Category: Food
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Creamed Chicken
I still have a number of recipes lined up to share here, a backlog from the past couple months that I was a tad busy to sit and write. This one in particular is from a dinner we hosted at home last April. Along with this Creamed Chicken dish, we also served some pasta (garlic…
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Pork Asado
Good things take some time, just like a winning serving of sweet and tender pork asado. While I still think my father’s take on the dish is the best one I’ve had so far, my own version is still something I can be proud of. Consulting other recipes (including my dad’s) and trusting my own…
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Cheesy Spinach Mashed Potatoes
I’m the kind of eater who needs to vary her meals. I’m not above leftovers, though I do prefer to not eat the same thing consecutively. I also like to play around with my veggies, proteins, and carbs so that I get to experience different flavors, textures, and pairings whenever possible. When it comes to…
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Honey Beef Strips
I have to say—my boyfriend’s becoming quite the chef. One day, he decided to make honey beef strips and when I tried them, I liked them so much that I requested he make the dish again soon. And he did, and I was stuffed. So I’d like to share his recipe here with his kind…
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Vanilla Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting
Now, we’ve come to the dessert. In my last couple of posts, I discussed the appetizer and main course we served during one of our little dinners at home. Today, I’m sharing a simple but ever-reliable cupcake recipe. You really can’t go wrong with the classic vanilla cupcake + buttercream frosting combo. It’s a familiar,…
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Turbo-broiled Crispy Pork Belly
In my last recipe post, I shared how to make Potato Croquettes Stuffed With Bacon and Cheese, which was an appetizer I made for a little dinner we hosted at home. Today, we’re moving on to the main event: Turbo-broiled Crispy Pork Belly. My boyfriend was very kind to share the recipe with me so…
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Potato Croquettes Stuffed With Bacon and Cheese
Lately, we’ve been hosting dinners for my boyfriend’s family who live nearby. It’s always a delight to have them over and to share our food made with love and care. Last weekend, my person cooked up some delicious and juicy crispy pork belly (recipe on this blog soon), while I took care of the appetizer…
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Alaska Pollock Gratin
Rich and creamy dishes have a certain appeal to me. I can’t resist their texture and mouthfeel, plus the comfort they bring. Not long ago, I shared a Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops recipe that I can’t wait to make again. But today, we’re going with fish. For this gratin recipe, I used Alaska pollock fillets,…
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Chocolate Panna Cotta
Since moving in to our new home, my person has certainly learned a lot in the kitchen. It is heartwarming to see him become more and more confident as he learns new cooking techniques and recipes. I especially love his initiative to take over kitchen duties whenever I’m unable to perform mine. His curiosity and…
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Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops
I’m always on the lookout for dishes to add to my potluck repertoire. My criteria: delicious and hearty, pretty and practical. I already have a few savory dishes and baked goods in my list, and I’m always happy to add more. Recently, I made one of my go-to recipes for chicken and pork. I love…
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