My Cooking Blog

Brussels sprouts are a much maligned member of the same group that brings you cabbage, broccoli and collard greens. Simple, proper cooking can ensure a delicious vegetable experience!

Having never brined anything before, I used to wonder what all the fuss was about. I am now a believer!

Making fried rice is a great way to create a quick meal, using whatever you might have on hand. In this case, it was chicken! The beauty of fried rice is that you can make it as simple or as complex as you wish.

After enjoying the flavors of Adobong Manok [November 16, 2008], I was eager to try the marinade/cooking liquid on other meats. My old favorite, the pork butt, did not disappoint!

There are few things more luxurious than fresh, steamed lobster. With only a few ingredients, lobster meat can be transformed into a delicious salad!

Of all the desserts bandied about as “comfort food,” bread pudding is at the top of my list. Simple to make, generally from day-old scraps of bread, there is no finer example of how something stale, hard and crusty can be turned into something luxuriously decadent and delicious.

A big pot of steaming mustard greens is the perfect way to celebrate the New Year – or any occasion – with comforting goodness. Like most things delicious, it all starts with the PORK!

Nothing says “retro fun” like canapes – cute, open-faced mini sandwiches made of a variety of simple, tasty ingredients. What better way to celebrate the old-school hospitality of the past than with these fun, tasty morsels, all done with a whimsical Holiday twist!

I’ve always wanted to try this classic Filipino dish, of which tons of versions exist. They all involve cooking chicken pieces in a tangy, flavorful combination of vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. This is definitely a recipe that tastes better the next day, as the flavors combine and permeate the chicken. Delicious!

Light and fluffy, these turkey meatballs are delicious when simmered in a flavorful stock. Delicate winter melon, crisp bok choy and earthy shiitake mushrooms add color, texture and flavor.