A typical day, doing typical things…one of which was bingeing on the Cooking Channel, particularly Beach Bites with host Katie Lee. After a couple of hours and a handful of episodes later, I was definitely inspired.
Category: Menu
My Summer Fling with Squashes
Humbly grateful with our gardener for the bounty of his homegrown zucchini and squash that he shares with us from time to time. One in particular is the pattypan squash. Thus, to satisfy my curiosity, I did some research.
No Frills Filipino-style Pork BBQ (with some fixins)!
This is how I like my BBQ…easy peasy, no frills straight up all-protein version! Make approximately 15 pieces In a large bowl or Ziploc bag combine approx. 2 lbs of pork stewing meat with 1/4 cup of Mama Sita Liquid Marinating Sauce and 2 cloves chopped garlic. Refrigerate for 48-hrs. Place about 4 pieces each…
Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
We are fortunate enough to receive some organic vegetables from our friend. From fava beans, to various types of squash, to cucumbers, to zucchini. Today I’m excited to share with you a lasagna recipe I’ve never done before using zucchini.
Escabeche (Sweet and Sour Fish)
In Spain, escabeche is fried fish marinated in vinegar or citrus. The dish, along with the name arrived in the Philippines during colonial reign. Simultaneously, Chinese restaurants were serving their own version. Given that the preparation for both were strikingly similar, the name became used interchangeably. However, in Filipino households the Chinese-style recipe is more…
Pulled Pork Lechon Lau Lau
Well, I don’t really know much about this Hawaiian dish…other than I’ve only had Lau Lau a number of times from a chain eatery in shopping malls. Of course, not knowing what home cooked Lau Lau could possibly taste like; and seldom do I run across authentic Hawaiian food where I live, I decided to…
