Triangular Gyoza

Hubby and I dined at our favorite sushi restaurant recently, and he ordered some gyoza as an appetizer. He must have liked it a lot, because upon getting home, he asked me if I can make some for him.  Since I didn't have those circular...

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Product Review: Bahlsen Truffet

I couldn't resist this chocolate for a number of reasons: (1) It is from Bahlsen, which from our experience makes great (but underrated) products, and (2) It is Swiss chocolate. Who doesn't love Swiss chocolates? So I tried one, and I wasn't...

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My Dream Stove

Picture Credit: www.KitchenAid.com My dream stove... the KitchenAid® Pro-Style Dual Fuel Range Plus Grill. Isn't it amazing? *sigh*  I like it because it has an oven, 4 burners, and grill all in one package. You can grill inside your...

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Pasta with Chicken in Garlic-Asiago Sauce

Hubby brought home a big chunk of Asiago cheese one day and I decided to put it to work. Asiago tastes similar to Parmesan cheese, but this particular brand we bought had a smoky undertone to it... like a cross between Parmesan and Gruyere...

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Creamy Chicken Macaroni Salad

I love having salads on hot days, because (1) it refreshes and (2) it fills the tummy. I made this chicken macaroni salad using penne pasta, and added pineapple chunks for a bit of tanginess. So good. Hubby thought this was an unusual combination,...

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Toothy Mushroom

This mushroom seems to have teeth! :...

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Dashi Fishball Soup

Since we are in the mood for Japanese (again), I decided to make Dashi Soup. I used frozen fish balls for some "meat." The result was a very tasty soup that hubby and I enjoyed.Dashi is the Japanese word for soup stock. It is made by soaking...

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Spicy Udon Noodles with Ground Pork

I thought I'd make hubby happy and cook one of his favorites - Japanese noodles. We both loved it! It was oishii (delicious)!What you need:2 bundles udon noodles4 stalks green onion, sliced1 teaspoon red pepper flakes5 cloves of garlic, minced1/4...

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Mini Banana Beignets

U.C.U. (Über Close Up)No, these are not your ordinary New Orleans beignets. They aren't covered in powdered sugar (they are covered in cinnamon-sugar instead) and they look like donut holes. And they taste very, very good.This recipe won the...

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Coke Float

My Coca-Cola glass (I got it free from a Steak n' Shake promo) reminded me of a soda fountain drink so I decided to make one.Soda + ice cream = perfect thirst quencher and heat buster. Try this simple recipe for a refreshing drink.P.S. This...

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Plush Gang Funnies: Basketball

Is it basketball season ye...

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Okra Fritters

Fish and Chips. Okra Fritters.This is fried okra with a twist. It reminds me of torta (ground meat and potato omelette), but at a healthier level. I was also thinking of the English fish and chips so I put it on brown paper instead of a plate....

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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken

Fettuccine Alfredo is probably my favorite pasta dish. The creamier, the better. I might have outgrown my fondness for red sauce because I found myself eating more white sauce then red lately. This recipe is easy to make and is delicious....

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Product Review: Godiva Coffee (Chocolate Truffle)

Hubby surprised me with a package of this Godiva Chocolate Truffle Coffee one evening, and I felt like the happiest woman in the world. That was, until I tasted it. The package looked so promising, the thought of silky coffee and smooth chocolate...

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Pork Hamonado

This is a twist on a Filipino favorite - Chicken Hamonado. Since "we love the pig", I decided to use pork instead. It was really delicious. And somehow, the acidic, tangy taste of pineapple in savory dishes really appeals to my taste buds....

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Chicken with Sausage and Potatoes

I got this recipe from the Martha Stewart Everyday Food Magazine. Hubby didn't like how it looked at first, but was wowed by the taste. I had to do some tweaking and substituting of some ingredients to better suit our preferences.September...

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Tattered Hibiscus

It looked like somebody fired a machine gun at my hibiscus! LoL.The culprit, we found out later, was this voracious little cricke...

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Dinosaur Egg Pluot

This strange-looking fruit caught my eye while shopping at our local grocery store. The name was also quite interesting - dinosaur egg pluot. For some strange reasons, it reminded me of Boulderville at Enchanted Kingdom.Pluot is a cross hybrid...

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Nutty Raspberry Salad

This salad is "nutty" because I used Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette then added almond slivers to it. The honey-roasted almonds actually gave a little hint of sweetness to the tangy vinaigrette. Perfect pair.I also like texture on my salad so...

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