Waknatoy (Marikina Menudo)
Menudo was always a weekend favorite, the kind of dish that would wake everyone up with its mouthwatering aroma. But it wasn’t until I visited …
Filipino Mango Curry Chicken
I’ve always loved my mom’s classic chicken curry. But one weekend, while staring at our backyard mangga tree heavy with ripe carabao mangoes, I had …
Adobo sa Asin (Adobong Puti)
Let me share a heartwarming secret from my kitchen: Adobo sa Asin, a beautiful twist on our beloved national dish. While I’ve made countless pots …
Lumpiang Sariwa (Fresh Filipino Spring Rolls)
As a mom of three picky eaters, getting my kids to eat vegetables used to feel like an impossible mission, until I discovered Lumpiang Sariwa. …
Pinakupsan (Visayan-Style Crispy Pork Belly)
Lechon was always the star of our celebrations. But let’s be honest, who has the time or energy to make a whole roasted pig on …
Ginisang Upo at Hipon (Filipino Bottle Gourd and Shrimp Stir-fry)
Upo (bottle gourd) was always a faithful presence in our backyard garden. I remember how the vines would climb up our bamboo trellis, producing these …
Inihaw na Liempo (Filipino Grilled Pork Belly)
Inihaw na liempo was always our go-to recipe whenever we had a weekend swimming or beach outing. I can still remember the mouthwatering aroma of …
Kalderetang Kambing (Filipino Goat Caldereta)
I always watched my Tatay cook different kinds of meat – pork, chicken, beef – but nothing sparked my curiosity quite like the day he …
Adobo sa Gata (Pork Adobo in Coconut Milk)
I’ve always loved both adobo and anything with gata (coconut milk), so imagine my excitement when I first discovered I could combine these two favorites. …
Lechon Paksiw (Filipino Leftover Roast Pork Stew)
The day after Noche Buena was always as exciting as Christmas itself, because that meant my Tito Greg would transform our leftover lechon into his …