Killer Shrimp by John Spottiswood

Nancy and I loved eating at this hole in the wall restaurant in Marina Del Ray called Killer Shrimp. It was in a strip mall and didn't have much character, but their "killer" shrimp drew a loyal crowd. I recently heard that it had closed, so I've tried to recreate it with help from a few others who have tried. I think what most the…

Tinolang Manok with Luyang Dilaw by ShaleeDP

Normally my grandma will use a native chicken when cooking this soup dish. I like it that way too. Native chicken has more powerful taste. Very tasty.

Sinampalukang Manok by ShaleeDP

This is somewhat like the 'sinigang' recipe but chicken is being used. I like it with some fresh 'sampalok' young leaves and flowers; it adds a different tang to the chicken.

Jollof Rice (a Nigerian party pillaf) by Kike Nkana

This is basically rice in red capsicum (or bell pepper) and tomato sauce. Lots of onions, thyme and curry. Cooked right, it's simply delicious!

Nilagang Baka with Sweet Corn by ShaleeDP

Beef recipe that takes Filipinos into cloud 9! :)

Beef Kare-kare by Lidy Concepcion

Kare-kare is an orange-brown Filipino stew made with peanut sauce, vegetables and meat. Ox tail, ox tripe, and beef kienchi are more usually used, as well as goat meat. It is best served with bagoong and rice.

Sinigang na Panga ng Tuna (Tuna in Tamarind Broth Soup) by ShaleeDP

Many Filipinos like sinigang. We have varieties of how-tos when cooking sinigang. This is one of them. Enjoy Tuna!

Pasta Shells in white sauce with sausage, mushrooms and peas! by Manju Nair

I'm a big fan of Italian food and Pasta tops my list! I had this packet of shell pasta and wanted to make something really special. I have never tried making white sauce or bechamel sauce before and so I wanted to something new (as usual) and guess…

Gino's Noodle Dough by J. Gino Genovesi

Noodles, in many forms, have been a staple food in many parts of the world for centuries. China, Japan, Italy all take credit for creating the noodles. However, the earliest records appear in a book written between AD25 to 220 in China. No matter the origin, noodles have been a staple food, relatively cheap, quick to prepare and…

Lamb Curry Noodles by Navaneetham Krishnan

Mee Siam Kuah/Gravy (Vegetarian) by Navaneetham Krishnan

spicy, salty and tangy and a simplified version.

Minced Chicken Mee Hoon Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

One bowl meal for yummy Malaysian taste.

Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage by John Spottiswood

Our good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her and our favorites. It was created at the Last Supper Club restaurant in San Francisco. We've adapted the pasta, broccoli, and sausage…

Kari Kepala Ikan Bersama Belimbing Buluh (Fish Head Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

A traditional Malaysian dish with a busy combination of fishy, spicy-sour flavors, accentuated by spices and curry leaves.

Polenta Basic by branna

How to make a good basic polenta dish