Inspired by a chicken soup called halang-halang, this fish dish is great as a soup or as a main dish. A single 800-gram pompano is enough for three persons. Add cubes of green … [Read more...]
The frugal cook
July 24, 2009 By 9 Comments
It's convenient to buy frozen fish fillets but when there's an opportunity to go to Farmer's Market for good-quality fresh fish, I prefer to buy a whole slab and have it … [Read more...]
Too big for my cooking pot
June 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Speedy and I went to Farmer's Market in Cubao yesterday to buy panga ng tuna which he later grilled for last night's dinner. While hopping from fish stall to fish stall … [Read more...]
Omelet cupcakes
August 11, 2008 By 4 Comments
I got the idea from a blog, can't remember which one, but I do remember that the omelet cupcakes from that blog had spinach. If they had crusts, they'd be mini-quiches. … [Read more...]
Fried fish, egg and rice: the classic Filipino breakfast
July 28, 2008 By 4 Comments
I don't enjoy my bangus (milkfish) unless it comes with the belly. To be more precise, the fat in the belly. I've been scouring the web for health information on bangus belly … [Read more...]
Fish nuggets, fried egg and rice
July 22, 2008 By 2 Comments
There was a time when we bought frozen chicken nuggets by the kilo from a shop called Belcap along Xavierville Avenue in Quezon City. That was after graduating from brands … [Read more...]
Spicy seafood fried rice
July 11, 2008 By 3 Comments
Asian breakfast. Fried rice that has everything in it -- seafood, vegetables, eggs and rice, of course. Cooks in 15 minutes, minus preparation time. To save time -- precious, … [Read more...]
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