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Naan Bread
Appetizers, Rice & Pasta/Noodles

Authentic-ish Naan Bread

I love a good naan bread, and luckily naan bread is not difficult to make. It does require a bit of patience as it uses yeast and so you have to invest in a little bit of time for it to prove. However, the reward is worth the wait. What […]

Magdalena Muffins
Desserts/Sweets

Magdalena Muffins

This is another sweet treat that the Filipinos adopted from Spain. In the Philippines, you can find these little gems in every corner bakery and in supermarkets. These Spanish Magdalena muffins are soft and fluffy, simply flavoured with lemon zest and a little bit of vanilla. It’s the simplicity that […]

Butter Chicken
Meat & Fish

Butter Chicken

A long time ago, I used to work in a bistro that catered for big functions and one of the most requested chicken dish was butter chicken. I wasn’t really a big fan of butter chicken until I tried Chef Colin’s rich and creamy version, the secret of which was […]

Food for the gods
Desserts/Sweets, Pinoy Favourites

Food for the Gods

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 […]