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David Tanis’ Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken with Squash
Here’s a roast chicken recipe by David Tanis I found in NYT Cooking. With the abundance of squash in the market these days, this is really so perfect for a fall weeknight.
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Carbonara Pasta
When I need something quick and easy and yummy, this carbonara recipe from Food Network’s Tyler Florence definitely does the trick.
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Alison Roman’s vinegar-braised chicken with farro and watercress
This was one of the first recipes I tried to make because I felt the flavor profile, with its brightness from vinegar and the aromatic warmth from garlic, is very similar to one of the most popular dishes in our cuisine – (soy sauce-free) chicken adobo.
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“For some , there is therapy. For the rest of us, there’s chocolate (or candy).”
I read this quote somewhere and I find it true. Chocolate (or candy) can really make one happy. Or at least it can help lift one’s spirits. And because it’s Halloween today, it is just right to post about it. As if it’s destiny, I saw my mom, grandma and aunt’s favorite candy in the…
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Char Siu Chicken
Simple, straightforward, sweet and savory – each bite offers a perfect balance of tender meat and sticky, fragrant glaze that lingers with warmth and subtle spice.
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Another Take on the Caesar Salad
I found some really nice artisan romaine hearts in our local Costco (it was also the first time I’ve encountered one) so I thought I’d try it out. Also perfect timing since the kids have been into caesar salad lately. One thing about these artisan romaine hearts is that they’re really pretty I didn’t want…
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Breakfast for dinner
On weekends or holidays, or just when we have some actual time to stay home, it has been a tradition in our family to start our day with a heavy breakfast. Like a full sit-down breakfast where we take our time, and enjoy the food and company. Sometimes, we’d have mimosas too (we = adults),…
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Holding on to summer
I’ve been craving fish for the whole week. Not the sushi kind (I live in an area where there’s a lot of good authentic Japanese restaurants). Nor salmon. Or tuna… I want the meaty yet flaky and clean-tasting kind. A proper white fish. And I found some good and reasonably priced wild halibut fillets in…







