Camembert En Croute: Easy Baked Camembert in Puff Pastry

When one talks about baked camembert, one has to be straightforward: It is simply delicious, period.  For me, it’s a very sophisticated, elegant dish.  Homey and comforting because of its puff pastry outer shell.  But inside — all the richness of cheese, Continue reading Camembert En Croute: Easy Baked Camembert in Puff Pastry

Mango and Kesong Puti Bruschetta: Antipasto with a Filipino Twist

Aside from loving May because of my birthday, I love it because of the mangoes.  Mangoes are in season here in the Philippines every May, and yes, while they are available all year, the best mangoes are the ones you Continue reading Mango and Kesong Puti Bruschetta: Antipasto with a Filipino Twist

Ciabatta and Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

A meal at an Italian restaurant is never complete without   bread and its usual partner, the olive oil-balsamic vinegar dip as starters. With the dip so easy to make, many people have it at home too.  After all, all Continue reading Ciabatta and Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

My Ultimate Mashed Potato

For many people, mashed potato tops the list of comfort foods.  After all, who doesn’t love mashed potato?  I love it with fried chicken.  I love it with steak.  I also love it with osso buco, which I would make Continue reading My Ultimate Mashed Potato

Easy Kesong Puti Bruschetta

I have always loved our own kesong puti.  Many think that it is only good with pandesal.  But it is more flexible than many would think. Personally, I have used it as a more tasty and less expensive alternative to Continue reading Easy Kesong Puti Bruschetta