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 …
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 …