Introduction to tortang talong Roasting eggplant Preparing egg mixture Cooking omelet Serving suggestions Variations Healthy notes You know that moment on a weekday morning when you open the fridge and, sigh, nothing exciting is staring back at you? Filipino tortang talong is the meal that pulls you out of a breakfast rut. It’s humble —…
What is chicken pastel? Preparing chicken and vegetables Cooking creamy sauce Baking or stovetop options Serving hot Occasion dish Flavor variations Filipino chicken pastel is that magic dinner move when you want something special but not, you know, “whole Sunday in the kitchen” complicated. Ever try listing new meals for a family week and just…
Overview of ginataang hipon Cleaning shrimp Cooking coconut milk sauce Adding vegetables Serving hot Regional notes Flavor tips Ever get that wild craving for something creamy, comforting, and just packed with fresh seafood flavor? Filipino ginataang hipon pops into mind every time for me. It’s that dish you think about at 2 pm and can’t…
Introduction to inihaw na tilapia Cleaning tilapia Making tomato stuffing Grilling tips Serving hot Party dish Healthy notes Wrapping it up Filipino inihaw na tilapia is one of those dishes that always makes me think of sticky-hot afternoons, smoke curling from the backyard grill, and the whole family acting like amateur food critics. Ever tried…
Overview of ginisang ampalaya Preparing bitter melon Sautéing garlic and onions Adding eggs Seasoning Serving suggestions Health benefits Common Questions Let’s Make Bitter Melon Delicious, Seriously Filipino ginisang ampalaya is one of those dishes you either love at first bite or wrinkle your nose and come back to it later in life. When I was…
Introduction to chicken afritada Ingredients list Browning chicken Cooking tomato sauce Adding vegetables Seasoning Serving hot Common Questions Why Afritada Is Always a Win at My Table Filipino chicken afritada has bailed me out more times than I care to admit. You know those weekday dinners when everyone’s tired (you, especially) and honestly, the thought…
Overview of ukoy Preparing batter Adding shrimp and vegetables Frying tips Serving with vinegar dip Party snack ideas Variations Common Questions Give Ukoy a Whirl Tonight Filipino ukoy used to stump me at parties. I’d stand there, plate in hand, staring down at this golden, crispy pile. Shrimp tails poking out like antennae. Every auntie…
Overview of sinampalukang manok Ingredients list Preparing chicken Cooking tamarind broth Adding vegetables Serving hot Health benefits Common Questions Give It a Try and Taste Home Filipino sinampalukang manok is my go-to when the weather’s gloomy or everyone’s down with the sniffles again. You ever have days when you just crave something extra homey, but…
Introduction to chicken sopas Ingredients Cooking chicken Preparing macaroni Adding milk and vegetables Seasoning Serving tips Common Questions Soup for the Soul – Ready for Your Next Bowl? Filipino chicken sopas. Who hasn’t craved this dish when it’s raining buckets or when a cold just smacks you in the face out of nowhere? You know…
Overview of rellenong manok Ingredients list Preparing stuffing Stuffing and sewing chicken Baking or roasting Presentation ideas Serving suggestions Common Questions Why You Have To Try This At Least Once Filipino rellenong manok is honestly the showstopper you never knew you needed until you’re faced with a crowd of hungry faces at a holiday table…