The Family Stone is one of the most polarizing Christmas movies that exists. It’s filled with horribly cringe-worthy-but-can’t-stop-watching scenes and over-the-top personalities that you either love or hate (I personally love the movie even if Sarah Jessica Parker’s character can drive me insane). But anyone who HAS watched it will remember the infamous scene with …
Is this the most festive focaccia or what?! The holidays are the perfect time for showing off your charcuterie board skills, and this cast iron Christmas Wreath Focaccia with rosemary and cherry tomatoes is an easy way to impress your family and friends. You can make it with pizza dough or your own homemade dough …
These might just be the best homemade dumplings EVER! Juicy, rich, savory cumin lamb filling gets encased in a simultaneously crispy and chewy wrapper, coated in a spicy, mouth tingling, slightly sweet, and acidic blend of sauces plus a sprinkle of fresh herbs… are you drooling yet because I definitely did writing that! These spicy …
Say hello to the easiest yet most utterly sinful and satisfying cheese creation! I’m so excited to partner with Sahale Snacks to showcase their Pomegranate Pistachios Glazed Mix, which is the secret ingredient for this knockout dish. You’ll have a salty, sweet, tart, and bold dish that’s good for snacking or as a centerpiece for …
Italians, please avert your eyes, because today I’m showing you all how to make sweet, savory, lip-smacking Filipino spaghetti sauce! I grew up having it regularly, either made by my parents, served in big trays at family parties, or at many Filipino fast food chains like Jollibee (pictured below) and even McDonald’s, so it has …
Remember the good ol’ days of 2014? Back then, the world was only dealing with an Ebola epidemic, not the COVID pandemic that has sadly taken so many lives while upending others. And 6 years ago I was blissfully taking terrible photos of my food in poor lighting on my iPhone without a care. If …
You’re about to feast on the ULTIMATE steak sandwich. First your mouth will encounter the satisfying crunch and addictive flavor of perfectly toasted garlic bread, swiped with a layer of creamy, spicy and acidic Calabrian chili mayo. Next your teeth will sink into the juicy steak coated with velvety egg yolk and dotted with flaky …
I was supposed to be eating this classic pasta dish at a trattoria in Rome in June, but since COVID derailed our travel plans, I decided to make it at home instead! This Bucatini all’Amatriciana recipe is all thanks to the amazing Chef Anthony Vitolo of Emilio’s Ballato, my favorite old school Italian spot in …
My love for longganisa knows no bounds, so it was only a matter of time before I figured out a way to combine this classic Filipino sausage with my favorite pasta style – carbonara! We’re borrowing the cooking technique of the classic Roman dish to create a velvety egg and Parmesan-based pasta sauce, but making …
