This summer I'm using two methods to preserve lemons. One involves boiling the lemon pieces and then preserving them in oil, which is a great way to use your lemon rinds instead of discarding them. You can keep them in the fridge and add slivers of lemon to all your dishes, as I'm doing today … Continue reading Preserved lemons
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Puréed soups
I was never a big fan of soup....until recently. Turns out that it's very easy to make and makes a comforting, nourishing, satisfying entrée, snack, side dish or even main meal. It's also a great way to eat your vegetables! Here are two recipes I've made in the last few weeks using two of my … Continue reading Puréed soups
Ube jam
One of my favourite treats as a child growing up in the Philippines was the ube halaya (jam) from the Good Shepherd convent in Baguio. Anything flavoured with ube is generally delicious – ice cream, cake, cookies — but to me, the best way to enjoy it is simply by the spoonful, straight from the … Continue reading Ube jam
Mango jam
During a recent freezer clear-out I found a half-full bag of mango chunks and decided to make jam for my morning buttered toast. You can easily make any kind of jam, even without pectin—the trick is to add some lemon or other citrus juice. There really is no exact science to the proportions; it all … Continue reading Mango jam
Tuna casserole
Perfect for weeknight supper! You can also double up the portions to make a bigger dish. Serves 2 2 cups of your favourite short pasta1 127-gram can of tuna in water1 10-oz can of mushroom soup1 cup of cooked or canned mushrooms (optional)2-3 green onions1/2 cup mayonnaisepepper to tastehandful of breadcrumbs or Panko Cook the … Continue reading Tuna casserole
Easy-peasy fried rice
Fried rice is super easy to make at home. You just need to keep your kitchen stocked with the basic ingredients. Serves two as a side dish or one as a main meal 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice2 eggs2 cloves garlic (fresh or cured in soy sauce*), minced1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup frozen … Continue reading Easy-peasy fried rice
Maria Olaguera 