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Close-up of a dish of Pork Ampalaya with Oyster Sauce, featuring tender slices of pork, ampalaya (bitter melon), and assorted vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and baby corn, garnished with fresh cilantro. The dish is served on a dark plate, showcasing a rich, savory oyster sauce glaze.

Pork Ampalaya with Oyster Sauce

September 25, 2024153

Ingredients: Procedures: Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/avlxyz/40985583185/

Golden brown Cassava Carioca patties arranged on a white plate. These round, fried Filipino treats have a crispy exterior and are made from grated cassava, giving them a slightly chewy texture. The patties are evenly browned, showcasing a delightful homemade snack.

How to Make Cassava Carioca

September 13, 2024271

Ingredients: Procedures: 1. Peel off the cassava’s skin.2.  Grate the cassava. You should get about 2 cups of grated cassava.3. Wash…

Close-up of Pastillas Tostado, a Filipino milk-based treat, neatly wrapped in plastic. The cylindrical candies have a light golden color and a firm, slightly grainy texture, with visible sugar coating on the outside. They are placed on a white plate, ready to be enjoyed as a sweet snack.

Pastillas Tostado Recipe

September 13, 2024243

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A bowl of Buko Salad, a popular Filipino dessert made from young coconut strips mixed with condensed milk, cream, and a variety of other ingredients such as jelly cubes and fruit. The creamy texture and green gelatin pieces are visible, floating in the mixture, giving the dish a festive and indulgent appearance.

Buko Salad Recipe

September 13, 2024302

Craving for a delightful desserts? Try this one of the famous desserts in the Philippines the “Buko Salad“. Read moreAuthentic Kikiam…

A traditional Filipino kakanin delicacy wrapped in banana leaves, unwrapped to reveal a soft, sticky rice treat topped with freshly grated coconut. The banana leaves, serving as a natural packaging, are laid open on a round wooden board, creating an inviting and authentic presentation. A fork rests beside the kakanin, ready for a delightful bite of this beloved Filipino snack.

The Big Four: Top Loved Kakanin and Their Origins

September 13, 2024313

Kakanin is an umbrella term for the different kinds of steamed-rice meriendas that we usually and originally crave for. They are…

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A vibrant bowl of buttered vegetables consisting of broccoli, carrots, corn, snow peas, and cauliflower. The vegetables are steamed to a perfect tenderness and lightly coated in butter, enhancing their natural flavors. They are presented in a white bowl set against a rustic blue-patterned tablecloth, emphasizing the freshness and colorful variety of the dish.

Buttered Vegetables Recipe

Sep 13, 2024248

Buttered vegetables is another simple yet healthy dish and usually served as side dish. It is consists of different varieties…

Mini pizza pandesals topped with melted cheese, diced ham, and pineapple chunks, served in small paper cups. These bite-sized Filipino pizzas are laid out on a colorful striped background, combining the fluffy pandesal bread base with savory pizza toppings, creating a unique fusion of flavors.

Pizza Pandesal Recipe

Sep 13, 2024260

This Pizza Pandesal recipe is inspire to typical pizza made of oven-baked flat, round bread topped with tomato sauce, cheese…

Crispy golden Fried Chicken pieces served on a white plate, reminiscent of the famous Jollibee Chicken Joy, paired with a small bowl of brown gravy on the side. The chicken is perfectly fried with a crunchy coating, displayed on a simple white tablecloth with a striped napkin, evoking the comfort and indulgence of a well-loved Filipino fast-food favorite.

Fried Chicken ala Jollibee Chicken…

Sep 13, 2024305

Most of the Filipino enjoyed the taste and the captivating smell of Chicken joy. Not just the taste that captured…

A beautifully presented Leche Flan, a rich Filipino caramel custard dessert, showcasing its smooth, golden top with caramel sauce glistening on the sides. The flan is perfectly molded and served on a white plate, highlighting its creamy texture and rich color.

Easy Leche Flan Recipe

Sep 13, 2024225

The world calls this dessert Spanish flan but, in the Philippines, it is leche flan. Leche, Spanish for milk, is…

A delicious plate of Sardinas Pasta featuring al dente spaghetti tossed in a savory sardine-based sauce. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs and almond slivers, offering a rustic and flavorful meal. The serving is elegantly presented on a white plate, with additional pasta shown in a pan beside it.

Sardinas Pasta Recipe

Sep 13, 2024201

Have you tried something new with your spaghetti? Why don’t you try spaghetti sardines also called sardinas pasta. Yes! We…

A slice of Mango Cake featuring multiple layers of soft sponge cake filled with cream and topped with a glossy mango-flavored glaze. The cake is garnished with a swirl of whipped cream and small pieces of fresh mango, creating a delightful tropical treat.

Mango Cake Recipe

Sep 13, 2024222

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