Tortang Talong Recipe
Beating an egg can make for a great ingredient in several recipes around the world. From baked goods to classic omelettes, it is endlessly versatile, and goes with both sweet and savory dishes. But who...
View ArticleLaswa Recipe
These days, it might get pretty difficult to get ahold of healthy food from outside. Whether it’s the convenience of fast food chains or the general popularity of oily, fried meals, you might find...
View ArticleChopsuey with Chicken and Broccoli
The Philippines is home to an abundance of fresh vegetables that come alive in an array of dishes within our cuisine. These vegetables, vibrant and refreshing, come to life in chopsuey –– a medley of...
View ArticleGinisang Sigarilyas Recipe
Ginisang Sigarilyas is a classic dish with onion, garlic, and of course, the refreshing taste of crunchy sigarilyas or winged bean, this is a recipe that satisfies everything you’d want in your...
View ArticleVegetable Okoy
Okoy is one of the best snacks or appetizers out there. Its stunning, golden brown appearance is one hard to ignore; popularized by street vendors around the country, okoy is beloved for its easy to...
View ArticleGinisang Ampalaya (Sauteed Bitter Melon)
The thought we often associate with “ampalaya” is bitterness and a generally unpleasant taste. And while it is true that this vegetable holds this flavor— after all, it is called a bitter melon— it...
View ArticleGinataang Hipon Sitaw at Kalabasa
What is the perfect meal? Typically, it’s one that manages to satisfy all three tiers of the food pyramid. First, you have your carbs — pasta, bread, or, in most Filipino cases, rice will do the trick...
View ArticleHealthy Ginataang Gulay with Tofu and Shrimp
Before we start picking and cooking our food, we usually ask ourselves what’s best for our appetite. But of course, we also have to think about how the chosen dish would benefit our bodies. That’s why...
View ArticleSpicy Eggplant Stir Fry
Believe it or not, but there’s more to a great dish than just meat. When many think of a filling meal, more often than not it’s one that involves generous portions of protein. Whether it be beef, pork,...
View Article23 Easy Filipino Vegetable Recipes
It can be easy to dismiss healthier, more nutritious recipes as inaccessible or simply too expensive. But there are actually plenty of dishes to choose from should you decide to take up a cleaner diet....
View ArticleUtan nga Langka
Most Filipino cooks would probably know about how essential coconut milk is to the cuisine. It just adds that much needed soothing flavor, and creates depth with its creaminess. And another ingredient...
View ArticlePork Monggo with Crispy Galunggong
Growing up in a Filipino household likely means you have had your fair share of monggo dishes. What is it about monggo that has drawn Pinoy families towards it? One of its charms would definitely be...
View ArticleGinataang Sitaw at Kalabasa with Fried Tilapia
There are a great many dishes that could really define Filipino cuisine. After all, we have access to plenty of kinds of ingredients that make it easy for us to experiment in the kitchen. But one of...
View ArticleCrispy Cabbage Rolls
Every Filipino cook knows that there are plenty of things you can do with the handy repolyo, also known as cabbage. We often see it in stew recipes as they give an added layer of texture to various...
View ArticleRelyenong Talong with Tuna
When you begin cooking Filipino dishes, you will quickly get a sense of just how creatively done most of these recipes are. Who would have thought to mix tamarind with various veggies like tomatoes to...
View ArticleTofu Vegetable Stir Fry
One thing I love about stir fry dishes is that most people can do a pretty fine job at making them. Part of it may be due to the fact that it can be quite fun to cook up. Letting various ingredients...
View ArticleNutritious Ulam Idea
Let’s face it: getting kids (and kids at heart) to eat their greens can be quite the challenge. Many parents have scoured the internet for ways and ideas to make vegetables more appealing for their...
View ArticleUpo Recipes (Bottle Gourd)
From our beloved song “Bahay Kubo” we find a list of fruits and vegetables that so often populate Filipino gardens and backyards. The song lists ingredients ranging from radishes to squash, string...
View ArticleAmazing Cabbage Recipe
We’ve all heard the phrase “Eat your greens” at least once in our lives. Leafy, green vegetables form a large part of the bedrock of any healthy and fulfilling diet. They play an important role with...
View ArticleCrab and Corn Chopsuey
Do you ever struggle with making your chopsuey more flavorful? While cooking this kind of dish often makes us think about veggies more than anything else, it also possesses a bright and subtly salty...
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