Lemons + Anchovies

Savory Sourdough Popovers

Savory Sourdough Popovers These savory popovers are a tasty way to use up your sourdough discard. They have the added bonus of being company-worthy; your guests will never guess how easy they are to make. Ida, my sourdough starter, turned four years old this month. I've shared my starter ... Read More

Spanish Tortilla with Soyrizo

Spanish Tortilla with Soyrizo Traditional Spanish Tortillas (omelettes) are cooked with potatoes. This one is made heartier and gets a meatless flavor boost with the addition of soyrizo. For all my talk of being part-time plant-based, I'm coming to accept that I might never be able to do it ... Read More

Filipino Fresh Lumpia (Lumpiang Sariwa)

Filipino Fresh Lumpia (Lumpiang Sariwa) My blog is nine years old today and I'm celebrating with Fresh Lumpia. Stir-fried vegetables wrapped in a homemade crepe and topped with a lightly sweet sauce and crushed peanuts. With tips from my mom and my own twists you might not find this recipe ... Read More

Instant Pot Kare-Kare (Filipino Oxtail-Peanut Stew)

Instant Pot Kare-Kare (Filipino Oxtail-Peanut Stew) I can't think of a single Filipino who doesn't like kare-kare. This traditional peanut-based stew is a national favorite and now with the Instant Pot, this dish can be at the table in half the time. It might confuse (or annoy) some to have ... Read More

Black Bean Burger with Shiitake Bacon

Black Bean Burger with Shiitake Bacon Black bean burgers are not just for vegetarians. This meatless alternative is a healthier choice but doesn't skimp on flavor and the shiitake "bacon" adds extra umami. If you had told me twenty years ago--heck, even ten--that I'd one day enjoy a burger ... Read More

Loaded Banana Bread

Loaded Banana Bread Loaded with walnuts, raisins, oats, almond meal and chocolate chips, this is an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink banana bread. Substitute flax meal for the eggs and it's vegan. Even if you already have a favorite banana bread recipe in your arsenal this one is worth giving a ... Read More

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