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  2. Ligaya Mishan

Ligaya Mishan

Ligaya Mishan is a food columnist for The New York Times Magazine and a writer at large for T magazine. She has written for the New York Review of Books and The New Yorker, and her work has appeared in the Best American anthologies in Magazine, Food and Travel Writing. The daughter of a Filipino mother and a British father, she grew up in Honolulu.

Recipes by Ligaya Mishan

59 recipes

  • Melon Salad With Nectarines, Tomatoes and Basil 

    Melon Salad With Nectarines, Tomatoes and Basil 

    Ligaya Mishan, Hannah Shizgal-Paris

    310 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    310

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tinolang Manok (Chicken Tinola)

    Tinolang Manok (Chicken Tinola)

    Ligaya Mishan, Jill Damatac

    41 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    41

    About 1 1/2 hours

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  • Seco de Pollo (Ecuadorian-Style Chicken Stew)

    Seco de Pollo (Ecuadorian-Style Chicken Stew)

    Ligaya Mishan, Kiera Wright-Ruiz

    153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    153

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chawanmushi

    Chawanmushi

    Ligaya Mishan, Zaiyu Hasegawa

    68 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    68

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Porcini Ragù

    Porcini Ragù

    Ligaya Mishan, Ixta Belfrage

    1995 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,995

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Avocado, Edamame and Yuzu Dip With Furikake

    Avocado, Edamame and Yuzu Dip With Furikake

    Ligaya Mishan, Ravinder Bhogal

    46 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    46

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Yamitsuki (Addictive Cabbage)

    Yamitsuki (Addictive Cabbage)

    Ligaya Mishan, Aiko Cascio

    1264 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,264

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ipo Pain Perdu (Coconut-Bread French Toast)

    Ipo Pain Perdu (Coconut-Bread French Toast)

    Ligaya Mishan, Heimata Hall

    38 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    38

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mashed ‘Ulu With Passion Fruit Chutney

    Mashed ‘Ulu With Passion Fruit Chutney

    Ligaya Mishan, Robynne Maii

    10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10

    1 hour

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  • Potato Pete’s Potato Scones

    Potato Pete’s Potato Scones

    Ligaya Mishan, Eleanor Barnett

    32 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    32

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Honey Salabat Tea Cake

    Honey Salabat Tea Cake

    Ligaya Mishan, Arlyn Osborne

    151 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    151

    1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lazi Ji (Chongqing Chicken With Chiles)

    Lazi Ji (Chongqing Chicken With Chiles)

    Ligaya Mishan, Fuchsia Dunlop

    63 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    63

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mouhalabieh (Milk Pudding)

    Mouhalabieh (Milk Pudding)

    Ligaya Mishan, Fadi Kattan

    62 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    62

    3 ¼ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Salvadoran Quesadilla

    Salvadoran Quesadilla

    Ligaya Mishan, Karla Tatiana Vasquez

    69 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    69

    1 hour 10 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jackfruit Tacos

    Jackfruit Tacos

    Ligaya Mishan, Aimee Nezhukumatathil

    74 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    74

    1 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Mackerel Rundown

    Smoked Mackerel Rundown

    Ligaya Mishan, Melissa Thompson

    36 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    36

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ricotta Toast With Roasted Grapes

    Ricotta Toast With Roasted Grapes

    Ligaya Mishan, Raquel Villanueva Dang

    282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    282

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Fondue

    Chocolate Fondue

    Ligaya Mishan, Laura Bilodeau Overdeck

    119 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    119

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hamachi Sashimi With Ginger Ponzu

    Hamachi Sashimi With Ginger Ponzu

    Ligaya Mishan, Sheldon Simeon

    62 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    62

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Thai Tea Tres Leches Cake

    Thai Tea Tres Leches Cake

    Ligaya Mishan, Sam Yoo

    197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    197

    5 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miyar Taushe (Lamb and Squash Stew)

    Miyar Taushe (Lamb and Squash Stew)

    Ligaya Mishan, Yemisi Aribisala

    132 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    132

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chickpeas Escabeche With Plantain Strips

    Chickpeas Escabeche With Plantain Strips

    Ligaya Mishan, Alicia Kennedy

    84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    84

    30 minutes, plus about 30 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Salad With Warm Goat Cheese (Salade de Chèvre Chaud)

    Green Salad With Warm Goat Cheese (Salade de Chèvre Chaud)

    Ligaya Mishan

    644 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    644

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Medieval Hummus

    Medieval Hummus

    Ligaya Mishan, Lucien Zayan

    680 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    680

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hawaii-Style Sherbet

    Hawaii-Style Sherbet

    Ligaya Mishan, Neale Asato

    384 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    384

    20 minutes, plus at least 14 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pastillas de Leche (Milk Candies)

    Pastillas de Leche (Milk Candies)

    Ligaya Mishan, Abi Balingit

    53 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    53

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

    Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

    Ligaya Mishan, Maria Kitsopoulos

    462 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    462

    2 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Sopa de Maní (Bolivian Peanut Soup)

    Vegan Sopa de Maní (Bolivian Peanut Soup)

    Ligaya Mishan, Patrick Oropeza

    154 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    154

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghettini With Bottarga and Colatura

    Spaghettini With Bottarga and Colatura

    Ligaya Mishan, Diego Rossi

    475 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    475

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hawaii-Style Garlic Shrimp

    Hawaii-Style Garlic Shrimp

    Ligaya Mishan, Kathy YL Chan

    644 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    644

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Norinj Pilau (Rice With Candied Orange Peel, Saffron and Lamb)

    Norinj Pilau (Rice With Candied Orange Peel, Saffron and Lamb)

    Ligaya Mishan, Shazia Saif Naimi, Ethan Frisch

    103 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    103

    4 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chiffon Cake

    Chiffon Cake

    Ligaya Mishan, Christopher Tan

    577 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    577

    1 hour 5 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Turkey Ramen

    Roasted Turkey Ramen

    Ligaya Mishan, Joshua Mangerson

    120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    120

    6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mini Bibingka

    Mini Bibingka

    Ligaya Mishan, Ray Luna

    79 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    79

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruit Sandwich

    Fruit Sandwich

    Ligaya Mishan, Yudai Kanayama

    365 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    365

    20 minutes plus 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish With Citrus-Chile Sauce

    Fish With Citrus-Chile Sauce

    Ligaya Mishan, Ahrin Mishan

    162 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    162

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Mac Salad

    Mac Salad

    Ligaya Mishan, Mark Noguchi

    678 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    678

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chile Biscotti

    Chocolate Chile Biscotti

    Ligaya Mishan, Mark Sopchak

    710 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    710

    1¼ hours, plus 3 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Escovitch Fish

    Escovitch Fish

    Ligaya Mishan, Francine Turone

    179 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    179

    30 minutes, plus resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rqaq w Adas (Lentils With Pasta)

    Rqaq w Adas (Lentils With Pasta)

    Ligaya Mishan

    499 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    499

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rohan Kamicheril’s Country Captain

    Rohan Kamicheril’s Country Captain

    Ligaya Mishan, Rohan Kamicheril

    396 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    396

    45 minutes

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  • Uncle Glenn’s Onaga (Steamed Red Snapper With Somen)

    Uncle Glenn’s Onaga (Steamed Red Snapper With Somen)

    Ligaya Mishan, Glenn Yamashita

    124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    124

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Sinigang

    Pork Sinigang

    Ligaya Mishan, Tom Cunanan

    234 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    234

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Royale

    Mango Royale

    Ligaya Mishan, Isa Fabro

    1045 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,045

    30 minutes, plus freezing and thawing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oxtail Stew in Peanut Sauce (Kare-Kare)

    Oxtail Stew in Peanut Sauce (Kare-Kare)

    Ligaya Mishan, Nicole Ponseca, Miguel Trinidad

    263 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    263

    About 3 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rotkraut

    Rotkraut

    Ligaya Mishan, Debbie Himmler

    324 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    324

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jamaican-Spiced Turkey

    Jamaican-Spiced Turkey

    Ligaya Mishan, Francine Turone

    124 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    124

    4 1/2 to 6 hours, plus brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hmong Egg Roll Stuffing

    Hmong Egg Roll Stuffing

    Ligaya Mishan, Diane Yang

    78 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    78

    15 minutes, plus turkey roasting time

    or to save this recipe.

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