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Breakfast

Savory Breakfast Rolls

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I had leftover baked ham from a few weeks ago, so I decided to make savory breakfast rolls inspired by Asian bakeries….
BrunchHolidays and Entertaining

Ham Ensaimada

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In my original blog post on ensaimada, I mentioned that The Peninsula Manila’s Bakery in the 90s had set the gold standard…
Holidays and EntertainingPork

Baked Ham With Brown Sugar Glaze

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This baked ham was meant to be the star of our New Year’s Eve dinner, but unfortunately, most of us fell ill…
Beef

Prime Rib Roast

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I have always aspired to prepare a prime rib roast for Christmas, but the plethora of conflicting opinions and techniques in cookbooks,…
Sweets and Treats

Spanish Style Churros (Churros con Chocolate)

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This particular variety of churro is the one I am most familiar with. When I initially sampled churros in North America, I…
Sweets and Treats

Filipino Hot Chocolate (Tsokolate Eh)

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According to historical records, chocolate was introduced to the Philippines by the Spanish during the galleon trade from Mexico, about four centuries…
Seafood

Crispy Garlic Shrimp

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I got my hands on a pound of plump and fresh shrimp from H-Mart and wanted to whip up something unique instead…
Poultry

Lechon Manok

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If my memory serves me right, Lechon manok became such a craze in the 80s. It started when stalls selling these sprouted…
Sweets and Treats

Ube Crinkles

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Crinkles, the chocolate variety, are a favorite of my daughters. Whenever family members visit, we often request this as a “pasalubong” from…
Sweets and TreatsUncategorized

European-Style Hot Chocolate

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We love the hot chocolate from Max Brenner at Bryant Park’s Winter Village. It’s just like eating a chocolate bar in liquid…
Brunch

Shakshuka

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Shakshuka has always been my favorite brunch choice whenever it’s available in any restaurant we dine in. Unfortunately, not many offer this…
Seafood

Steamed Mussels in White Wine

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This is my go-to recipe for steamed mussels. It’s from the Foodnetwork channel by Tyler Florence. I’ve been making these for the…
BrunchTofu and EggUncategorized

Longanisa, Kale and Ricotta Quiche

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I love to experiment with flavors and use Filipino ingredients in western cuisine. This is what makes cooking fun and exciting for…
Sweets and Treats

Apple Galette

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Fall is the best time to make any dessert from apples. I almost always do apple crisps because it’s a family favorite….
Breakfast

Anko Toast with Half Boiled Eggs

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Kaya Toast with Half Boiled Egg is a classic Kopi Tiam breakfast in Singapore and Malaysia. It’s served with a Hainanese-style coffee….
Pasta/Noodles

Pasta Bolognese

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I have tried many different recipes for bolognese sauce but have never found something I genuinely love. It always seems to have…
Sweets and Treats

Ube Toast

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After trying out the Ube French Toast at Parkside Eats, which was utterly delicious by the way, I told myself I would make…
Poultry

Hainanese Chicken

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I first had Hainanese Chicken during a Family trip to Singapore in May 1990. My older sister first tried it at a…
Beef

Beef Chili

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I rarely make chili since I find it too American and didn’t grow up eating it. My daughters, however, love it, and…
Uncategorized

Asparagus Tart

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Asparagus is available all year round, but it’s best during spring. It’s the vegetable that heralds the arrival of this season. It’s…
Vegetable

Green Tomato Salad

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It was the week after Labor Day, and the last of the tomatoes in the Summer season was being sold at our…
Sweets and Treats

French Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

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We had a layover at Changi Airport in Singapore during a recent trip to Manila. I know I should not miss the…
Vegetable

Eggplant Omelet with Ground Beef

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I have several versions of this recipe but this time around I stuffed it with ground beef. The easiest recipe for “tortang…
Pasta/Noodles

Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

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This is a pasta dish I served on my birthday. It’s my first time making it, and it turned out pretty well,…
Pasta/Noodles

Fettuccine Al Nero Di Seppia (Squid Ink Pasta)

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I have always wanted to try making squid ink pasta ever since I made my own Paella Negra a couple of years…
Poultry

Peruvian Roast Chicken

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This has become one of the family’s favorite dishes. I first made this at the start of the pandemic, I wanted to…
Breakfast

Fried Danggit

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When my nephew and his girlfriend came to visit us last month, they first made a quick stop at a Filipino Restaurant…
Pasta/Noodles

Pasta with Tomato Butter Sauce

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I made this pasta dish when my girls invited their friend who is vegetarian for dinner. I happen to chance upon a…
MeriendaSweets and Treats

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

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One thing I share with my dad is my love for peanut butter. The first brand of peanut butter I was introduced…
Vegetable

Asparagus Fries

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The first time I had asparagus fries was at Barn Joo a Korean gastropub on 35th in New York City. It reminded…