Here is a snack from my home-province in Northern Mindanao, it is often mistaken as sweet tamales because it is wrapped like tamales. But the Binaki have no filling and is sweeter. It is commonly sold on the streets and in markets but sometimes, lucky villages have roaming binaki vendors shouting at the top of…
Mama’s Kubo restaurant
On a whim, my friend Shalimar (a chef) and I decided to check this previously unknown (to us) Filipino restaurant. I am not picky, but I do appreciate a well-made dish. First impressions on the place: As soon as we went inside, we got the impression of a well thought out space. There’s a touch…
Filipino Pork Barbecue
So, summer is almost upon us and some of us started making use of our back gardens already. Some street grills in the Philippines use this or a variation. So for a taste of one of the Philippines’ popular street food (or close to it), try this sweet recipe! This recipe will serve 6 people. Marinade…
Paprikas Csirke
The triggering of Article 50 by the Prime Minister Theresa May made me both sad and angry. I arrived in Europe 20 years ago and in those years, I’ve met so many amazing people. So in honour of Europe’s great diversity and my European friends in countries within the European Union, I am cooking something from…
Sauteed Aubergine with egg
I’ve known this dish since I was a child. My mother would swap some fish for vegetables and many a times it’s aubergines. She’d ask me to buy an egg for it since in those days, we don’t keep eggs in the fridge. We buy what we need. Today, Article 50 was triggered. I want to…
Spiced pork with creamy lentils & tortillas
Colder weather calls for warm and filling food. The spiced meat can be made hotter or milder, up to you. The creamy lentils tempers the heat well. I love the creamy lentils and tortillas, it’s so yummy! I won’t hesitate making more creamy lentils, just so I can finish off the pack of tortillas 🙂…
Baby Back Ribs
I’ve always loved making “barbecue” baby back ribs, it’s messy and yummy. However I do think that it shouldn’t be called BBQ as it is oven cooked. This recipe is a product of laziness. My excuse is “it was too late to go to the shop to get the exact ingredients” knowing that there is a…
Creamy Carrot and Coriander Soup
Need something quick, filling and healthy for the coming cold winter season. I think making a creamy soup will do the trick 🙂 Carrots and coriander are regulars in my fridge, that’s why I decided to try and make soup out of them. They’re perfect for quick stir fries, broth and salad. Ingredients: 1/2 kilo carrots,…