Laksa Puso ng Saging (Saute'd Banana Heart) by ShaleeDP

This vegetable dish needs a bit of care when preparing. It is quite easy but cannot afford mistakes especially when rinsing the banana heart to let out the sap.

Binagoongang Baboy (Pork with Shrimp Paste) by ShaleeDP

This is a native Filipino dish that many locals enjoy. To the foreign tongue, it may come quite a bit strong because of the shrimp paste. You can adjust the quantity to make it a bit less salty. I prefer it less salty too. :)

Corned Beef Hash by ShaleeDP

Ampalaya with Ground Pork by Lidy Concepcion

I hated Ampalaya (bitter gourd) -- this was before I got married. It turns out this is my husband's favorite and so I had to learn how to cook it, and eat it. It took awhile for me to like ampalaya, I can't take the bitter taste. Until I found the right way to prep it before cooking so it won't be too bitter. After slicing the gourd,…

Pork Igado by Lidy Concepcion

This is a regional Filipino delicacy served in most celebrations. It consists of pork and liver sauteed with bell peppers.

Ginataang Labong (Fresh Bambooshoots in Coconut Milk) by ShaleeDP

Another veggie dish in coconut milk. Labong or bamboo shoots is one of the vegetables delicacies in the southern part of the country. Cook it well and you will love it!

Chicken Kilawin by Alvin Sanchez

Kilawin or kinilaw is a Filipino dish with meat or seafood is marinated in citrus juices which pickle the seafood or meat and turn it opaque. The Latin American version is called ceviche; the Polynesian version, the national dish of Tahiti, is poisson cru.

Seafood Curry Paella by Lidy Concepcion

Rich in Iron, for healthy red blood cells (thanks to delmonte for the recipe)

Chili Garlic Prawns with Coconut milk and Kangkong by ShaleeDP

Chili Garlic Prawns with Coconut milk and Kangkong is one of my favorite prawns recipe. Love it anytime!

Escabecheng Galunggong with Homemade Tomato Jam by Joyce Yap

Galunggong is in season in the Visayas right now. If you run out of idea what to do with galunggong aside from frying or broiling it, you can create a variety of recipes or twist to make your meals enjoyable. Escabecheng galunggong is one of the recipes your family will truly love. It is nutritious and less costly. Since bell pepper…

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN by MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB

It sounds strange but when you cook and taste it...exceptional dish! This peanut butter gives an excellent flavor to the chicken. I love its delightful gravy!

Homestyle Chicken Curry with Cream by ShaleeDP

The traditional chicken curry with a little twist.

Ampalaya with Vermicelli by ShaleeDP

Learned this recipe on mytaste online I gave it a little twist and tasted good just the same :)

Pochero by Lidy Concepcion

This is a Filipino version of the Spanish Cocido. It's a little sweet, which makes it even tastier. Beef is usually used, but I sometimes substitute it with pork. Some pochero recipes include chorizos, but I personally don't like eating chorizo so I did not include it in my ingredients. I hope you like my version!

Easy Bicol Epxess by Alvin Sanchez

Some say this spicy dish, which is made creamy by gata, has its origins in Manila. Others believe it’s from Bicol. While its origins may be hotly contested, its a testament to the rich and varied flavors our regions have to offer.