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.

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.

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…

Homestyle Chicken Curry with Cream by ShaleeDP

The traditional chicken curry with a little twist.

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!

Ampalaya with Vermicelli by ShaleeDP

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

Corned Beef Hash by ShaleeDP

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!

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.

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,…

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. :)

CHICKEN WINGS ADOBO by armand david burgess

FOOD EATEN BY ITSELF WITH RICE OR COMBINED WITH VEGETABLES. YOU CAN ALSO COOK THE ADOBO WITH PORK RIBS. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS YOU DON'T USE THE GINGER ROOT ON PORK ADOBO RIBS. COOKING TIME IS LONGER ON THE RIBS.

Sauteed Bangus by Joyce Yap

Bangus or milkfish is the national fish in the Philippines. There are a lot of ways to cook bangus. Today, I will share with you sauteed bangus. Try it and you'll eat it with much gusto.

Soft Tokwa (tofu) adobo by Apple Carreon

Pineapple Fried Rice by Lidy Concepcion