Balinese Grilled Fish Salad
The first time Nick and I went to Bali was in the fall of 2015. While I grew up next door in the Philippines, I have actually never been anywhere…
Month: January 2018
Roasted Garlic and Tomatoes Pasta
If you need a quick dinner idea, but do not have time to do the grocery, this recipe will come in handy. Most of us have tomatoes or garlic laying…
Tapsilog and Cornsilog
One of life’s greatest pleasure for me is the Filipino breakfast. It’s usually comprised of garlic fried rice, eggs done sunnyside up, and your choice of protein: tapa (dried or cured…
Sichuan Pickled Cucumbers
In Sichuan cooking, balance between heat and cold is essential. A typical feast will start with milder dishes like vegetables and cold noodles, and as the meal progresses so will…
Slow Cooked Pork Congee
“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” ― Aristotle Never had those words rang truer than the first time I made this recipe. While easy to make, in the…
Moroccan B’stilla
Do you guys remember that scene in Ratatouille when Ego was transported back to his childhood as soon as he tasted Remy’s ratatouille? The emotions evoked from the memory associated…
Vietnamese Mango Salad
Last fall, Nick and I finally made our way to Vietnam, and to say that we were excited about the food is the understatement of the year. The food of…
Beef, Chinese, East Asian, Entree, Soup
Taiwanese Spicy Beef Soup
This is one of my favorite things to make when it’s cold outside, and I don’t have to be anywhere for the day. It makes your house smell amazing, and…