Pork and Pineapple Adobo
Pork and Pineapple Adobo appeared first on CASA Veneracion When cooking pork and pineapple adobo, use fresh pineapple. Divide the pineapple into two portions, simmer half with the pork and use the rest...
View ArticleFully-loaded Mac and Cheese
Fully-loaded Mac and Cheese appeared first on CASA Veneracion This baked mac and cheese dish derives its flavors, textures and bits of colors from a lot of things — chopped bacon, onions, bell peppers...
View ArticleHow to extract tamarind juice
How to extract tamarind juice appeared first on CASA Veneracion Tamarind (or sampalok in the Filipino language) is the name of the fruit of the Tamarindus indica and the name of the tree itself....
View ArticleCauliflower Fried Rice With Quail Eggs and Pistachio
Cauliflower Fried Rice With Quail Eggs and Pistachio appeared first on CASA Veneracion The flavor base of this cauliflower “fried rice” with quail eggs and pistachio consists of bell pepper, carrot and...
View ArticleWhy Was Coffee Once Known As “Satan’s Drink”?
Why Was Coffee Once Known As “Satan’s Drink”? appeared first on CASA Veneracion Christians have been drinking wine for two thousand years but coffee was a no-no until around 500 years ago. Before then,...
View ArticleAlex’s Pinsec Frito (Fried Dumplings)
Alex’s Pinsec Frito (Fried Dumplings) appeared first on CASA Veneracion Pinsec frito, in a nutshell, is fried dumplings. The filling can be anything. Minced pork and shrimps mixed with chopped...
View ArticleCinco de Mayo is Bigger in the United States Than in Mexico
Cinco de Mayo is Bigger in the United States Than in Mexico appeared first on CASA Veneracion It’s that time of the year again when the web is overflowing with every angle on Mexican food and drinks —...
View ArticleHow To Cook Rice: On The Stovetop, With A Rice Cooker, In the Microwave
How To Cook Rice: On The Stovetop, With A Rice Cooker, In the Microwave appeared first on CASA Veneracion How to cook rice begins with understanding rice varieties and their characteristics. After...
View ArticleGarlic and Egg Fried Rice
Garlic and Egg Fried Rice appeared first on CASA Veneracion Egg fried rice is the most basic and simplest of Chinese fried rice dishes. It’s mighty good! But add garlic and it’s even better. But...
View ArticleCassava Bibingka (Cake) With Coconut Custard Topping
Cassava Bibingka (Cake) With Coconut Custard Topping appeared first on CASA Veneracion Grated cassava is mixed with sugar, milk and coconut milk, and baked until lightly browned. Coconut custard is...
View ArticleHow To Cook Chinese-style Fried Rice
How To Cook Chinese-style Fried Rice appeared first on CASA Veneracion The secret to a good Chinese-style fried rice is to start by creating a flavor base. The vegetables are stir fried, the cooked...
View ArticleCarnitas: Mexican “Little Meats” Dish
Carnitas: Mexican “Little Meats” Dish appeared first on CASA Veneracion Carnitas is a Mexican dish of ultra tender pork that is either pulled apart or chopped. Lightly crisp outside, very tender and...
View ArticleCarnitas Tacos With Pico de Gallo
Carnitas Tacos With Pico de Gallo appeared first on CASA Veneracion What can be more satisfying than tender pork wrapped in bread and garnished with a tangy salsa? Carnitas tacos with pico de gallo is...
View ArticleCheese-and-herb Pull-apart Bread
Cheese-and-herb Pull-apart Bread appeared first on CASA Veneracion Pull-apart bread is fun to make, fun to eat and there’s the added convenience that you don’t need any additional filling to enjoy it...
View ArticleSriracha Chicken Gizzards Stir Fry
Sriracha Chicken Gizzards Stir Fry appeared first on CASA Veneracion For this Sriracha chicken gizzards stir fry, the gizzards are simmered with herbs and spices until tender before they are stir fried...
View ArticleChinese-style Pork Liver and Spring Onions Stir Fry
Chinese-style Pork Liver and Spring Onions Stir Fry appeared first on CASA Veneracion To cook Chinese-style pork liver and spring onions stir fry, it is essential to slice the liver thinly and marinate...
View ArticleBeef Tendon Soup
Beef Tendon Soup appeared first on CASA Veneracion Sticky, gelatinous and melt-in-the mouth tender, this beef tendon soup was in the slow cooker for eight hours. The wait was well worth it. The soup...
View ArticleCheese Gravy Over Seared Beef Strips
Cheese Gravy Over Seared Beef Strips appeared first on CASA Veneracion In the pan where you have seared the beef, make a roux and make sure to scrape all the browned bits at the bottom of the pan. That...
View ArticleHow To Cook Pilaf
How To Cook Pilaf appeared first on CASA Veneracion Rice sauteed in oil then cooked in broth is pilaf. There are no rules on what else you can add. For the most basic recipe, I like combining nuts and...
View ArticleChicken Gizzards and Saba Banana Stir Fry
Chicken Gizzards and Saba Banana Stir Fry appeared first on CASA Veneracion Boiled chicken gizzards are stir fried with spices then tossed with fried saba bananas. Inspired by the Nigerian dish called...
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