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. …
Filipino-Spanish Callos (Ox Tripe Stew)
Growing up in my Lola’s kitchen in Bataan, I watched her transform humble ox tripe into this magnificent Filipino-Spanish Callos that would always steal the …
Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beef Steak)
Bistek Tagalog was our family’s ultimate comfort food that turned ordinary weekday dinners into something special. I always love the way the tender beef soaks …
Kinunot na Isda (Bicolano Fish in Coconut Milk)
Kinunot na Isda was more than just our Sunday lunch, it was my Lola’s way of showing love. Every time I make this creamy coconut …
Halabos na Hipon (Filipino Garlic Butter Shrimp)
Halabos na Hipon was our family’s go-to weekend treat that always brought everyone to the table in seconds. I just love watching fresh shrimp turn …