib recipe is one of my earlier entries but I think, ribs as good as these deserve a re-introduction. So, here they are at the spotlight again and just in time for grilling season. You can actually cook them any way you want, as they are perfect pan-fried, grilled or broiled! Read more

My Tamed Kung Pao Chicken Version

Time flies so fast it often whizzes by unnoticed. Was it not just yesterday when I welcomed spring with my new header image and anticipated the BBQ season with my honey-glazed porkchops recipe? Wow! I need to change the spring logo NOW as summer with all its cruel heat has definitely arrived! And my! In approximately two months, I’ll be 38! Shudder. Read more

Khow Pad Moo (Thai Pork Fried Rice)

There are numerous blog postings in the forums I frequent and newscasts on The Filipino Channel I patronize about the rice crisis in the Philippines. However, the information about the shortage did not elicit interest from me until today when I went to our nearby asian supermarket for my bi-monthly grocery shopping. I found out that not only was my favorite brand of jasmine rice out of stock but there was also a limit of two bags Read more

Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Asian Flair, Pork, Potatoes and Grains 

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

Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Asian Flair, Fish and Seafood 

Pepper Steak

March 6, 2008

I love being a mother. I love being a wife. I love that I can be both and still be an integral member of America’s workforce. But there are moments when I feel I have over-extended myself. Some days, after running around at work and bracing through bumper-to-bumper traffic, I simply want the luxury Read more

Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Asian Flair, Beef and Veal 

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