One of my favorite fastfood item is Kentucky Friend Chicken but it is quite pricey if one feeds a whole family. Imagine if one can cook Kentucky Style Fried Chicken? My sister gave me this recipe to try out. 1 chicken (about 1 kilo), cut into serving pieces total 9 pieces. 1. Marinate the chickenRead More
Baby Back Ribs Adobo
My sister who is based in San Francisco shares this adobo recipe with a twist of Jalapeno chiles. I love it. 1 cup organic apple cider vinegar (preferably aged in wood) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 small bay leaves 1 or 2 large jalapeno chiles, left whole 1 side of baby back ribs (about 2Read More
Spaghetti-Buko Salad
This recipe is so Filipino! It reminds me of the parties we hosted — and memories of my mother testing recipes we loved. This one is a particular favorite but I cannot remember which cookbook this came from. This recipe is very similar to my Buko Fruit salad sans the spaghetti noodles. SPAGHETTI-BUKO SALAD 1Read More
Ubod-Cabbage-Pineapple Slaw
3 cups of Hearts of Palm, julienne 1 head of cabbage, julienne 1 can crushed pineapple, drained mayonnaise to moisten (I use salad dressing because it’s less fatty with the same taste) salt and pepper to taste raisins (optional)
Beef Tapa Recipe
Nothing beats eating tapa for breakfast. With garlic rice and fried egg, it’s a breakfast fit for anyone expecting a busy day. My beef tapa recipe is a mixture of pepper and sweetness the way I like my lean and tasty beef tapa to be. Remember to marinate overnight (two days for better absorption) soRead More
Anchovy and Caper Pasta
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 saturdayRead More