Steamed Tofu with Ginger-Soy Sauce
Did you know that the oldest Chinatown in the world is the one in Binondo, Manila?...
Crispy Garlic Shrimp
We only buy shrimps once in a while because aside from me, only my hubby likes...
Layered Tikoy (Sweet Rice Cake/Nian Gao)
We love tikoy! It’s the first food that comes to mind when we think of Chinese...
Oven-Baked Homemade Tinapa (Smoked Fish)
Whenever I think of Tinapa (smoked fish), I’m reminded of 2 Catholic churches in Manila –...
Arroz Ala Cubana (Filipino)
Arroz ala Cubana sounds so complicated and elegant but this dish actually has humble beginnings. It...
Sauteed Bean Sprouts with Fried Tofu (Ginisang Toge)
Sometimes, we tend to overlook the simplest dishes. More often than not, they play a supporting...
Almondigas (Meatball Noodle Soup)
Almondigas is one of those dishes that reminds me of my parents’ cooking. It’s like a...
Mama’s Special Morcon (Beef)
My mom is an awesome cook! I have seen her do wonders in the kitchen and...
Fudgy and Chewy Chocolate Crinkles
We make a lot of cookies at home but this is one sweet treat that we...
Buco Salad
Nothing compares to having buco salad in the Philippines. Fresh young coconuts are available everywhere and...