Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti
Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti : There’s a rather prominent chain of Italian casual dining restaurants that is famous for a number of  imaginative and delicious pasta dishes.  My girlfriend TJ and I go there occasionally when we need a quick pasta fix. Somehow, we would Continue reading Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti→
Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired by Sabrina
Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired by Sabrina : A number of things may come to mind when the film, Sabrina, is mentioned.  For sure, topping the list of items is the late great Audrey Hepburn, who played the character of the chauffeur’s daughter gracefully (she was nominated for an Oscar for Continue reading Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired by Sabrina→
Caldereta ala Osso Buco: A Dish You'll Never Forget
Caldereta ala Osso Buco: A Dish You'll Never Forget : Ask any local what his favorite Filipino comfort food is, and for sure, caldereta is on the list. This tomato-based stew is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines. It is always present during fiestas, parties, and ordinary Continue reading Caldereta ala Osso Buco: A Dish You'll Never Forget→
Mango and Kesong Puti Bruschetta: Antipasto with a Filipino Twist
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→

Ralph's Lazy Pizza

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Our parents would always say that it does not pay to be lazy.  That’s true.  In cooking, however, it may pay to be lazy (as long as you work smart).  After all, if people weren’t lazy and smart,  we’d all be Continue reading Ralph's Lazy Pizza→

More British Cuisine: Shepherd's Pie

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Here’s another culinary gift  to humankind by the British — Shepherd’s Pie.  It’s a meat pie  topped with a crust of mashed potato.  While other versions of this dish can be elaborate, I choose to use very simple ingredients for Continue reading More British Cuisine: Shepherd's Pie→

My Ultimate Mashed Potato

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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→

Going for British Cuisine: Delicious Fish and Chips

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Many people would muse that hell can be likened to coming to  a dinner where the French would welcome and entertain you, while the British cook and serve you the food.  Well, I disagree with this.  How can we not Continue reading Going for British Cuisine: Delicious Fish and Chips→

Thank You! RatedRalph.com: Best Food & Beverage Blog at the 2011 Philippine Blog Awards!

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Whew! That’s a pretty long blog post title you have there. I received official confirmation late last night.  This blog, RatedRalph.com, won the best food and beverage blog at the 2011 Philippine Blog Awards, held last night, December 3 at Continue reading Thank You! RatedRalph.com: Best Food & Beverage Blog at the 2011 Philippine Blog Awards!→