Braising Mix Greens with Bacon

June 7, 2016, 9:42 am

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For those of you who has never experienced the southern comfort of collard greens, you are definitely missing out on a staple dish!  I’ve cooked this in many different ways but never holding out on two factoring ingredients that make this so good–apple cider vinegar and hot sauce.  Oh, and need I mention the obligatory...

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Obligatory Summer Picnic Loaf

June 9, 2016, 11:12 am

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Out of curiosity and my love for cookbooks [and books in general], I managed to score a signed copy of  CELEBRATE, A year of British festivities for families and friends by Pippa Middleton.  In a nutshell, it is a comprehensive seasonal guide to simple and creative entertaining.  Survey says…I’m a fan!  I’ve taken detailed mental...

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Open face Loco Moco Rice Burger

June 23, 2016, 2:46 pm

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Aloha!  Ever since my fascination with Buzz Feed’s original Loco Moco Rice Burger recipe (partial below), I wanted to challenge myself to making some.  Well, just as I suspected, it was not as easy as I anticipated, but nevertheless, here we go… To further explain, I believe what made it seem difficult was the fact...

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This is Chicken Tocino…

August 10, 2016, 7:50 am

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Tocino is bacon in Spanish, typically made from the pork belly and often formed into cubes in Spain. A variant of it is popular in the Philippines.   In making tocino in the Philippines, the pork belly meat (although chicken can be used, as well) is first sliced into thin strips. Anise wine, annatto, water,...

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Pork Belly Adobo Sliders, Anyone?

October 18, 2016, 8:45 pm

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Well…here I am!  Back in the cooking game after our 6th move in August.  I will not go into much details …but, I am pretty sure this is THE ONE! Of course, in my new little kitchen, the first meal I made (by request from our teen) was Pork Sinigang (Filipino sour soup or stew). ...

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Sopas Filipino

October 31, 2017, 8:39 am

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So I’ve never made this before, but its been on my list of to do’s. While I didn’t […]

My Childhood Eats…

November 10, 2017, 9:31 am

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Beefaroni always took me back to elementary school.  As weird as it sounds, it was the only hot […]

Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs

December 7, 2017, 11:15 pm

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This is a beautifully executed dish that I wanted to replicate. That being said, this dish is best […]

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Braised Oxtail Ragù

December 14, 2017, 9:55 am

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The perfect cozy meal for those cold winter nights!  Oxtail is a bony, gelatin-rich meat, which is usually […]

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

December 23, 2017, 9:32 am

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If you’re looking to get into the Holiday spirit this complicated, but actually easy santa bread recipe will […]

Chocolate Chips, Cornflakes, and Marshmallow Cookies…yes, please.

January 16, 2018, 4:33 pm

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This is one cookie recipe that you can add onto your ‘must bake’ list! They come out chewy, […]

Mimi’s Cafe Carrot Cake Madeleines, My Rendition

March 2, 2018, 9:37 am

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I was in search of a copycat recipe for Mimi’s Cafe’s carrot cake madeleines, but to no avail…so […]

Chicken Afritada, A Filipino Food Classic

March 6, 2018, 7:27 am

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This classic comfort food is an easy way to learn how to cook a staple *Filipino cuisine. It […]

Crustless Spinach, Egg and Mushroom Quiche

March 17, 2018, 6:40 pm

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The green veggies are in honour of Saint Patrick’s Day, and for my blended household–made up of an […]

Herbalist Paths

March 21, 2018, 9:36 pm

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Whether you are just getting started in herbalism or have been exploring this natural path for some time, […]

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DIY Sea Salt & Coconut Oil Scrub

May 9, 2018, 8:55 am

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Salt scrubs are one of the easiest spa products to make at home—and a perfect gift with your […]

Pork Adobo

June 25, 2018, 7:22 am

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My rule for any traditional recipe is to keep it simple and stick with the classic! Serves 4 […]

Bistek Tagalog

August 24, 2018, 5:15 pm

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A delicious beef steak dish that doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, and with very little preparation, as […]

Palayok (Clay Pot)

December 23, 2018, 7:24 am

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I was very proud of myself for having made Paksiw na Isda for the first time. It’s one […]

My Rendition of Max’s Fried Chicken

June 8, 2021, 9:23 pm

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This delicious fried chicken recipe is inspired from one of my favorite places to dine, Max’s Restaurant. Read their story (https://www.maxsrestaurantna.com/our-story ) to find out how Max’s Chicken became known as “The House That Fried Chicken Built.” This recipe serves approximately 4 people. Ingredients • 1 whole chicken (About 4 lbs) • 6 dried bay...