Posted by Nez | Jun 26th, 2010

Very Veggy Egg Noodles (Pancit Canton)

Noodles are found in every region, in every country and in every continent. Asia has a long history for noodles. And most noodle dishes flee to its national origins. Evidently, every home including Filipino homes has its own technique and taste for cooking noodles. Yet since I was a kid, these noodles, thin, thick, white, yellow, fresh, dried, are introduced by the Chinese. No wonder they are famously called...

Posted by Nez | May 27th, 2010

Sopas (Creamy Chicken Macaroni Soup)

It rained for the past 2 nights and I am thankful the rain somehow helped lessen the warm temperature which was 38 degress Celcius yesterday, the hottest day of the year. Some provinces here in the Philippines like Isabela already reached 40 degrees, whew, that is hot hot hot. I do not know if I am to be happy the summer is about to end because I really do not like rain. I had terribly stressed with the rain last...

Posted by Nez | May 22nd, 2010

Pansit or Pancit Bihon Guisado (Rice Sticks Noodles with Vegetables)

Our son, Zachary Caleb, turns one month today! I know that to some it is not considered a major highlight, but for me, being his mother, today is a cherished and thanksgiving day. I am grateful for the happiness and joy he is giving to me each day despite of the sleepless nights and scaring me of his fragility. I know it will be a wonderful countdown to his 1st birthday as we will watch him grow and learn things...

Posted by Nez | May 14th, 2010

Meaty Spaghetti

I cooked MEATY SPAGHETTI this day to break the usual biscuit and cookies we eat for meriendas. Colby has a small complain though with the spaghetti for I forgot to buy cheese to top with it. But he loved it anyway. I prefer spaghetti sauce to have more beef than having the meat just floating on a pool of tomato sauce and I seasoned the sauce a bit sweet to make it friendlier for Colby. MEATY SPAGHETTI Spaghetti...

Posted by Nez | Mar 25th, 2010

Pasta Carbonara

I have been craving for pasta for the past few weeks. I almost got tempted to buy the ready mix sauces for pastas in grocery stores, but I am really for a very-well prepared dish, so I brushed off the thought of buying those. I also didn’t buy any of the pastas from a fastfood or resto, I hate the feeling of regret buying such costly meal and didn’t get my money’s worth. So, I tried this recipe of...

Posted by Nez | Sep 19th, 2009

Chicken Macaroni Supreme Salad

Chicken Macaroni Salad Supreme is almost half gone! Thanks to my Royce for reminding to get a shot before our salad is gone. Anyway, desserts and sweets are my best part of the meal. They make lunches and dinners truly enjoyable. My eyes as well as my taste buds enjoy the variety of colors, shapes, sweetness and tang of fruits, sweet breads, chocolates, puddings, candies, gelatins, and many more. My favorite...

Posted by Nez | Jul 29th, 2009

Chicken Sotanghon Guisado (Vermicelli Noodles)

I was craving for some Pancit last night but I didn’t want to tag my two boys as they were enjoying watching some Pixar short films over on youtube.com. So, I took off… not to the nearest Chinese resto, but to the kitchen and decided to make a wonderful hot evening dinner that my family practically inhaled. I used my fave Long Kow Vermicelli which is available in local grocery stores. This goodie was...

Posted by Nez | Jun 20th, 2009

Bel’s Pasta (Spanish Style Sardines Pasta Sauce)

Yes, it’s pasta… No, it’s not Italian nor Filipino… Neither a beef nor chicken… It is Spanish Style Sardines Pasta from Tita Bel’s kitchen of experiments. A quick fix meal with only few ingredients yet will give you that great hit of spicy and sweet flavor. Spanish sardines in jars are best (in flavor and in price) but if you are in a tight budget, those in cans are okay....