April 16, 2013
April 16, 2013
February 10, 2013 Beef Short Ribs with Filipino Monggo Guisado
Asian Pan-seared Salmon on Bean Sprouts and Japanese Eggplants
Whenever school starts, I’m always asked by other moms how I made my sons like fish and vegetables when they were growing up. There was no secret to it. I just cooked fish and vegetables regularly on weeknights, weekends or any day possible. I just cooked, served and called everyone to dinner. Every single day,... read more →
Filipino Burong Mangga : Green Mango Pickles, Sweet Tart Goodbye to Summer
Filipinos love to snack on green mangoes. Yes, those green unripe fruits, sliced open and served with a shrimp paste or plain sea salt sprinkled on top. Those were always the best. Can you believe this is street food in the Philippines? I was never allowed by my parents , for reasons only known to... read more →
ADOBO BABY BACK RIBS with Apples
I have just cooked one of the best versions of “adobo”, the Philippines’ national dish. This is a recipe I made with chopped apples, as suggested to me by Amy Besa, from her cookbook “Memories of Philippine Kitchens: Stories and Recipes from Far and Near”, which she co-authored with husband, Chef Romy Dorotan. Their... read more →

