Winter. It’s that time of year when you get sick, more often. I usually prepare Tinola, a Filipino-style chicken soup, to help me fight off my colds. This time around, this illness is really kicking my butt. It’s winter, and […]
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Baked empanadas are a delicious snack, and they’re also a great appetizer to serve at parties. Also, it’s a better alternative to fried empanadas. This recipe is from my aunt who we feature in our video as she makes an […]
Mongo Guisado is one of my favorite Filipino dishes. It’s hearty, comforting, and delicious. The stew tastes even better the next day when the flavors marry. Below is my mother’s version of it adapted from Reynaldo Alejandro’s version in The Philippine Cookbook. […]
When I was a child, my mother would cook me Champorado for a breakfast or merienda (snack). Champorado is a chocolate rice pudding/porridge made with four basic ingredients – liquid (either water or milk), sticky rice, sugar and chocolate. Growing up, my mom used […]
Torta (or tortilla) is a Filipino omelette made with ground beef. My mother makes them into individual size patties, which I called mini hamburgers when I was younger. My mother-in-law makes them into big servings, almost like a frittata. This recipe can […]