Chili con carne or more commonly known as simply “chili” is a spicy stew containing chili peppers and meat. Traditional versions are made using chili peppers, garlic, onions, and cumin, along with chopped or ground beef. Beans and tomatoes are frequently included. This great chili has to be one of the best dishes to serve to…
Filipinos are often fond of serving spaghetti on family and social gatherings. There are also multiple ways to prepare this dish, so we'll include spinach and beef patties in this recipe.
Paella is a Valenciana rice dish that originated in its modern form in the mid-19th century near lake Albufera, a lagoon in Valencia, on the east coast of Spain. Many non-Spaniards view paella as Spain’s national dish, but most Spaniards consider it to be a regional Valencian dish. Valencians, in turn, regard paella as one of their identifying…
Ox tail is the culinary name for the tail of cattle. Oxtail is a bony, gelatinous meat, and is usually slow-cooked, often stew or braised. It is a good stock base for soup. The consumption of ox tails dates back as far as the consumption of beef, when no part of the animal went to waste. Every part of the…
These deliciously cool and refreshing salads are perfect for nearly any occasion. Dress them up for a gourmet dinner, or serve them with a simple lunch. Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt 3-4 cloves garlic, mashed 10 fresh basil…
Sinigang na hipon or commonly known as sour shrimp soup is a very famous dish in the Philippines and Filipino main dish having shrimp as the main ingredient together with the sour and unique taste of sampalok or tamarind. It is where fresh shrimps and vegetables are cooked by boiling in a sour broth. Ingredients: ¾ to…
Camote tops are very often eaten as local salad. This is a plant that was introduced during the Spanish period to our country. Camote which is a native to tropical America is scientifically known as Ipomoea batatas. Ingredients: 1 catty camote tops ( sweet potato leaves) or in chinese (yam) 2-3 fresh tomatoes (cut into…
Chicken lasagna is one of those dishes I love to serve visitors during special occasions, or simply treating everyone at home for a slight change in menu for merienda. It takes a bit longer to prepare than a typical lasagna recipe because of the chicken ingredient. To save time without compromising much on results, I…
Sinigang is a famous dish in the Philippines, it is typically sour and usually prepared with tamarind. Other ingredients like lemon, calamansi, and kamias can also be used for sinigang, but for corned beef, I recommend tamarind. Tamarind is also available in powdered form and it is easier to use when cooking sinigang. Ingredients: 1…