Daily Archives: June 26, 2008

Bitter Gourd or Bitter Melon

Bitter Gourd or Bitter Melon

Ampalaya is a vegetable grown throughout the Philippines.  It is mostly cultivated, although some grows wild in the remote areas. It has a bitter due to the presence of momordicin.  The leaves are also widely used for cooking. T

Sayote and Misua Soup

Sayote and Misua Soup

This soup recipe was something me and my siblings enjoyed during a stormy day.  The sayote would be picked from a neighbor's backyard. Sometimes, my mother would serve this with fried fish. Ingredients: 2     bunches mis

Chayote (Green Gold Vegetable)

Chayote (Green Gold Vegetable)

You will find fields of chayote in sunny California, but they might be called mirliton instead. Chayote or mirliton is also used in Cajun and Southern cuisines. Sayote, in the Philippines, particularly in the Benguet Province, it

Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry

Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry

This recipe was was passed to me by my lady friend who is a vegetarian. Surprisingly, the lemon juice and zest made the sprouts taste pleasant. The absence of any meat still made the recipe filling because of the almond slivers. T

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