Who says cooking has to be labor-intensive? Preparing filipino dishes can entail so much preparation and if you are feeling lazy, there are alternatives like easy to cook recipes that are just as delicious. I got invited to a Dona Elena Cuisenra Club cooking demo on “Easy to Cook Recipes” at the Podium last saturday with a presentation of 3 easy to...

I started my herb garden when we moved to our new home. It’s a great feeling to pick freshly homegrown basil and add it to our pasta. This afternoon, I cooked Shrimp and Pasta with Pesto sauce to make up for the Lechon Manok that I was supposed to buy. Here is the recipe that is even beginners can follow. Prepare the pasta 1. Boil 250 grams Angel Hair...

During our dorm days at Sampaguita Residence Hall at UP Diliman, my aunt shared with me her fabulous Tuna Spaghetti. I remember preparing this dish one year for our annual Open House at “Sampa.” Check it out! For every pack of Italian spaghetti (regular-sized box of 500 grams), use the following: 2 cans of tuna or tuna flakes or approximately 1 cup (in...

I normally cook Creamy Carbonara but here is a recipe for those that can’t stand creamy pasta sauce. Here is the traditional Spaghetti Carbonara recipe which tastes just as heavenly as creamy carbonara. Spaghetti 500 grams spaghetti 6 quarts salted boiling water 1 tablespoons vegetable oil 1. Add spaghetti noodles to salted boiling water, bring water back to...