Suman, Matamis na Bao at Mangga

Wrapped and unwrapped

Unwrapped with matamis na bao

 Wrapped, unwrapped, with matamis na bao and with manggang hinog

Brought my daughter very early to school for a field trip. Outside the subdivision, the kakanin vendors were setting up their wares. Suddenly, i knew what we would be having for breakfast -- suman at hinog na mangga! Earlier this week, the Original Cook made matamis na bao. Simply perfect.

Pancakes with Banana, Chocolate and Blueberry Jam

This is my first time to cook pancakes from scratch. With pancakes, it has always been a rush rush affair to get the pancake mix, cook it and have it ready for breakfast before the school bus arrives! But now, there is opportunity to forego of the ready made mix and prepare it myself. And no regrets, it is so much flavorful this way.

Leche Flan with Browned Sugar Topping

 

My husband, the Original Cook, made these Leche Flan with whole eggs (he did not separate the egg whites from the egg yolks). These were steamed and when cooked, sugar was sprinkled on top. Instead of being "blowtorched" (ala creme brulee) he placed it in the broiler to brown it. Voila! Leche Flan with Browned Sugar Topping.

I Love Roasted Pork Ribs!

I once bought baby back ribs and did not know how to cut it. Boy, did I have a difficult time! I had to ask my husband to chop and separate the ribs. Now, I know better; I asked the supermarket to cut the ribs for me.

After pre-heating the oven, I seasoned the ribs with salt and pepper and minced garlic. And then I prepared a simple dry rub:

1 Tablespoon Paprika
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon ground oregano

After rubbing them all over the ribs, front and back, I let it sit for awhile. Put in a baking dish on top of a rack or a pile of carrots so that juices do not dry up fast. Bake uncovered in a 300 degrees F oven for two hours or until they are tender. Baste it with wine every thirty minutes. You can also turn it over every so often.