Cream Cheese Wontons

“People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas”. Read more

Kalabasang Ukoy (Squash and Shrimp Fritter)

It has been a month since my last recipe here at The CookMobile. Forgive me, faithful readers. Maintaining this site is a commitment I intend to keep but one I could not prioritize these past weeks. I’ve been a miserable Read more

Pear, Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese Pizza

We were in the midst of quesadillas and animated chatter during our Super Bowl get-together when one of my girlfriends asked if I’ve tried pears, cheese and caramelized onions as pizza toppings. Although fruit-based pizzas are no longer a fresh concept, ham and pineapple being a classic, I was still piqued enough Read more

Chicken, Caramelized Onions and Gouda Quesadilla

What’s up with the up testosterone in the air? I did my weekly grocery shopping today and was suprised by the volume of men who were out from their caves to food shop. And instead of glumly following their wives, they were actively Read more

Ricotta Artichoke Calzone

Up until I learned how to make my own pizza dough and bufffalo wings at home, pizza delivery from Papa John’s or Pizza Hut has been a favorite recourse of mine for days when I am too lazy to cook. Now, knowing I can reproduce the same meal at home for a small fraction of the cost, I can no longer willingly close my eyes to the $30 price tag of a large pizza, an order of chicken wings and a liter of Diet Coke Read more

Palitaw

Palitaw is customarily made with glutinous rice soaked overnight in water and which is then processed into a soft dough via grinding. The availability of commercial sweet rice flour in most stores here in the Read more

Nutella and Banana Wonton Packets

Last Saturday, I spent a good part of my afternoon trying out different wonton fillings. I experimented using almost everything I had in my pantry, from the mild cinnamon-y pears Read more

Mini Bacon Ranch and Pico de Gallo Pizzas

Sunday was my 38th birthday. Traditionally, I would have prepared a couple of dishes and have a mini gathering at home. Not this year, though. I didn’t even cook Read more

Spinach, Roma and Ricotta Pizza

This is my entry to the Hay Hay Donna Day Pizza event at 80 Breakfasts. I hope Joey, the event host, won’t mind that I diverted from Donna’s pizza dough recipe and opted for Jay’s Signature Pizza Crust recipe instead. No disrespect for Ms. Hay, but I have been successful with Jay’s recipe before and if it ain’t broke, why fix it? For the toppings, Read more

Sugared Curried Pecans

These sugared-and-spiced nuts are perfect to keep on hand as welcome treats for drop-in guests or to give as hostess gifts. They are satisfying as pick-me-up snacks, delicious with cheese and crackers, or chopped and sprinkled on a salad or on top of a creamy tomato pasta sauce. Stored in an air-tight container, Read more

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