Authentic Filipino Recipes
Welcome to Kusina Secrets! I know Filipino cooking can seem tricky. Maybe you’ve tried making Sinigang that wasn’t quite as sour as you remember, or your first attempt at Lechon Kawali didn’t get that perfect crispy skin. We’ve all been there! That’s exactly why I created KusinaSecrets.com.
No fancy chef talk or hard-to-find ingredients – just real, delicious Filipino food the way our families make it.
Latest Recipes
Tausug Beef Kulma (Kulma Sapi)
I first discovered Tausug Beef Kulma during an unforgettable trip to Zamboanga City, where I wandered into a small, family-run eatery tucked away in the …
Beef Sopas (Filipino Creamy Beef Macaroni Soup)
In Filipino culture, food isn’t just sustenance – it’s how we show love, especially during times of grief. Beef Sopas, with its warm, creamy broth …
Filipino Sweet Macaroni Salad
You know those moments when your kids are craving something sweet but you want to make it special without spending hours in the kitchen? That’s …
Filipino Kutsinta Recipe
You know those childhood memories that just stick with you forever? For me, it was the sound of our neighborhood kutsinta vendor’s horn at dawn, …
Sambal Chicken (Ayam Sambal)
You know those moments when you taste something for the first time and think “Nope, not for me!” – but then end up craving it …
Modern Pinikpikan Recipe
Let me share my take on Pinikpikan, a dish that holds deep cultural roots in the Philippine Cordilleras. During my college years in Baguio, I …
Dagupan Pigar Pigar Recipe
Picture this: I found myself swept up in the electric energy of Dagupan’s Pigar Pigar Festival last summer. The streets were buzzing with vendors, each …
Andoks Litson Baka Recipe (Filipino Grilled Prime Rib)
Let’s face it, Andok’s hit a goldmine with their Litson Baka. What started as another menu item turned into a social media sensation, with Filipinos …
Ube Champorado (Purple Yam Rice Porridge)
Let me tell you how this purple twist happened. I had leftover ube sitting in my freezer after making halaya, and curiosity got the better …
Meet Maria
The heart and soul behind KusinaSecrets.com, where home cooking transcends the ordinary and becomes an expression of love. As a devoted mother who discovered her culinary passion in the warmth of her family kitchen, Maria has mastered the art of transforming everyday ingredients into extraordinary meals that bring families together. Her journey began with simple recipes passed down through generations, but her innovative spirit and dedication to exploring new flavors have evolved into something truly special.
Through KusinaSecrets.com, she opens her virtual kitchen to fellow home cooks, sharing not just recipes but the wisdom, tips, and techniques she’s gathered from years of experimenting at her stovetop.
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