Southern Comfort and Mountain Dew Cocktail
Southern Comfort and Mountain Dew Cocktail appeared first on CASA Veneracion Muddle lemon wedges and mint, drop in ice cubes optionally, pour in cold Mountain Dew, top with Southern Comfort, stir and...
View ArticleKikiam (Que-kiam)
Kikiam (Que-kiam) appeared first on CASA Veneracion Ground pork and chopped vegetables are wrapped in bean curd sheets, steamed, cooled and fried to make kikiam (que-kiam). It’s Chinese in origin but,...
View ArticleFood and Non-food Uses for Lime, Lemon and Orange Peel and Zest
Food and Non-food Uses for Lime, Lemon and Orange Peel and Zest appeared first on CASA Veneracion You probably won’t believe how much citrus we consume in the house. Lime, lemon, kalamansi… We use...
View ArticleSoy Honey Ginger Garlic Pork Chops
Soy Honey Ginger Garlic Pork Chops appeared first on CASA Veneracion Make pantry staples work magic. These soy honey ginger garlic pork chops were cooked with only seven ingredients in under 30...
View ArticleAromatherapy at Home: Incense, Oil Burner or Oil Diffuser?
Aromatherapy at Home: Incense, Oil Burner or Oil Diffuser? appeared first on CASA Veneracion Once upon a time, we went crazy over incense. We’d buy them in different scents and we’d fill the house with...
View ArticleAll-natural Homemade Mosquito Repellent
All-natural Homemade Mosquito Repellent appeared first on CASA Veneracion Before Speedy learned to mix an all-natural homemade mosquito repellent, we went through plenty of lotions, sprays and...
View ArticleMixed Vegetables Agebitashi
Mixed Vegetables Agebitashi appeared first on CASA Veneracion The default cooking procedure is to season the ingredients before and during cooking. With Japanese agebitashi, unseasoned food is fried...
View ArticleShoyu Chicken Ramen
Shoyu Chicken Ramen appeared first on CASA Veneracion Make a tasty broth with an unmistakable umami flavor for your shoyu chicken ramen. Boil chicken with leeks, ginger and dried shiitake. Then, stir...
View ArticleOregano as a Culinary Herb and Natural Medicine
Oregano as a Culinary Herb and Natural Medicine appeared first on CASA Veneracion We’ve been using oregano for cooking for as long as I can remember. But as a cure for cough? Not exactly a new claim...
View ArticleChili Mushroom Fried Rice
Chili Mushroom Fried Rice appeared first on CASA Veneracion Cooked nasi goreng style, this chili mushroom fried rice is seasoned with kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), regular soy sauce, tamarind paste,...
View ArticleAre Cilantro and Coriander the Same? Which Parts are Edible?
Are Cilantro and Coriander the Same? Which Parts are Edible? appeared first on CASA Veneracion In cookbooks and online recipes, coriander and cilantro are used interchangeably. Both terms refer to...
View ArticleCoffee Jelly Beverage
Coffee Jelly Beverage appeared first on CASA Veneracion Cubes of jelly flavored and sweetened with strong coffee and sugar are dropped into glasses and topped with cold milk. This coffee jelly beverage...
View ArticleNo-bake Smoked Salmon Cheesecake
No-bake Smoked Salmon Cheesecake appeared first on CASA Veneracion Eight years ago, a friend who almost became my sister-in-law brought a lovely dish for our Christmas party — molded cream cheese dip...
View ArticleHow to Use Pandan Leaves in Cooking
How to Use Pandan Leaves in Cooking appeared first on CASA Veneracion The aroma is indescribable — sweet, floral and nutty with a hint of grassiness — and its effect on the psyche is pleasant and...
View ArticleFishballs a la Parmigiana
Fishballs a la Parmigiana appeared first on CASA Veneracion Scrap fish meat was flaked, mixed with vegetables, egg, breadcrumbs, nuts and oats, formed into balls, fried, smothered with thick tomato...
View ArticleRice Cooked in Tomato Sauce
Rice Cooked in Tomato Sauce appeared first on CASA Veneracion If you have extra sauce from a tomato-based stew, don’t throw it away. Remove large solids and keep the sauce in the fridge. For what? Use...
View ArticleFried Fish With Tangy Yogurt and Cucumber Sauce
Fried Fish With Tangy Yogurt and Cucumber Sauce appeared first on CASA Veneracion Our default dipping sauce for fried fish is sweet chili sauce. They’re just such perfect partners. But, sometimes, the...
View ArticleIs Annatto the Same as Achiote? How is it Used in Cooking?
Is Annatto the Same as Achiote? How is it Used in Cooking? appeared first on CASA Veneracion Annatto or achiote is Bixa orellana — a natural red food coloring. It is sold as dried seeds, paste or...
View ArticleA Coconut Lover’s Guide to Coconut Eats and Drinks
A Coconut Lover’s Guide to Coconut Eats and Drinks appeared first on CASA Veneracion How much do you know about coconuts? Can you tell the difference between a young coconut and a mature one? Do you...
View ArticleNon-food Uses of Coconut at Home
Non-food Uses of Coconut at Home appeared first on CASA Veneracion Dried coconut husk is a floor polisher, the fronds become a broom, coconut oil is for making soap and underarm deodorant (yes, there...
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