There’s something about a hearty vegetable stew that feels like a warm embrace, especially when it’s a dish as rich in flavor and tradition as Pinakbet. This Filipino favorite has always held a special place in my heart. It’s not just the medley of textures and flavors that make it stand out, but also the…
Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables because of its versatility in usage. You can use them for making soups, stews, fried dishes, and even for salad. The eggplant salad and omelet are great appetizers and side dishes. Some even enjoy them as a full meal. How about you join me in learning how to…
This recipe is more of an appetizer than a full-size meal. It is best paired with arugula greens. Use jumbo shrimp if can. The easiest way to ground the shrimp and mixing all the ingredients is by using a food processor. However, you may manually mince them and mix the ingredients by hand if preferred,…
This homemade Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette dressing is very easy to make. Make sure to use sun-dried tomato in olive oil as you will also need the oil for the recipe. In addition, it will taste better if you use the oil that was used to soak the sun-dried tomatoes as it gives a more flavorful…
Mango Salsa can be used as a sauce and/or dip for Mexican and Mexican-American foods such as fajitas, tacos, burritos, chips, and more. Unlike the usual tomato-based salsa, this sauce is sweet and mildly spicy. You can make it chunky or smooth too. I used cayenne and jalapeño to have that hint of spiciness to…
Annatto (seeds) or achiote is a condiment that is mostly used for food coloring. Annatto trees are found mostly in tropical countries like the Philippines. When color is extracted using water or oil it releases an orange-red color. Annatto gives that vibrant color to the food which makes it more inviting and visually appealing to…
Garam Masala is also known as the “Warming” spice. Its origin is from northern India. It’s commonly used not only to spice up a dish but to also add flavor and aroma. The middle eastern part like Pakistan and/or Persia makes use of this aromatic spice as well. So, come and join me in learning…
This vegetarian recipe is perfect for food lovers who enjoy eating anything with sauce. The sweet and sour flavor of the feta cheese sauce complements the ravioli with white bean filling. The soft texture of the filling just melts in your mouth. This is a healthy alternative to store-bought Ravioli without losing all the flavor.…
Sweet Chili Sauce is our household favorite when it comes to a dipping sauce. This recipe is perfect for any side dishes or main course meals. The salty, sour, and sweet taste is a combination you will want to try for yourself if you are a dipping sauce junky. Join me in learning how to…
Cucumber Aioli is one of my favorite sauces because of the refreshing taste of the cucumber. I personally like it chilled. This sauce is perfect for any egg roll dish like southwest egg rolls. They are the perfect match! Make sure to use real mayonnaise and fatty sour cream. You can also use this on…