Hello. Beef Broccoli or Broccoli Beef or add “and” in between the two words – whatever you call it, I love it! Easy and quick lunch or dinner (or breakfast). I try to keep it simple using what I have on hand. Give this one …
This is an easy weeknight meal. Brings me back to my trips to Hawaii, eating at Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck. Every week we have some iteration of garlic shrimp. We eat it with bread, with pasta, with rice, etc..! And sure, you can have a salad …
Hello! Anyone love a good dumpling as much as I do?????? Japanese Gyoza has been a favorite of mine since I was a child. It is something I always had to have when eating ramen or a happy addition to the bento boxes my dad …
In case you didn’t know, I was born and raised on the island of Guam. One of the most memorable foods from back home has to be the Chamorro BBQ. I always miss home and being able to make food that connects me to my …
Japanese style Hamburg steak aka Hambagu (ハンバーグ) is a popular dish in Japan. It is made from ground meat with finely chopped sautéed onions, eggs, and breadcrumbs flavored with various spices, and usually formed into a flat, circular shape. You usually find this served with …
Lechon manok is a Filipino spit-roasted chicken dish made with chicken marinated in a mixture of garlic, bay leaf, onion, black pepper, soy sauce, and patis (fish sauce). The marinade may also be sweetened with brown sugar. It is typically stuffed with tanglad (lemongrass) and …
So… what is binagoongan?? I mean besides super delicious. According to Wikipedia: Binagoongan is a Filipino cooking process consisting of vegetables or meat sautéed or braised in bagoong alamang (fermented shrimp paste), garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Some recipes also add pineapples, chilis, or …
Hiii, it’s been awhile! I am back with another Filipino dish for you. This time we’ve got MONGGO (aka Monggo Guisado, Munggo, Ginisang Munggo) – a Filipino Mung Bean Soup/Stew. Super simple easy weeknight meal.
Basically Filipino wonton soup. So delicious. It is said to have originated from the town of Molo in the province of Iloilo and influenced by the wonton soups brought in by the large community of Chinese settlers in the area. Sarap!
Kare Kare (pronounced ‘ka-reh ka-reh’) is a popular Filipino stew with a thick savory peanut sauce. It’s typically served on special occasions but can also be made for a weeknight meal. You can use meat, seafood or easily make it a vegetarian dish. Most commonly …