Japanese Blend Stir Fry

It was one of those nights again, when I don't have anything in the fridge except frozen veggies and maybe a slab of meat. This is usually a sign that we need to go grocery shopping again. So I whipped up this stir fry with the "Japanese...

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Mango Ice Cream

  I miss our "mamang sorbetero" (ice cream vendor) who peddled his wares on our street. He would always ring his handbell in front of our house and shout "merong mangga!" which meant that he had mango flavor on that day. You see, it was...

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Saturday Morning Espresso

Oh Saturday - you are special for a number of reasons: we get to sleep in, eat breakfast without rushing, and best of all, enjoy our french press coffee. Not that we don't enjoy drip coffee - it's a fast and great alternative, especially...

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Honey Ginger Duck Breast

Hubby fashioned this plate. As evidenced by the swoosh of a sauce, he has been watching too much Iron Chef. For Thanksgiving, we decided to break away from the traditional turkey and got duck instead. Yes, we know that duck is fatty, but...

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Snow Crab Legs

Another family favorite - steamed snow crab legs dipped in butter sauce. Oh, be still my heart! What you need: 3 pieces (or more) snow crab legs 3 tablespoons butter (salted) What to do: Steam the crab legs in a steamer over medium-high...

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Pork Binagoongan (Pork in Shrimp Paste)

This dish brings me back to my high school days, when I would go to an eatery near our school and have this for lunch whenever it was offered. I just love the sweet, salty, spicy flavor that marries well with the savory pork.  I made...

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Gobbler Cookie

Made these "Gobbler Cookies" in school with the kids. They enjoyed making it, but moreso devouring it. Watch out, turkey. We're coming to get ya! What you need: regular round cookie chocolate frosting Hershey's Kisses chocolate candies pastry...

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Somen Noodles with Beef and Broccoli

Oh, the perennial noodle. We always have them in our pantry so trying out different dishes with them is a must . Somen is Japanese noodles made of wheat flour and is usually served cold. I have used Somen in cold dishes, but I think I like...

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Yellow

I am amazed at how the Lord blesses my garden with beautiful things.  ...

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Pork Embutido

Hubby was craving embutido this week so he "requested" that I make one. I happily obliged, of course, as I was craving it too. Embutido is Spanish for sausage. Makes sense, cause it is shaped like a sausage, and the ingredients are almost...

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Fire Truck Cookies

One of our homeroom mommies made these Fire Truck Cookies for the kids. They ate it after our visit to the fire station. :-) What you need:graham crackers cream-filled cookies (Oreo or any other brand) gum drops Twizzler candies vanilla...

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Spicy Fried Wings

If you are a Food Network fan (like me), the name Pat Neely would probably ring a bell for you. He and his wife have a show called "Down Home with the Neelys" which features great grilling and BBQ dishes/recipes. Their Southern recipes are...

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Mochi

I love mochi (the real ones, not the yogurt types that you can buy in a cup)! And azuki (red beans) is one of the best. :...

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Garlic Pork with Blackbeans and Tofu

Another "beans" entry... we can't seem to have enough of these delicious and healthy legumes (hello, arthritis and gout!). Paired it with pork and tofu for a yummy dinner. What you need: 8 oz black beans (canned) 1 pound pork, cut into...

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Pancit Bihon Guisado

I have been wanting to make this dish for the longest time, but just couldn't find the right chance to do so. But when I couldn't take it any longer and my cravings got the best of me, I just decided to do it. :-) On a more serious note,...

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Red Beans and Rice

This creole dish is a family favorite. We just love piling up the garlic and bell pepper to add flavor to the beans, and of course, the sausage! Yum! Yellow rice goes well with it, but actually, any kind will do! What you need: 1 pkg (14...

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