How to make a Mango-Strawberry Pie and my New “COLOR And COOK Food Coloring...
Why wait till Mother’s Day? I have two indulgent things for you. First, a recipe for a Mango-Strawberry Pie to enjoy as a reward after you work out. Or make this for another mother, perhaps a friend...
View ArticleHow to make a Pineapple Summer Cake for #SundaySupper
Potlucks happen more often during the summer months for us in our neighborhood. We live on the east coast so it’s when the months are warmer from June to August do the outdoor parties happen. My usual...
View ArticleHow to make Thai Iced Tea
My good friend, cookbook author Nancie Mc Dermott described it best “There is nothing in the world quite like THAI iced tea.” Every time we go out to my favorite Thai restaurant I always order my...
View ArticleHow to make a No-Bake Cheesecake with Strawberries and Blueberries
The first thing I recommend to anyone with jet lag is “do not cook”. Order take-out or heat up leftovers. Better yet make the simplest, easiest no-bake dessert ever and indulge all day lazing by the...
View ArticleHow to make the Castella Cake
On a sunny, warm June day in Tokyo, Japan our Quirino clan gathered around a monument marker as it was unveiled in historic Hibiya Park. The marker was Japan’s gesture of gratitude for the late...
View ArticleHow to make a Pina Colada Flan – Custard with Coconut and Pineapple for...
Every time we have a family gathering, a party or celebrate a special occasion, Filipinos serve Leche Flan as the centerpiece of the dessert table, vying for competition with a celebratory cake or the...
View ArticleHow to make Mango-Peach No-Churn Ice Cream
It was only 8 o’clock in the morning and the temperature read 96 F at our home here on the east coast. The summer heat felt oppressive and caused me to crave for ice cream instead of my usual morning...
View ArticleHow to make Mais Con Hielo – Corn on Ice for #SundaySupper
Mais Con Hielo (say ‘mah-eez-kon- ye-loh’) is an iconic Filipino dessert or snack. This brings back childhood summer memories. My mom alternated with serving us Halo-Halo (Sweet Mixed Fruits) one week...
View ArticleHow to make Chocolate Zucchini Bread for #SundaySupper
I brought this Chocolate Zucchini Bread to a neighborhood potluck last summer. Some recipes call this chocolate loaf cake with zucchini. I call it luscious and tempting. As the host sliced the moist...
View ArticleHow to make a No-Bake Strawberry Pie
I looked at the bowl of strawberries and debated with myself if I should make jam or pie. I went crazy at the markets. Strawberries are in season from April to August and are the sweetest then. But...
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