After being here in the U.S. for so long now there are a lot of things that I have forgotten from my time in the Philippines and believe it or not blogging has brought back a lot of good memories from when I was in our native land. As I explore my thoughts on what […]
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22 Comments »Some people say that Ampalaya Con Carne is basically the Cadillac of the Ampalaya dish variety. Whether I would agree or not, let’s find out. I normally cooked Ampalaya the way my Mom had taught me with shrimp, shrimp paste, and pork belly “ginisang ampalaya“ and always had great results. Bagoong alamang seems to tame down […]
Posted in Filipino Recipes Tags: ampalaya, asin, bawang, bitter melon, delicious, garlic, masarap, msg, onion, salt, sibuyas, soy sauce 21 Comments »Notice: This recipe is originally published: August 26, 2007 and last updated: February 9, 2013. Beef and Broccoli is not a typical Filipino dish, but due to the Chinese influence this dish was quickly adapted in Philippines cuisine and became a very popular dish often found at family gatherings as well as special occasions. Since […]
Posted in Filipino Recipes Tags: beef, beef broth, broccoli, carrots, cooking wine, corn oil, cornstarch, dry Sherry, garlic, ginger, msg, salt, sesame oil, sirloin, soy sauce, sugar 14 Comments »Ginisang Ampalaya is bitter and yet very delicious when properly prepared. You can also enjoy its many health benefits. I remember when I was a little boy I used to hate this dish due to its strong bitter taste and now whenever I see an ampalaya on a produce shelf my mouth starts to water. […]
Daing na Bangus brings back a lot of memories from the Philippines. Bangus or Milkfish is a very popular fish in the Philippines and definitely a fish of choice for a lot of different dishes. I have tasted both versions of this dish and they are both very delicious. This particular recipe is a mixture […]
Posted in Filipino Recipes Tags: bangus, black pepper, garlic, kamatis, milk fish, onions, sibuyas, soy sauce, tomatoes, vinegar 3 Comments »Garlic Fried Chicken Wings is simple, quick, and easy to make. I remember when I was a kid I used to ask my mom to fix this all the time. It has a short ingredients list, but it’s very satisfying. You could serve this as a companion dish for stir-fried vegetables or you can eat […]
Corned beef hash is one of those dishes that you could eat basically any time of the day, at breakfast, lunch or dinner. The best part is you can prepare and cook it really quick. Here is how I do mine. Ingredients: 1 Can of Corned Beef 2 Small sized potato, diced in ¼ inches […]
Posted in American Recipes, Filipino Recipes Tags: bay leaf, black pepper, corned beef, garlic, hash, onion, potato, salt 13 Comments »This version of Beef Caldereta is the Reconstructed and fresh version; This is a perfect example of how you can turn one dish into another without compromising the flavor. This one is made from left over Nilagang Buto ng Baka (beef soup bones.) These are two different dishes, but the ingredients are very similar […]
Posted in Filipino Recipes, Leftover Recipes Tags: bay leaf, beef back ribs, bell peppers, black pepper, caldereta, cider vinegar, garlic, msg, potato, rice, salt, tomato sauce 12 Comments »
