Nilupak na Saging – A Classic Filipino Merienda ( Treat )
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Nilupak na Saging – A Classic Filipino Merienda ( Treat )

Nilupak na Saging is a well loved Filipino ‘kakanin’ or rice based delicacy that bring the nostalgia in every bite! Recreate your childhood favorite, this satifyingly sweet, creamy, tropical goodness is sure to bring delight in every bite ! How to cook Nilupak na Saging Ingredients Directions 1. Boil the unripe bananas until tender. While…

Whole Chicken Hamonado Recipe – Sweet, Savory and Easy

Whole Chicken Hamonado Recipe – Sweet, Savory and Easy

Looking for a special chicken dish that is easier to prepare than homemade ham? This Whole Chicken Hamonado is a delicious choice for holidays, birthdays, Sunday lunch, and family gatherings. It combines pineapple juice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar to create a sweet and savory glaze that coats the chicken beautifully. The preparation…

Ginataang Pinakbet
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Ginataang Pinakbet

Ginataang Pinakbet is a popular vegetable dish with meat in the Philippines, Originating from the region of Ilocos and this Ginataang Pinakbet is made by using pork belly, garlic, onion, tomato, shrimp paste, squash, beans, eggplant, bitter gourd, okra coconut milk sugar and salt. The word ‘pinakbbet’ means ‘shriveled’ or ‘shrunk’. The original Ilocano pinakbet…

Ginataang Tambakol Recipe – Filipino Tuna in Coconut Milk

Ginataang Tambakol Recipe – Filipino Tuna in Coconut Milk

If you love creamy Filipino dishes with a little kick of spice, this Ginataang Tambakol recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner. Made with tender tambakol, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and green chilies, this dish brings simple ingredients together in a rich, savory sauce. Also known as Filipino tuna in coconut milk, this…

Adobong Atay at Balunbalunan ! Chicken Liver and Gizzard Adobo

Adobong Atay at Balunbalunan ! Chicken Liver and Gizzard Adobo

Adobong Atay at Balunbalunan is a delicious Filipino dish made by simmering chicken liver, gizzard in a sauce consist of soy sauce, vinegar, onion, garlic, ginger, bay leaf, sugar, pepper, oil and chilies. Adobong atay balunbalunan (Chicken Liver and Gizzard Adobo) is a quick version of our classic adobo which has a unique grainy and…

Chicken Caldereta Recipe – Easy Filipino Chicken Stew with Liver Spread and Cheese

Chicken Caldereta Recipe – Easy Filipino Chicken Stew with Liver Spread and Cheese

Chicken Caldereta is one of those Filipino dishes that can make an ordinary lunch feel extra special. Tender chicken is simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, liver spread, cheese and chilies. The result is savory, slightly sweet, creamy and wonderfully hearty. Served with a generous scoop of hot rice, this…

Pilipit : A Sweet and Crunchy Filipino Twisted Snack
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Pilipit : A Sweet and Crunchy Filipino Twisted Snack

Pilipit or as some may know as “Shakoy” is a deep fried Filipino Twisted Donut. It’s a classic snack that’s slightly crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside, enjoyed as is, served with a sweet sauce on the aside, sprinkled with sugar after being freshly fried, or sometimes coated in a simple caramel…

Ginataang Tulingan

Ginataang Tulingan

Ginataang Tulingan is beloved Filipino fish stew made by simmering Tulingan or “Bullet Tuna” in a coconut milk sauce seasoned with garlic, ginger, onions, and spices. A Bicolano Favorite that combines the natural umami-ness of tulingan with the rich subtle nuttiness and sweetness of gata ( coconut milk ), enhanced by the spiciness of green…