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. …
Pinatisang Manok
Tinola was our family’s go-to chicken soup, until one rainy Sunday when my Lola Norma decided to switch things up with her special Pinatisang Manok. …
Chicken Pochero (Pocherong Manok)
Let me tell you about the best Chicken Pochero recipe that changed my lunch breaks forever. Back when I was working in Rockwell Business Center …
Lechon sa Hurno
I always counted down the days until the next fiesta, mainly because that meant one thing: crispy, glistening lechon! But let’s be honest, as much …
Filipino Burger Steak (Burger Steak sa Mushroom Gravy)
My weekly reward after 5 days of hard work was always Jollibee’s Burger Steak, those juicy beef patties swimming in mushroom gravy that would flood …
Crispy Soy Chicken (Manok na Pritong may Toyo)
You know how we Filipinos can debate for hours about Chickenjoy vs. McDo, but let me tell you about a homemade fried chicken recipe that …
Salt and Pepper Pork Chops (Pritong Porkchop na may Asin at Paminta)
You know that moment when you first learn to cook something that’s not just your typical pritong liempo or adobo? For me, these Chinese-style Salt …
Filipino Beef Mechado (Mechadong Baka)
My mom’s Beef Mechado was more than just another ulam, it was our family’s love language. Every birthday, the familiar sound of garlic sizzling and …
Pata Tim (Chinese-Style Braised Pork Leg)
Growing up in our ancestral home in Pilar, Bataan, Sunday lunches were always special when my Lolo Benjamin would prepare his legendary Pata Tim. The …
Chicken Caldereta (Kalderetang Manok)
Let me tell you about my ultimate Chicken Caldereta recipe, that genius plot twist on the classic beef version that completely changed my lunch game. …