Recipes
Ginatang Bilo Bilo
(coconut sweet stew) Specialty dessert with coconut cream and sweet yams. This dessert is very popular in the Philippines. One of the ingredients is called “bilo bilo”, it’s made from glutinous rice flour and water. The texture is pretty close to Japanese Mochi, chewy and smooth. The rest of the ingredients are tropical fruits and…
Read MoreCoconut Shrimps and Veggie Stew
(Grandma’s Pinakbet) I love eating all kinds of vegetables. Growing up in the Philippines, I never really experienced eating fast food as much as I experience here in the U.S. My grandma used to wake up before sunrise to go to the market to make sure she was first in line for the early delivery…
Read MoreSpaghetti with Turkey Ragu
Want a quick dinner for those busy nights? Here’s an easy spaghetti dish that will help you get dinner done during those busy weeknights. I bet most of these ingredients are already in your pantry. Pasta is one of those dishes that greatly relies on the sauce. We can have any kind of pasta but…
Read MoreTeriyaki Chicken Skewers
You don’t have to use your grill outside to make these chicken skewers, but you need to have a grill pan to get those nice grill marks. The teriyaki sauce is a little sweet with a hint of fresh garlic and ginger. I cooked the sauce first. Then, I used it as a marinade and…
Read MoreCorn and Shrimp Soup
Corn soup is always my favorite type of soup to make during Springtime. Cream of corn is also one of the popular dishes in my house, but today I decide to make a simple and flavorful dish. It’s hearty and very comforting, sautéed in garlic and onion with some shrimps and loaded with greens. follow…
Read MoreCinnamon Pecan Rolls
Craving for cinnamon rolls? No need to go out of the house and stand in a long line for those overly sweet, commercialized, high-priced cinnamon rolls. You know what I’m talking about. Let’s make this simple Cinnamon Pecan Rolls with smooth and silky cream cheese frosting. Roll your sleeves, get your mixer, and apron on,…
Read MoreEasy Homemade Granola
Homemade Granola is a quick breakfast that gives you all-day energy. The coconut oil renders a very nutty flavor, and the aroma is so invigorating to the senses. You’ll look at breakfast differently when making something from scratch. It makes you feel excited to wake up in the morning and look forward to this breakfast.…
Read MoreSesame Wok-Fried Chicken with Chilis
This is a “chicken dinner winner”! It’s chicken boneless skinless thighs, lightly breaded, fried until crispy and golden brown. Made with delicious and perfectly balanced sweet and sour sauce. You can easily freeze these chicken bites and have them for next week’s lunch or dinner. follow us on social For the marinade Its skinless boneless…
Read MoreHam and Pineapple Pasta Salad
Leftover ham is my savior this evening. If you don’t feel like going out and feeling just making anything you have left, this Ham and Pineapple Pasta Salad is your redeemer! Check your fridge and pantry, take out your pot and gear up to make a delicious dinner. If you don’t have fresh pineapple, use…
Read MoreBeef Chop Suey
Another dinner made easy! In this dish, I used sirloin steak cut into thin strips and stir-fried with summer veggies. This is an old-time favorite in our household. Other tender cuts of beef like rib-eye, scotch fillet, or top round would also work for this dish. Always remember to cut the meat against the grain…
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