Crunchy Couscous Salad
This is one of my favorite weeknight meals to make, it’s quick and easy and it’s healthy. Couscous is a very versatile ingredient and pairs well with almost anything, and…
Author: Micheli
Aloo Gobi
Aloo Gobi is one of the staples of Indian restaurants here in the US. The mild yet complex flavors are always a crowd pleaser and oftentimes serve as an introduction…
Sate Ayam
Satay is one of the most ubiquitous street food you will find in Southeast Asia. You can hawkers from Indonesia to Singapore to Vietnam selling these tasty nibbles. While there…
Ginger Miso Chicken Soup
Miso soup is something most of us are familiar with, almost all Japanese/sushi restaurants serve it as a starter. The ones they serve are often simple and and mild in…
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…
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…