All posts tagged "Summer Fun"
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1992Appetizers & SnacksCabbage, Carrot and Pineapple Coleslaw
Ever since I bought a light box, I’ve been obsessing over re-shooting the photos in the old...
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190Appetizers & SnacksThai Pandan Chicken (Gai Ob Bai Toey)
Pandan chicken is traditionally fried but Alex has done both fried and grilled versions so this recipe...
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81Sweets & DessertsAlex’s Fruit Tart
It’s the perfect summer dessert. Light, buttery crust. Thick but not overly sweet custard. Fruit slices. You...
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65Recipe CollectionsFinger Foods And Drinks For A Marvelous Summer Cocktail Party
Tips and tricks for a fun, creative and elegant cocktail party with minimal stress. After all, the...
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136Recipe CollectionsThe Ultimate Backyard Barbecue Party
It’s been a while since we threw a party here at home. The last time was early...
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180Chicken, Duck & TurkeyPopcorn Chicken Salad With Spicy Ranch Dressing
For lunch today, I had two servings of popcorn chicken salad with spicy ranch dressing. It was...
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143Chicken, Duck & TurkeyChicken Salad With Pecans, Grapes and Pineapple
Cubes of marinated chicken grilled to perfection, sweet seedless grapes and fresh pineapple, and toasted pecans are...
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95MeatlessPotato Corn Salad With Lemon Butter Garlic Dressing
Sam discovered tri-colored corn in the grocery the other night and I had since been planning on...
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64Appetizers & SnacksGougères: French Cheese Puffs
The French pastry dough known as pâte à choux has many uses; cream puffs and churros are only...
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111DrinksBrazilian Crush
A cocktail drink made with cachaça, orange, lime juice and grenadine, Brazilian Crush is tangy and sweet...
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80Chicken, Duck & TurkeyHuli Huli Chicken
Is it spring yet where you are? It’s summer where I am. Well, maybe “summer” is a...
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75Chicken, Duck & TurkeySpicy Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
Skewered cubes of marinated chicken thigh fillets interspersed with chunks of fresh pineapple, bell peppers and red...
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90Chicken, Duck & TurkeyChinese Chicken Salad
In a tirade again salads in general, a counterpoint was put forth and Chinese chicken salad was named a...
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112MeatlessGrilled Eggplant and Bell Pepper Salad With Sesame-soy Dressing
I could have steamed or boiled the eggplants and left the bell peppers raw to make this...
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213Side DishesArugula and Salted Duck Egg Salad With Ginger Vinaigrette
Last weekend, we were at a friend’s house to celebrate her birthday. Another guest, also a friend,...
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45Chicken, Duck & TurkeyLemon-lime Grilled Chicken
The nights are still cool but the days are warmer. A sure sign that summer is trying to...
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214Appetizers & SnacksChicken Turnover (a.k.a. Chicken Pie)
Buttery, creamy and cheesy. I baked chicken turnovers with the tastiest and moistest filling ever. It starts...
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88Appetizers & SnacksVegetable and Mandarin Orange Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette
It’s just another vegetable and fruit salad but, this time, even the dressing has fruit in it....
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113Appetizers & SnacksLettuce, Lychee and Mango Salad
Some people adore salads; I don’t. Most salad lovers worship raw greens; I don’t. Well, generally. There is an...
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314DrinksGrass Jelly Milk Tea
Most people like to end their meal with something sweet. Others feel that coffee or tea is...
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62Chicken, Duck & TurkeyChicken Potato Salad With French Beans
Made with the leftover breast of yesterday’s rotisserie chicken (lechon manok for Filipinos), this chicken potato salad with...
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85MeatlessSalted Quail Eggs and Vegetables Salad
If you’re a foodie who follows news about food trends, you probably know that Southeast Asia is currently...
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68Appetizers & SnacksSweet Potatoes, Pepper and Habanero Salad
Another Alex Veneracion creation. My daughter does not make vegetable salads that often but when she does,...
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78Chicken, Duck & TurkeyChicken Mushroom Puff Pies
The idea of serving brunch with savory pies and savory muffins on the menu has been playing in my...
