Before K-dramas streamed into our lives, when we lived in the Philippines, my mom already cooked ...
Asian in America home cooking recipes
Filipino Puto Maya – Rice Cakes – Instant Pot + Stove-top
The Filipino classic Puto Maya is one of the easiest kakanins (rice cakes) to make. “Gaya-gaya Puto ...
Baked Chicken A la Pobre
As soon as the chilly days of autumn set in, I start baking dishes like Baked Chicken a la Pobre. ...
Pasta Innamorati with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Cream Sauce
For Valentine’s day I'm cooking Pasta Innamorati – which is meatless yet its rich, creamy, ...
Mango Jam-filled Shortbread and “Savor the Word” 10 Years of the Doreen G. Fernandez Food Writing Awards
I clipped Doreen Gamboa Fernandez's food columns “Pot au feu” from the Manila Chronicle for my mom. ...
Shrimp Stir fry with Eggplant, Eggs and Tofu
I never had to force my kids to eat their vegetables. I just cooked and called them to dinner. After ...