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  1. About Us
  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

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

    314

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tinolang Manok (Chicken Tinola)

    Tinolang Manok (Chicken Tinola)

    Ligaya Mishan, Jill Damatac

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

    45

    About 1 1/2 hours

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  • Chawanmushi

    Chawanmushi

    Ligaya Mishan, Zaiyu Hasegawa

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

    73

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seco de Pollo (Ecuadorian-Style Chicken Stew)

    Seco de Pollo (Ecuadorian-Style Chicken Stew)

    Ligaya Mishan, Kiera Wright-Ruiz

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

    162

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Porcini Ragù

    Porcini Ragù

    Ligaya Mishan, Ixta Belfrage

    2820 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,820

    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

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

    50

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Yamitsuki (Addictive Cabbage)

    Yamitsuki (Addictive Cabbage)

    Ligaya Mishan, Aiko Cascio

    1910 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,910

    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

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

    42

    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

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

    12

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Pete’s Potato Scones

    Potato Pete’s Potato Scones

    Ligaya Mishan, Eleanor Barnett

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

    34

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Honey Salabat Tea Cake

    Honey Salabat Tea Cake

    Ligaya Mishan, Arlyn Osborne

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

    159

    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

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

    68

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mouhalabieh (Milk Pudding)

    Mouhalabieh (Milk Pudding)

    Ligaya Mishan, Fadi Kattan

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

    63

    3 ¼ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Salvadoran Quesadilla

    Salvadoran Quesadilla

    Ligaya Mishan, Karla Tatiana Vasquez

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

    71

    1 hour 10 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jackfruit Tacos

    Jackfruit Tacos

    Ligaya Mishan, Aimee Nezhukumatathil

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

    79

    1 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Mackerel Rundown

    Smoked Mackerel Rundown

    Ligaya Mishan, Melissa Thompson

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

    39

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ricotta Toast With Roasted Grapes

    Ricotta Toast With Roasted Grapes

    Ligaya Mishan, Raquel Villanueva Dang

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

    295

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Fondue

    Chocolate Fondue

    Ligaya Mishan, Laura Bilodeau Overdeck

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

    144

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hamachi Sashimi With Ginger Ponzu

    Hamachi Sashimi With Ginger Ponzu

    Ligaya Mishan, Sheldon Simeon

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

    66

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Thai Tea Tres Leches Cake

    Thai Tea Tres Leches Cake

    Ligaya Mishan, Sam Yoo

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

    218

    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

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

    135

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chickpeas Escabeche With Plantain Strips

    Chickpeas Escabeche With Plantain Strips

    Ligaya Mishan, Alicia Kennedy

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

    87

    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

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

    671

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Medieval Hummus

    Medieval Hummus

    Ligaya Mishan, Lucien Zayan

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

    687

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hawaii-Style Sherbet

    Hawaii-Style Sherbet

    Ligaya Mishan, Neale Asato

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

    385

    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

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

    56

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

    Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

    Ligaya Mishan, Maria Kitsopoulos

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

    482

    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

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

    156

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghettini With Bottarga and Colatura

    Spaghettini With Bottarga and Colatura

    Ligaya Mishan, Diego Rossi

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

    479

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hawaii-Style Garlic Shrimp

    Hawaii-Style Garlic Shrimp

    Ligaya Mishan, Kathy YL Chan

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

    678

    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

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

    106

    4 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chiffon Cake

    Chiffon Cake

    Ligaya Mishan, Christopher Tan

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

    583

    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

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

    122

    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

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

    374

    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

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

    163

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Mac Salad

    Mac Salad

    Ligaya Mishan, Mark Noguchi

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

    680

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chile Biscotti

    Chocolate Chile Biscotti

    Ligaya Mishan, Mark Sopchak

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

    720

    1¼ hours, plus 3 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Escovitch Fish

    Escovitch Fish

    Ligaya Mishan, Francine Turone

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

    180

    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

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

    235

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Royale

    Mango Royale

    Ligaya Mishan, Isa Fabro

    1051 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,051

    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

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

    267

    About 3 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rotkraut

    Rotkraut

    Ligaya Mishan, Debbie Himmler

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

    342

    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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