Lumpiang Shanghai (Spring rolls) by ShaleeDP

One of my favorites! Spring rolls are very tasty and so easy to make It takes a little while to create but it is worth it.

Beef Mechado by ShaleeDP

Another hearty beef recipe that is usually cooked for the family to share. Enjoy this satisfying beef recipe.

Sotanghon Guisado Filipino Style by ShaleeDP

Homemade cooking is always top list for me and my kid. I don't mind the delicious resto foods but homecooked is just different.

Lamb Meatball and Fava Bean Tagine / Morocco by Amos Miller

This is truly a hand-crafted meal - it takes time. I know that only the most devoted will make this. But it is nothing short of spectacular and was my favorite Spring dish. I'd eat it weekly. This is how I recall Mina made for me when I lived in Marrakech. I'm sharing it just because it is a personal favorite and, for guests,…

Egg Omelette Wraps by ShaleeDP

Another way to enjoy your eggs in the morning!

Carne Asada Marinade by Tamie Snow

This traditional Mexican Carne Asada marinade recipe will marinade 5-6 pounds of meat and can be easily halved or doubled. source: http://www.authenticmexicanfoodrecipes.com/carne_asada_marinade_/

Summer fresh pinto beans by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Flavorful fresh pinto beans with vegetables is a traditional summer dish from the Northwest Croatia. Can be eaten hot or cold (even better!). Also, don't skip lovage: it gives a truly exceptional taste to the beans.

Homemade Manicotti by Nancy Miyasaki

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is fun to prepare with a friend or relative, perhaps with a glass of wine in hand! I adapted this from a recipe cookoff I saw on the Food Network.

SHANGHAINESE LION’S HEAD by Linda Tay Esposito

They call it Lion's Head because the meatballs are ye big with manes of soft, tender napa cabbage...looking like a lion. Seriously, in Shanghai, the meatballs are the size of a tennis ball - let's call that a quarter pounder meatball. Slowly braise or steam to get a tender, melt-in-your-mouth meatballs. If you have a small…

Corned Beef Hash by ShaleeDP

Dry-Brined and BBQ'd Pork Loin Roast by Unknown Chef

For those of you in my age group, you might remember,"The wet head is dead, long live the dry look." The Dry Look was Gillette's new hairspray for men. And yes, I was part of that revolution. Even convinced my Dad to use the stuff. So, how does that relate to this recipe? Well, in my kitchen, wet-brining is dead, long live…

Pininyahang Manok by ShaleeDP

Chicken in Pineapple... my uncle's favorite!

Linguine ai frutti di mare by Chef Justin Yandle

Here is a Linguine ai frutti di mare you can make at home. It means linguine with mixed seafood or "Fruit of the Sea".

SHRIMP WRAPPED IN BACON WITH JALAPENO by Phyllis Munro

This is one of my most simple yet delicious recipes! Shrimp with a slice of fresh jalapeno wrapped in bacon. I have made this as an appetizer for parties, or served it as a meal like I did tonight. These would be great for a football party! It is wonderful served with rice and a vegetable. Just pop it under the broiler for a few…

Chicken (or Beef) Mechado by ShaleeDP

A beef recipe that my grandma usually makes at home. I could not really make it the way she does, but I try :) Hope you like this version that I got from one of the many cooks that I read from.