Royal Bibingka (Ilocano Glutinous Rice Cake)
When I was in college, a trip to Pagudpud from Manila took about 10-12 hours. There...
Classic Garlic Fried Rice
Filipinos love rice! It’s our staple food. Mostly, we have it as steamed rice – white,...
Beef Pares (Beef Brisket Stew – Instant Pot or Stovetop)
We have lived in Sampaloc, Manila since I started college at UST (University of Santo Tomas)....
Crisp-Tender Fried Calamari
One of the things my kids miss doing, is heading out to the mall and having...
Chicken in Asparagus-Ginger Soup
It’s that time of year when the price of Asparagus is at its lowest. I read...
Pork Binagoongan with Fried Eggplant
Bagoong Alamang (sauteed shrimp paste) is “ulam” by itself. Add some freshly squeezed lemon juice and...
Fried Eggplant Using Less Oil (Not Greasy)
Fried eggplant is an easy dish that a lot of us eat on a regular basis....
Pata Kare-Kare (Pork Hocks in Rich Peanut Sauce)
To tell you the truth, I was not a fan of Kare-Kare. I actually don’t remember,...
Ginataang Hipon (Shrimps in Thick Coconut Sauce)
Coconuts grow well in the Philippines. Having said that, dishes made with coconut milk are common...
Steamed Tofu with Ginger-Soy Sauce
Did you know that the oldest Chinatown in the world is the one in Binondo, Manila?...