Ginisang Upo at Hipon (Sauteed Bottle Gourd with Shrimp)
February 5, 2008
I wonder how marriages manage to work. I mean, women are from Venus and men are, well, just plain Martians. Last week, my husband casually mentioned “my pants are getting a little too small at the waist”, and so I went to the mall and bought him a couple of pairs. Read more
Eggplant, Roasted Peppers and Gouda on Ciabatta Bread
January 29, 2008
Ciabatta loaf, with its light, crisp crust and “chewy” interior, provides a robust, slightly nutty base to an interesting combination of eggplant, grilled sweet peppers and gouda cheese fillings, in this sandwich recipe. Read more
Spinach, Roma and Ricotta Pizza
January 23, 2008
This is a rewrite. An hour ago, I had a three-paragraph spiel to go with this recipe. I went on and on about how much I love pizzas, how much I spend on pizzas, how much I’d love to learn how to make pizzas, how much easier my life is with pizzas. I was actually feeling happy talking about pizzas. Then, I accidentally clicked on “delete”. Pffftt! There it went! So, here Iam, trying to reconstruct the previous contents. The only struggle is, the day I hit the 30+ mark, not only did things start to hang, things started to get forgotten as well Read more
Hibachi Steak
January 17, 2008
This is a “knock-off” that I obtained from Todd Wilbur’s Top Secret Restaurant Recipes. Hibachi Steak is a beef and vegetable stir-fry recipe prepared teppanyaki-style (teppan=steel grill, yaki=broiled) that was made popular by the Benihana restaurant chain. The restaurant boasts of the best “eatertainment”, with the dining experience elevated by dazzling showmanship (dicing, chopping and flipping) of highly-trained chefs. Read more
Marinated Cucumber Relish
January 14, 2008
These thinly-sliced cucumbers are a delicious accompaniment to fried fish or pork. I added an asian twist to the relish by using sesame oil instead of olive oil in the marinade which gave the dish kind of a nutty aroma and flavor. Read more
Sauteed Bean Sprouts and Tofu
December 16, 2007
This sauteed bean sprouts and tofu recipe is a one my favorites to make. It is fast, easy and a very healthy and economical source of protein. The dish cost around $3 for a serving of 4. It’s delicious paired with steamed rice and fried pork chops or fried fish. I usually double the amount I prepare and use the other half for my vegetable eggrolls. Read more
Zucchini and Cheese Omelet
December 16, 2007
A few years ago, I got pretty hooked on a high-protein diet. Wow, Did the pounds peel off! I dropped close to 40 pounds in three months by making wiser food choices and revving up my exercise program. Read more
Eggplant and Cheese Open-Face Sandwich
December 16, 2007
This is a recipe shared by my friend, Benny. The garlic base compliments the eggplant well. Read more
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap
December 16, 2007
I love cha gio, commonly known as vietnamese eggrolls. I love the combined delight of meat, shredded carrots, radish, peanuts, fried eggroll, and sweet-salty sauce, all wrapped in lettuce leaf. Read more
Miswa Noodles and Meatball Soup
December 16, 2007
As I’ve written in my ginisang carne norte (sauteed corned beef) entry, I usually prepare four to five dishes on Sundays for my daughter’s lweekday lunches. Miswa is one of her favorites and usually enjoys it on its own as a soup. The dish, however, serves well sauced over steamed rice and paired with fried fish such as my crunchy-fried petra sole recipe. Read more
