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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,…
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…
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)…
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…
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…