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Comment on Lemon Squares by Elizabeth Q

Elizabeth Q — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:51:52 +0000

In reply to Jenni.

Thanks, Jenni! Coming from you the Pastry Chef Online, I am honored you tried my Lemon Squares recipe and thrilled you liked them! Hope you and the Beloved
enjoyed them 🙂

Comment on How to make Boat Tarts: Filipino Pastry Tarts with Caramel & Meringue Topping by Elizabeth Q

Elizabeth Q — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:50:07 +0000

In reply to D06. Thanks for the kind comments on the Boat Tarts. Enjoy them!

Comment on Lemon Squares by Jenni

Jenni — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:51:53 +0000

I made these for my husband to take to a meeting, and every single person there loved them! The shortbread crust is delightfully short, crispy, and a little crumbly thanks to the cornstarch. Just the way shortbread should be. And the genius thing about these is, despite a full cup of lemon juice (which I measured after straining), they are not the least bit too sour or tart. The baking soda effectively neutralizes the acid in the lemon juice leaving it with a clean lemon flavor without any bitterness or overly puckery finish. If you like a more tart lemon bar, just cut the baking soda back to 1/2 teaspoon or even leave it out entirely for a full-on punchy lemon flavor. The baking powder and flour lend the filling a delicate crumb, almost like a pudding cake. They are a bit difficult to slice cleanly, but no one will care. Spectacular recipe! Thanks, Betty Ann!

Comment on How to make Boat Tarts: Filipino Pastry Tarts with Caramel & Meringue Topping by D06

D06 — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:08:35 +0000

These Boat Tarts look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try making them at home, especially with that caramel and meringue topping. Thanks for sharing the detailed recipe!

Comment on Mango Leche Flan by Consumer perception and market potential of banana (Musa acuminata)-stabilized leche flan

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:56:41 +0000

[…] Qiurino, E. R. (2022, September 3). Mango leche flan. The Quirino Kitchen. https://thequirinokitchen.com/mango-leche-flan/ […]

Comment on Adobong Mani – Peanuts in Garlic by Elizabeth Q

Elizabeth Q — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:58:57 +0000

In reply to Oscar Martinez. Oscar, I am not certain what ingredients are used for street-food adobong mani. You might have to ask a local street vendor. This recipe is the result of my own recipe development.

Comment on Salmon Fillet on Pasta with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes by Elizabeth Q

Elizabeth Q — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:57:03 +0000

In reply to Joann Franco. Thanks, Joann.

Comment on Adobong Mani – Peanuts in Garlic by Oscar Martinez

Oscar Martinez — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:53:29 +0000

The taste results of this peanut recipe were not the same as the one sold in the street in the Philippines.
Something else is being added to this recipe that we don’t know.

Comment on Salmon Fillet on Pasta with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes by Joann Franco

Joann Franco — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:18:13 +0000

Delicious, simple and healthy!! Plus 4 of my favorite foods!! Thank you ❤️

Comment on Chicken Afritada – Instant Pot + Stove-top by Elizabeth Q

Elizabeth Q — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:34:14 +0000

In reply to Maridel. Hi Maridel, Yes it is okay if you don't have plain bread crumbs. Your recipe will not be affected. I use the bread crumbs to slightly thicken the sauce.