One thing I’ve observed when I was on holiday in the Philippines is that it’s quite hard to find a vegetable dish in restaurants and food courts.  I’m pretty sure this isn’t always the case when one goes to upmarket … Continue reading Oven-Grilled Vegetable-Stuffed Squid
Happy New Year! Well more like Happy Chinese New Year as I’ve had a very looooong holiday it’s a bit difficult to get back to blogging (and blog hopping).  I hope the scheduled posts about easy holiday recipes I published … Continue reading Chicken and Corn Soup
I love lamb steaks and I normally buy easy to grill/panfry cuts. One day I got curious and bought the neck chops thinking I would be able to do the same. Buti na lang nakapagtabong tanong ako. Found out these … Continue reading Braised Lamb Neck Chops
We live quite close to Auckland’s best fish shop and that’s where I bought these beautiful salmon fillets. This easy yet yummy baked salmon dish is perfect if you’re considering seafood galore night with some other dishes to match like … Continue reading Baked Salmon
I’ve always loved melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly and this one here might remind you the flavors of beef pares and patatim. No doubt yum served with steamed rice and vegetable spring rolls. “It’s so shiny and beautiful!”, my son’s exact … Continue reading Chinese-Style Braised Pork Belly
I do have a basic roast chicken recipe – no-fuss, cheap, one that always hit the spot, which I intend to post but then I thought it may not be Christmassy enough. Well it still is, and of course I … Continue reading Easy Peri-Peri Chicken
Honestly I have never thought about cooking clams for Christmas dinner. But why not? I mean, why go for the overrated spaghetti Bolognese, carbonara or lasagna? This easy-to-cook slightly spicy pasta dish is just as good and will definitely look … Continue reading Spicy Clams Fettuccine (Fettuccine Alle Vongole)
December and January will definitely be very busy months for me. Not that I will be working much but I will also be on a holiday. Weeehhh! I will write as much recipes as I can and schedule postings in … Continue reading Roast Rolled Lamb Shoulder and Broccolli with Red Wine Sauce
I always prepare the boy’s packed lunch for school but once a month he gets to choose from the school’s online range of healthy, yummy food. One of his favorites from the menu is Macaroni Cheese, which may be called … Continue reading Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
The first sisig I cooked was ages ago way back in my mom’s kitchen – I roasted a pig’s head for dinner then chopped the leftover cheeks and ears. I stir in mashed pig’s brain to make it sinfully creamy … Continue reading Crispy Sisig Pork Belly and Beef Tendons
Sisig. It’s the penumbra and epicenter of the Filipino’s secret love affair with the pig and its heavily greasy aftermath. It’s like an annoying love song that constantly repeats itself in many taverns across the city and through the decades … Continue reading Roasted Turkey Drumsticks with Smoked Bacon & Pork: Sisig Style
I (lovingly) complained to my son last week when he said he’s in charge to bring 4 ingredients to food tech. Seriously, these main ingredients – lamb, mint, wild rockets and basil pesto, are pricey but proud and excited mom … Continue reading Warm Greek Lamb Salad by Antonio & Friends
A week ago, Antonio cooked mini vampire muffins at school with his friends. As usual he came home with few pieces to show me. Well I’m impressed! They taste fantastic and I made him promise to make some for us … Continue reading Antonio’s Vanilla Muffins
What do you do when you’re in a waiting area? Like before a meeting or an appointment with your accountant, a dentist or your doctor? Play an app on your smartphone, yes, but there are times when it’s not exactly … Continue reading Easy Parmesan Breadsticks
Ages ago when I was twenty-ish working in Makati paydays mean a good lunch or dinner at a ‘proper’ restaurant. One of those would be one that offers Salisbury steak. I know I know, it’s such a simple dish but … Continue reading Salisbury Steak