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…

A bowl of Laing, featuring dried taro leaves in creamy coconut milk, garnished with chili.

Laing: Creamy Coconut Taro Leaves Made Easy

What is Laing? Why You’ll Love This Vegan Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Variations Serving Ideas Common Questions Laing taro leaves have this way of calling out to you when you want something hearty without breaking the bank (or your back with effort). You know those nights when you somehow promised dinner for the family, but…

A bowl of traditional Bulalo beef bone marrow soup with beef shank and vegetables

Beef Bulalo: Rich Bone Marrow Soup for Cold Days

What is Bulalo? Recipe Rundown Cooking Tips Special Equipment Make-Ahead and Storage Common Questions Bulalo beef bone marrow soup is honestly my number one lifesaver once the weather dips below tropical. I mean, have you ever come home soaked from surprise rain, toes half-frozen, nose red? You want something that warms you from the inside…

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….

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…

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…