Even on Thanksgiving, an American holiday, we feast with Filipino dishes ...
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Boiled Peanuts – Filipino Nilagang Mani – Instant Pot + Stove-top
We bought a pound of raw peanuts with shells and I was delighted when I cooked Boiled ...
Lemon Loaf Cake with Kalamansi Frosting
Every time I go to Starbucks, I can’t resist buying a slice of its signature lemon cake. But it gets ...
Langka-Jackfruit Iced Candy
It’s a scorching hot summer day, during a heatwave on the east coast and on the third Sunday of July ...
Bola-Bola Guisado – Chicken and Pork Meatballs Sauteed in Tomato Sauce
It’s been an extraordinarily-wonderful month, I reminded myself as I rushed home to make dinner. ...
How to make Apple Pancakes with Walnuts and Raisins
It's autumn and apple season. It's also my favorite time to make a batch of Apple Pancakes with ...
How to cook Poached Red Snapper with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
This recipe stood out in Samantha’s cookbook and I couldn’t wait to cook it for dinner. I made a ...
Pesang Tilapia with Mashed Tofu and Tomatoes
And just like that it’s the week before Easter and Lent is almost over. I was planning to cook this ...