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Lemon Chicken »

Sweet, tangy delicious lemon chicken that finally, FINALLY my family likes. I haven’t cooked lemon chicken for a long time because well, my family doesn’t like the lemon sauce -it’s too sour they say. But it was a different recipe that I was using before so I thought I’d give it a try again using [...]

February 3, 2012 | Posted in Olive's Twist, Photo | Read More »

Sangria Pork Stew »

We received a few bottles of red wine as gifts last Christmas and since I cannot drink anything with alcohol content above 4 % I decided to just use it for cooking- stews and gravies mostly. I’d like to share this super delicious and simple pork stew that I cooked in red wine. This dish was [...]

January 31, 2012 | Posted in Olive's Twist, Photo | Read More »

No-Bake Cheesecake »

One of my favorite desserts to make back when I didn’t know how to bake yet. This is no-doubt very easy but you need to make it in advance because it needs some time to chill in the fridge before serving. It’s been a long while since I last made this and I have quite [...]

January 26, 2012 | Posted in Featured, Photo | Read More »

Fish in Szechuan Sauce »

This is my first time to make this dish and quite surprise that it’s easy to make considering how delicious it is- hot and spicy-delicious!! I’ve added this to my favorites. ü This will be included in the simple Chinese New Year dinner that I’m planning - we’re not really Chinese, I just want to [...]

January 20, 2012 | Posted in Featured, Photo | Read More »

Yang Chow Fried Rice »

Yang Chow fried rice is practically a meal by itself - it has some meat, veggies and carbs but it’s more satisfying to eat with delectable dishes that one normally orders along with it in a Chinese restaurant. I don’t really make this often at home, it’s too much work compared to my favorite garlic [...]

January 18, 2012 | Posted in Olive's Twist, Photo | Read More »

Spaghetti with Spicy Oriental Sauce (Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta Copycat) »

This is my husband and I’s favorite pasta of the moment. It’s spaghetti with chicken fillet, shiitake mushroom and peanuts in spicy oriental sauce. It’s from our favorite pizza store, Yellowcab Pizza Co. It’s spicy and really tasty. Actually the first time I tasted it I thought it was too salty so we didn’t order [...]

January 14, 2012 | Posted in Olive's Twist, Photo | Read More »

Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles »

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope that 2012 will bring us all blessings and happiness, good health and good karma. I want to start this year with a recipe for something round and deliciously sweet -for good luck. ü It’s a nice variation from the traditional truffles, the addition of cream cheese gives a hint of [...]

January 1, 2012 | Posted in Featured, Photo | Read More »

♥ Tiramisu!♥ »

I remember and episode of Friends when Joey invited his friends over to his family’s house for dinner and Tiramisu was served for dessert; my love for Tiramisu started that day without even tasting it yet, I just know that I’m going to fall for it. ♥ :) It has become my absolute favorite dessert [...]

December 30, 2011 | Posted in Olive's Twist, Photo | Read More »

Lechon Paksiw »

Paksiw is a dish cooked in vinegar and Lechon is a whole pig slow-roasted (with frequent basting) in a bamboo skewer over charcoal for several hours - the result is succulent, tender meat and crispy skin–really mouthwatering-delicious! Oh my, I’m drooling!! :P Lechon is a staple on special occasions and during Holiday season; this dish, [...]

December 28, 2011 | Posted in Olive's Twist, Photo | Read More »

Pinwheel Cookies »

This is part 2 of the 4-in-1 cookie dough post. I’ve never tried making pinwheel cookies before; I love how pretty and delicious they look so when I saw this recipe I just had to try it. I’m not gonna lie though, it’s not as simple to make as the recipe appears to be; it’s [...]

December 26, 2011 | Posted in Featured, Photo | Read More »