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Category: Recipes
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Crazy for Caprese!
Growing up and learning to cook in the Philippines meant using only one kind of tomato for things like pairing with Itlog na Maalat (salted egg) or mixing with chopped onions to stuff fish for Inihaw na Bangus (grilled fish). Experiencing the bounty of Northern California Farmer’s Markets was quite the delightful surprise for me as…
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Healthy Homemade Hummus
It took a while for my Filipino-groomed palate to catch on to the exotic flavors of Hummus. When I first tried it, I was expecting something a lot sweeter, like the Pinoy classic “Lily’s Peanut Butter”–that definitely didn’t turn out as I thought ;-p However, over years of seeing Dave, my partner, snack on it constantly,…
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Manila Mango Coolers
If you’re Filipino-born and live in America, chances are your definition of “mango” is different than what most folks here think of. I grew up in the Philippines thinking that the only kind of mangoes that existed in the world were the sweet, golden-when-ripe type–the Manila Mangoes, which I missed so much and had to…
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A Steakhouse Dinner at Home, Grilling Tips & My Marinade Recipe
We’re getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July here in the US, which is always a great excuse for a barbecue gathering. Whether you celebrate this holiday or not, I’d like to share some tips on marinating and grilling steak so you can get that restaurant-quality flavor and experience at home. Dave’s (my partner’s)…
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Homemade Sopapillas
I’m back with another “creative recreation”! This time my inspiration comes from Monroe’s Restaurant, a well-loved Mexican eatery in Albuquerque. I had the chance to taste sopapillas (fried and fluffy Latin American sweet treats) for the first time at Monroe’s on a trip to New Mexico last month, and I was hooked! You really can’t eat…
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Osso Buco-Style Braised Lamb Shanks
This past Mother’s Day, I spent a few days with my daughter on a short getaway to Santa Cruz. Of course, on the agenda was tracking down all the yummy places to eat :-) On our first night in town, we went straight to the highly recommended Laili Restaurant (good reviews on Yelp and highlighted…