All of our Filipino recipes are authentic and made by a Filipina. From Biko, Shakoy, Lecheflan, Mung bean soup, and more. Easy step-by-step instructions, videos, and pictures.
Escabeche is a dish Filipinos adapted from Spanish and made local modifications of our own. There are different variations from all over the Philippines. Moreover, this dish usually consists of fish or meat cooked in vinegar and spiced with carrots, peppers, garlic, onions, and peppercorns or ground peppers. We then made some modifications and gave…
Chicken Inasal or roasted chicken is also known as Lechon Manok. Manok is a Filipino word for Chicken and Inasal means roasted. This sumptuous dish is one of our common chicken dishes in the Visayas part of the Philippines. It is a specialty in the province of Bacolod. It’s a variant of marinated chicken cooked…
Lumpia Shanghai or Filipino Spring Rolls are a classic Filipino treat. Lumpia Shanghai is the Chinese-influenced version of Lumpia in the Phillippines. If you have had Lumpia before with Banana, this recipe will be a different experience as it contains meat. It won’t be as sweet. Best way to describe these would be closer to…
Puto Maya or Sticky Rice Cake is a traditional dish from my region (Cebu). It’s normally served in banana leaves shaped like triangles. The fresh texture of the grated ginger and the creaminess of the coconut milk with the sticky rice is amazing. My mother used to buy this for me when I was a…
There’s something about a hearty vegetable stew that feels like a warm embrace, especially when it’s a dish as rich in flavor and tradition as Pinakbet. This Filipino favorite has always held a special place in my heart. It’s not just the medley of textures and flavors that make it stand out, but also the…
Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables because of its versatility in usage. You can use them for making soups, stews, fried dishes, and even for salad. The eggplant salad and omelet are great appetizers and side dishes. Some even enjoy them as a full meal. How about you join me in learning how to…
Shakoy is a Visayan word for Filipino Twisted Donuts. It is one of our many traditional pastries in the Philippines. A deep-fried snack sprinkled with sugar. It is puffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. How about you join me in learning how to make this yummy snack! The Origin of Shakoy Shakoy’s…
Banana rolls are one of my favorite concoctions. But I did not know that you can actually add rum to it for more added flavor and texture especially with the sesame seeds. They’re sweet like donuts and crunchy like churros combined. Make sure to use plantain banana. This will not be complete without the powdered…
This is a great dish if you’re thinking about making stew with pork. Join me in learning how to make pork guisantes! Pork Guisantes is a tomato-based pork stew. A Filipino all-time favorite dish that we serve for any occasion, or for family gatherings. Guisantes (Spanish) or peas are the main ingredients of this dish…
Join me in learning how to make Champorado or Chocolate Rice Porridge. Just a quick trivia, the Filipino word “Champorado” was derived from “Champurrado” that Mexico introduced to the Philippines during the galleon trade. It’s a Mexican chocolate drink. This recipe is a traditional Filipino dish serve during breakfast or snack. Glutinous rice and cocoa…