The Tale of Two Mexican Salsas

Ohhh, I am sorry. Were you lured by the title and came expecting to read the ancient history of Mexican salsas, maybe even a sprinkling or two of Montezuma stories? I am sorry, I didn’t mean to bait you like that. I am simply desperate Read more

Asparagus and Crab-Stuffed Dover Sole with Tarragon Cream

I know, I know. The title asparagus and crab-stuffed dover sole with tarragon cream is quite a mouthful. But I offer no apologies. Reading its name in one gasp is the only difficulty you’ll encounter with this recipe as this dish is very simple to put together for casual family dinners yet fancy enough Read more

Steamed Chicken with Basil Pesto and Toasted Pine Nuts

I love this type of recipes. You know, the type so simple to make, yet, so versatile that with a few more ingredients added in, leftovers morph Read more

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

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