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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

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

    132

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tinolang Manok (Chicken Tinola)

    Tinolang Manok (Chicken Tinola)

    Ligaya Mishan, Jill Damatac

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

    33

    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

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

    138

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chawanmushi

    Chawanmushi

    Ligaya Mishan, Zaiyu Hasegawa

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

    61

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Porcini Ragù

    Porcini Ragù

    Ligaya Mishan, Ixta Belfrage

    1399 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,399

    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

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

    42

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Yamitsuki (Addictive Cabbage)

    Yamitsuki (Addictive Cabbage)

    Ligaya Mishan, Aiko Cascio

    1102 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,102

    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

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

    36

    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

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

    9

    1 hour

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  • Potato Pete’s Potato Scones

    Potato Pete’s Potato Scones

    Ligaya Mishan, Eleanor Barnett

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

    29

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Honey Salabat Tea Cake

    Honey Salabat Tea Cake

    Ligaya Mishan, Arlyn Osborne

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

    146

    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

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

    58

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mouhalabieh (Milk Pudding)

    Mouhalabieh (Milk Pudding)

    Ligaya Mishan, Fadi Kattan

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

    61

    3 ¼ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Salvadoran Quesadilla

    Salvadoran Quesadilla

    Ligaya Mishan, Karla Tatiana Vasquez

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

    66

    1 hour 10 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jackfruit Tacos

    Jackfruit Tacos

    Ligaya Mishan, Aimee Nezhukumatathil

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

    67

    1 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Mackerel Rundown

    Smoked Mackerel Rundown

    Ligaya Mishan, Melissa Thompson

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

    35

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ricotta Toast With Roasted Grapes

    Ricotta Toast With Roasted Grapes

    Ligaya Mishan, Raquel Villanueva Dang

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

    265

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Fondue

    Chocolate Fondue

    Ligaya Mishan, Laura Bilodeau Overdeck

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

    115

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hamachi Sashimi With Ginger Ponzu

    Hamachi Sashimi With Ginger Ponzu

    Ligaya Mishan, Sheldon Simeon

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

    60

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Thai Tea Tres Leches Cake

    Thai Tea Tres Leches Cake

    Ligaya Mishan, Sam Yoo

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

    177

    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

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

    129

    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

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

    629

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Medieval Hummus

    Medieval Hummus

    Ligaya Mishan, Lucien Zayan

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

    675

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hawaii-Style Sherbet

    Hawaii-Style Sherbet

    Ligaya Mishan, Neale Asato

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

    381

    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

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

    52

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

    Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

    Ligaya Mishan, Maria Kitsopoulos

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

    445

    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

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

    151

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghettini With Bottarga and Colatura

    Spaghettini With Bottarga and Colatura

    Ligaya Mishan, Diego Rossi

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

    471

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hawaii-Style Garlic Shrimp

    Hawaii-Style Garlic Shrimp

    Ligaya Mishan, Kathy YL Chan

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

    633

    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

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

    570

    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

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

    118

    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

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

    357

    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

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

    160

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Mac Salad

    Mac Salad

    Ligaya Mishan, Mark Noguchi

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

    670

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chile Biscotti

    Chocolate Chile Biscotti

    Ligaya Mishan, Mark Sopchak

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

    701

    1¼ hours, plus 3 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Escovitch Fish

    Escovitch Fish

    Ligaya Mishan, Francine Turone

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

    178

    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

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

    395

    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

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

    228

    About 2 hours

    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

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

    262

    About 3 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Royale

    Mango Royale

    Ligaya Mishan, Isa Fabro

    1024 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,024

    30 minutes, plus freezing and thawing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rotkraut

    Rotkraut

    Ligaya Mishan, Debbie Himmler

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

    288

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jamaican-Spiced Turkey

    Jamaican-Spiced Turkey

    Ligaya Mishan, Francine Turone

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

    121

    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

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

    76

    15 minutes, plus turkey roasting time

    or to save this recipe.

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