Alex Veneracion

All recipes in this section were prepared and cooked by my daughter, Alex. What can I say? The kitchen bug affects us all in this family.

Buttered Mixed Vegetables To Go With Your Grilled Steak

Take a rest from the usual steak and mashed potato combo. Make this simply delicious buttered mixed vegetables to go with …

Crisp streusel topping on cupcakes oozing with juicy strawberries and blueberries. Enjoy your cup of coffee or tea with these …

An all-day-breakfast bun we used to enjoy at Starbucks, we bake corned beef pan de sal with homemade corned beef. Delicious …

So easy, so tasty. Blanch the pork ribs in water to remove scum, scoop out, return to the pot, add the sauces and spices, and …

Instead of char grilling, food can be given a smoky flavor by adding liquid smoke to the marinade or seasonings. What is …

Pork belly cut like bacon rashers were seasoned, battered and deep fried. Crispy bacon-cut pork belly is good with aioli, …

Dry to the touch but moist and chewy inside, these decadently addictive pistachio-topped dark chocolate fudge brownies are so …

Oh, summer! The season for backyard parties that center around the grill. It's so much fun (if it's not too hot!). Dump cans …

In cooking sardines pasta, choose the sardines with caution. The ones that come in jars are more firm and better-flavored. I …

In the pan where you have seared the beef, make a roux and make sure to scrape all the browned bits at the bottom of the pan. …

What can be more satisfying than tender pork wrapped in bread and garnished with a tangy salsa? Carnitas tacos with pico de …

Grated cassava is mixed with sugar, milk and coconut milk, and baked until lightly browned. Coconut custard is poured over …

Pinsec frito, in a nutshell, is fried dumplings. The filling can be anything. Minced pork and shrimps mixed with chopped …

Why would anything named after the devil be fit to be served on Easter Sunday? Well, there's nothing evil about deviled eggs. …