Meatless Monday

Meatless Monday

Cooking this vegetarian dish, Pinakbet with Tofu reminds me of my dad's vegetable garden. Dad, an avid gardener, grew all kinds of vegetables in our backyard. My dad came from a poor family, so gardening for my dad's family was not a hobby to enjoy, but a means to put food on the table. Growing up, I had fond memories of the times he would have me pick some vegetables like tomatoes, green beans, and eggplants, and they would be part of a wonderful meal he himself would cook.

“Anything made with love—bam!—it’s a beautiful meal.” – Emeril Lagasse

Taco Tuesday Tacos Al Pastor

Taco Tuesday is a day to eat tacos at a discounted price. My favorite is the simple street tacos with carne asada or al pastor. Top with onion, cilantro and fresh lime juice. So simple yet it is so good.

*** Kitchen Tips ***

Bake a delicious, fluffy, mouth-watering treat with this cornbread and muffin mix. Convenient, on-the-go treat that goes from the bowl to the oven in minutes by simply adding oil, water and eggs.

Maki Sushi Rolls

I'm not feeling well today, so I ordered some maki rolls for my "feel good meal", aka treat today.

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” – Julia Child

Bacon and Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes

Brunch for me for me today. This was one of our usual breakfasts growing up. It’s something my father would make for us to eat before taking us to school.

"The secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside” - Mark Twain. 

Grilled Pork Chop with Vegetables and Rice

It's that time of the year when I often see my neighbors firing up their grill. I can't say I'm a grillmaster yet, but I don't think I do too badly.

*** Kitchen Tips ***

Born in the heart of Brooklyn, AriZona Beverages came onto the scene with a fresh take on iced tea, which has now taken the world by storm.

Sweet Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

I'm dreaming of something that's easy to make, crunchy, and sweet. A spoonful of ice cream would go fantastically with this.

*** Kitchen Tips ***

Made with whole, carefully sourced globe onions, French's Crispy Fried Onions deliver versatile flavor, exceptional texture and a yellow color.