Deep-Fried Mussels
October 2, 2008
I customarily prepare mussels as the gingery mussel soup with fresh spinach that I shared with you a few weeks Read more
Conquering Ampalaya
September 19, 2008
Ampalaya, or bitter melon, is one of the most bitter vegetables in the world. In the Read more
Mussels and Spinach in Ginger Soup
August 27, 2008
Although we haven’t officially entered “soup season”, the temperature today was a comfortable and friendly 71 degrees. This mussel soup, however, can be enjoyed in whatever weather. With the ingredients few and light, Read more
Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops
August 19, 2008
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
Teriyaki Salmon, Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs
July 30, 2008
My husband purchased a new gas grill at Home Depot just a few weeks before summer loomed its hot head, but BBQ season is almost at its last stretch and we have yet to fire it up. Read more
Popcorn Baby Octopus
July 26, 2008
A few years ago, I had an administrator who wouldn’t touch lobster. In fact, I’ve seen her literally shiver in face of a two-pounder lobster. Her story was, when she was but a wee child, Read more
Ginataang Gulay (Vegetables in Coconut Milk)
July 22, 2008
Coconut is an agricultural abundance in the Philippines and, therefore, a mainstay in Filipino cookery. The succulent, young meat and Read more
Shrimp and Chicken Wonton Soup
July 18, 2008
My husband has been feeling under the weather these past two days. Flu season again! Chicken afritada was our dinner menu Read more
Shrimp and Vegetable Soup
June 17, 2008
I apologize for the recent influx of pork recipes here. I just realized that I’ve been cooking and posting pork recipes like as if Read more
Angel Hair Pomodoro with Garlic Shrimp
May 7, 2008
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
