Learn How to Make Latik or Toasted Coconut Curds. Latik is use as topping for delicious Filipino snacks like biko, palitaw, sapin-sapin and more. Latik adds a crunchy coconut flavor to desserts. I use less topping not to over power the dessert. Serve extra latik on the side. What is Latik? Latik are curds that […]
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Beef Burrito Recipe
This Beef Burrito Recipe is simple yet delicious made with grilled flank steak, red onion, cilantro, mozzarella cheese, red or green salsa wrapped and rolled in a flour tortilla. Burrito is easy to make and very flavorful with moist and juicy grilled beef. Beef Burrito is my favorite Mexican dish paired with Spicy Margarita drink. […]
Easy Sugar Cookie Frosting
Try this Easy Sugar Cookie Frosting recipe to decorate your Valentine sugar cookies. This Sugar Cookie Frosting is easy to make by hand with only a few ingredients. Cookies are stackable once frosting is fully dry. Royal icing is a popular frosting for sugar cookies but if you don’t care for egg whites, give this […]
Whipped Coffee aka Dalgona Coffee
I can’t wrap up Year 2020 without posting this iconic Korean-style Whipped Coffee aka Dalgona Coffee. This sweet, frothy coffee is so cool and easy to make with only 3 ingredients, instant coffee, sugar and milk. During this crazy, unprecendent year, Dalgona Coffee became popular on TikTok when the whole world was on lockdown. With […]
Best Ever Guacamole
Everyone claims they have the best ever guacamole recipe! Guacamole is simple and easy to make with avocado, fresh spices and herbs. I can claim mine as the best guacamole recipe ever because it suits my taste but maybe not yours. I like mine with more cilantro and red onion but to some it might […]
Easy Turkey Pot Pie
Celebrate Thanksgiving with this easy Turkey Pot Pie, baked with golden, flaky crust loaded with turkey and vegetables in creamy, savory sauce. Use leftover roasted turkey or uncooked turkey breast. Try something different this Thanksgiving and make this delicious and easy Turkey Pot Pie in advance, on the day of your celebration or after Thanksgiving. […]
Cheesy Refried Bean and Rice Burrito
Cheesy Refried Bean and Rice Burrito are easy, delicious and will fill you up. Both refried bean and rice does not have to be prepared from scratch. You can use store-bought tortillas but if you really want flavor, try my Homemade Flour Tortillas with Butter. I promise, this is not tedious to make and flavorful. […]
New York Style Bagel Recipe
After 2 weeks of craving bread, I finally found the time to make my favorite New York Style Bagel recipe. Bagels are moist, dense and chewy, similar to a New York Style Bagel. Initially, I was planning to make only 8 bagels but to save time and effort I decided to double the recipe. I […]
How to Cook Canned Refried Beans Like Homemade (Enhance)
Did you know, a canned refried beans can be enhanced to make it savory and creamy similar to homemade or one served in a Mexican restaurant. Refried Beans also known as frijoles refritos is often served as a filling for burritos, side with other meals or dip for nachos. In a typical traditional Mexican household, […]
How to Cook Dried Danggit Fish
Dried Danggit fish also known as Dried Salted Rabbitfish, is a popular Filipino dried fish that is fried until crispy. This post is about How to Cook DRIED Danggit Fish, not FRESH danggit. Most packaged dried danggit fish are butterflied and are very thin so they cook and burn quickly. It is Lent Season and […]
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate covered Strawberries are irresistible treats made of fresh strawberries dipped in melted creamy milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate. Making Chocolate covered strawberries are easy yet elegant and delicious. It is a perfect gift to someone special on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Birthday, or any occasion. Make it and indulge, enjoy it all […]
How to Slow Cook a Ribeye Roast in the Oven
Thanksgiving is around the corner and ribeye roast is perfect to serve for the holidays. Slow cooking at low temperature is key for a tender, moist and juicy roast. I will show you How to Slow Cook a Ribeye Roast in the Oven that everyone will love. One thing to note, oven temperature varies so […]
Apricot Glazed Carve Ham with Rosemary and Brown Sugar
Try this Apricot Glazed Carve Ham with Rosemary and Brown Sugar for this holiday season! If you like the sweet flavor of fruit, apricot combined with rosemary and brown sugar makes a really good ham glaze. Give ham a different twist this feasting season or try my other decadent ham recipe. Try this delicious Pineapple […]
How to Cook Sago
You’ll be surprise people have different ways of cooking sago. It is easy but it takes time to cook. Some soak it in water for a few hours then they boil it. Yet, others cook sago directly in boiling water which is how I learned to make it. Cooked sago are gelatinous in texture, soft […]
How to Cook Longanisa
This post How to Cook Longanisa is about cooking Filipino sausage and not how to make longanisa. In the Philippines and other parts of the world, pre-made longanisa are sold in markets or Asian stores. I live in the US and the only thing available in my area are frozen uncooked longanisa sold in Asian […]
Perfect Baked Potato
Making Perfect Baked potato is easy, with crisp skin that is moist and fluffy inside. It is served as a side dish or it can be a meal in itself. Baked potato rubbed with oil and salt is good but to enhance its flavor more, add your favorite toppings. Classic toppings are butter, sour cream, […]
Turmeric Tea
Turmeric tea is easily made by boiling water with turmeric root. It can be enjoyed hot or cold at any time of the day. It has a rich, distinct, and a slightly spicy soothing flavor. What is a turmeric root Turmeric root is a tuberous ginger-like plant that grows underground. When you peel a turmeric […]
Carve Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze
Ever tried a Carve Ham smothered in Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze! I was out and about yesterday doing my grocery shopping for the holidays. The holiday season is in full swing and there were many cars and people everywhere I went. Can you imagine what this weekend would be. A herd of people everywhere, traffic, […]
Pumpkin Spice Baked Sweet Potato Chips
October is pumpkin spice season and this Pumpkin Spice Baked Sweet Potato Chips are so simple to make. When I go to the grocery store the first thing I see are pumpkins and the lingering smell of pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. I stopped by the Asian store the other day to get one item […]
Pumpkin Spice Banana Chips
Baked Pumpkin Spice Banana Chips are super easy and delicious with no added sugar. October is Pumpkin Spice month and everywhere I go I smell it lingering in the air. So I decided to make these leftover plantain banana, purple yam and sweet potato with pumpkin spice. Instead of seasoning with traditional salt or sugar, […]
How to Cook Tocino (Cured Pork)
How to Cook Tocino or Cured Pork is indeed very easy. This is about cooking a store bought tocino and not making tocino. That would be another post. There are times when it is just easier to buy something already made just like tocino or longanisa. In short, I am lazy today. All I want […]
How to Cook Fried Bangus (Milkfish) in Deep Fryer
Learn "How to Cook Fried Bangus (milkfish) in deep fryer. Fyring bangus is not an easy task. For some, it might be easy to fry bangus on stove top but not for me. For one, I am scared of oil splattering all over me. Then the daunting task of cleaning oil splatters on the stove, […]
What is Jackfruit and How to Eat Jackfruit?
Jackfruit is a very large fruit that can weigh between 30 to 80 pounds. It is elongated with prickly skin and bright yellow fruits. A ripe jackfruit has a very distinct, sweet and fruity smell. Before opening a jackfruit, oil both gloves and knife and place newspaper or any covering on the work area. The […]
How to Cook Shrimp Paste (Bagoong - Alamang Guisado)
Shrimp Paste known as Alamang Guisado or Bagoong to Filipinos. Shrimp paste is a condiment commonly used in Asian cuisine. It is made of small shrimp or krill mixed with the same amount of salt and fermented for several weeks. The mixture is stored in large earthen jars while fermented. Shrimp paste should be cooked […]
Delicious Peach Jam Recipe
Peach Jam, yum! It’s August and what’s in season – Peaches. I was at the grocery store the other day and peaches were on sale for 77 cents. Went there for more nectarines but they were not on sale anymore so instead I bought peaches. The best time to make fruit jams is during the […]
How to Fry Tofu (Prepare, Deep Fry and Pan Fry)
Tofu can be deep fried or pan fried. If a recipe calls for crispy tofu, I deep fry. When making stir fry, I pan fry the tofu until golden or light brown with crisp skin and moist inside. Instead of frying, you can also air fry tofu with only 1 tablespoon of oil. What type […]
How to Make Simple Syrup for Drinks
To make Simple Syrup is as easy as 123. Simple Syrup is one of the things that can be prepared days before July 4th celebration. Some people might not be aware what simple syrup is. It is equal part water and sugar added to your favorite drinks or smoothies. A 12 fl oz simple syrup […]
How to Fry Dried Squid
How to fry dried squid is a question some people ask. I mentioned in my other post that I was at the Asian store and was asked by a non-Asian how I cook dried products. In fact, they are easy to cook but there is also a technique in frying dried squid or fish so […]
Jalapeno Spam Fried Rice
Jalapeno spam fried rice is what’s for lunch today. I have a thick slice of ham, eggs, carrots and green onions in my fridge and that calls for fried rice. Filipinos and Hawaiian are known to love spam. In the Philippines, spam is one of the canned goods enjoyed by people. People stock up on […]
Easy Homemade Mango Jam
This homemade mango jam is simple and easy recipe you can make with mangoes. Mango season is here. The best time to satisfy your taste buds for a decadent mango jam. Mangoes are so sweet while in season so it will require less sugar to make the jam. Also it is way cheaper at this time […]
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice recipe is a super easy and quick fried rice dish with chunks of pineapple, spices, eggs, ham and shrimp. There are many variant when it comes to making fried rice. You can easily go Vegan with this meal – eliminate the egg, ham and shrimp. Still so delicious with the bite […]
Pan Fry T Bone Steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Pan Fry T Bone Steak with Creamy Mushroom sauce is one way to cook this cut of meat. Other ways to cook t-bone steak is grilling or in the oven. When pan frying t bone steak inside the house make sure your exhaust is working properly. It might trigger your fire alarm system. You need […]
Tinapa Smoked Fish
Tinapa smoked fish also known as smoked herring is a popular way to prepare this fish. Tinapa together with rice and veggies is a hearty meal to most Filipinos. The imported frozen Tinapa smoked fish is already cook, but I prefer to fry it before consuming. It is tastier plus safer to eat. In the […]
How to Cook Canned Corn Beef (Filipino Style)
Canned corn beef is a go to dish for Filipinos if they are crunch for time or plainly lazy. Filipino cooking usually involves fresh ingredients but there are a few canned goods that Filipinos like. Spam, sardines, salmon, meatloaf and a few more. Canned corn beef, spam and sardines are the three popular canned goods […]
How to Toast Pinipig
How to Toast Pinipig is a question some people have in mind. Toasting pinipig is simple and only takes a few minutes. If you have seen fresh pinipig, it is soft and sticky. The imported pinipig also called young sweet rice flakes are harder in texture which I’m not fond of but at least we […]
How to Make Shrimp Stock
How to Make Shrimp Stock is a lot easier to do now compared to the old days. By using a blender one can easily make shrimp stock in minutes. You can make shrimp stock and store it in the freezer for future use. How to make shrimp stock is one of the things my mom […]
How to Toast Garlic
Ever wondered how to toast garlic? Toasted garlic is easy to make and will stay good for months in a sealed container. In Asian cuisine, toasted garlic is used more often than roasted garlic. I usually crush and toast 6 to 8 garlic heads so it is ready whenever I need it. Garlic is an […]
How to Clean a Banana Blossom
How to Clean a Banana Blossom? Banana Heart? Banana Flower? What are these? I was in the Philippines recently and one of the abundant fruit bearing trees common in backyards is the banana tree. If you see a fruit bearing banana tree, the banana blossom is the tear drop shaped maroon or purplish flower hanging […]
How to Peel and Cut a Pineapple
How to Peel and Cut a Pineapple? Ever wondered how? I guess the easiest way is to cut the skin thick from top to bottom. In South East Asia and other parts of the world, pineapple are peeled thinly and eyes are removed following a spiral direction, then cut in half until you have 8 […]
Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe is a tangy and savory sauce, so easy to make that complements many dishes. It goes well with pork, chicken, fish and shrimp. With a few basic ingredients you can make this delicious homemade sweet and sour sauce recipe. All these ingredients are probably in your pantry so you can […]