Classic Pad Thai I find most restaurant Pad Thai to be too sweet. The key to a flavorful, well-balanced sauce is to mix your own. Find out how easy it is and how to make an authentic street vendor Pad Thai. Our Sunday morning mountain bike rides along the cliffs in Santa Cruz almost ... 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
Filipino Turkey Embutido (Meatloaf)
Filipino Turkey Embutido (Meatloaf) Embutido, or Filipino meatloaf, is a holiday tradition but it's so easy to prepare that there's no reason not to have it more often. The sausage and egg stuffing are optional and this version is a little leaner with ground turkey but this recipe would work ... Read More
Arròs Negre (Squid Ink Paella/Paella Negra)
Arròs Negre It seems you either love squid ink or you don't. If you're in the former camp this arròs negre, loaded with shrimp and calamari, could just become your go-to recipe. At a dinner party recently, encouraged by our friend's casual, relaxed entertaining style, this reluctant hostess ... Read More
Vegetable Paella with Shiitake Bacon
Vegetable Paella with Shiitake Bacon Seafood and chorizo aren't necessary for a great paella but there are important elements to make sure you get tasty and satisfying results every time, socarrat and all. I share them here along with this fall-inspired vegetable paella topped with my favorite ... Read More
Filipino Chicken Adobo
Filipino Chicken Adobo A good Filipino adobo is all about the proper vinegar/soy sauce ratio. I also share some cooking tips to make this throw-it-all-in-the-pot recipe a winner. I woke up this morning with a dry, itchy throat. I had been dreading this since the past weekend when I first ... Read More
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