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…
Baby back ribs are shorter than spare ribs. Hence, the word “babies”. They are a staple of American barbeque that did not start until the early 20th-century. We all have different ways of preparing them, but marinating them for a few hours or overnight gives so much flavor and aroma. As for the preparation, I…
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…
This Sweet Zucchini Relish recipe is truly amazing. Once you try this relish you will never get storebought relish ever again. Wow your friends and family this summer with this unbelievable relish on hotdogs, hamburgers, and sandwiches. This was given to us by a family friend Mr. Brown. It is his mother’s recipe, and we…
Was able to make the homemade Spanish Rice that I have been wanting to make. Here it is you guys! The refreshing taste of cilantro and fresh lime juice is divine. You will want to have this with any Mexican foods like tacos and especially burritos! Very delicious and easy to make. I put chipotle…
You’ll be surprised how easy this Blueberry Pancakes recipe is. It will be the fluffiest blueberry pancakes you’ll ever taste. The secret to making the batter very fluffy and airy is buttermilk, baking powder, and baking soda. These components are the perfect match as they react deliciously. Also, knowing the right amount to use plays…
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…
Butter Mochi Cake is a classic Hawaiian dessert. Its main ingredients are Mochiko flour or glutinous rice flour and coconut milk. It is chewy and very creamy. For added texture, you can put plain unsweetened coconut flakes as toppings or you can mix it with some ground walnuts and grated parmesan cheese. Why don’t you…