Egg-lemon sauce (Avgolemono) is the secret ingredient to finish of a variety of Greek dishes. In this instance, the egg-lemon sauce acts as a thickening agent, thereby giving a unique, creamy texture and tangy homely flavor to the Dolmades.
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Palayok (Clay Pot)
I was very proud of myself for having made Paksiw na Isda for the first time. It’s one of my favorites amongst the various fish entrees commonly cooked in a Filipino household. To be able […]
Sous Vide Pork Belly, Mexican Rice & Egg (over a bed of Black Bean Salsa Casera)
The other day hubby and I discovered a quaint restaurant in Aptos, Ca, namely Cafe Sparrow. Right before walking through their entrance door, I spotted a dish on the menu board that caught my eyes right away, pork belly with eggs! It read so simply, yet the thought of grilled pork belly over a bed of black bean salsa, with a chipotle aioli alongside two eggs peeked my curiosity even more.
Incidentally, about a week ago hubby and I were doing our monthly run at Costco. There, amongst the many items we always manage to discover on a whim were Sous Vide Pork Belly! Unbeknownst to me that I would end up ordering pork belly & eggs about a week later.
All this to say that my craving for this dish inspired me to make my own rendition at home…
Letter To Santa, From A Shelter Dog
Dear Santa Claws, Some people don’t believe in you, but I do, because last year you brought me a tube of tennis balls, some yummy treats, a new dog sweater, and a plush, fleecy blue […]
Multi-Cooker Pork Pozole
This is just the perfect meal for fall season, and beyond. Ingredients: 2 Lbs. boneless pre-cut pork for pozole, otherwise, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 Lb. tomatillos, husked and halved 1 poblano […]
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A delicious beef steak dish that doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, and with very little preparation, as well.
Instant Pot/Multi-Cooker Pork Belly Chili
Kicking off the last day of summer vacation in high gear with this no-nonsense pork belly chili recipe.
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Stumbling upon it on Instagram, I purchased a few of these Ninong’s Original Ube Cookie Butter. Although I’m quite familiar with the flavors of ube, I’ve never had one in a cookie butter form.
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My “Tuxedo” Banana Bread with blends of semi- and white chocolate chips are the best way to use up over-ripe bananas, and possibly the best slice to go with your morning coffee or tea!
