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.

Alex’s Mango ang Peach Pies

Inspired by Jollibee's iconic dessert, these single-serve mango and peach pies are baked, not fried. Flaky crust with rich …

Pecan filling is indescribably rich and a regular slice of pie can be overwhelming. When Alex asked how I wanted our pecan …

Tangy and subtly sweet with that caramelized flavor from the vinegar, this Balsamic pork adobo with pineapple is a fantastic …

Chopped smoked salmon, black fungus, furikake and toasted sesame seeds were mixed with Japanese rice to make onigiri. Eat one …

Half a kilo of ground pork and chopped vegetables were mixed with spices and seasonings for the wonton filling. After …

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 …