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 …
Bucatini all’Amatriciana by Chef Anthony Vitolo of NYC’s Emilio’s Ballato
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 …
Summer Lovin’ – Our Couples Retreat Staycation at the Kerry Hotel Hong Kong
It’s officially the summer of staycations in Hong Kong! With mandatory quarantines still in place thanks to COVID-19, everyone is pretty much stuck in the city. But with incredible staycation deals available at 5 star hotels, I’d argue that we’re in one of the best places to be stuck in! Kerry Hotel Hong Kong has …
Longganisa Fusilli alla “Carbonara” for One with a Yolk on Top
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 …
Viral Indian Bread Omelette Egg Sandwich Hack with Bacon and Cheese
Unique egg dishes seem to be all the rage on the internet these days. While I failed to successfully master the viral tornado omelette, the Indian bread omelette is one that is so easy I was able to get it on the first try, with my own indulgent twist on the dish of course! The …
Crispy Garlic Rice Waffles with Corned Beef & Egg (Corned Beef Silog Waffles)
It’s been over 5 years since I first put leftover garlic fried rice in my waffle iron, and life has never been the same. If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know I’ve been consistently encouraging you all to reheat cold rice by throwing it straight into your waffle iron to produce …
Breakfast Steak and Eggs Skillet – One Pan Recipe
Talk about a SEGGSy breakfast! A cast iron skillet is steak’s best friend, so what better way to make use of it than cooking an ENTIRE breakfast in that single skillet? This steak and eggs with caramelized onions all comes together in the skillet so you get allll the flavor but with minimal dish-washing. A …
Carbone Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Recipe
There’s just something about vodka sauce that’s undeniably irresistible, with that creamy tomato sauce supported by aromatics like garlic, shallots, or onions to coat your chosen pasta shape with lip smacking goodness. And when it comes to vodka sauce, it seems to be consensus that Carbone’s spicy rigatoni vodka is king. After all, people (myself …
Filipino Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) 2 Ways – Rice vs. Cauliflower Rice
Growing up in a Filipino household, my favorite breakfast of all time is silogs or Filipino breakfast plates that pair a protein like sweet longganisa sausage or SPAM with sinangag (garlic rice) and itlog (fried egg). I could probably eat an entire wok full of garlic rice – the pungent, deeply savory, mildly nutty and …