Classic Filipino Chicken a la King (Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms and Peppers)
I never thought I’d master making Chicken a la King at home, until my Lola shared her secrets for achieving that perfectly creamy sauce. This …
Tiniim na Manok (Filipino Pineapple-Braised Chicken)
My Lola’s Tiniim na Manok truly brought magic to our table. This melt-in-your-mouth braised chicken, slowly cooked in pineapple juice until it absorbs every drop …
Pork Bulanglang (Kapampangan Sinigang sa Bayabas)
Growing up in my Kapampangan Lola’s kitchen, Pork Bulanglang was always our family’s comfort food secret weapon: not your usual sinigang sa sampalok, but something …
Crispy Nilasing na Hipon (Filipino Drunken Shrimp)
Nilasing na Hipon was always my favorite pulutan to steal from the adults’ table during family gatherings. There’s something delicious about how these gin-soaked shrimp …
Lumpiang Shanghai (Filipino Spring Rolls)
There was one dish that always signaled a special occasion – my Lola’s crispy Lumpiang Shanghai. Every time I make these golden-brown Filipino spring rolls …
Nilagang Baka (Filipino Beef Soup)
There’s nothing quite like walking into my Lola’s kitchen on a rainy Sunday afternoon and being greeted by the rich, aromatic steam of Nilagang Baka …
Filipino Chicken Menudo (Menudong Manok)
Chicken Menudo or Menudong Manok was my Mama’s clever way of making our weekday lunches special without breaking the bank. I can still remember coming …
Kapampangan Pork Asado (Kapampangan-style Braised Pork)
As a food enthusiast who grew up in a Filipino household, I discovered this authentic Kapampangan Pork Asado recipe through my cousin, Alexandrea, a trained …
Filipino Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Growing up in a Filipino household, the best memories always centered around Mama’s homemade Meatballs – those perfectly round, juicy bola-bola that would make even …
Classic Filipino Chicken Afritada (Afritadang Manok)
When it comes to authentic Filipino Chicken Afritada, my Tita Beth’s recipe stands as a testament to how this classic tomato-based stew should be prepared. …