Black Vinegar Braised Pork Belly with Shiitake Mushrooms and Quail Eggs

I stumbled across Black Vinegar when I was snooping one day, while visiting my parent’s house. My dad told me he uses it for the usually steamed eggplant he makes and combines it with just a touch of soy sauce. It’s super plain, nothing exciting, but the unique flavor of the black vinegar, paired with…

Stir fry Curry Tofu with Cashews and a Sneak Peak of another Item from the Giveaway!

Just got back from another trip, this time from Saurgerties, NY (post will follow soon!)and wanted to cook something healthier than what we’ve been eating during our vacation. I made Stir-fried Curry Tofu and Cashews. I love how the cashew gives the dish a crunchy bite and adds to the unami aspect of it by…

Winter-melon, Pork Rib Soup with Goji Berries (and another item that will be included in the giveaway)

This soup also brings me feelings of happiness; as it was one of the soups my cousin and her husband cooked and brought for me one of the times they visited, along with the feast of food they prepared. The soup frozen and meant for my family to easily heat up on busy nights. It…

Simplified Filipino Bistec with Onions

Tastemade has a delicious and simple recipe for Filipino Bistec(Steak) and Onions that I’ve made many times already. I further simplified the recipe by using the prepackaged beef slices at the Asian supermarket or Hmart that is usually used for Hot Pot. The prep work takes no more than 10 minutes to make. You either…

Dairy-free Pandan Tapioca Pudding Soup

This Tapioca pudding has just the right amount of pandan flavor infused into it while it cooks. It is perfect for a hot summer day when served cold. It can be enjoyed warm too. After all the heavy food from a BBQ or dinner, it is great as it is and refreshing with toppings; it…

Cheong Fun ( Rice Noodles), Fishballs, Sweet Sauce and Sunflower Butter

Chances are if you’ve spent parts of your childhood in Chinatown, you will know what a Cheong Fun Cart is how it serves Cheong Fun (Rolled up flat rice noodles with fish balls and their signature sweet sauce), along with congee and/or spicy curry squid (I am craving it as I type). There is another…

Easiest Filipino BBQ Chicken Wings

Summer time is BBQ season! Is there anything better than sitting around with friends and family, hanging out, sharing drinks, reflecting, reminiscing, laughing, eating, creating new memories and catching up on life in general? My husband’s side of the family makes perfect BBQ- flavorful, tender, with the smokiness you would get from an American styled…

Silken Tofu Pudding with Syrup

You buy Tofu Pudding to eat when you want to have a clean, simple, quick and happy snack. It’s usually served slightly sweet with the syrup it comes with and you taste the soybean flavor of the tofu in every silky, smooth bite; and enjoyed warm or cold. Everyone has a different way they enjoy…