Hi, I'm Liza and welcome to my blog. Salu-salo is a Filipino word that means getting together with friends and family to eat. I am not a cook by profession, but I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, cooking for my family. Read More…
Summertime is my favorite time of the year because the days are warm and I get to do more activities outside. This year, my husband and I have been spending more time in our lush backyard. Hummingbirds fly around and I love listening to the birds sing. Furthermore, I love the smell of the fragrant…
Along with sinigang (tamarind based soup), chicken tinola was my favorite soup when I was growing up. Tinolang manok traditionally consists of chicken pieces cooked in broth flavored with ginger, onion and fish sauce. Green papaya and pepper leaves are then added afterwards. My mom’s tinola is different from the traditional one. She uses semi-ripe…
Goat is a popular meat to use in Asian, African, Middle Eastern, Indian and Caribbean cuisines. It is leaner and has less cholesterol and fat than pork and beef. Due to its lean meat, goat tends to get dry during the cooking process so braising or stewing slowly on low heat is the perfect way…
Pandesal is a classic Filipino bread roll that can be eaten for breakfast or as a snack and can be eaten with many different fillings. My family enjoys these versatile and delicious bread rolls for breakfast with some butter or cheese. We also love it as a snack with different meats like ham or corned…
I have been eating lots of salads lately, especially at lunch time at work. Most of the time, I would also bring a sandwich for supplement. This homemade potato salad recipe is one salad that can be a meal unto itself. It is not only delicious, but is filling as well. The great thing about…
Fall is finally in full swing which means that some of the fall favorites are coming back. Foods such as pumpkin and squash are starting to appear in grocery stores. About a month ago I shared a baked spaghetti squash recipe that I really enjoyed. So, today I decided to share another spaghetti squash dish. This time…
The use of spaghetti squash in this baked spaghetti squash with tomato meat sauce recipe makes it the ideal low-carb dish. Spaghetti squash has a unique feature in that it resembles spaghetti after you cook it and fluff it up with a fork. That’s why it is the perfect vegetable to use in a dish like this. After…
