Suman with coconut caramel sauce, a delicious Filipino sticky rice delicacy.

Suman Rice Cakes with Coconut Caramel Sauce

What is Suman Malagkit Ingredient Notes Cooking Tips How to Cook in the Steamer Serving Suggestions Common Questions You ever wake up on a rainy day, dreaming about warm, sticky rice treats? Because honestly, suman with coconut caramel is that kind of food. You just want something cozy and sweet (especially when the cravings hit…

Filipino breakfast silog dish with garlic fried rice, fried egg, and savory meat.

Silog Combos: Filipino Breakfast Made Easy in the U.S.

Ingredients Steps Tips & Storage Ube Origin Accessibility Related Links filipino breakfast silog was my savior on those wild mornings when my stomach grumbles but my brain can barely remember its own name. You know the drill. Rushing out the door, desperate for real food, but all you see is cereal or sad oatmeal. Ugh….

Soft and fluffy ube pandesal with cheese and ube jam filling.

Soft & Sweet Ube Pandesal (Trader Joe’s Inspired)

Ingredients Steps Tips & Storage Ube origin Accessibility Related links You ever get that craving right before dinner where you’re basically desperate for something yeasty, soft, and a little out-of-the-ordinary? Well, my ube pandesal recipe (yep — like the one at Trader Joe’s) totally hits that craving, every single time. I first heard about these…

Plate of Filipino garlic fried rice (Sinangag) topped with crispy garlic

Garlic Sinangag: Filipino Fried Rice for U.S. Meals

Ingredients Steps Variations Story Storage Accessibility Serving Suggestions Let’s talk about a breakfast problem I used to have: waking up starving but only having sad leftovers or boring bread in the fridge. Been there? That’s why filipino garlic fried rice is a serious game changer—I mean, it makes almost anything taste like a million bucks….

Filipino Beef Tapa served with garlic rice and a sunny-side up egg

Pinoy Beef Tapa: Marinated & Pan-Seared in U.S. Style

Ingredients Instructions Cooking tips Story Accessibility notes So, you know that classic Filipino tapa recipe everyone in your family swears by? But you moved to the U.S. (or just want to switch it up, no judgement) and now you’re wondering how to nail Pinoy beef tapa marinated just right, yet still comes out sizzling in…

Delicious easy adobo chicken served on a plate, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Easy Chicken Adobo (U.S. Style with Pantry Items)

Ingredients Steps Tips History Storage Accessibility Ever get home starving and tired, wishing adobo chicken easy was actually…well…easy? I’ve lost count how many times I’ve found myself staring at the pantry knowing I’ve got chicken but zero motivation (wasn’t about to make anything fancy, honestly). The cool part: making a good dinner from what you…

Instant Pot Pork Adobo with tender pork shoulder and savory sauce

Instant Pot Pork Adobo for Busy Pinoy Homes

Ingredients Pressure Steps Tips Background Accessibility Pork adobo instant pot makes life in a busy Pinoy home, well, way more manageable. Ever rush home from work or school, stomach rumbling, with no time to spare? Right? And everyone’s craving something filling and Pinoy pa rin? No sweat! This dish is basically done in about half…

Bowl of vegetarian adobo made with colorful vegetables, soy sauce, and garlic.

Plant-Based Adobo with Eggplant & Tofu

Ingredients Instructions Why plant-based Accessibility tips Wrapping up So, wanna hear about my latest “wow, this actually works” kitchen discovery? You know that vegetarian adobo recipe your friends keep raving about, but you kinda suspect it’s either too complicated or tastes like cardboard? I get it. I actually tried a few, and—let’s be honest—some were…