When I first made this favorite Thai dish, people thought I ordered it from a local restaurant. The rich and robust Thai herbs and roots exude the smell and taste that make this a wonderful dinner dish. While I do not promote any particular brand, I encourage people to use fresh herbs whenever possible– they…
Secrets to the Best Banana Walnut Bread
Best tasting and smelling banana cake in the kitchen!
Crunchy and Caramelized Brussel Sprouts
Crunchy and Caramelized Brussel Sprouts
Chicken Adobo– to be or not to be, dry/saucy, salty/vinegary, coconut milk or not…so many choices!
The venerable Philippine Culinary historian, Doreen Fernandez once quipped that Filipino cooks were “a galaxy of flavor adjusters.” If one were to poll 100 Filipinos and asked for their adobo recipe, one would surely get 100 different variations (if not more), identifiable by localities (from over 7,000 islands) with tastes quite different from the next….
Annie’s Arrabbiata Sauce–spicy, crowd pleaser!
I got this recipe from a co-worker who was heating her lunch at work. I commented on how lovely the fragrance was in the room, and added that it reminded me of a hearty spaghetti sauce. Annie said, “It’s my housewife spaghetti sauce that I’ve perfected over the years!” She asked me if I wanted…