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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 […]

Sheet Pan Cookie
Desserts/Sweets

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 […]

Beef Rissoles
Meat & Fish

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
Appetizers, Meat & Fish

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 […]

French Onion
Appetizers

French Onion Dip

The French Onion Dip, didn’t actually originate in France, but in good old USA. So why is it called French Onion? The original recipe used French Onion Soup Mix with sour cream and cream cheese added. Would you believe this was popularised in 1954 and has been popular ever since. […]