Roasted Garlic Hummus
If there’s one Middle Eastern dip I could eat daily, it would be hummus, especially when it’s with roasted garlic. Hummus is one of the first Middle Eastern foods I tried when I came to UAE, but I didn’t like…
Saucy Chop Suey
I had a love and hate relationship with Chop Suey. It’s not because I didn’t like it. In fact, I love it. However, I didn’t know how to cook it right. It’s either I overcook the veggies or there’s something…
Tomato Basil Scrambled Eggs
Tomato Basil Scrambled Eggs is my new favorite. Basil is one of the herbs I was hesitant to use. I know it’s amazing with tomato-based pastas, but haven’t used fresh ones until few months ago. I was given an opportunity…
Dalgona Coffee over Ice Cream
I’ve been thinking about dalgona coffee over ice cream for some time now. One of the foods that gives me comfort when I am stressed, sad or too exhausted from work is ice cream. Whenever I have a little argument…
Ensaladang Langka
Ensaladang Langka simply translates to Jackfruit Salad, which uses young/green jackfruit. If I am not mistaken, Ensaladang Langka is on my sister’s monthly menu. And because she told me several times how much she loves it, I had to aske…
Peach Mango Pie à la Mode
Peach Mango Pie à la Mode is my current favorite dessert. Well, this is not a recipe post, but I just wanna share with you my current obsession. Jollibee UAE has recently included Peach Mango Pie on their menu. People’s…
Salted Egg and Tinapa Fried Rice
And I am back with another fried rice recipe. This time, it’s Salted Egg and Tinapa Fried Rice. If there’s one thing I could on a daily basis, it would be fried rice. In variations, of course – Crab Paste…
Espresso Cookies with Mini Caramel Eggs
These Espresso Cookies with Mini Caramel Eggs are perfect to make and bring to your loved ones this coming Easter. If you’d ask me what baked goods I prefer making and giving as gifts, I’d say cookies. They can be…
Binagoongang Talong at Sitaw
Binagoongang Talong at Sitaw translates to Eggplant and String Beans in Shrimp Paste. As a child, my Mom used to tell me not to eat anything with shrimp paste especially the ones sold in our school and wet markets. However,…
Fried Oyster Mushrooms
These fried oyster mushrooms are so irresistible and make a delicious vegan comfort food. It started last year when I tried eating plant-based meals for more than a month. It’s not that I am planning to say goodbye to some…
