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MAJA BLANCA IN COCONUT CREAM SAUCE
On my recent flight back to California from Manila, Philippines aboard a Philippine Air Lines flight, I was served Maja Blanca---- a...

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Dec 20, 20202 min read
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BEEF STEAK GYRO
We could not get enough of our dining experience at a Greek restaurant in Palo Alto, CA that throughout the past weekend we had meals at...

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Nov 14, 20202 min read
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GREEK SALAD
Here is another salad recipe that is simple to make with easy to find ingredients. This salad has no tender greens, hence, you can make...

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Nov 14, 20201 min read
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DICED CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD
This is a refreshing salad accompaniment to any grilled meat or seafood dish. Quick and truly easy to prepare and ready in minutes....

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Nov 14, 20201 min read
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GREEK CHICKEN
Inspired by our recent Friday outdoor dining at Evvia Estiatorio in Palo Alto, CA and reviving my love for Greek and Mediterranean...

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Nov 6, 20201 min read
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TZATZIKI SAUCE (GREEK YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE)
Again, inspired by our Friday outdoor dining at Evvia Estiatorio in Palo Alto, CA I prepared tzatziki sauce for the Greek Chicken and...

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Nov 6, 20201 min read
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PENNE PASTA WITH PESTO
On days when cooking seems to be labor, a pasta dish that is quick and easy to make but tastes just as delicious as an extensive full...

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Nov 2, 20201 min read
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HOMEMADE BASIL PESTO
My family and I decided, instead of buying fresh herbs each time I prepare and cook a meal, to buy plants and cultivate our own small...

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Nov 2, 20201 min read
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BIBINGKA
As a child I used to buy these rice cakes baked in clay pan over charcoal fire from the female street vendors down the street corner of...

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Oct 29, 20202 min read
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WILD BOAR PENNE PASTA
Another dish that is quick and easy to make with ingredients that you can substitute and still end up with a great tasting dish!

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Oct 24, 20202 min read
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SOY CHICKEN
Here is a dish that is full of flavor, with ingredients that are easy to find, and prep and cooking methods that are simple and effortless.

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Oct 18, 20202 min read
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KIKIAM
You can now enjoy this street food from the comfort of your homes. Mix the ingredients, steam and fry! Your family will enjoy eating this!

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Oct 18, 20203 min read
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CHICKEN LARB LETTUCE WRAPS
There are a variety of ways on how to make this dish. This is likely the easiest way to prep and cook it, without compromising on flavor.

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Oct 6, 20202 min read
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OXTAIL SOUP
This is an exceptionally flavorful soup that is, again, easy to make. May take a few hours to cook but definitely worth the wait!

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Oct 3, 20202 min read
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PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD
Spread the love, no preservatives added. Another recipe you will keep, and keep using which your family will enjoy.

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Sep 28, 20202 min read
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CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA
The flavor combination of the mildly spicy Italian sausage, the richness of the cream sauce, and the basil leaves makes this dish a winner!

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Sep 27, 20202 min read
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HOW I COOK MY PASTA
This is how to cook pasta al-dente.

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Sep 27, 20201 min read
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FRENCH TOAST
A quick and easy recipe for breakfast or brunch, which you can be whipping up year long. Another keeper-recipe for the family.

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Sep 26, 20201 min read
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Egg Foo Yung
Grab whatever leftovers you have in the fridge--- meats, veggies, herbs. The gravy is the secret to what makes this dish delicious!

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Sep 23, 20202 min read
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CHEESE BREAD
Milky, creamy and oozing with cheese--- perfect eaten freshly baked off the oven.

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Sep 20, 20203 min read
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