Appetizer

Grilled spicy pork belly skewers

Cubed pork belly and thick slices of Japanese cucumber are tossed in chili sauce, skewered, grilled and brushed with more sauce until beautifully charred. Spicy, juicy, perfect.

Keyword: Grilled, Pork belly, Spicy

Cook time: 2

Servings: 4 people

Dynamite cheese lumpia (spring rolls)

Finger chilies are split open, stuffed with cheese, wrapped like spring rolls, dipped in egg, dredged in flour and deep fried until the wrappers are golden and crisp, and the cheese is gooey.

Keyword: Spicy, Spring rolls

Cook time: 5

Servings: 6 spring rolls

Smoked salmon and cream cheese pâté

A chunky spread that be served as a dip or slathered on bread or crackers. It can be made ahead, in bulk, and kept in the fridge for a day or two.

Keyword: Salmon

Cook time: 0

Servings: 3 cups

Easy crispy pork and cabbage kimchi spring rolls

Fatty ground pork, mature cabbage kimchi, oyster sauce, a little hoisin sauce and a drizzle of sesame seed oil make up the filling for these delectable spring rolls. Serve as a snack, appetizer or enjoy with rice.

Keyword: Cooked with kimchi, Spring rolls

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Beef (ox) tongue salpicao

Cooked and chilled ox tongue is cut into cubes, marinated in garlic, pepper and olive oil then floured, seared in butter, doused with sauce and tossed with fresh button mushrooms.

Keyword: Beef tongue, Organ meat, Salpicao

Cook time: 5

Servings: 4 people

Cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and scallion dip

A thick and creamy dip to enjoy any time of the day. It's even impressive enough to serve to guests. Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and scallions give this cream cheese and butter dip a complex flavor.

Keyword: Cheese dip / spread

Cook time: 2

Servings: 1 cup

Yogurt-marinated chicken kebab

Tangy, creamy and bursting with the flavors and aroma of herbs, these grilled chicken skewers can be enjoyed with pita or rice.

Keyword: Chicken fillet, Chicken skewer

Cook time: 20

Servings: 12 people

Spicy tuna and vegetable spring rolls

Canned tuna may not be a gourmet ingredient but, trust me, you can turn it into a beautiful dish by using it as spring roll filling. Pair the fried spring rolls with a good dipping sauce. Serve with rice as a main course. Or serve by themselves as an appetizer or snack. Great with hot tea on the side.

Keyword: Spring rolls

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people

A la chicken tikka

An adaptation of a dish from the Indian subcontinent. Small pieces of chicken are marinated in spices and coconut cream, threaded on bamboo skewers and grilled over glowing coal.

Keyword: Chicken fillet, Chicken skewer, Cooked with coconut

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Chicken and pineapple skewers

Salty, sweet and tangy with a little heat. That’s how chicken tastes when you season it with fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, onion, chilies, ginger and garlic. Add the sweetness of peppers and pineapple, and the smokiness of the grill, and it's just superb.

Keyword: Chicken fillet, Chicken skewer

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Roast duck, chili and cheese spring rolls

The recipe name is a mouthful, I know. If it still isn’t descriptive enough, here goes. Leftover roast duck meat is tossed with chopped onions and shredded cheese. The mixture is stuffed into finger chilies which are then wrapped and fried until golden.

Keyword: Spring rolls

Cook time: 6

Servings: 12 spring rolls

Amaretto, cranberry and orange cocktail

Fruity, nutty, tangy and sweet. Updated from a recipe originally published in July 18, 2013.

Keyword: Cocktail

Cook time: 0

Servings: 2 glasses