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Chap Chae

06.19.2012 by Leah // 2 Comments

I consider Chap Chae as the first "risky" dish that I prepared since I started cooking last year.  Risky because (a) Asian noodle dishes, for me, are generally difficult to prepare with its many (and oftentimes, hard to find) ingredients, and (b) the method / steps are meticulous and I'm afraid that missing a simple step will ruin the dish altogether. But when I saw this ... READ MORE

Three-Cup Chicken

06.12.2012 by Leah // 1 Comment

Three-Cup Chicken is a popular Taiwan recipe, and it was called as such because of its 3 main ingredients measured in equal ratio: soy sauce, sesame oil and chinese rice wine (shaoxing wine).   You will also need garlic and ginger and of course, the chicken (I prefer the breast fillet part), and you're good to go. The exact ingredients are as follows: 1/2 cup sesame oil, ... READ MORE

Tamarind-Glazed Pork Stir-Fry

05.13.2012 by Leah // 3 Comments

Another winning recipe from Yummy Magazine (October 2011 issue)!   The original recipe calls for chicken breast but we only have pork steak at home so we did the pork version instead.   I now count this as one of our favorite dishes.  Who would have thought that you can use sinigang na sampalok (tamarind stew mix) in a stir-fry dish? Ingredients: 1/2 kilo pork steak ... READ MORE

Five Spice Pork Noodles

03.29.2012 by Leah // 3 Comments

Got this recipe from the July 2011 issue of Yummy Magazine.   This particular issue was such a gem - I'm able to try 3 recipes already, all from this same magazine!     This one is my 4th, and I used my Saladmaster gourmet pan to make this (although the Wok Pan would be perfect for this). It's my first time to prepare an egg noodle dish and am glad this one's fairly easy to ... READ MORE

Chicken and Chinese Chorizo Stew

12.15.2011 by Leah // 1 Comment

From the July 2011 Yummy magazine, here's another recipe that's so easy to prepare and yet so tasty, you wouldn't think the ingredients are plain and very few.  What's left from this dish we put in the fridge and after a week the flavors just became better! For this recipe, you will only need: 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 to 3 pieces chorizo Macau, sliced 3 cloves ... READ MORE

Chicken Adobo Roulade with Balsamic Vinegar

11.30.2011 by Leah // Leave a Comment

We made this last week, it was sooo good you gotta try it!!   We got this from our Yummy magazine, the same source of our Banana Chocnut Trifle. What you will need: 6 (100-gram) pcs. boneless chicken breast or thigh, skin on 6 leeks (leaves), blanched 1/4 cup olive oil 12 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon black peppercorn 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar salt soy ... READ MORE

Banana Chocnut Trifle (from Yummy Magazine)

11.14.2011 by Leah // 3 Comments

Thanks to Yummy Magazine, I was able to make my first dessert last Saturday!   And it was a success! The recipe is called Banana Chocnut Trifle and it's from the July 2011 issue of Yummy Magazine (bought on sale): For this simple recipe, you will need:   4 bananas (cut into 1/4-inch thick slices),  8 large Chocnut (broken into pieces), 3 thick slices pound cake or any ... READ MORE

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My new sisig favorite! So impressed with the flavo My new sisig favorite! So impressed with the flavors! Highly recommended 👍👍 Don't forget to share because it is actually good for sharing 😊 @callenakpil
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Found these Muji-inspired (or should I say, rip-of Found these Muji-inspired (or should I say, rip-off) stackable organizers at Shopee 😁 I think they're 3x cheaper than Muji's and they look durable! Proudly Made in the Philippines pa 😜 #shopeeph #shopeefinds
Lovely homemade sausage rolls from Madge's at Salc Lovely homemade sausage rolls from Madge's at Salcedo Market 😋 I also love her Chocolate Lamingtons and English Muffins 😋😋 #homebakers #australiantreats
Hi Daddy! Lapit na ang birthday mo, and you will c Hi Daddy! Lapit na ang birthday mo, and you will celebrate it in heaven na ☁️☁️☁️ Pero kasama mo pa rin kami magce-celebrate. Same as last year, we will celebrate it at home dahil may #covid_19 pa rin. You will remember that last year, yours is the first birthday we celebrated in quarantine. I just came from Baguio (for work) and  someone from our group tested positive. Hindi na tayo nakapagpa-picture dahil puro nasa #covid_19 ang attention natin. We miss you, daddy! I hope you like your flowers today, mas marami na green leaves kaysa flowers. Just the way you like it. 💚💚 #theoriginalplantito
This Pecan Bread Pudding from @ecoookie is a disco This Pecan Bread Pudding from @ecoookie is a discovery of my foodie mom @minildade and it is my favorite #quarantinedessert so far. It taste of home, with warmth and love in every bite! 💕 It's great for breakfast or even as dessert. Best eaten warm with  vanilla cream generously poured on top! 😋
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