Magida, Author at My Mothers' Kitchens

How to Cook Roasted Rosemary Chicken

by Magida | Nov 20, 2021 | Meats

I first tried roasted rosemary chicken when my family and I were traveling in the Philippines sometime before the pandemic. It was in a restaurant in the province of Laguna. The ingredients, especially herbs and vegetables were taken from their farm in their herb...

How to Cook Creamy Pumpkin Soup from Scratch

by Magida | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized

Remember that pumpkin soup from your favorite restaurant and you wondered how painstaking it would be to create that at home! You also wished it were not that expensive, but you were willing to pay just so that you can enjoy that smooth, creamy pumpkin soup you...

How to Cook Masoor Dhal with Tomatoes and Coriander

by Magida | Oct 16, 2021 | Bangladesh

What is masoor dhal? Dhal (or dal) means lentils in the Indian language. Its name comes from its color which resembles that of soil or earth. The word “dhal” means seed/lentil in Hindi. So, masoor dhal literally translates into red lentil. From where I live in Saudi...

How to Cook Filipino Fish Steak

by Magida | Oct 9, 2021 | Filipino

What is Filipino fish steak? Filipino fish steak, to put it simply, is the fish version of what the Filipinos call bistek (which is a colloquial term for beef steak. I think if you say beef steak repeatedly and faster, you would hear “bistek” from your own...

Beef Kala Vuna Recipe

by Magida | Sep 8, 2021 | Bangladesh

I have had a fancy for some blackish food lately, kala vuna recipe is one I found most recently. My kala vuna recipe here was from my “son,” business partner and BFF from Bangladesh. And you are right, I successfully cooked kala vuna and that is...