The Happy Home Cook: Calamansi-Lemon Muffins

The Happy Home Cook: Calamansi-Lemon Muffins

I was told there are calamansi muffins much sought after at a café-restaurant in Boracay, a favorite beach destination in the Philippines. Many have written to ask me if I knew the secret recipe. 

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Mikey Ilagan, Everybody Loves This Geek

Mikey Ilagan, Everybody Loves This Geek

Geek is beautiful.

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The Happy Home Cook: Petit Fortunes- Mini Cashew Macaroons

The Happy Home Cook: Petit Fortunes- Mini Cashew Macaroons

If you need some quick sweets to make, these bite-sized treats ‘Petit Fortunes’ or mini cashew macaroons are easy to whip up and a delight to give. 

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The Happy Home Cook: Mango Fried Chicken

The Happy Home Cook: Mango Fried Chicken

A different take on fried chicken that may make it your family favorite.

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The Happy Home Cook: Ropa Vieja – Shredded Beef and Vegetables in Tomato Sauce

The Happy Home Cook: Ropa Vieja – Shredded Beef and Vegetables in Tomato Sauce

Ropa Vieja, which is Spanish for ‘old clothes’ tastes nothing but old. 

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Anna Bretan, Nurse, Runner, Mom on the Move

Anna Bretan, Nurse, Runner, Mom on the Move

Anna Bretan is a nurse and mom on the run.

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The Happy Home Cook: Beef Pochero – Spanish Beef Stew with Chorizos and Vegetables

The Happy Home Cook: Beef Pochero – Spanish Beef Stew with Chorizos and Vegetables

This Beef Pochero is a complete all-in-one meal for family get togethers or holidays. Every ingredient in this hearty tomato sauce-based stew appeals to everyone. 

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The Happy Home Cook: Suam na Mais – Corn Soup with Shrimps and Spinach

The Happy Home Cook: Suam na Mais – Corn Soup with Shrimps and Spinach

Suam na Mais is a classic Filipino soup which consists of corn kernels sautéed with shrimps, in a clear broth with spinach leaves and flavored with fish sauce (“patis”). 

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Namee Jorolan Sunico: Author of First Filipino Baby Food Cookbook

Namee Jorolan Sunico: Author of First Filipino Baby Food Cookbook

Namee Jorolan Sunico shows how to make Filipino fruits and veggies baby food for your little darling.

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The Happy Home Cook: Baked Binagoongan- Pork Shoulder in Shrimp Paste

The Happy Home Cook: Baked Binagoongan- Pork Shoulder in Shrimp Paste

This classic Filipino pork shoulder dish is defined by the flavor of bagoong or shrimp paste. This version is an easy-to-bake Binagoongan (say “bee- na- goh- o – ngang”).

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