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Baked Tahong or Baked Mussels is a very simple appetizer or cocktail dish that is made out of baked mussels and cheese. A popular hit in Philippine celebrations such as birthdays, fiestas and even family gathering as it is really easy to prepare, it is inexpensive (depends on where you are) and the visual presentation…
If you are looking for a low carb diet, this tilapia recipe is an excellent choice. For that matter, it’s a healthy choice no matter what diet you follow. The simple garlic and herb mixture flavors the fish perfectly, and the dish takes just minutes to prepare and bake. To keep the meal low in…
Tortang alimango or alimasag is the Filipino version of world famous crab omelet. Crab omelet, simply put, is sauteed crab meat with potatoes cooked in crab shell. This kind of dish is usually eaten with steamed hot rice and dipped in ketchup. Crab omelet or tortang alimasag is a bit of time consuming in terms…
Perfect for the cold season coming, where the temperature is becoming low we all deserve a hot delicious dish to enjoy. If you are searching for a soups or stews for the dinner meal and tired of the same-old nilaga, arroz caldo and other dish you usually cook. You should give those recipe a break…
This bite-sized bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer is so easy to prepare, and they look and taste elegant enough for a very special party. For serving, transfer them to a warming tray or in a slow cooker. Generally, a pound of medium shrimp should make about 45 appetizers. Large shrimp would make about 30 to 35 and…
One way to dress-up pork chops and make them more appealing is to fry them country style. They might look simple; it is because they really are. Aside from being simple, here are some of the reasons why you should try country fried breaded pork chop; much like breaded chicken cutlets, fried pork chops deliver…
Have an incoming vegetarian party and looking for something to cook for the dinner? Try this dish with warm tofu with garlic sauce and sesame recipe and impress even your meat eating guests. This simple tofu recipe is served with a delicious garlic and sesame sauce, perfect for serving up with some rice and vegetables…
The tokwa’t baboy dish is composed of boiled pork (either or both pig’s ears and pork belly usually) and fried tofu. The sauce made of vinegar and soy sauce gives life to this dish. Generally, this is considered as an appetizer and a side dish. Most people like to have their Tokwa’t Baboy with beer…
Do you have an incoming house party? Be it wedding, baptismal, fiesta, birthday etc, and looking for the best dish to prepare for your guests? Don’t forget to pin lechon paella de leche to your list of menu. Surely, your guess will be delighted and will wait to come back to your house anytime you…
The name of this dish may be a bit intimidating but actually, this recipe is so simple and easy to cook. If you are looking for something new way to cook your pork chops, this recipe is just right for you. Pork chops are made crispy using flour, egg and bread crumbs made even flavorful…