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. :)

Gado-gado sauce by Mihir Shah

This is a sauce my grandmother used to make. Meant to be served over mixed greens or can even be used as a cocktail dip. I like it over a mixture of steamed rice, egg, and steamed vegetables. Awesome!

Corned Beef Hash by ShaleeDP

PADANG EGGPLANT by Linda Tay Esposito

Also known as "Terong Belado" this is a yummy and beautiful dish. The juxtaposition of the fiery red of the sambal with the brilliant purple of the eggplant is a feast for the eyes as well. The sambal can be used as a condiment for lots of other dishes. Try it with grilled salmon, or a bowl of laksa.

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.

Green Curry Mussel & Sausage Stew by Bob Vincent

This is an easy dish to prepare. It could be served over pasta as well by thickening the sauce with a cornstarch slurry a bit. I used frozen New Zealand green lip mussels. If you can find good fresh mussels by all means use them as they would be better. I used a green curry paste. My wife does not like things too hot so I opted…

BBQ Chicken Saute by Mihir Shah

My grandmother turned me on to this dish. easy to prepare and tastes GREAT; best served with rice and a green salad.

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.

Sate Lilit Indonesia by kristy

Fabulous fish stick ever!

Fish with Thai Green Curry by John Spottiswood

This was a surprisingly excellent dish. The mixture of green curry, fish, and corn just seemed odd to me, but I had to try it. The result is delicious and a bit different from anything I've had before, The corn blends in wonderfully. We served this over a 50-50 mixture of brown and white jasmine rice. Delicious!

Curried Yogurt Crab by Navaneetham Krishnan

Crabs soaked up in thick spicy tangy gravy.

Nasi Tahu Margarin by Veronica Lucia

In bahasa Indonesia, nasi means rice, tahu means tofu, while margarin is margarine. I'm using traditional yellow tofu, which has turmeric aroma and a little salty flavour. This is super easy vegan fried rice recipe.