Caprese Sandwich

I’ve been off from work for a week now. I was rushed to the ER on Tuesday due to acute abdominal pain and, after an agonizing 5 hours wait at Read more

Herbed Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese and Sun-dried Tomatoes

This recipe works as the previous recipe entry in the archive, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast with Provolone Cheese Stuffing. Chicken breasts are wrapped in a form of fat which seals moisture during the cooking process. As the bacon in the former entry and the chicken skin in this recipe crisp, the fat Read more

The Secret Recipe of Max’s Restaurant Fried Chicken

During the first couple years of our marriage, my husband and I spent our Friday nights at the Cerritos branch of Read more

All Grown-Up: Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Basil Leaves and Stramato

Anupama is inviting bloggers and non-bloggers alike to get slicing and to bring on their sandwich masterpieces to her Food-n-More’s The Sandwich Festival. My submission is the classic grilled cheese sandwich, with an added “grown-up” twist. I assembled my version using thick-sliced french bread,
provolone cheese, fresh basil leaves and slices of Read more

Rosemary Chicken

Delicious meals need not equate hours in the kitchen. Quick and easy, the ingredients for this baked chicken recipe can be readied in the time it takes to preheat oven. Complete this greek-inspired dish by tossing in potato cubes and zucchini slices Read more

Angel Hair Pomodoro with Garlic Shrimp

Previously, I shared with you about a weekend ritual that my daughter and I have. It is a very special time that we both enjoy and look forward to. Last Saturday, however, we agreed that a weekend diet of deep-fried tofu deserves a rest and decided instead to check out the farmer’s market at the Cerritos Town Center, 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

Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Chicken and Poultry, Soups and Salads, Truly Pinoy 

Tomatoes and Mascarpone over Angel Hair Pasta

February 4, 2008

This is a fast and easy angel hair pasta recipe that pulls together with less than ten ingredients and in around twenty minutes. However, its simplicity belies a superb pasta dish and a dreamy cream sauce. To further decrease preparation time, canned diced tomatoes may be used in place of the fresh and proceed to step two. Read more

Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Eggs and Dairy, Pasta! Pasta! 

Caramelized Banana with Honey, Mascarpone and Mint

February 4, 2008

A friend of mine gave me a big tub of mascarpone cheese and with no recipes in mind to make use of it for, I googled “mascarpone” and found this caramelized banana recipe at Recipezaar.com. When the author said that her daughter licked the bowl clean, Read more

Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Fruit Suprises, Sweets and Treats 

Roasted Onion Chicken

January 29, 2008

Crisp on the outside, tender and juicy in the inside, this roasted chicken pairs well with winter root vegetables and garlicky mashed potatoes! I adapted for this recipe the same principle as in my herb-and-mustard cornish hen which was marinating overnight to allow full absorption of flavors. The onion soup mix along with thyme, fresh Read more

Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Chicken and Poultry 

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