Tangy Sinigang na Hipon with Vegetables

Delicious Filipino sinigang na hipon, a shrimp soup in tangy tamarind broth with vegetables.

Introduction to sinigang Ingredients needed Cleaning shrimp Preparing tamarind broth Adding vegetables Seasoning Serving hot Common Questions Tangy, Heartwarming, and Always a Hit Filipino sinigang na hipon with vegetables is hands-down my absolute go-to when rainy weather hits or I’m just seriously craving something comforting and tangy. Have you ever tried wrangling dinner when it …

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Healthy Ginisang Munggo with Malunggay Leaves

A bowl of ginisang munggo with malunggay featuring mung beans, pork, and spices.

Introduction to Monggo Beans Health Benefits of Mung Beans Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions for Pork Monggo Common Variations of Monggo Dishes Tips for Enhancing Flavor and Texture Common Questions Ever tried making ginisang munggo with malunggay but found your beans either too mushy or just… weirdly bland? I hear you. When I first made it, my …

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Plant-Based Adobo with Eggplant & Tofu

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

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 …

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U.S.-Friendly Buko Salad with Canned Coconut

Ingredients Steps Cultural background Accessibility Filipino buko salad is one of those desserts you crave even when you’re not exactly sure what’s in it—I totally get that. I remember the first time I tasted it at a family potluck, I just thought: How did I live without this? But, folks here in the U.S. (especially …

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Nutritious Filipino Meals for Elderly Health

Delicious Filipino meals for seniors, including Chicken Adobo and hearty beef stew.

Recipes Adjustments for seniors Tips Accessibility You know, sometimes figuring out the best filipino meals for seniors gets tricky. I remember helping my own Lola—she loved her traditional Pinoy food, but some dishes were just too rich or tough for her as she got older. Finding nutritious Filipino meals for elderly health feels like searching …

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