Gee, Thanks, Karen.

So my sister sent me the link to the Philippine episode of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. I used to watch that show, why did I stop? Mr. Bourdain, after admitting that Filipinos tended to be the loud wheel that squeaked “Why haven’t you come to the Philippines?”, made his way over there some time last [...]

Anise-Spiced Stir Fry Beef

This was inspired by a dish that we had years and years ago in Manila at a Chinese restaurant called anise beef grizzle and egg noodles. Yes, I know it sounds gross but you had to taste it! It was amazing. I went in search of “anise beef” recipes and most of them came up [...]

Caramels

Wrapped caramels Originally uploaded by Phisch Based on this recipe with a few modifications. More photos of the process here. 2 cups white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup evaporated milk 1 pint heavy whipping cream 2 tsp. of kosher salt 1 cup butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract If [...]

White Chocolate Frosting

Must write this down because it was so good. 6 oz. white chocolate, melted 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 tbs. heavy whipping cream 1 1/2-2 c. powdered sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla Whip cream cheese and melted chocolate together. With your mixer to the lowest setting, whip in powdered sugar, 4 tbs. at a [...]

Chicken Caldereta*

*I think that’s what it’s called. This is a Filipino dish that I remember eating as a child. It’s “thrown together” so I’m giving you guesstimates of amounts and such. 8 chicken thighs (see my notes) 1/2 large onion, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tbs. canola oil 1 small can tomato sauce 1 [...]

Random Food Post

Since I can’t find the printed recipe, I have to go by memory. Here goes: You need a pork tenderloin, 2 lbs. or so. Salt & pepper 2 tbs. stone ground mustard 2 tbs. cider vinegar Tie up the loin and then brown it on all sides. Mix the vinegar and mustard. Season loin, brush [...]

Vegetable Cobbler

4 c. low-sodium chicken broth 2 tbs. coarse brown mustard 2 c. flour, divided 1 turnip, diced 2 med. russet potatoes, peeled and diced 4 large carrots, sliced 8 tbs. butter, divided 1 tbs. baking powder 1/2 c. chopped italian parsley 1 c. cream salt & pepper Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a [...]

Menu for the Upcoming Week

I am trying to be good and keep up with this, hence all the recipe posts. ~ Pot roast and lemon parsley orzo (recipe for orzo is Rachel Ray’s) ~ Sweet Potato Pancakes and bacon or ham (in honor of Pancake Week) ~ Oven-fried parmesan chicken with mashed potatoes or sweet potato fries (if we [...]

Pocket Pizzas

8 rolls from a package of Rhodes frozen whole wheat Texas rolls About 1/2 c. leftover spaghetti sauce, extra meaty About 1/4 c. mozzarella cheese or combo of mozzarella and parmesan Let the rolls rise for 4-5 hours or until doubled in size following package directions (heh…I didn’t and forgot to cover the rolls). Preheat [...]

Crockpot White Chili

2 c. corn chips (I used Good Food Should Taste Good multi grain tortilla chips and they do make a difference in the taste), crushed 4 chicken thighs, skin and fat removed 2 tbs. oil 2 cans cannellini beans 14 oz. chicken broth 4 oz. shredded monterrey jack cheese (with jalapenos if you want kick) [...]

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