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Madeleines

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I’ve made madeleines a few years ago, and back then I had no idea what I was getting into…you see, I have a love-hate relationship with baking, but for the most part, I really don’t mind it.  Really. Recently I … Continue reading

Pulled Pork with Apple Cider Slaw Flat Bread

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Here is a recipe that I was just playing around with the other day.  I was in the mood for pulled pork but didn’t want to just make pulled pork sandwiches….again.  So this is what I came up with! Flat … Continue reading

Buko Pie…a hometown specialty!

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I read an interesting story about Buko pie (Young Coconut) pie and that it originated from a city in my hometown of Laguna, Philippines. The creators of this Filipino pastry were the Pahud sisters who were locals of the city … Continue reading

Gifting…Chocolate Fudge with Bourbon Sugar

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Crisp falling leaves, sweater, jeans, and boots…just a few of my favorite things this time of year.  But what I truly love the most is gift-giving, better to give than receive, right?  Edible treats are probably on the top of … Continue reading

Chocolate Caramel Tart

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Hi! It’s been awhile…you’ll find most recipes I’ve done lately conveniently posted on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/thecookingapprentice. Meanwhile, for all of you caramel and chocolate fans, adapted from Saveur Magazine Issue 119, here’s a recipe that’s got the best … Continue reading

Family Chocolate Cake…with Fudge Icing

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I’ve been promising our younger son that I would bake a classic chocolate cake one of these days… My version was closely adapted from the original Family Chocolate Cake recipe from the BAKE & decorate cookbook by Fiona Cairns.  Ingredients (All ingredients are organic, unless otherwise noted): For the cake… 3½ oz 50-60% cacao semisweet […]

Madeleines

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I’ve made madeleines a few years ago, and back then I had no idea what I was getting into…you see, I have a love-hate relationship with baking, but for the most part, I really don’t mind it.  Really. Recently I purchased Buvette the pleasure of good food Cookbook, and this afternoon, I dove right into […]

Pulled Pork with Apple Cider Slaw Flat Bread

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Here is a recipe that I was just playing around with the other day.  I was in the mood for pulled pork but didn’t want to just make pulled pork sandwiches….again.  So this is what I came up with! Flat Bread: Adapted from Bobby Flay Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast […]

Blue Cheese with Pear and Vanilla Aigre-Doux

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Last week I made a Pear and Vanilla Aigre-Doux.  This is part II…a great way to complement the end of a fabulous meal, to enjoy as a savory dessert, or simply devour as is! Whichever […]

Catfish Stew in Misô

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Sinigáng (sour stew) na hito (catfish) sa misô (in Tagálog, the official language of the Philippines) is a seafood variation of the Filipino sinigang soup.  Growing up I remember how my parents used a variety of […]

Salmon Medallions with Crème fraîche Mushrooms

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Feelin’ fancy with our dinner tonight… Adapted from Food Network’s BBQ with Bobby Flay episode Sizzlin’ seafood. Ingredients: 3-4 (3/4-inch thick) salmon steaks, boned and securely tied with butcher’s string 1 teaspoon dill herb 3-4 […]

Slow-Cooked Pork Chile Verde

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Then into chairs, we sank to chat about this and that. Slowly, surely, we shared out loud telling stories that made us proud… Today what I have for you is pork chile verde, slow-cooked to […]

The Hangtown Fry (An Ode to the City of Placerville “Hangtown, Ca”)

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Hangtown fry is a type of omelette made famous during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. The most common version includes bacon and oysters combined with eggs, and fried together.[1] The dish was invented […]

How Do You Siopao?

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Here we are, simply put…I was excited to try my new 12-inch bamboo steamer, definitely much larger than the mini 6-inch one I used in the past.  What better way than to break them in […]

Egg Brûlée…Yes, Please.

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If I could describe this creative little number with one word, it would be decadent.  A delicate amuse-gueule if you may… My “The Best Thing You’re Not Doing to Your Morning Eggs”  adaptation was inspired […]

Filipino Style Chicken Barbecue…the Paleo Way.

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I’ve always been curious about the paleo concept but I didn’t want to go overboard with following an entire plan nor changing my diet altogether. I’m a big fan of comfort food that represents who […]

Lombardi Chicken

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I’ve not heard of this particular dish before until I came across it from a friend’s shared link on Facebook titled ‘Chicken Lombardy’.  I was sold on the photo alone, but looks can be deceiving, so […]

Preserving Grape Leaves, A Pictorial…

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In midst of the apple orchards and vineyards that surround our neighboring home amidst came wild grapes that settled in our garden.  Coincidentally, I also happen to LOVE dolmádes.  And so with grapes, comes grape […]

My take on Filipino Meatloaf…Embutido

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“Embutido” is one of the many varieties of cured, dry sausages found in the cuisines of Iberia and the former Spanish and Portuguese colonies. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embutido) For the Filipino culture, it is meatloaf made with distinct […]

Maple Sticky Buns with Pecans

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There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh dough kneading in my kitchen…This morning what I have for you are sticky buns! It’s generally quite easy that even your little chefs in the kitchen […]
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