Tuyo (Dried Fish) by ShaleeDP

This is a typical Filipino viand, It is known to be food for the poor. However, I like eating them every now and then. It is a sun dried salty fish that tastes better when dipped in a spicy vinegar called sinamak.

Chicken Cordon Bleu - Schnitzel Style! by Salad Foodie

I fell in love with veal cordon bleu prepared schnitzel style in restaurants while living in Germany in the late 60's. But stateside, veal was hard to come by when I first began to replicate the recipe, so I subbed chicken breast. I have come fairly close to the 'authentic' versions my memories provide of this delicious main dish. I…

Italian Meatballs by Salad Foodie

Years ago I had an Italian neighbor who became a close friend. I always commented on her delicious meatballs and one day she shared the recipe with me. I have made them ever since about the same way. You can vary the meats using what's on hand, but I usually select lean ground beef, turkey, chicken or lamb, with an equal amount of…

Chile Rellenos by Unorthodox Epicure

Chile Rellenos are traditionally cooked in a light, airy batter. While that is a delicious method, Panko provides more contrast in consistency — and seems to absorb less oil.

Traditional Cape (South African) fish cake by Peter Brown

Fish cakes are very much a Cape food and most white fish is suitable for fish cakes although I remember my mother insisted on fresh hake which she minced/flaked herself or otherwise she would use freshly caught mackeral, .. I like to mix 50/50 a white fish with a oily or game fish

Chicharon Baboy (Pork Rind Crackling) by ShaleeDP

Another version of Filipino delicacy chicharon. Very nice to try. Your choice of dipping sauce is fine, but I usually enjoy it with vinegar dip.

Fried Onion Rings by ShaleeDP

Onion rings are part of my snack list. This recipe is just so easy to make.

Banana Cue by ShaleeDP

This is an all time pinoy snack. Young, kids, and adults enjoy this treat. It is very easy yet very yummy sweet.

Pritong Tawilis (Fried Tawilis) by ShaleeDP

One of my friend's recipes. We try to get some of these when friends get together.

Tuna patties (Portuguese “pataniscas”) by nazevedo

Super Fast Fried Cheese Appetizer - Saganaki by Amos Miller

If you have a cast iron skillet, you can make a simple, delicious appetizer - fast! A cheese lover's delight! The Greeks call it 'saganaki' and you can use several different semi-firm cheeses to make this delicious and interesting treat in less than 15 minutes. The best cheeses to use are kefaloteri or kaseri, so try to obtain a…

Chicharon Bulaklak (Fried Pork Mesentery) by ShaleeDP

This is a native Filipino delicacy that are usually for nibbles (pulutan) while drinking. Pairs with beer or any alcoholic beverages. For the non-drinkers, it's fun to enjoy it dipping in vinegar sauce.

Madras Curry Fried Chicken by Foreign Cinema

Serve with a fresh green salad. The chicken may also be served room temperature or cold for picnics. In the summer, ratatouille is also a wonderful accompaniment with chicken.

Fried Eggplant (Pritong Talong) by ShaleeDP

A very easy side dish recipe for Eggplant lovers. This is usually what I think of when I need to have a quick side dish to pair with chicken or fish.

Daing Na Bangus by ShaleeDP

This is a very easy and tasty milkfish dish. My kid enjoy this a lot.