Poki Poki (Ilocano Eggplant and Egg Dish)
During an unplanned road trip to Ilocos Norte last summer, I found myself at a local carinderia just as dawn was breaking. The aroma of …
Authentic Filipino-Style Siomai Sauce (Chili Garlic Sauce)
Siomai has always been my go-to merienda. I really love those steaming hot dumplings paired with the perfect spicy sauce that makes any afternoon complete. …
Homemade Jollibee-Style Chicken Gravy Recipe
Jollibee Chickenjoy has always been my family’s go-to comfort food. But like many Pinoys, I always found myself wishing they’d give us more of that …
Ginataang Langka (Young Jackfruit in Coconut Milk)
I first discovered Ginataang Langka during a rainy afternoon visit to my college friend’s home in Bicol, where his grandmother was cooking in their rustic …
Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw (Squash and String Beans in Coconut Milk)
I never thought that starting our backyard vegetable garden would reignite my love for Filipino cooking. When our kalabasa vines started producing these beautiful, golden …
Tortang Talong (Filipino Eggplant Omelette)
I was that kid who would pick out every vegetable from my plate, driving my mom crazy at every meal. But there was one dish …
Ginisang Munggo at Chicharon (Filipino Mung Bean Stew with Pork Cracklings)
Ginisang Munggo at Chicharon was our Friday ritual, a tradition my mother faithfully kept because of the Catholic practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays. …
Authentic Ilocano Dinakdakan (Warek-Warek)
During a soul-searching trip to Ilocos, I discovered Dinakdakan, a dish that would forever change my perspective on Filipino cooking. It was in a humble …
Adobong Kangkong (Filipino Water Spinach Adobo)
Some of my fondest childhood memories revolve around helping my Lola Norma gather fresh kangkong (water spinach) from our backyard in Bataan. We’d wade through …
Ginisang Ampalaya at Hipon (Bitter Gourd with Shrimp)
I learned that the secret to any great Filipino dish isn’t just in the ingredients, it’s in the patience and love you put into it. …