Delicious Filipino bulalo soup featuring tender beef shank and bone marrow garnish.

Traditional Filipino Bulalo (Beef Bone Marrow Soup)

What makes a good bulalo? Ingredients and preparation Boiling beef and marrow Cooking vegetables Flavor tips Serving hot Health aspects Common Questions Wrapping Up (Honestly, Are You Hungry Yet?) Let’s be honest, nothing makes you feel at home on a gray, rainy day quite like a steaming bowl of beef bone marrow soup. The Filipino…

Filipino pinapaitan, a bitter stew made with goat meat and offal, showcasing rich flavors.

Authentic Ilocano Pinapaitan (Bitter Beef Stew) Recipe

Intro to pinapaitan Ingredients Preparing beef innards Achieving bitterness Cooking steps Serving with rice Safety tips Common Questions Filipino pinapaitan is one of those dishes that’s kinda divisive. Some folks LOVE that wild bitter kick, and some just—well, not so much. Ever sat at a Filipino fiesta and wondered, “How is everyone wolfing down this…

Delicious Filipino Rellenong Bangus, stuffed milkfish fried to a golden crisp.

Rellenong Bangus (Stuffed Milkfish) Celebration Dish

Overview of rellenong bangus Deboning and prepping Cooking stuffing Stuffing and sewing fish Baking or frying Presentation ideas Serving tips Common Questions Filipino rellenong bangus is my usual answer when someone complains, “Oh, I’d love to bring something special to a party but have no clue what to make!” Trust me, I get it—making a…

Delicious Filipino Maja Blanca coconut pudding topped with toasted coconut.

Creamy Maja Blanca (Coconut Corn Pudding) Filipino Dessert

History of maja blanca Ingredients list Cooking coconut and cornstarch Adding corn and sugar Chilling and setting Serving with topping Storage tips Common Questions Filipino maja blanca has always been my go-to dessert when there’s a family get-together or, you know, the holidays just sneak up on me. Sometimes you just crave that sweetness you…

A bowl of Filipino spaghetti with sweet sauce and hot dogs, showcasing unique comfort food.

Sweet Filipino Spaghetti for U.S. Tastebuds

Why You’ll Love It Key Ingredients in Filipino Spaghetti How to Make Filipino Spaghetti Filipino Spaghetti Sauce Cooking Tips Serving Suggestions Common Questions So you’ve heard about filipino spaghetti sweet, maybe at a party or from a friendly neighbor, and now you’re wondering what all the fuss is about. Maybe you tried a bite and…

Savory chicken afritada cooked on the stovetop with vibrant vegetables and spices.

Stovetop Chicken Afritada (Easy Pinoy Stew)

Cooking Methods for Chicken Afritada Key Ingredients and Substitutions Tips for Flavorful Chicken Afritada Nutritional Information and Benefits Variations and Serving Suggestions Common Questions So let’s talk chicken afritada stovetop. Ever crave a Filipino classic but have, like, zero interest in complicated kitchen gymnastics? Or maybe you tried making some “authentic” recipe you found and…

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

Healthy Ginisang Munggo with Malunggay Leaves

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…