What’s in a name? And why Food for the Gods? It could be because in the Philippines, dates and walnuts (the main ingredients in this sweet) are expensive so anything made out of them is only fit for the gods. Another theory is, if myths could be believed, this little […]
Month: December 2022
Sheet Pan Cookies
I love to cook, but washing up not so much, which is why I am a big fan of one pan/one pot meals. These Sheet Pan Cookies are easy and quick to put together and best of all you get four different kinds in one sheet pan. Delicious and convenient […]
Pistachio and Rosewater Divinity
Divinity candy is a specialty of Southern United States and is made up of sugar, corn syrup, egg whites and is usually flavoured with pecans and vanilla. It’s a cross between fudge, nougat and meringue- all my favourite sweets rolled into one. My version, has two of my favourite flavour […]
Crumbed Persian Beef Rissoles
I’m pretty certain that these Crumbed Persian Beef Rissoles has never been seen in a Persian kitchen. But bear with me, and I’ll try and explain the logic behind the title. These are juicy beef patties with warm Persian spices and a crispy crumb coating, partly inspired by my sister […]
Sushi Bake
Sushi Bake is a Filipino adaptation of the famous Japanese sushi. What makes sushi bake different is that it is served warm and that no rolling or chopsticks required, which makes it really convenient if you’re all thumbs. My version of sushi bake has three toppings, so no one is […]