Pan-fried Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce

When I go to the market, I always grab slices of steak or anything easy to cook. Something to save a lazy day. Here’s a quick fix but still YUM… Continue reading Pan-fried Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce

Salads4 Comments

Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad

3 June 1025 March 12 Iska

Nevermind the calories from avocado, this salad is so light, refreshing and filling! Continue reading Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad

Appetizers3 Comments

Cheese & Steak Spring Rolls

2 May 1026 February 12 Iska

Everybody has tried cheese sticks before – plain matchstick cheese wrapped in spring roll papers and deep-fried to crunchy goodness. Ever so popular pika-pika for parties. But this may be the best crunchy quick fix for kids – not … Continue reading Cheese & Steak Spring Rolls

Vegetables1 Comment

Ginataang Gulay

30 April 1013 June 12 Iska

Fact is, the kiddo have never seen a real coconut tree before until Laguna December 2009. No kidding, that’s true. Patawa para sa mga pinoy, hindi ba? One of the items in his to-do list last Christmas holiday was to … Continue reading Ginataang Gulay

Salads4 Comments

Shrimp, Smoked Salmon and Kangkong Salad

13 March 1022 January 12 Iska

I had one of my spur-of-the-moment urges and bought this salad recipe book from the office vendo yesterday. I normally read whatever cookbook is available every time I eat my packed lunch and on several occasions, I photocopy pages that … Continue reading Shrimp, Smoked Salmon and Kangkong Salad

Seafood8 Comments

Stuffed Pusit

11 March 1026 February 12 Iska

a quick, easy, elegant-looking dish I serve to friends for dinner… Continue reading Stuffed Pusit

Snacks & Breakfasts5 Comments

Chinese Tomato Scrambled Egg

8 November 0926 February 12 Iska

I tell you it looked so easy but I tried repeating the whole procedure several times but to no avail… Continue reading Chinese Tomato Scrambled Egg

Rice7 Comments

Rice Cooker Seafood Paella

20 September 0926 February 12 Iska

I am a newbie when it comes to paella and some of you might remember my previous post about my accidental seafood soup. It is just fortunate that I “discovered” the soup but as you may have guessed, that time … Continue reading Rice Cooker Seafood Paella

Poultry12 Comments

Korean-Style Fried Chicken Wings

13 September 094 February 12 Iska

I have always loved sweet and spicy Korean-style fried chicken. Aerang said Korean soy sauce is the key… Continue reading Korean-Style Fried Chicken Wings

Appetizers11 Comments

Breaded Eggplant with Sesame Cheese and Garlic-Lemon Sauce

6 September 0916 February 12 Iska

Are you having problems with vegetables for the little one? If your answer is yes, try this. A recipe from a friend of mine… Continue reading Breaded Eggplant with Sesame Cheese and Garlic-Lemon Sauce

Food Shots6 Comments

Fishballs

30 August 0926 January 12 Iska

I must admit I miss “tusok-tusok the fishballs”. So when the craving hits… Continue reading Fishballs

Vegetables8 Comments

Long Beans Stir-fry

23 August 0923 January 12 Iska

Another quick fix yet healthy and YUM. Sitaw guisado without tomatoes… Continue reading Long Beans Stir-fry

Noodles & Pasta5 Comments

A Simple, Healthy Pasta Recipe

16 August 0923 January 12 Iska

It was not officially Father’s Day here in NZ last June but I still prepared this treat for A. This simple and healthy pasta, intended to be organic, low carbon and meat-free (oh no, holy pepperoni!), complements the tender, juicy … Continue reading A Simple, Healthy Pasta Recipe

Appetizers14 Comments