I had the original Filipino recipe for Cassava Cake but my overseas readers often want the equivalent measurements to use in America. Here is Cassava Cake with Egg Topping recipe often called Bibingkang Kamoteng Kahoy originally from Filipino Guardian’s Gourmet’s Kitchen column which my sister and I innovated a bit. Ingredients 2 packs frozen gratedRead More
Food Styling anyone?
Food styling is the art of preserving food’s natural appeal in front of the camera. It is used for editorials, print and TV advertising, packaging, marketing, public relations, and film. A food stylist is responsible for making the food look delicious and “alive” during a shoot or a project. Last May 7, Chef Theo ZaragozaRead More
Classic Adobo Recipe
There are probably 500 ways to cook adobo but the one that is most familiar to the children is the adobo with vinegar and soy sauce. I call it my classic adobo recipe because I also cook white adobo. Here is my usual adobo recipe. Ingredients 1 kilo pork shoulder or loin cut in 1/2Read More
KEEMA KOFTA (Meatballs with Spicy Onion Sauce)
Favorite Indian cuisine expert Kanchan Sandhwan shared Mediterranean Kebab recipes which is quite a delight considering there are few courses offered on this. 1) Wash keemo (ground meat) and strain water well. You can use ground chicken breast, lean pork or beef sirloin. 2) Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic, two tablespoon minced ginger, one teaspoonRead More
Ginataang Hipon at Gulay (Vegetables in Coconut Milk)
I am not too fond of vegetables but when “gata” or coconut milk/cream and ginger is added, it just gives a tasty flavor to it. “Ginataang Hipon at Gulay ” is of course your ordinary simple vegetable fare but adds a touch of color when adobo is served with it. I don’t understand why myRead More
Pan Grilled Sea Bass with Port Wine Reduction
Tomorrow is the last day at the groceries before the weekend comes in. As always one of the frozen items I will store is seafood. I should try out this recipe on Pan Grilled Sea Bass with Port Wine Reduction for a change. Healthier cooking technique too. I normally can’t take in wine as aRead More