Pickled Cucumber (Atsarang Pipino)

A few days ago, I received an email from a reader regarding the Max’s fried chicken recipe we have here at Read more

Pinaksiw na Sili

According to an article in New York Times, “peppery foods are believed to stimulate the appetite by setting off the flow of saliva and gastric juices” and “act as an overall Read more

Pico de Gallo

If you noticed, most of my recipes of late here at The CookMobile have been Mexican fare. You see, I have Read more

Seared Salmon with Kiwi-Mango Salsa

A few days ago, I received a letter from our company’s food purveyor, Sysco, containing an update on the salmonella outbreak. Although the correspondence assures us, the buyers, that 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

Rosemary Olives

This is a quick and easy way to revitalize a familiar party food. Heating up the olives with herbs and spices fills the kitchen with an exotic, welcoming aroma. Read more