Relyenong Bangus (Filipino Stuffed Milkfish)
I always wondered why my Tito Rolando’s Relyenong Bangus was the most anticipated dish at every family reunion. One Wednesday afternoon, as I watched him …
Pinais na Hipon (Filipino Coconut Shrimp Parcels)
Watching “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” one lazy Sunday afternoon, I discovered this hidden gem called Pinais na Hipon. The moment I saw how the locals …
Authentic Ilonggo Kansi (Beef Shank Sour Soup)
I’ll never forget my first taste of Kansi in Bacolod, where my ex’s Lola served it on a rainy Sunday morning after church. The steam …
Binagoongan na Baboy (Filipino Pork in Shrimp Paste)
I always felt like I was missing out whenever my family would gather around a steaming pot of Binagoongan na Baboy, their faces lighting up …
Chicken Halang-Halang (Manok Halang-Halang)
I never knew about Chicken Halang-Halang until that unforgettable summer I spent with my friends in Cebu. I can still remember the moment the first …
Rellenong Manok (Filipino Stuffed Chicken)
I’ll never forget my first taste of Rellenong Manok at a town fiesta in Batangas. My Tita Marilyn brought this golden-brown masterpiece to the potluck, …
Filipino Chicken Binakol (Binakol na Manok)
I’ll never forget the day I discovered Filipino Chicken Binakol during a rainy afternoon in Aklan. While sheltering from a sudden downpour at an Aklanon’s …
Filipino Beef Morcon
I first learned to make Filipino Beef Morcon during our Home Economics class in high school, where our teacher, Mrs. Tapoc, insisted we master this …
Paksiw na Pata (Filipino Braised Pork Hocks)
I’ll never forget the first time I learned to make Paksiw na Pata, it was from Aling Norma, our elderly neighbor in Pilar, Bataan, who …
Ginisang Ampalaya at Hipon (Bitter Gourd with Shrimp)
I learned that the secret to any great Filipino dish isn’t just in the ingredients, it’s in the patience and love you put into it. …