I definitely needed a hardy meal after battling through all the last minute Christmas shoppers! I’m always surprised that traditional Filipino meals are super easy to make. Somehow I always think it takes hours of marinating and cooking. This version of chicken afritada is the real deal, unlike my version using oyster sauce.
Tonight’s dinner: T-bone steak with sauteed onions and mushrooms, and a side of sweet peas
I haven’t been doing very well with adding new posts, so I’m trying this new idea out of taking pictures of what I’m eating for dinner for that night. Perhaps it will encourage me to not eat some of the not-so-healthy meals (damn you, McDonald’s and your crack fries!) if I know that I have to publish it online. We’ll see how that goes! LOL!
Continue reading about what’s for dinner: steak, mushrooms&onions, and peas
I love making fish tacos, especially during these sweltering summer days and nights. The crunch of the deep-fried fish and the sweet coolness of the mango salsa and coleslaw satisfied my craving for something refreshing with layered flavors.
The Basics
- Flour tortillas
This seafood dish created by my Auntie May has a big bold taste of smokey oyster sauce, ginger and cilantro. I’m pretty sure the name was a spontaneous creation when I asked what the name of this dish was.
Making your own chicken broth has so many benefits. First of all, it’s cheaper than buying cans or boxes from the store. Also it’s a very thrifty way to use spare chicken bones if you de-bone your own chicken. Also you can add your own flavor, such as roasted garlic.
