Spanish-style Sardines Pasta
Spanish-style Sardines Pasta appeared first on CASA Veneracion In cooking sardines pasta, choose the sardines with caution. The ones that come in jars are more firm and better-flavored. I especially...
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15-minute Ground Beef and Quail Eggs Dinner
15-minute Ground Beef and Quail Eggs Dinner appeared first on CASA Veneracion I got the idea for this dish from a popular ulam (viand) served in Filipino carinderias (roadside eateries). It is...
View ArticleGround Beef, Shiitake and Bok Choy Tips Stir Fry
Ground Beef, Shiitake and Bok Choy Tips Stir Fry appeared first on CASA Veneracion The summer is heat is soaring so dishes that cook in less than 15 minutes are ideal. Making this tasty and aromatic...
View ArticleFor the Fluffiest and Smoothest Mashed Potatoes, Use a Food Mill
For the Fluffiest and Smoothest Mashed Potatoes, Use a Food Mill appeared first on CASA Veneracion It was Biba Caggiano whom I first saw use a food mill. She had a show on Discovery Channel a long time...
View ArticleSticky Sweet Sour Chicken With Pecans and Peas
Sticky Sweet Sour Chicken With Pecans and Peas appeared first on CASA Veneracion Yes, it’s a new spin on a Chinese favorite. This sticky sweet sour chicken with pecans and peas has a lot more going...
View ArticleYou Don’t Need A Fancy Grill to Cook Perfect Burgers
You Don’t Need A Fancy Grill to Cook Perfect Burgers appeared first on CASA Veneracion Oh, summer! The season for backyard parties that center around the grill. It’s so much fun (if it’s not too...
View ArticleDeep-fried Crispy Beef Tripe
Deep-fried Crispy Beef Tripe appeared first on CASA Veneracion Speedy discovers the most unusual recipes. Ironically, the ones he finds are recipes I won’t even give a second thought to. Then, they...
View ArticleAsian Coleslaw
Asian Coleslaw appeared first on CASA Veneracion Thinly sliced wombok (napa cabbage a.k.a. Chinese cabbage or pechay Baguio for Filipinos), julienned carrot and raw mung bean sprouts were tossed in a...
View ArticlePancetta and Oyster Mushroom Fried Rice
Pancetta and Oyster Mushroom Fried Rice appeared first on CASA Veneracion When life hands you terrible weather day in and day out, make fried rice. Chunks of pancetta, fresh oyster mushrooms, corn,...
View ArticleGround Pork, Green Beans and Tofu Stir Fry
Ground Pork, Green Beans and Tofu Stir Fry appeared first on CASA Veneracion With a few tricks and the proper garnish, a little ground pork will go a long way. Marinate the ground pork, stir fry, add...
View ArticleNut-crusted Ice Cream Balls
Nut-crusted Ice Cream Balls appeared first on CASA Veneracion In this summer heat, we’re consuming so much ice cream that even I am shocked. I’m scooping ice cream for my midnight snack, for goodness...
View ArticleCranberry and Pistachio Pilaf
Cranberry and Pistachio Pilaf appeared first on CASA Veneracion A lovely way to enjoy your bowl of rice. Dried cranberries, toasted pistachio nuts and golden raisins are stirred into rice and bone...
View ArticleWhy Flank Steak is the Worst Cut for Cooking Ropa Vieja
Why Flank Steak is the Worst Cut for Cooking Ropa Vieja appeared first on CASA Veneracion Ropa vieja translates to “old clothes.” It is a Caribbean shredded beef stew with variants found in Cuba,...
View ArticleHoney Ginger Teriyaki Scallops
Honey Ginger Teriyaki Scallops appeared first on CASA Veneracion Lightly seasoned pan-seared scallops are drizzled with reduced teriyaki sauce mixed with grated ginger and a little honey. Toasted...
View ArticlePistachio-topped Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Pistachio-topped Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies appeared first on CASA Veneracion Dry to the touch but moist and chewy inside, these decadently addictive pistachio-topped dark chocolate fudge brownies...
View ArticleWhat are Sea Cucumbers? How are They Cooked?
What are Sea Cucumbers? How are They Cooked? appeared first on CASA Veneracion Marine animals shaped like cucumber. There are hundreds of species but only a few have commercial value as food. Sea...
View ArticleChinese-style Braised Sea Cucumbers and Shiitake Mushrooms
Chinese-style Braised Sea Cucumbers and Shiitake Mushrooms appeared first on CASA Veneracion Prep the sea cucumbers (fresh, dried and frozen require different methods of preparations) then cook in...
View ArticleWarm Chickpeas and Green Beans Salad
Warm Chickpeas and Green Beans Salad appeared first on CASA Veneracion A meatless main dish for vegetarians, a starter course or side dish for omnivores, this warm chickpea and green beans salad is...
View Article12 Meatless Dishes That Even Carnivores Will Adore
12 Meatless Dishes That Even Carnivores Will Adore appeared first on CASA Veneracion Right after my daughter Sam announced over five and a half years ago that she was going vegetarian, I combed through...
View ArticleThe Secret to Tender Juicy Fried Quails
The Secret to Tender Juicy Fried Quails appeared first on CASA Veneracion The secret to tender juicy fried quails is the length of the cooking time. Not the frying time, mind you. Fry them for too long...
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