Filipino Picadillo (With Soup and Stew Versions)
Every time I catch a whiff of picadillo simmering on my stove, I’m instantly transported back to lazy Sunday afternoons in our old neighborhood in …
Filipino Chicken Tocino Recipe
Tocino has always been my ultimate comfort breakfast. And like many, I was obsessed with Pampanga’s Best tocino. But when I learned how to make …
Paksiw na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Vinegar Stew)
I’ve always struggled with getting my kids to eat fish that wasn’t crispy-fried. That was until I perfected this Paksiw na Bangus recipe, a dish …
Filipino Ukoy (Crispy Shrimp Fritters)
Living in our small coastal town of Pilar, Bataan, ukoy wasn’t just another recipe, it was a celebration of our morning’s catch. I’ll never forget …
Homemade Garlicky Longganisa (Filipino Garlic Sausage)
Growing up in Bataan, just a stone’s throw away from Pampanga (the culinary capital of the Philippines), I’ve always been spoiled with the most incredible …
Chorizo de Cebu
Growing up in a family that moved between Pampanga and Bataan, I thought I knew everything there was to know about longganisa. After all, Pampanga’s …
Adobong Sitaw (Filipino String Bean Adobo)
Growing up in our humble home in Bataan, our backyard was a treasure trove of fresh vegetables, including the ever-reliable sitaw that would climb up …
Sweet and Sour Cream Dory
I’ll never forget how our beloved Yaya Linda would transform simple cream dory into this irresistible Sweet and Sour dish that had my whole family …
Crispy Crablets (Pritong Maliliit na Alimango) Recipe
Growing up in the coastal town of Pilar, Bataan, these Crispy Crablets (Pritong Maliliit na Alimango) bring back the most cherished memories of my childhood. …
Filipino Chop Suey (Chopsuey) Recipe
I used to push vegetables around my plate until my Lola introduced me to her special Chop Suey recipe. This colorful medley of crisp vegetables, …