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
Sotanghon Guisado (Filipino Glass Noodle Stir-Fry)
Let me share my family’s cherished Sotanghon Guisado recipe with you. Back when I was a kid, nothing made me happier than walking into our …
Classic Filipino Egg Pie Recipe
Let me tell you about my Lola’s egg pie recipe. Growing up in Pilar, Bataan, I remember walking past neighborhood panaderias, instantly recognizing that sweet, …
Chicken Adobo ala Humba Recipe
Let me share my favorite kitchen experiment that turned into a family hit. You know how we Filipinos love our adobo and humba, right? Well, …
Turones de Mani (Filipino Peanut Rolls)
I learned to make Turones de Mani (peanut rolls) from my grandmother, and it’s still one of my favorite Filipino snacks to make. What I …
Authentic Cebu Lechon Recipe
Let me share my Cebu Lechon journey with you. When I visited Carcar Public Market during my vacation in Cebu, I couldn’t believe my luck …
Eggplant Tofu (Panda Express Copycat Recipe)
You know those days when you’re craving Panda Express but traffic is terrible and food delivery is too expensive? That’s exactly why I learned to …
Ube Turon (Filipino Purple Yam Spring Rolls)
I grew up watching my mother make turon in our kitchen. But it wasn’t until I started cooking for my own family that I came …
Homemade Beef Sisig Recipe
Have you ever craved sisig but felt overwhelmed by the traditional recipe that needs a whole pig’s face and hours of prep? I was in …
Filipino Binignit (Ginataang Halo-halo)
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of Binignit to brighten up any Filipino afternoon. I first learned to make this purple coconut dessert soup …
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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