chicken inasal
Chicken

Homemade Chicken Inasal

Chicken inasal is originally from the Bacolod region of the Philippines. It is a variation of Lechon Manok or chicken barbeque. It became extremely famous due to its unique dipping and basting sauce. It is now referred to as “food for the masses.” I suppose this is because it brings many people from many walks …

rellenong manok
Chicken

Rellenong Manok (Chicken Relleno)

Rellenong Manok (Chicken Relleno)Β is stuffed chickenΒ  cooked in a conventional oven stuffed with savory filling. The filling is similar to embutido and rellenong bangus. It can be served on festive occasions such as family gatherings, parties and special holidays such as Christmas and New Years. However, it is not that easy to prepare compared to …

patola with misua
Soup Vegetables

Patola with Misua Soup

Patola with Misua Soup is made with thin flour noodles and patola, which is a loofah gourd vegetable. When the vegetables and noodles are combined, they blend into a very tasty soup especially when served on cold and rainy day. This is an old recipe I got from my mom, and it’s excellent served with fried …

batchoy
Noodles Pork Soup

Batchoy

Batchoy is an authentic noodle soup dish of the Philippines. It’s made with fresh broth, miki noodles topped with boiled pork meat and garnished with crushed pork cracklings. This dish originated the province of Ilo-Ilo, particularly in La Paz. Thus, it is famously known as “La Paz Batchoy.” This dish has different variations. Some local …

baked macaroni with cheese
Noodles

Baked Macaroni with Cheese

Baked macaroniΒ with cheese is made with macaroni noodles and topped with a variety of cheeses. It is a classic comfort food which has become popular all over the world. The difference between the Filipino version and the more authentic recipes is the use of spaghetti sauce and white sauce. In light of this, it can …

chicken curry
Chicken

Chicken Curry

As with many recipes, chicken curry is not a traditional dish but one adapted from Indian cuisine. It is straightforward to make, yet pleasant and spicy. It is sometimes served at fiestas and other social events. With the use of curry powder, you can quickly and easily make chicken curry. In this recipe, we have …