How to safely unclog drainage with lye
The kitchen sink takes a lot of punishment. We wash greasy plates and utensils in it and, like it or not, and no matter how careful we are, there comes a time when …
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How to chop: illustrated
There's regular chop, rough chop and fine chop. What's the difference in terms of the size of the chopped pieces? What's the difference in terms of usage?
Kiwi martini
Fresh kiwifruit and simple syrup are muddled, vodka and ice are added, everything is shaken together and poured into a glass.
Mashed potato pancakes
Creamy and soft inside, lightly crisp outside and brimming with herb-y goodness, these mashed potato pancakes make a lovely side dish to fried and grilled meat, and …
Filipino banana fritters (maruya)
A popular street food in the Philippines, maruya consists of slices of very ripe saba bananas dipped in batter, fried until golden and crisp, then tossed in sugar.
How to make a roux and how to use it
Roux is pronouncedroo. It is a mixture of fat and flour, and is the base for many stews, sauces (including gravy) and soups. Chicken a la King is cooked with a roux. It …
Polvoron
Adapted from the Spanish shortbread of the same name, Filipino polvoron is a no-bake sweet shaped by pressing toasted flour, powdered milk, sugar and melted butter into a …