Chicken Teriyaki

Another easy dish you can cook at home is chicken teriyaki. We credit Chef RV for this delicious and easy recipe which we immediately tried. Here’s our version of Chef RV’s chicken teriyaki. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1kg chicken thigh or breast fillet, thinly sliced Marinade and sauce 500ml pineapple juice 8 garlic cloves, finely minced 1…

Spam Kimchi Fried Rice

Ingredients: 4 cups leftover rice1-2 tbsp cooking oil5-6 garlic cloves, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 cup kimchi, drained and chopped, reserve the kimchi brine2 tbsp gochujang (korean red pepper paste)2 tbsp soy sauce (add more if needed)1 can Spam or any luncheon meat of choice2-3 stalks green onions, sliced thinlysesame oil for drizzlingtoasted sesame seedsseasoned kim…

Embutido

This is our modified version of the meatloaf by the Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten), which involves sautéing garlic, onions and tomato paste to remove the raw flavor that overpowers the overall taste of the embutido. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2kgs lean ground pork2 cans Spam or luncheon meat4 eggs2 cups panko bread crumbs1/2 cup powdered milk1 cup…

Binagoongan

Ingredients: ½ kg pork or chicken fillet, sliced thinly and into strips (or you can use ground pork/chicken)5-6 cloves garlic, minced1 medium onion, chopped4 pcs tomatoes, chopped3-4 Tbsp bagoong alamang (gisado)1 Tbsp cooking oil2-3 pcs green chili (siling pansigang)1 cup water2-3 pcs eggplants, sliced1-2 pcs ampalaya (bitter gourd), slicedSalt and pepper to taste Procedure:

Bicol Express

If you love spicy food, this Filipino dish will surely perk up your appetite! Bicol Express is one of those spicy/hot “ulam” that will leave a lasting memory. Here’s our take on this delicious dish. Ingredients: ½ kg boneless chicken breast or thigh fillet or ground pork 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped…

Budget Salad Niçoise

If you love salads, you will surely enjoy this simplified and more affordable version of Salad Niçoise. Try it at home! Ingredients: 2-3 pcs romaine lettuce, or any type of lettuce, cut into manageable pieces 100g cherry tomatoes, sliced 200g marble potatoes 100g French beans (haricot vert) 3 hard-boiled eggs Optional Seared fish: tuna or…

Pad Gaprao

This simple and tasty Thai dish is a sure winner. We often crave for Pad Gaprao because of its aroma and flavor. Sharing with you our version of this dish. Enjoy! Ingredients: 300g ground pork or ground chicken Cooking oil 6 cloves garlic, chopped 3-4 pcs red chili, chopped (add more if desired) Sauce: 2…

Baked Bangus

This bangus recipe is so easy and quick to prepare. You can serve this anytime and on any occasion – just make sure you have enough rice to serve it with. Ingredients: 1 pc large bangus (milkfish), butterflied, scales removed and thoroughly cleaned 1 small lemon, sliced 1 large onion, sliced 3-4 pcs tomatoes, sliced…

Bistek-style Bangus

If you’re thinking of a different dish to cook bangus (milkfish), bistek is one of them. This is among our favorite dish because it’s lighter than the usual pork or beef version. Ingredients: 1 whole bangus (milkfish), cleaned, scales removed, filleted Marinade 4 Tbsp soy sauce 1/4 Cup calamansi juice (10-12 pcs) Black pepper Breading…

Seared Tuna Belly with Mango Salsa

One way to really enjoy the flavor of tuna is to cook it simply without complex ingredients and procedure. This dish is quite straightforward, easy to make and enjoyable to eat on a warm summer day. Ingredients: 500-600g tuna belly, sliced into large chunks, about 2-3 inches Juice of half a lemon 1 Tbsp Knorr…

Adobong Pusit

One of our favourite Pinoy seafood dish is adobong pusit (squid adobo). It’s quite flavorful and enjoyable to eat on a weekend! Ingredients: ½ kg squid, cleaned and sliced into thick rings, save the ink sac 50g pork belly, sliced into small pieces 1 Cup water 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2…

Easy Korean Beef Bowl

Here’s an easy and quick Korean recipe you’ll surely enjoy cooking and eating at home. It only takes around 30 minutes from prep to cooking. Ingredients: ½ kg ground beef 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 stalk onion leeks or scallions, white part chopped, green part sliced thinly 4 Tbsp soy sauce…

Chicken-Veggie Kebab (2020 Edit)

I think it’s only fitting to write about chicken kebab since my last write-up was about spices. Kebab recipes are common in Mediterranean cooking and of course, they use delicious herbs and spices to marinate the meat. Sauces are also very flavorful and spicy because of these aromatics that complement the flavor of the grilled…

Yangnyeom Tongdak – Zesty Korean Fried Chicken

If you love spicy fried chicken,  hearty and zesty Korean fried chicken or Yangnyeom Tongdak is a great addition to your list of fried chicken recipes. We’ve seen this recipe on YouTube a few months ago and have always wanted to try it out in our own kitchen. So, without further ado, here’s our version of…

Buffalo Wings Recipe (2019 Edit)

Somehow, a craving can become a kitchen activity. And this is true with my sister’s buffalo chicken recipe. We love ordering this dish at a restaurant in Manila that serves pasta and pizza. Their buffalo wings or buffalo chicken is really delectable. Unfortunately, they only have branches in Manila, so whenever we crave for this…

Kimchi Jjigae – Hearty Kimchi Stew

Somehow, when everyone becomes busy and when there’s nothing to pair this Korean side dish with, it is left untouched in the fridge for a week or two. Thank goodness for the ingenuity and mindful food preparations of the Koreans that they have come up with ways to consume kimchi with almost any dish they…

Bossam and Banchan – A Delightful Korean Feast

For spicy food aficionados, Korean dishes are among the top most-celebrated on the list. My sister and I love kimchi and Korean fried chicken, so it is also a must to try other dishes especially at home. Bossam (Korean boiled pork belly wraps) is one of those delicacies that my sister often mentions when talking…

Easy Tom Yum Soup

A refreshing soup dish you can cook at home is Thai tom yum. With readily available tom yum paste in leading supermarkets, it is now easy to cook and enjoy this Thai favorite right at your own kitchen. Here’s our version… Ingredients: 1 to 1.5 L water 2 packs store-bought tom yum paste 4 pcs….

Beef Morcon – A Decadent Dish for Every Occasion (2019 Edit)

Morcon is always a staple during the holidays and special occasions like fiestas and weddings. At home, we usually have morcon during the holiday season and we cook it for the entire family (dad’s side). Each of my dad’s siblings have their share of the this dish, and the best way to do it is to…

Pork Kulao – Sweet, Sour and Spicy Dish (2019 Edit)

Pork kulao is also known as pork kinilaw, and it is said to be a dish which originated from Cavite. At home, we cook this dish usually on a weekend whenever my sister’s around ‘coz this is one of her favorite dishes. When we cooked kulao recently and took pictures, it was fo our aunt…

Sipo Egg – Mixed Vegetables with Quail Eggs (2019 Edit)

Mixed vegetables dish is typically any combination of vegetables cooked with meat or seafood. Often sautéed and with sauce thickened with cornstarch. You’ll find a lot of mixed veggie dish in Chinese restaurants like chop suey. And a lot of mixed vegetable dishes are influenced by this Chinese dish. At home, we usually cook mixed vegetable…

Chicken and Pork Barbecue – The Perfect Summer Dish

When we say barbecue, we always remember going to the beach or having a picnic with someone already tending the grill and another carrying the marinated meat and veggies for barbecuing. These days, we always end up staying at home during the summer months because of the intense heat, but that doesn’t stop us from…

Pineapple-Glazed Pork Ribs (2019 Edit)

When you want something fancy on a weekend or for a Friday lunch, try this spare ribs recipe for a change. It is easy to prepare and it tastes great! My mom tried this a few years back after watching a Chinese cooking show. She just made some adjustments on the seasonings and made it…

Pinoy Style Paella – A Festive Treat (2019 Edit)

  One of the many favorites that our mom cooks during the holidays and special occasions is the Pinoy version of Paella. This particular Paella was a special order of my aunt because it was for their New Year’s Eve dinner. Naturally, we asked our mom to add more ingredients so we’ll also have a…