Another Chicken Noodle Soup: Chicken Mami
I know, I know. You probably don’t need yet another version of chicken noodle soup. We all already have our favorites, don’t we? I have actually posted one of my go-to versions here, but I was...
View ArticleAn Experiment: Pork Adobo
I’ve been sitting here trying to start this post unsuccessfully and it’s all because of one question I’ve been asking myself: Why am I reluctant to share this dish? These are the answers I’ve come up...
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A Ski Break and Chicken Afritada
My leg muscles still ache as I type. I don’t think I’ve been this sore for quite some time but it was all for a good reason. I’ve just returned from a ski break in Sun Valley, happy to take advantage...
View ArticleMaja Blanca con Mais and My First Guest Post
When my blog was a mere three months young (June 17, 2010), I published a post celebrating the (for me) momentous occasion. True to form, my new-found friends–fellow bloggers and new...
View ArticleFilipino Torta Meets Italian Frittata
All my favorite people were under one roof yesterday; we ate, caught up, teased and laughed…a lot. I haven’t been as diligent about my monthly visits with my family who live two hours away so...
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Pancit Bihon (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
If you ever attend a Filipino get-together one of the dishes you can count on being served is pancit. This is the Filipino word for noodles and there are several ways they can be prepared. Pancit...
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Filipino Pancit Canton (and How to Velvet Chicken)
Recalling a lunch room conversation with an office mate nearly twenty five years ago I’m reminded of how desperately ignorant I was about cooking then. I was in my first real job out of college, still...
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Beef Mechado, Filipino Beef Stew
“Tè?!” she asked, not hiding the disapproval in her voice. My husband and I were on the island of Lipari, one of the Aeolian islands above Sicily. It was the height of summer, the warm Mediterranean...
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The Chicken Stew of My Childhood
Being able to treat my taste buds to new flavors is one of the greatest joys of cooking. I love trying new recipes, becoming acquainted with unfamiliar spices and learning about a different culture...
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Filipino Torta Meets Italian Frittata
All my favorite people were under one roof yesterday; we ate, caught up, teased and laughed…a lot. I haven’t been as diligent about my monthly visits with my family who live two hours away so...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pancit Bihon (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
If you ever attend a Filipino get-together one of the dishes you can count on being served is pancit. This is the Filipino word for noodles and there are several ways they can be prepared. Pancit...
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Filipino Pancit Canton (and How to Velvet Chicken)
Recalling a lunch room conversation with an office mate nearly twenty five years ago I’m reminded of how desperately ignorant I was about cooking then. I was in my first real job out of college, still...
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Beef Mechado, Filipino Beef Stew
“Tè?!” she asked, not hiding the disapproval in her voice. My husband and I were on the island of Lipari, one of the Aeolian islands above Sicily. It was the height of summer, the warm Mediterranean...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Filipino Torta Meets Italian Frittata
All my favorite people were under one roof yesterday; we ate, caught up, teased and laughed…a lot. I haven’t been as diligent about my monthly visits with my family who live two hours away so...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pancit Bihon (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
If you ever attend a Filipino get-together one of the dishes you can count on being served is pancit. This is the Filipino word for noodles and there are several ways they can be prepared. Pancit...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Filipino Pancit Canton (and How to Velvet Chicken)
Recalling a lunch room conversation with an office mate nearly twenty five years ago I’m reminded of how desperately ignorant I was about cooking then. I was in my first real job out of college, still...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Beef Mechado, Filipino Beef Stew
“Tè?!” she asked, not hiding the disapproval in her voice. My husband and I were on the island of Lipari, one of the Aeolian islands above Sicily. It was the height of summer, the warm Mediterranean...
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Arroz Caldo | Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup
Just like classic chicken soup, arroz caldo is nourishment, comfort and healing in a bowl.
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Filipino Chicken Adobo
A good Filipino adobo is all about the proper vinegar/soy sauce ratio. I also share cooking tips to make this throw-it-all-in-the-pot recipe a winner.
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Baked Turon – Filipino Banana Spring Rolls
Merienda, a late morning or afternoon snack, is a Philippine tradition and Turon is a popular snack time treat. My version of the classic banana spring roll is baked so you can enjoy all the goodness...
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