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Peri Peri Chicken

Peri Peri Chicken

Popularized by Nando’s Peri-Peri chicken in London and now in some cities in the US. Since we don’t have it in our area, I experimented and combined couple of copy cat recipes online. This is South African blends of spices created by Portuguese explorers when 

Sizzling Tofu

Sizzling Tofu

A healthy version of the classic sisig recipe. It is a meatless, yet protein packed sisig with same flavor that can satisfy your craving for this all time favorite Filipino dish.

Prawn Penne Pasta

Prawn Penne Pasta

This is a very versatile recipe making a typical penne pasta more exciting. The addition of shrimp for protein and various healthy vegetables makes it a complete sumptuous meal.

Apple Tart

Apple Tart

Fall season is not complete without delectable apple tart. What a joy to make line up a thinly sliced apples to form this pastry.

Peri-peri Rice

Peri-peri Rice

Perfect side for a peri peri chicken or any grilled dishes.

Dinengdeng (Ilocano)

Dinengdeng (Ilocano)

As a native of La Union in the Ilocano region of the Philippines, this dish always brings me back home. We grew a small vegetable garden in our backyard during summer months to mainly grow ingredients I use for this dish to re-live the original 

Napa Asian Salad

Napa Asian Salad

This is a favorite summer vegetable salad that can satisfy an Asian taste bud. A crowd favorite on a potluck get together. It’s a combined crunchiness of a fresh tang of napa cabbage and the crispy ramen and roasted almond slivers.

Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

This is healthy version of tacos with a twist using a Cajun seasonings.

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

A very satisfying soup, yet full of vitamins and healthy ingredients. It’s best for colder weather served with your favorite salad and freshly baked bread. It is also as a starter for a full blown meal. Our family loves this as the weather gets cooler 

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies

Year after year, I attempt to make sugar cookies on special occasions like birthdays, Valentines, Easter and Christmas. It is suppose to be the most versatile pastry to decorate. I never get satisfied with a recipe at the shape always bleeds out until I found