It took a while to cook but it was all worth it. Cooking this dish, Braised Pork in Red Wine and Tomato Sauce, for hours is not that hard. Anyone can do it. But not everyone can eat it. (Wink) There are two easy steps. Simmer. Set Alarm. Why simmer the pork for quite some time when […]
Category: Main Dish
I worked for very long hours yesterday and I forgot to eat. I just realized that after my work was done. It was my must-eat-now moment. My poor tummy was already complaining. When I checked the fridge, all I had were steamed carrots, milk, and wine. I can’t just eat carrots or else I’ll be […]
Hoisin sauce is commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It is a thick sauce usually made from soybeans, salted chili pepper, and garlic. Different variant exist. Hoisin sauce can be used as marinade, condiment or as an additional flavor for stir fry, braised, dipping sauce, or roasted food. It is available in most supermarkets. Hoisin-Braised Pork Short […]
It’s chicken week this week. I wasn’t able to buy any other type of meat when I went to the grocery so I have no choice but to cook chicken dishes though out the week. My plans were supposed to be for Hawaiian chicken, but I didn’t have any pineapples. An old cookbook mentioned something […]
I was watching The Walking Dead last night and the episode was anti-climactic. It was full of back stories and empty stares into the sky to fill in the hour episode. Three episodes left and it’s bound to have something good to keep everyone shocked and hooked for the next season. Before watching, I cooked Spam […]
It’s Monday and it is very hot. I can’t stand the heat, so now, the shower is my new best friend. Everyone is getting irritated. I guess summer changes people’s attitude. If you live in Philippines and you’re bothered by the summer heat, get yourself a Halo-halo! Kidding aside, it’s time for today’s recipe, Caramelized […]
It has been a long time since I’ve had fish. All I’ve been eating this past weeks were pork, beef, pork, more beef and a bit of chicken. It’s time to eat some of Ariel’s sea buddies. Here’s one of my fish recipes, the Fried Tilapia with Coconut Milk Sauce! The fish meat combines heavenly […]
Beef Caldereta (Beef Kaldereta) is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines, it is usually served during special occasions. You can use pork or chicken instead of beef. We all know that beef takes quite a long time to cook if you are not using a pressure cooker. In the Philippines, beef is […]
Today marks the first month of my blogging. Yehey! And I just received an email that I’m gonna have a salary raise. Another Yehey! Is there a better way to celebrate than a home cooked meal? I made this classic Filipino dish, Bicol Express, a well known spicy dish. The pork is simmered in coconut milk […]
Crispy Fried Chicken Liver is an easy recipe with these 3 simple steps: dip, coat, and fry. Now, who could go wrong with that? Its so easy! Partner this with sweet chili sauce… ooowwwyahhh this is to die for. I’ve been making this dish since I was in 6th grade. I really love chicken liver, […]
Super Spicy? Yes! I added 5 cayenne peppers, freshly chopped. I’m learning to love spicy food and this hits the spot. Every time I go to the grocery, I keep seeing Kabocha Squash – “Pick me, Pick me” O_o . So I got inspired and I decided to buy it, then the Super Spice Pork Curry with […]