15-Minute Pasta: Spaghetti with Chorizo and Shrimp

Whenever people ask me about cooking, I also ask if they happen to cook themselves.  Many times, people say they would love to, but simply don’t have the time.  I perfectly understand the situation. While there are days when I Continue reading 15-Minute Pasta: Spaghetti with Chorizo and Shrimp

To Scrimp or Not to Scrimp: Fusilli with Toasted Vegetables, Bacon, and Anchovies

If there’s one thing I don’t like about some restaurants, it is their tendency to scrimp on key ingredients in dishes.  I had this very experience Friday night, when I ate at an Italian restaurant in Greenbelt 5.  The restaurant Continue reading To Scrimp or Not to Scrimp: Fusilli with Toasted Vegetables, Bacon, and Anchovies

Spaghetti with anchovies and cream cheese

Aside from being non-working days, there is another reason why I love Saturdays and Sundays: they are my assigned “cheat” days when it comes to food.  They’re breather days since I’m currently following a strict regimen during weekdays, and cheat Continue reading Spaghetti with anchovies and cream cheese

How to Make Pasta Using the Microwave + 2 sauces

It was one late night back in 2005 when I came home from work, when I craved for pasta as a midnight snack.  I don’t use the dirty kitchen. The LPG tank of the clean kitchen’s stove wasn’t connected either, Continue reading How to Make Pasta Using the Microwave + 2 sauces