What is a typical American Thanksgiving like in a Filipino home here in the States? Food is a ...
Appetizers and Sides
Filipino Puto Maya – Rice Cakes – Instant Pot + Stove-top
The Filipino classic Puto Maya is one of the easiest kakanins (rice cakes) to make. “Gaya-gaya Puto ...
Boiled Peanuts – Filipino Nilagang Mani – Instant Pot + Stove-top
We bought a pound of raw peanuts with shells and I was delighted when I cooked Boiled ...
Filipino Putong Babi: Open-Faced Pork Bun
'Putong babi' is Kapampangan which translates to 'bread with pork', but you can use either pork or ...
Kinilaw of Shrimps with Mangoes, Tomatoes and Chicharron
There was an abundance of mangoes and tomatoes in the markets so I made this Kinilaw ...
Inihaw na Liempo – Grilled Pork Belly
As soon as I tossed the Inihaw na Liempo – Grilled Pork Belly on the grill, the smoke ...
Instant Pot Suman sa Lihiya – Sticky Rice Logs with Coconut
Suman sa Lihiya or also known as suman bulagta can be tedious to make but not anymore. I agree ...
Mango Refrigerator Cake
Making this Mango Refrigerator Cake reminded me of my mother. In the Philippines, May is the month ...