Bistek (Filipino Beefsteak) Bistek is steak and onions, Filipino style. Even with a short marinating time, the beef is loaded with flavor and the best part? It's super easy to prepare. Last year, when I committed to sharing more Filipino dishes here on the blog I had no idea how ... Read More
Thai Red Curry Fried Rice
Thai Red Curry Fried Rice Thai red curry paste makes for a flavorful base for simple fried rice. Use your favorite protein and herbs and you've got breakfast, lunch or dinner. What's your go-to meal when you find yourself out of time and you have less than 30 minutes to prepare dinner? A ... Read More
Instant Pot Whole Chicken Adobo
Instant Pot Whole Chicken Adobo In this version of pressure cooker Filipino adobo the chicken is cooked whole. You get all the wonderful adobo flavor and sauce while all parts of the chicken are perfectly cooked without falling apart. An already simple, straightforward dish like Filipino ... Read More
French-Style Herb-Balsamic Roast Chicken
French-Style Herb-Balsamic Roast Chicken A simple tray of roast chicken is elevated with the flavors of Provence--just a touch sweet and full of brightness from mint and herbs. On my previous post I shared the Matcha Madeleines that I brought to the blogger cookie swap a week ago. As ... Read More
Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Chicken Salad
I always say I won't talk about the weather on this blog but it's hard to avoid when you live in California. We've had such an extended dry season that, finally, the arrival of some rain has the entire state breathing a sigh of relief. Unless you're my husband. The discussions have gone ... Read More
Roasted Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese with Dungeness Crab
We stood at the kitchen counter, hands dirty, taking turns with the only seafood cracker in the house (why haven't I ever bought more?) to free the fresh, sweet morsels of meat from the crab legs and, instead of collecting that meat on a plate, we immediately popped them in our mouths. It ... Read More
