Long, long ago, in the dark ages of outdoor cooking, there were so few carb options to add to meals. I mean, it was bad enough with how few trail recipes existed then, but we didn't have what exists now. There was no Amazon, full of easy-to-use choices you could have in 1-2 days. Even… Continue reading My Scandalous Affair With Stove Top Stuffing
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Mocha Cinnamon Coffee Mix
If you are Gen X, you might have been introduced to coffee through International House Coffee mixes back in the day. The metal tins of powder had a rather weak flavor, yet we loved it if someone’s mom had it in her kitchen. It was a forbidden treat for sure. My Mom did not buy… Continue reading Mocha Cinnamon Coffee Mix
One Pot Adobo Fried Rice
All the flavors of Filipino Adobo, but without hours of cooking. All made up in one pot, using products that make life simple. No need to precook the rice; use a pouch of pre-cooked rice. You can, of course, cook rice; finding instant sticky rice isn't something I have yet to find for sale. You… Continue reading One Pot Adobo Fried Rice
Ube Oatmeal
Ube has taken over food and become the hipster ingredient. Which is cool because it is easier to source now. However, you have to be careful to buy the real thing and not a fake. Brands will put "Ube" on the packaging, but it will be Okinawan purple sweet potato, not the native Filipino purple… Continue reading Ube Oatmeal
Pancit Canton Chow Mein
This recipe uses Pancit Canton Chow Mein noodles, an instant ramen-type noodle served dry, rather than in a bowl of broth. They lend themselves well to adding ingredients and making it a meal rather than a snack. They are a finer noodle than ramen. What separates them from ramen is that they include a packet… Continue reading Pancit Canton Chow Mein