Lechon Manok (Turbo Broiler Roasted Chicken)
You know that moment when you’re passing by an Andok’s and that unmistakable aroma of lechon manok stops you in your tracks? That was my …
Authentic Filipino Dinuguan (Pork Blood Stew)
Craving the best homemade Filipino dinuguan? After years of ordering this silky-smooth pork blood stew from a stall at Enterprise Center’s food court during my …
Authentic Filipino Giniling na Baboy (Ground Pork Stew)
Giniling na Baboy wasn’t just another ulam, it was my ultimate baon throughout elementary school. I can still remember how my classmates would peek into …
Filipino Bulalo (Bone Marrow Soup)
Let me tell you why Bulalo holds such a special place in my heart. Nothing beats the moment when that steaming bowl of crystal-clear soup …
Sweet and Sour Pork (Matamis-Asim na Baboy)
Living in a Filipino household where everyone has their own version of Sweet and Sour Pork (Matamis-Asim na Baboy), I can’t tell you how many …
Filipino Pork Menudo (Menudong Baboy)
Every Monday morning, as the sun peeks through my kitchen window, I find myself making this Filipino Pork Menudo recipe that my Lola taught me …
Filipino Kare-Kare (Traditional Oxtail and Peanut Stew)
This authentic Filipino Kare-Kare recipe transforms buttery-soft oxtail and fresh vegetables into an unforgettable feast, featuring a rich, velvety peanut sauce that’s become a cornerstone …
Authentic Sinigang na Baboy
You know those rainy afternoons when the sound of droplets hits your tin roof, and your Nanay somehow knows exactly what you’re craving? That’s when …
Bicolano Laing (Gabi Leaves in Coconut Milk)
I never truly appreciated laing until I moved away for college. After countless failed attempts at recreating my Lola’s version (and yes, some ended up …
Filipino Beef Caldereta (Kalderetang Baka)
The first time I cooked Beef Caldereta (Kalderetang Baka) in my own kitchen, it brought me right back to my Lola’s Sunday lunches in Pampanga, …