Tinadtad means “chopped” in Tagalog I learned this recipe from my father-in-law and it is not actually a popular filipino dish. According to him, he just invented it and started cooking it by himself since it is cheap and can feed a whole army for a small batch of cooking. My husband has 6 siblings and his dad was the one who’s […]
Author: Theresa Marcelo
I scream for Steamed Vegetables
This recipe is also interchangeable and the same as the recipe I have posted regarding grilled vegetables. Like what I mentioned in that post, there are also no rules as long as you don’t overcook them. There are endless options how you want to eat them. I normally eat them in replacement of rice. The […]
Grilled Veggies as easy as 1-2-3
This recipe is inter-changeable depending on what vegetables or marinate you want to use. Most of the time, the ingredients for the seasoning is already either in your pantry or in your fridge. There are a thousand and endless ways to make your grilled vegetables so don’t be afraid to experiment according to your liking. The only rule […]
Okra Curry
Prep Time: 20-25 minutes Cooking Time: 40-45 mins Servings: 3-4 Ingredients: 1 whole medium onion (chopped) 1 small knob ginger root (grated) 5 cloves garlic ( chopped) 1 whole red chilli , deseeded and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon […]
Night Market at the San Francisco Mint
I came and I saw. I worked for a company who is dedicated and support volunteerism passionately. Our “ASIA” group signed up to participate as part of the volunteer group for this event. I was able to witness their first event which happened on August 18th. This is a non-profit organization festival that showcases Filipino food, music, […]
Cioppino
You will need fish stock or sauce would be okay and clam juice for this recipe. You should easily find these both at any of your local grocery store. If you can only find one of the two that’s ok – you can use just fish sauce or just clam juice. I used both and […]
Pasta Frutti di Mare
Frutti di Mare means fruit of the sea. That being said, seafoods are considered fruits of the sea and most people love eating them since they are low in fat and calories. However, if you have an issue with high cholesterol, you better watch out eating seafoods that are high on sodium and cholesterol . […]
Adobong Utong is Adobong Sitaw
Adobong sitaw(snake/Chinese long beans in english or utong in ilocano) Adobo is one of the most famous Filipino dishes. It already has gained a huge name and followers in the International scene. With it’s plain and simple ingredients, you’ll be amazed at how good it really is. You can make it using chicken, pork, or even […]
Kabatiti Soup- Patola With Misua
Kabatiti in Ilocano. Patola in Tagalog. We normally cook this type of vegetable with Misua/Mee sua in Chinese and make it as a soup. This sponge gourd soup with chinese vermicelli is also very popular in the Philippines for people who loves vegetable soup. It’s healthy, cheap and easy to make as well. The noodles are totally […]
Sotanghon Guisado
Prep Time: 15-25 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes to 1 hr Servings: 5-7 Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves, minced 8 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup butter 240 g. of dry sotanghon (vermicelli) glass noodles 4 tablespoons fish sauce 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 green onion, sliced 2 lbs chicken breast with […]