Ever since my daughter brought home Kalamansi muffins from Boracay, I got hooked to pastries with Kalamansi juice in it. Most of us are probably familiar with Lemon Squares that we often bake for the holidays. Lemon and kalamansi has its distinct taste but using the latter feels more like home. I am sure youRead More
Kilawin na Isda or Kinilaw
Just looking at the photos makes me want to eat more kilawin or kinilaw na isda. One can use either tuna or lapu-lapu fillets to make this dish. I always associate the Kinilaw with a beach outing. Preparing dishes with vinegar ensures there is little chance of food spoilage. The fish is “cooked” using vinegarRead More
Malunggay garlic baguette
Malunggay or moringa is a favorite vegetable these days because of its nutritional value. Fresh malunggay leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant, being a significant source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, provitamin A as beta-carotene, magnesium and protein. However, like most plants heating malunggay above 140 degrees Fahrenheit will destroy some ofRead More
Grilled Prawns in Herbed Arugula Pasta
Pasta is usually easy to prepare. Here’s the twist here. You will need to make your own pasta but of course you can skip that part and just buy pasta ribbons. I first learned to make homemade pasta when my mom bought a pasta maker. I have had it with me for many years untilRead More
Mini-Vegetarian Curried Pot Pies
Healthy eating does not have to be boring. It is about eating smart. You don’t have to be perfect and you don’t have to completely eliminate foods you enjoy to have a healthy diet. I’ll be showcasing some healthy dishes for the next three days. Pot pies are usually associated with meat or chicken fillings.Read More
Chicken a La King
Chicken A la King is a classic dish and great snack item for cocktail parties. I remember mom making it when we had teen parties in the seventies. It’s one of those nostalgic dishes of my youth. It is a traditional dish and mentioned in the New York Times in 1893. The early published recipesRead More