Native Chicken Tinola

Tinolang Manok( Filipino stewed chicken) is one of the popular dishes in Philippines. Green papaya, lemon grass and horse radish are added to the dish to make the flavor perfect. Ingredients: 1 whole Native chicken ( slice...

Tortang Malunggay

July is a nutrition month in the Philippines and I want to contribute a healthy and affordable recipe to all the parents who keep on soliciting ideas for nutritious dish that they can prepare for their kids, since horse radish...

Health Benefits of Onion

Onions are very common kitchen staples. But there’s a lot more than meets the eye. Like their pungent taste and smell, onions have extraordinarily powerful health benefits. Here are some of the many: 1. They have phytochemicals...

{ Crockpot Beef Stroganoff }

Ooooohhhhh beef stroganoff.  I think it is right up there in the comfort food list for me.  I don't make it very often, but this quick and easy crockpot recipe may just change that. Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Source: ...

{ Bread Machine Yeast Rolls }

As much as I love making fresh bread and kneading the dough and going through the whole process, sometimes I rely on my bread machine.  Especially if I want a loaf or rolls but have other things going on and don't have the...

{ Scalloped Potatoes and Ham }

Mmmmmm, comfort food.  If I could eat just comfort food, every single day, without ever putting on weight, I would do it. Alas, I'm watching what I eat so I don't make these scalloped potatoes and ham very often, but...

{ Cinnamon Roll Cake }

Oooooohhhhh my word.  This cake is just beyond words. If you're looking for simple cake to enjoy with a cup of hot coffee, then look no further, this is it. I am not going to waste anymore time, but jump right into the...

{ Skillet Lasagna }

Lasagna! If there is one thing we all enjoy, is a plate of gooey, cheesy, hot lasagna.  There is just something about it, it screams comfort food. Usually it involves quite a long preparation process, and truth be told,...

{ One hour skillet foccacia }

Who doesn't love a good foccacia???  I honestly hadn't had one in quite a long time, but I was recently gifted a beautiful cast iron skillet by my sweet friend Amy, and have since been trying my hand at yummy recipes. This...

{ Homemade Vanilla Creamer }

Ohhhh creamer, I love it so much.  I get so excited when Fall and Christmas roll around because I know that all the limited edition creamers will be hitting the shelves. One thing I don't get excited about is the price. ...

{ Nando's Peri Peri Chicken }

I grew up in South Africa, as many of you know.  One of the things that I also grew up on, was the amazing taste of Nando's Chicken.  Oh my word, I can't begin to tell you how excited I would get when my parents...

{ Cilantro Lime Rice with Saucy Mexican Chicken }

This past week seems to have had a theme, Mexican.  I go through stages where I crave certain kinds of food, whether it be Mexican, Italian, Portuguese or Chinese. One of the meals I made this past week, was this easy and...

{ Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas with Whipped Cream and Caramel }

This is one of the easiest desserts to make, and you can keep it simple or jazz it up however you wish.  I don't make it often, matter of fact it came about as I tried to recreate something similar I had at a Mexican restaurant. Cinnamon...

{ Turkey and Vegetable Tostadas }

I've started a Walk it Off in 30 Days Challenge, and with it a healthier menu.  I was never one to completely diet because I love food, so I have to find ways to make what I eat healthier with the addition of fruit and vegetables...

{ Sweet Summer Treats from Lucky Leaf - Review and Giveaway }

It's that time of the year, barbecues, picnics, fun family get togethers and lazy days spent by the pool. The only thing better than any of those, is knowing that with just a few ingredients and a few minutes, you can have...

{ Banana Jam }

Hello friends, I am coming by today to bring you the recipe for what will become one of your favorite things on earth.  I'm not even kidding, you will be addicted and will find yourself dripping this delicious velvety...