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Pulled Pork with Apple Cider Slaw Flat Bread
Here is a recipe that I was just playing around with the other day. I was in the mood for pulled pork but didn’t want to just make pulled pork sandwiches….again. So this is what I came up with! Flat...
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Buko Pie…a hometown specialty!
I read an interesting story about Buko pie (Young Coconut) pie and that it originated from a city in my hometown of Laguna, Philippines. The creators of this Filipino pastry were the Pahud sisters who...
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A beautiful life
Originally posted on Cristian Mihai:“You must give everything to make your life as beautiful as the dreams that dance in your imagination.” – Roman Payne It seems to me that we spend most of our lives...
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Madeleines
I’ve made madeleines a few years ago, and back then I had no idea what I was getting into…you see, I have a love-hate relationship with baking, but for the most part, I really don’t mind it. Really....
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Gifting…Chocolate Fudge with Bourbon Sugar
Crisp falling leaves, sweater, jeans, and boots…just a few of my favorite things this time of year. But what I truly love the most is gift-giving, better to give than receive, right? Edible treats...
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Chocolate Caramel Tart
Hi! It’s been awhile…you’ll find most recipes I’ve done lately conveniently posted on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/thecookingapprentice. Meanwhile, for all of you caramel and chocolate...
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Savoury Madeleines for a Comfy Brunch…
The rain has finally reached us…Hoorah! We’ve had a dry spell for a while. Moreover, with the eminent lack of snow a few ski resorts at Lake Tahoe have had to close down for the season. Meanwhile, the...
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Pulled Pork with Apple Cider Slaw Flat Bread
Here is a recipe that I was just playing around with the other day. I was in the mood for pulled pork but didn’t want to just make pulled pork sandwiches….again. So this is what I came up with! Flat...
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Buko Pie…a hometown specialty!
I read an interesting story about Buko pie (Young Coconut) pie and that it originated from a city in my hometown of Laguna, Philippines. The creators of this Filipino pastry were the Pahud sisters who...
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Crispy Baked Ravioli…How do you ravioli?
Here’s a healthy alternative to frying ravioli…and less of a mess, too! INGREDIENTS: -1/2 cup panko dry bread crumbs (or Italian style dry bread crumbs) -1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -1 tbsp Italian...
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Madeleines
I’ve made madeleines a few years ago, and back then I had no idea what I was getting into…you see, I have a love-hate relationship with baking, but for the most part, I really don’t […]
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Chinese Dumplings 101
Prep time- 2 hours. Filling assembly- 1 hour. Steaming- 30 minutes. Frying- 30 minutes. Satisfaction of homemade dumplings- Priceless. What is dumpling? while the word “dumpling” may have many...
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Catfish Stew in Misô
Sinigáng (sour stew) na hito (catfish) sa misô (in Tagálog, the official language of the Philippines) is a seafood variation of the Filipino sinigang soup. Growing up I remember how my parents used a...
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Caramel Chocolate Chip & Marshmallow Brownies
Just a little something I whipped up for teachers’ appreciation week at my son’s school…Let me know what you think! The original recipe “Knock-You-Naked Brownies” was adapted from Food Network’s Ree...
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Salmon Medallions with Crème fraîche Mushrooms
Feelin’ fancy with our dinner tonight… Adapted from Food Network’s BBQ with Bobby Flay episode Sizzlin’ seafood. Ingredients: 3-4 (3/4-inch thick) salmon steaks, boned and securely tied with butcher’s...
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Slow-Cooked Pork Chile Verde
Then into chairs, we sank to chat about this and that. Slowly, surely, we shared out loud telling stories that made us proud… Today what I have for you is pork chile verde, slow-cooked to […]
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The Hangtown Fry (An Ode to the City of Placerville “Hangtown, Ca”)
Hangtown fry is a type of omelette made famous during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. The most common version includes bacon and oysters combined with eggs, and fried together.[1] The dish was...
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How Do You Siopao?
Here we are, simply put…I was excited to try my new 12-inch bamboo steamer, definitely much larger than the mini 6-inch one I used in the past. What better way than to break them in […]
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Egg Brûlée…Yes, Please.
If I could describe this creative little number with one word, it would be decadent. A delicate amuse-gueule if you may… My “The Best Thing You’re Not Doing to Your Morning Eggs” adaptation was...
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Filipino Style Chicken Barbecue…the Paleo Way.
I’ve always been curious about the paleo concept but I didn’t want to go overboard with following an entire plan nor changing my diet altogether. I’m a big fan of comfort food that represents who […]
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