Oven-Roasted Lechon (Not for people with high cholesterol!)

Lechon is roasted suckling pig, usually skewered on a stick and cooked over charcoal. The term originated from the Spanish word "leche" meaning milk.Typically, when lechon is cooked, the first part that goes is the skin as everybody wants...

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Christmas Leche Flan

There's really nothing "Christmassy" about this flan, except that I made it on Christmas Eve and got to enjoy it on Christmas Day. In fact, we had it for breakfast because I thought I want to start the day with a sweet note.Leche is Spanish...

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Corn Soup

Corn soup has been my favorite soup since as long as I can remember. I loved how my grandmother would cook it, with the wisps of egg white swirling on the bowl staring at me and inviting me to take a big heaping spoonful. She used to only...

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Oriental Crab and Noodle Salad

Hubby loves this simple and easy to prepare noodle dish. It is light, delicious, and is a complete meal - carbs, protein and veggies included!What you need:10 ounces Ramen noodles or vermicelli1 package (8 ounces) flaked imitation crab meat1...

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Plush Gang Funnies: Christmas Stockings

Apparently, nobody told Little Monkey that you're supposed to hang Christmas stockings... not wear the...

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Product Review: Nutella

I have never paid much attention to Nutella when we go to our local grocery store. After all, we love our regular (Smuckers) peanut butter. That is until a kid told me that it's like a holiday when his mom buys Nutella. That got me curious......

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Candied Ginger

I was looking desperately for "candied ginger" to put in the brine that I will use for our Thanksgiving turkey. Unfortunately, the ethnic section, nor the regular section of our grocery store does not carry it so I decided to make some from...

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Alton Brown's Thanksgiving Turkey

We decided to try Alton Brown's Thanksgiving Turkey recipe, and I must say, this must be the most labor-intensive turkey preparation ever! But then again, nothing that tastes this good can really be rushed - especially if it concerns a humonguous...

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New Iron Chef - Jose Garces

Congratulations to Chef Jose Garces for winning the much-coveted title the "Next Iron Chef." Mario Batali's contract was not renewed by the Food Network so I am surmising that Chef Garces will be replacing our Italian jolly guy (with his trademark...

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Steamed Salmon with Lemon

Salmon is my favorite fish - be it raw (sushi), grilled, marinated, etc. Here is one of our favorite preparations - steamed salmon. It is light, fresh, and 100% delicious! What you need: 1 large salmon fillet 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce Salt and...

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Plush Gang Funnies

A cat has very strong maternal instincts....

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Chocolate-Dipped Banana

I was thinking of something creative to do with the banana sitting on the counter, so I decided that the best way to eat it is with my favorite thing - chocolate!What you need:1 ripe bananaChocolate ice cream toppingA handful of peanuts, crushedChopsticksWhat...

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Buffalo Wings

I have always wondered why there is a serving of celery sticks whenever we order Buffalo Wings in restaurants. Later on, I found out that it is to cut the searing heat of the spicy wings. It is no surprise, then, that when I made my own version...

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Beef Pares / Mami Pares

"Pares" is literally "pairs" in Tagalog. This dish is called such, because when eating, it is paired with rice, or more commonly, noodles. It takes a long time to cook, as you have to ensure that the beef is perfectly soft and tender, but...

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Pancit Canton

Hubby loves noodles! We always stock our pantry with an assortment of it... oodles of noodles, so to speak.Noodles are a staple in the Philippine kitchen, especially during festivities. The long strands symbolize "long life" and as such, a...

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Plush Gang Funnies

Skip-Bo, anyon...

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Camaron Rebosado (Breaded Shrimp)

Camaron Rebosado literally means "overflowing shrimp." How it became breaded shrimp, I can only guess. Lost in translation, perhaps? However you call it, this dish is something you won't get enough of. Instead of the traditional flour and...

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Buckwheat Noodles with Egg

If you have ever played the farming game "Harvest Moon" on the Wii, the title of this recipe might ring a bell for you.Soba is native Japanese noodles made of buckwheat flour. Of course, we didn't know that when we saw this authentic-looking...

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Slow-Cooked Korean Beef Ribs

Every once in a while, I like to cook these kinds of dishes just to make sure my Crock Pot is still working. Not to mention, I love Korean beef!What you need:2 pounds beef short ribs3 stalks chopped green onions1/4 cup beef broth1/4 cup tamari...

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Sesame Chicken Salad in Wonton Cups

This is chicken salad with a twist! Aside from making it look like they're in miniature purses, the baked wonton wrappers also gave added texture and crunch to it. The mango garnish also provided a tangy contrast to the savory salad. Despite...

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Tubular Vermicelli Soup

We saw a package of "tubular vermicelli" at our local Asian Mart, and as with anything that looked authentic to us, we bought it without really thinking what it was. Upon doing a little bit of research, I was convinced that "tubular vermicelli"...

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Banana-Chocolate Smoothie

I noticed that I haven't posted a drink recipe, so I am posting my favorite quick fix - Banana Chocolate Smoothie.What you need:1 banana6 ice cubes1/3 cup of milk3 tbsp. of Nesquik1 tbsp. of Karo syrupWhat to do:Cut banana into thin slices...

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Test Your Culinary Acumen!

Try this quiz that I made for you! (Don't forget to click the "View Answer" link to see explanations for your answers!)Test Your Culinary Acumen! » Quiz Scho...

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Only in Florida

I have seen a lot of these signs in Tennessee:And a lot of these in Virginia:But this, I have only seen here in Florid...

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Product Review: Ben & Jerry's Creme Brulee

I am slowly making my way to trying all of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream flavors, but I think I stumbled on a gold mine here! My new favorite from Ben & Jerry's is Creme Brulee (Phish Food is a close second).Creme Brulee is custard ice cream...

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