Place lemon, onion, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and pepper in a food processor or blender and process until minced. Pour marinade into a large nonreactive bowl. Add seafood; cover and marinate in the refrigerator no longer than 30 minutes. Remove seafood from ..

Ginisang munggo is another Fiipino comfort food. It is a delicious and nutritious mung bean stew cooked with pork and ampalaya leaves. Normally paired with fried

My yummy version of cooking

My yummy version of cooking

Binatog or boiled white corn kernels is a popular Filipino snack and street food. This is made by soaking mature white corn in water and salt until puffed. The soaked corns are then boiled until the skin almost peel off. Excess water is drained and the corn ..

Tortang talong or Eggplant Omelet is a very simple Filipino dish fit for those who are always in a hurry. A very budget friendly meal, this recipe won’t hurt your wallet at all.I would recommend this to beginners because it only takes few easy steps to ..

Humba is a sweet pork dish that resembles the famous pork adobo in terms of appearance. This is popular in the southern parts of the Philippines and is considered as one of the delicacies of the region. Pork belly, pork hocks, and pork ham are the 3 most ..

Beef Pochero is a Filipino Stew similar to that of €œNilaga€ (commonly known as boiled beef). This dish is complimented by the sweetness of the €œSaba€ (Cavendish banana) and a unique sour blend is brought-in by the tomato sauce. A very enticing ..

Pork Afritada is simply “Stewed pork in tomato sauce”. This dish is similar to Menudo and Kaldereta (or Caldereta) and is usually cooked with wedges of carrots and potatoes. Bay leaves are also added for extra flavor and

The Adobo reminded me of a southern smothered chicken. The black pepper, vinegar and soy sauce combined to create this kickin’ gravy that exploded in my mouth. Having the bed of rice underneath definitely balanced the dish. Dark meat is better to use in ..

Chicken Pastel is a hearty casserole dish that is usually served with pie crust on top. Not to be mistaken with the Brazilian Pastel, the crust of this dish is very similar to that of buko pie and

Arroz Caldo is Filipino rice porridge. It's our comfort dish that most households make. Their are many different ways you can cook Arroz Caldo for taste. The small amount of ginger, salt and pepper for your taste buds. The rice which give it that rich hardy ..

Lumpia is a sweet rendition of the traditional Chinese egg roll. However, the lumpia could be stuffed with chicken, pork, or shrimp! The traditional chicken breast, cabbage, carrots, salt and pepper was deep fried {wok style} to perfection. The lumpia was ..

The Philippines is considered as the melting pot of Asia. People of different race and origin call it their home. Along with themselves, these peolple (migrants, traders, and colonizers) brought their culture, tradition, and food. This is the reason why ..

There are a lot of recipes in the world’s cuisine that make use of Fish Fillet. The only way to identify the dish’s origin is by looking at the other ingredients that comprise it then associate them with the continent, country, or region where these are ..

Tokneneng are boiled chicken eggs that are dipped in a reddish batter and deep-fried until the batter becomes crispy. Generally, this is considered as a Filipino Street food and sold on the streets along with kwek-kwek, squidballs, fish balls, and kikiam. ..

My very simple and easy version of cooking BEEF

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Another lutong bahay mga kababayan... Another authentic filipino cuisine, which you must try at

A very simple recipe, in just 10 minutes your food is ready.

Bistek Tagalog is the Filipino version of the Beef Steak. It is comprised of thinly sliced beef cooked in soy sauce and lemon juice and garnished with caramelized onion

Cashewed Chicken is an Oriental dish that definitely fits the Filipino Palate. Thinly sliced chicken breast is coated with egg and cornstarch then stir fried until crispy and golden brown. An array of colors brought about by the different vegetables makes ..

Pork Sinigang or Sinigang na Baboy is a sour soup native to the Philippines. This particular soup dish uses pork as the main ingredient though beef, shrimp, fish, and even chicken (this is known as sinampalukang manok) can be used. Bony parts of the pig known ..

Kwek-Kwek or Orange eggs are boiled quailed eggs coated with an orange batter and deep-fried until the batter is crispy. This is categorized as a street food and are sold along with fish balls, squid balls, and chicken

PORK SINIGANG is one of the famous dishes in Philippines.

Bisaya version of PORK ADOBO or BRAISED

Dry version of cooking pancit guisado with

Chicharon Bituka are deep fried pig or cow intestine prepared similar to that of Chicharones or Pork Cracklings (Pork Rinds). This dish is usually served as an appetizer or “pulutan” and is best when accompanied with beer. Another popular chicharon ..

Bisaya version of PORK ADOBO or BRAISED

Dinuguan is a dish that is mainly comprised of pork meat (and most often pork innards such as small and large intestines) and pork blood. This is also known as €œBlood Stew€ or Pork Blood Stew. Even though some Southeast Asian and European countries ..

This dish is comprised of pork cooked with a generous amount of Coconut milk and chilies. No wonder the name of this dish was derived from a Philippine region (Bicol) wherein Coconuts are abundant and the use of chilies is emphasized in most local ..

Sisig is a popular appetizer (pulutan) turned main dish that originated from the culinary capital of the Philippines : Pampanga. This dish was invented by Lucia Cunanan or popularly know as Aling Lucing (she is also known as the sisig queen). Originally, ..

eef with Broccoli is an Asian beef main dish. As the name suggests, this dish is mainly comprised of beef and broccoli combined with different sauces for that delightful Asian flavor. This simple recipe is so easy to follow. I would suggest though that you ..

This is a recipe upon my immagination. I don't know if it exist already, but I'm so happy and satisfied that it turned out so

This is a recipe upon my immagination. I don't know if it exist already, but I'm so happy and satisfied that it turned out so

Pancit is a popular Filipino stir-fried noodle dish that is a favourite for many. Today, we will be using fresh kelp noodles and local farm fresh vegetables to make something crisp, vibrant and truly unique. I hope you

Buchi or Butsi is a rice cake made from sweet rice flour that is molded into shape with a sweet bean paste filling and sesame seed coating. This delectable treat is deep fried under high heat before serving. The most famous establishment that serves this in ..

My simple version of cooking Chicken in Ginger and Onion, it's a bit spicy because of the ginger but very tasty and

Macaroni Salad or Chicken Macaroni Salad is a simple salad made from macaroni (usually elbow macaroni). This salad is prepared with a generous amount of mayonnaise and boiled chicken meat (sometimes ham is used). A regular side dish during picnics and family ..

I don't know if this recipe already exist and has name. I just invented the

I don't know if this recipe already exist and has name. I just invented the

Chicken Asado (or Asadong Manok) is an awesome Filipino chicken dish and one of the best bets of the province of Pampanga. This dish uses simple ingredients and the cooking process is not so complicated. Hmmm, seems like you’re eyes are hooked on the ..

This video is a creation of Gerry Alanguilan. You can visit Gerry Alanguilan for complete recipes, and more

This video is a creation of Gerry Alanguilan. You can visit Gerry Alanguilan for complete recipes, and more

If you like pork dishes you should try this recipe. Simple yet delicious.

Palitaw is a term used to call a sweet flat rice cake that is eaten in the Philippines as a snack or dessert. Originally, grounded or pounded sticky rice is used to make this rice cake (called kakanin in the local language) – however, the practice of using ..

This squid recipe is easy and quick to prepare. It tastes best when served with rice. Enjoy this dish as a complete meal.

Our very simple version of preparing BEEF TARTARE in BREAD that serve as a snack or

Simple and easy way to cook and prepare roasted

You can serve this mussels/tahong preparation as an

Very easy side dish to prepare and with very few ingredients...

Learn to make escabeche step by step in this video. You will enjoy this dish and will definitely try it out.

In the Philippines, fruit salad is considered to be more of a dessert rather than an appetizer or side dish. The Filipino version of the fruit salad requires the use of condensed milk and table cream which makes the dish rich and sweet. The typical Filipino ..

Garlic Fried Rice or Sinangag is steamed rice fried with lots of garlic. This is a favorite side in the Philippines and most of Asia since rice is considered as the staple

Paksiw na Pata is pork leg cooked in vinegar and soy sauce. Although the term €œPaksiw€ means cooking in vinegar and garlic, the soy sauce is added to bring additional flavor and color. This is a very simple dish that has a great resemblance to the ..

Pork Giniling is a pork dish that makes use of ground pork as the primary ingredient. Ground pork is stewed in tomato sauce and water to bring out the taste while vegetables such as carrots and potatoes (some also like this with raisins and green peas) are ..

Vegetable Eggrolls originate from China. So this is really not a Pinoy recipe. But, everybody learned to love it, not only the Filipinos but also other people from other countries like

Goto is a type of rice porridge or congee that uses ox tripe as one of the major ingredients. This has a similar consistency with Arroz Caldo and Lugaw; cooking procedure and most of the ingredients are also

Kutsinta or brown rice cake is a type of €œkakanin€ that uses lye water as an ingredient. Kutsinta is somewhat sticky yet chewey (thats what lye water does) at the same time and is best eaten with grated coconut on

A simple noodle recipe with good taste... ahehehe!!!

My very simple version of cooking SINIGANG NA BANGUS.

My very simple version of cooking SINIGANG NA BANGUS.

Nothing unique from this recipe. You can try this at home and enjoy something

This version of cooking puto is not advisable to pair with

My own version of cooking and preparing BEEF

My simple version of cooking GREEN CURRY FRIEND RICE so simple yet

A healty and delicious fish recipe. It is very easy, economic and fast to

A delicious economic and simple recipe to serve to your guests!

My simple version of cooking Spicy Beef

A simplified version of chicken with cashew... Simply

A very simple and easy dish to prepare yet yummy and

A very simple, easy and yummy

A family recipe from my mama, are you ready for the thrill?

Simpleng lutong bahay lang po... Simple but traditional recipe for the fish -

A chinese style of cooking eggplant with tofu.. Simple but

My very simple version of cooking FRIED FISH IN COCOMILK. Next time is the other

Hot & Crispy fried chicken in Peachy's

A very tasty and easy recipe for chicken spread. Makes delicious

This is a noodle recipe which is spicy and tasty. Easy to prepare and can be eaten at any

My own revised version cooking carbonara filipino

Callos or ox tripe stew is a Filipino-Spanish dish made from ox tripe and veal shanks (ox feet). The tripe and shanks are boiled and simmered until the texture becomes extra tender; this makes eating this dish pleasurable. Different vegetables can also be ..

My own revised version cooking carbonara filipino

This version of cooking puto is not advisable to pair with

Atchara is an appetizer made from pickled green papaya. Julienned or grated green papaya are placed in airtight containers and soaked for a week in cooked vinegar and sugar mixture with onions, garlic, ginger, pepper corn, and red bell pepper. This is ..

Orange Chicken is a dish of American-Chinese origin. There are claims that this recipe originally came from Hunan (a province in china) and was modified when brought here in North America for the purpose of adapting to the American

Sweet and Sour Pork is a dish that consists of pork sliced into serving pieces, marinated, dredged in flour and/or cornstarch, and deep-fried. The sweet and sour sauce made from brown sugar, rice vinegar, and ketchup gives life to the dish. Vegetables such ..

Our friend Ludmil shared one of his simple

Our friend Ludmil shared one of his simple

Liver Steak is marinated fried liver in soy sauce, lemon, and onion sauce. The method of cooking this dish is similar to that of Bistek tagalog.

Lumpiang Sariwa or Fresh Spring Roll is a vegetable dish composed of different vegetables with a soft (unfried) wrapper garnished with sweet sauce and crushed peanuts. Some popular variations of this dish are lumpiang ubod (made with heart of palm) and ..

This is my own version of cooking meat balls in sweet and sour sauce.

This is my own version of cooking meat balls in sweet and sour sauce.

My very simple version of cooking ADOBONG PUSIT. It is an authentic Filipino recipe of

This recipe video shows a very yummy and easy way of cooking beef TRIPE.

PORK ADOBO is one of the famous FILIPINO RECIPE... But i'm making my own version, let's say a bit

PORK ADOBO is one of the famous FILIPINO RECIPE... But i'm making my own version, let's say a bit

Para sa malamig na panahon, masarap ang humigop ng sabaw ng tahong. An authentic recipe with mussels and rice

My very simple version of cooking NILAGANG BABOY. You can follow this

Leche Flan with lemon zest. It is an ideal dessert for any holiday

My own version of preparing the marinade for the pork bbq. It is really

I got this style of cooking CHICKEN ADOBO from my Mama. It's dry and not like with other version that has sauce.

Easy way of cooking pork chops. Spicy and

This is my version of cooking KARE-KARE. Definitely easy and

This is my version of cooking KARE-KARE. Definitely easy and

This is our family's version of cooking CHOP SUEY... Very easy and extremely

This is our family's version of cooking CHOP SUEY... Very easy and extremely

Mama Sita's way of cooking KARE-KARE using their MAMA SITA's KARE-KARE MIX already with

Mama Sita's way of cooking KARE-KARE using their MAMA SITA's KARE-KARE MIX already with

Mama Sita's way of cooking KARE-KARE using their MAMA SITA's KARE-KARE MIX already with

I learned this recipe from my Papa... It turns out to be yummy and

My simple version of cooking Chicken Curry. It is quite easy to cook and it comes out to be quite

My version of cooking Pininyahang Manok. Simple but definitely delicious, try

Coconut Macaroons are chewy cookies that contain a lot of sweet shreded coconut. This pastry is popular here in the United States and is usually dipped in white chocolate for additional flavor.A sure hit for kids and those pretending to be one, this pastry ..

My own version of cooking and preparing PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE...

Chicken Adobo is an authentic Filipino dish and is one of the mostly recognized Filipino foods. Not to be mistaken with Mexican adobo, this dish is uniquely prepared by stewing chicken in vinegar and soy

Chicken Feet” is a favorite oriental ingredient and has made its way in many Asian recipes and cookbooks. As a typical Filipino food, Chicken feet can be seen in the streets of Manila and are mostly sold as a street food. This part of the chicken has little ..

Pancit Bihon is probably one of the most served Filipino food during special occasions. This is always present during birthdays. Most Filipinos believe that if you serve Pancit Bihon during birthdays, it will add length to the life of the celebrant. Usually, ..

Lumpiang shanghai is one of my favorite finger food. This pinoy recipe is very popular for Filipinos. If you are in the Philippines, you can even buy this as a street food. It is being sold along the busy streets of Pasig

Pancit Canton or Stir Fry Noodles may have originated from China but since it’s a good food, the Filipinos have learned to love it. Almost everybody has their own recipe for pancit

This Filipino recipe is just a very ordinary food in the Philippines.And I have also shared a little secret that can make the taste of this Pinoy recipe even better (although not very healthy) which is the addition of the fried pork skin or what we call ..

Inihaw Na Liempo is a very popular food in the Philippines. You can see this Filipino recipe being cooked and sold on every street of Manila, Cubao, Pasig, everywhere. It may not be healthy to eat this all the time, but sometimes, due to the distinctive taste ..

Flat bread is a very simple recipe, very easy to make, and yet very tasty. The best thing about this is that you made it yourself.

Paksiw na isda is probably one of my least favorite Filipino dish. Why? It’s because I grew up eating this and sometimes for weeks. We were so poor that we couldn’t afford to buy any meat at all. This is the only food that was easy for mom to cook and ..

Breaded Pork Loin is a simple recipe using pork loin as the main ingredient. Pork Loin is dipped in whisked egg and milk mixture then dredged in bread crumbs and fried to perfection. This easy-to-do dish requires just a little time to prepare and is budget ..

This recipe is just a sort of experiment... Just be cautios in putting green chili if you don't really like very spicy

Tortang Talong is actually one of my favorite Pinoy recipe when I was still in the Philippines. Well, it has become my favorite food because it’s cheap and my budget was quite limited.

Ginataang hipon is probably one of the best food cooked in coconut milk. This is one of my favorite. I just loved the thick sauce from the coconut milk. There is nothing compared to

Chicken Sopas is quite a popular food in the Philippines. This is usually served during breakfast. If you happen to grow up in a place like Pasig, you don’t have to cook this popular Pinoy recipe because some people will actually cook this for breakfast ..

Soft tacos may not be a Pinoy Recipe but it is worth sharing here. Soft tacos is just some ground beef seasoned heavily with a lot of spices to make it really hot. This recipe is for somebody like us who like spicy food.

adobo is also a common and very popular dish in the Philippines; indeed it is considered a national dish.

*Siopao is the Filipino version of the Chinese baozi (steamed buns). It is also called salapao in Thailand. It is a popular food item in the Philippines. It does not require utensils to eat and can be consumed on-the-go. Like baozi, there are several siopao ..

Dinuguan or Blood Stew is a dish wherein pig or cow’s blood is cooked with meat and other ingredients. This is considered as an authentic Filipino food and is best eaten with steamed rice buns called

Embutido is a type of meatloaf prepared Filipino style. Though a well known dish for the holidays, Embutido can be enjoyed everyday without any hassle. Several meat processing companies now produce this meatloaf for commercial purposes; all you have to do is ..

Menudo is Filipino dish that is very easy and fast to prepare. It doesn't need to many ingredients and makes a hearty meal.

This is a very very simple recipe, horseradish cream

Learn how to make a really simple infused milk and cream mixture. Chef Keith Snow shows us

Kare-Kare is a traditional Filipino stew complimented with a thick savory peanut sauce. The commonly used meats for this dish are ox tail, tripe, and pork leg; on some occasions goat and chicken meat are also used. Besides the peanuts, this dish depends on ..

Horseradish is a classic accomplishment for standing rib roast and roast beef, you can buy stuff like that but they are loaded with preservatives. So learn how to make it yourself at home, It will taste much better than store bought horseradish

Learn to make a beautiful very simple summer salsa with

Chef Keith Snow demonstrates how to make this building-block sauce of French

If you like greens in your diet, you will like this recipe for sure. It is simple and has lots of health.

If you think that meat takes long to cook and might be a complicated affair, watch this

This is an extremely easy recipe to make beef sirloin. You need least ingredients to make nice dish. You should try this.

This recipe shows a method to make the dish from a very high protein ingredient mung or mumggo. Simple and healthy dish that can surely be

Another variation of Sinigang and one of the tastiest perhaps is the Sinigang na Buto-buto with gabi. Sinigang is a Filipino sour soup dish composed of either meat or seafood. The common meats used to make this dish are pork and beef while fish and shrimps ..

Chef Keith Snow creates a delightful leek

The Harvest Eating Video Podcast is your weekly video magazine to learn the art of seasonal cooking with organic and natural foods. Chef Keith Snow takes viewers to farms, markets and other locations including stores, to find the freshest ingredients ..

Try this adobo chicken recipe. This is simply the

Its almost thanksgiving and Chef Keith Snow is going to show us how to make a perfect

Two great Thanksgiving side dish recipes by Chef Keith Snow. They have a slight sort of Italian simplicity twist with

one of the famous FILIPINO RECIPE is BEEF KALDERETA...

one of the famous FILIPINO RECIPE is BEEF KALDERETA...

We are going to make a pan roasted salmon with coriander

Learn how to make a healthy poached salmon and serve it with two sauce, shrimp sauce and green pea

Romaine Salad With Croutons is a great recipe to know in

Pan fried pork chops is one of the most requested recipes. Chef Keith Snow shows how to make

Chef Keith Snow creates a delicious German

Macaroni and cheese can be made very easily at home. So why to buy it ready made that has lot of preservatives in it. Make this healthy recipe at home for your kids as they love to eat macaroni and

Kamote Que is deep fried sweet potatoes with a coating of caramelized brown sugar. This is a common meryenda (mid-afternoon snack) in the Philippines and can mostly be seen peddled around the busy

Enjoy a simple recipe made with greens. This recipe has bamboo shoots also. You should try and you will soon develop a taste for this dish.

We are going to make an unsual salad. You will enjoy this one.

This is another simple and healthy recipe for you. It doesn't need much ingredients and results in wonderful

Morcon is a Filipino meat roll stuffed with sausage or hotdogs, carrots, pickles, cheese, and egg. This is considered as a holiday dish and is usually served during Christmas (Noche Buena) and New Year’s eve (Media

Grilled Isaw or Inihaw na Bituka ng Baboy is pig’s large intestine boiled until tender then grilled. This is probably the most sought and most popular street food in the Philippines. This food goes well with beer or liquor and has earned the ..

Beef Nilaga or Nilagang Baka is literally translated as €œBoiled Beef€œ. This is a simple soup dish best served during rainy and cold weather. Have you noticed the similarity of this dish to that of the Bulalo and Beef

Its summer now and I am going to show you how to make a local vegetable stew.

A simple saute of fresh clams, bacon, tomatoes and

This German speciality, Blaukraut is made from red cabbage and flavored with vinegar, apples onions and last but certainly not least...LARD..this can be left out for those wanting a vegan dish. Perfect for pork chops, pork loin or

This is another easy Pinoy recipe. You can watch the video and learn it step by step.

Linguini W Green Beans, Garlic, Bacon & White Wine is a pasta dish with sautéed bacon and beans. This recipe is great to use up your canned beans and tastes great. Linguini W Green Beans, Garlic, Bacon & White Wine lets you enjoy beans in winter, something ..

Tokwa’t Baboy is a dish composed of boiled pork (either or both pig’s ears and pork belly usually) and fried tofu. The sauce made of vinegar and soy sauce gives life to this dish. Generally, this is considered as an appetizer and a side dish. ..

Siopao Asado or Hot Buns is a type of dumpling with sweet pork filling. Often referred to as Steamed Dumplings, this tasty bun is so popular that it needs no introduction of any

Nilasing na Hipon or Lasing na Hipon and even Drunken Shrimps to some is simply shrimp marinated in wine or liquor. Some of my friends use beer to marinade the shrimps€¦well, this is also fine but the use of wine or liquor is best. This can be an appetizer ..

Considered one of the best Filipino staple foods, chicken afritada is almost a "must" in every Filipino occasion.

Fish or seafood is much of a health food. There are healthy porteins in it. When cooked in a way like in this recipe, it is all the more healthy.

Tikoy or Nián gāo is a type of rice cake made from glutinous rice flour and considered as a centerpiece during Chinese New Year. This is also popularly known as Chinese New Year pudding.The Philippines is once considered as the melting pot of Asia. People ..

Ukoy is a nice snack food. People who like fried foods will enjoy it thoroughly.

This baked pasta dish is a great comfort food to share with your family it has homemade tomato sauce and three different yummy

Pandesal or The Bread of Salt (which is also the title of a popular short story written by NVM Gonzales) is probably the most popular bread in the Philippines. This bread is the favorite “agahan” (breakfast food) of most Pinoys (slang for Filipino) and ..

Chicken Adobo is an example of a famous adobo version that is gaining popularity around the world. This simple dish that once captured the palate of Filipinos is now making its debut to the world’s kitchens. Another good adobo recipe is the Pork Adobo. ..

Shrimp tempura is originally a Japanese recipe, but as you know, the Filipinos like to embrace good food especially from other countries, so shrimp tempura has become a very popular dish in the

California Roll or California Maki is a sushi roll that is made inside out. Crabstick, avocado, and cucumber are placed in the center of the nori while the flattened sushi rice with sesame seeds is on the opposite part. This is then rolled using a bamboo mat ..

Did you think pesto was just basil and pine nuts? Learn how to create a unique winter time pesto from kale and

A surprisingly easy pastry or pie dough, known as a Pate Briseé. If making pie dough, add 2 tbs

This lugaw is usually served during breakfast. I remember seeing several well-lit carts complete with chairs and tables along Edsa (a major road in Manila) serving this congee with Goto and lugaw. Several tapsilogan and karinderya also carry this in their ..

I want to show you how to make a delicious hummus. Hummus is one of those things that you can buy in a store in a little classic tubs for 5 bucks for a tiny little bit or you can make it yourself, its so easy to make and taste much better.

Steamed Lapu-Lapu is steamed fish (particularly Grouper fish) stuffed with lemon and ginger with sweet lemon-ginger sauce. Though simple, this recipe is beneficial to your health. Fish is a low calorie food that is also low in fat. Recent studies also ..

Finally, Summer has arrived. I decided to welcome Summer by preparing something that reminds me of what I usually do during this wonderful season; grill. There are several Summer foods that I want to feature and the first that crossed my mind is Inihaw na ..

Lasagna is considered as a pasta in sheets and a dish as well. This is often made with alternate layers of pasta, cheeses, and ragu. This rich Italian food has captivated the hearts and taste buds of Filipinos and has became famous althroughout the ..

Biko is a Filipino rice cake made from sticky rice (locally known as malagkit), coconut milk, and brown sugar. Like other rice cakes, this is referred to as kakanin (derived from the word “kanin” which means rice) and is often eaten as dessert or ..

Here's a quick and easy recipe for homemade Tomato Sauce. While it's great on my Baked Chicken Parmigiana, it's also delicious on pastas, sandwiches as well as a marinara dip for just about anything. Once you see how easy it is, you'll be whippin' up home ..