Beef Mechado, Filipino Beef Stew This Filipino version of classic beef stew doesn't bother with wine--only a handful of the simplest ingredients are thrown in the pot--but it is deep in flavor and rich in comfort. "Tè?!" she asked, not hiding the disapproval in her voice. My husband and I ... Read More
Pancit Bihon (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
If you ever attend a Filipino get-together one of the dishes you can count on being served is pancit. This is the Filipino word for noodles and there are several ways they can be prepared. Pancit bihon or pancit guisado (as it's referred to in my family) is one of the easiest preparations. ... Read More
A Ski Break and Chicken Afritada (Sun Valley, ID)
My leg muscles still ache as I type. I don't think I've been this sore for quite some time but it was all for a good reason. I've just returned from a ski break in Sun Valley, happy to take advantage of the hospitality of our good friends who shared their home with us for a few days. Having ... Read More