When I laid the platter of honey-mustard baby back ribs on the table, Sam's friend, David, says he tends to overeat when he's in our house. Can there be a ...
Meat Recipes
Recipes for pork, beef and lamb cooked in every imaginable way. Includes recipes for non-traditional cuts like tongue, tripe, hocks and face.
Swiss-style Enchiladas
A variant of Mexican enchilada that developed with the arrival of Swiss migrants to the New World, enchiladas suizas are traditionally made with tomatillo ...
Lamb Shanks Braised in Spicy Teriyaki Sauce
To the spicy teriyaki sauce that came free with our Kikkoman soy sauce (nice promo!), I added slices of fresh ginger and a cinnamon stick to braise browned ...
Pork and Mushrooms Spring Rolls
Just when I thought I knew all everything about cooking spring rolls, I learned something new again. If you mix the filling and let it rest overnight in ...
Crispy Slow-fried Adobo Flakes
Alex cooked risotto last night. To make the broth that she needed, she simmered two pork leg bones. After straining the broth, I inspected the bones and ...
Meatballs With Sweet and Sour Sauce
There used to be a recipe for meatballs with sweet and sour sauce in the archive that was posted way back in 2003. The photo was so terrible that I deleted ...
Chinese Beef With Broccoli
I had Chinese beef with broccoli lined up for lunch today, and I planned on doing the stir frying myself. But Alex, who is attending culinary school and ...
Spanish Beef Stew (Estofado)
Estofado is from the Spanish word estofar which means to stew. So, Spanish beef estofado is beef stew. Had my father cooked this dish, he would have called ...
Homemade Skinless Sausages (Longganisa)
Sausage-and-egg breakfast is found in many parts of the world. Sometimes, sausages and eggs are served with bread. Other times, they come with beans or ...
Bok Choy-wrapped Meatballs Braised in Coconut Milk Sauce
Ground meat is one of the most versatile ingredients ever. You can use it in stir fries, spring rolls, make meatballs... The possibilities are simply ...
Humba (Filipino-style Red-braised Pork Belly)
Some say that humba is the Visayan version of pork adobo. Others claim that it is the local adaptation of the Chinese red-braised pork belly. I don't know ...
Beef and Asparagus Stir Fry
The key to successful stir frying is to have all the ingredients ready before you even heat the cooking oil in the wok or frying pan. Once you begin ...
Korean-style Pork Steak With Gochujang
This Korean-style pork steak with gochujang is a five-ingredient dish. The only preparation required is patting the meat dry to ensure even browning and ...
Meatballs and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Ground meat has got to be one of the most underrated meat cuts. But, with a little inspiration, you can create the most astounding dishes with it. This ...