Authentic Filipino Recipes
Welcome to Kusina Secrets! I know Filipino cooking can seem tricky. Maybe you’ve tried making Sinigang that wasn’t quite as sour as you remember, or your first attempt at Lechon Kawali didn’t get that perfect crispy skin. We’ve all been there! That’s exactly why I created KusinaSecrets.com.
No fancy chef talk or hard-to-find ingredients – just real, delicious Filipino food the way our families make it.
Latest Recipes
Grape Shake (Frozen Grape Smoothie)
Let me share my favorite way to beat the Philippine heat, this incredibly simple grape shake that I first tasted outside Robinsons Mall in Manila. …
Ampalaya Atchara Recipe (Filipino Bitter Gourd Pickles)
I never liked ampalaya as a kid – just like most Filipinos I know. But everything changed when my Lola taught me how to make …
Ube Matcha Latte Recipe
Growing up in a Filipino home, I’ve always loved anything with ube. But I never thought our traditional purple yam could taste this amazing in …
Maruya (Baked Filipino Banana Fritters) Recipe
I grew up loving Maruya from the street vendors near our school in Manila. There’s nothing quite like biting into those sweet, crispy banana fritters …
Homemade Ube Halaya Recipe (Filipino Purple Yam Jam)
Every Christmas Eve, there’s one thing my family can’t celebrate Noche Buena without: our homemade ube halaya. You know that smooth, purple yam jam that’s …
Filipino Avocado Shake Recipe
Want to know my favorite Filipino childhood treat? It’s this creamy Filipino avocado shake that my Lola (grandmother) used to make. While everyone else is …
Razon’s Halo-Halo Copycat Recipe
I first tasted Razon’s Halo-Halo during a hot summer visit to my relatives in Pampanga. My Tita Delie brought me to this small shop in …
Luxurious Vegan Olive Oil Pudding Recipe
You know how we Filipinos love our gata desserts? Well, let me share a modern twist that’s become a hit in my kitchen. This vegan …
Pandan Yema (Filipino Custard Candy)
Let me share my favorite twist on yema, a beloved Filipino candy that brings back so many childhood memories. I grew up watching my mom …
Meet Maria
The heart and soul behind KusinaSecrets.com, where home cooking transcends the ordinary and becomes an expression of love. As a devoted mother who discovered her culinary passion in the warmth of her family kitchen, Maria has mastered the art of transforming everyday ingredients into extraordinary meals that bring families together. Her journey began with simple recipes passed down through generations, but her innovative spirit and dedication to exploring new flavors have evolved into something truly special.
Through KusinaSecrets.com, she opens her virtual kitchen to fellow home cooks, sharing not just recipes but the wisdom, tips, and techniques she’s gathered from years of experimenting at her stovetop.
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