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Asian Chicken Salad
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Thai Son-In-Law Eggs in Tamarind Sauce
Typically I am not amused by in-law jokes because I had a great relationship with my late ...
Lomo Saltado – Peruvian Beef Stir Fry with Soy Sauce and French Fries
During the holidays, new recipes appear on our table. The newness of something always adds a special ...
Filipino Pork Sisig
“Why are restaurants in the USA putting an egg on sisig when Pork Sisig is an appetizer and not a ...
Stir fry Green Beans with Lemon and Fish Sauce
There is a reason why these Stir Fry Green Beans with Lemon and Fish Sauce are called Magic Beans at ...
Roast Chicken in Mango Chutney
The end of summer always meant the return to back to school habits – sleeping early, preparing the ...
Filipino Bistek- Braised Beef Slices in Citrus and Soy Sauce
My husband is a carnivore and loves beef entrees laden with gravy like this Filipino Bistek. In ...
Chinese Sausages with Rice and Vegetables
When we were in college, my friends and I often ordered a bandejado (oval platter) of Tsorizong ...
How to make Shrimp Rice with Turmeric
It is always a sign the dish is good when my son watches me cook, takes over the cooking, eats it ...
Mango Chutney
What do you do when you have too many mangoes ? Make sweet Mango Chutney relish just like my mom ...
Paksing Demonyu- A Devil’s Vegetable Vinegar Stew
There is an old folk tale in the Pampanga province about how the Devil messed with a fisherman’s ...
Banh Mi on Baguette- Saigon Sub with Filipino Beef Tapa
I love to bake bread. It is challenging, yet it is one of the most fulfilling and creative ...
Mango Fried Chicken
“Crrrrissssspppppyyyyy Chickennnnn!!!!” my sons yelled out with glee every time I cooked Mango Fried ...
Huevos Flamencos : Eggs, Chorizos and Ham in Spicy Tomato Sauce
The best brunch dish for Christmas are these Huevos Flamencos: Eggs, Chorizos and Ham in Spicy ...
Filipino Pork Sisig- Spicy Pork Appetizer
This Filipino Pork Sisig is a sizzling, spicy appetizer that’s a favorite starter to any meal. I ...
Ampalaya Guisado: Bitter Melon Sauteed in Tomatoes, Onions and Scrambled Eggs
A big “bandejado”, an oval serving platter in most Filipino homes and pronounced ‘ban-de-ha-do’, ...
Achara: Green Papaya Pickles
The second day of pickling the Filipino Achara (say ‘ah-cha-ra’) or Green Papaya Pickles is always ...