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

Sinigang na Buntot ng Baboy (Pig’s Tail in Tamarind Broth)

Yes, you read right. Pig’s tail. Do I see some squirming? Do I hear puking? Sure, pig tails in soups, or in anything for that matter, is certainly an acquired taste but let me say, Read more

Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops

Sometimes, a recipe need not be fastidious. Unquestionably impressive, this pancetta-wrapped scallop recipe has the added advantage of less than ten minutes of cooking time and a very simple blend of seasonings. Read more

Pasta Carbonara

This is another re-introduction of one of the older recipes in the archive, which was initially posted in December 2007…Enjoy!

My friend, Benny, with me enviously taking note, has been steadfastly losing weight these past three months~31 pounds to be exact. Read more

Kansas City Ribs

Ever had the urge to gnaw on sweet, sticky, saucy baby back ribs but no desire to haul out the 20-lb plus grill? That was me on the afternoon of Saturday. I found early in the morning at our local meat grocer this tray of already pre-sliced and pretty meaty baby back ribs that I wanted to try the Kansas city rib recipe on, but my man who Read more

Hotdogs, Fruited Coleslaw and Bacon-Potato Salad

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

Crispy Pork Sisig

I have a very extravagant kitchen habit that I’ve been trying to break: I cook food at home like I am feeding an army of thirty instead Read more

Lechon Kawali

A very good friend of mine called me late in the afternoon today asking if my daughter, Liane, can watch over her two sons while I accompany her for a few hours. “I just need to talk”, she begs. As we dug into a gotta-have-it bowl of ice cream at Read more

Paksiw na Pata (Braised Pork Shanks in Soy Sauce and Vinegar)

As I’ve mentioned in my post, there are a few ways of preparing the popular filipino pork adobo. Some recipe variations simply call for all ingredients to be combined in a deep pot and then Read more

Hawaiian-Style Spareribs

Quick! Grab some napkins! You’ll need a pile to enjoy these sweet and tangy hawaiian-style pork spareribs! Read more

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