Category: Recipes

I enjoy using lemongrass in most of my cooking. I have been inspired by various Asian cuisines and one of them is the use of lemongrass. In Vietnamese cooking, lemongrass is often part of the ingredients.  I just love the Read more…

This ground beef recipe is easy to cook, very nutritious and made with simple ingredients. Growing up in the province, this recipe is humbly prepared by chefs of the family. At that moment in time, cooking is not something that Read more…

KBL stands for Kadyos Baboy Langka. These are the main ingredients of the recipe. It is a popular dish in Iloilo and a favorite to prepare of neighboring provinces. It is one of my most requested bowls of soup growing Read more…

Smoothies are a great way to have a meal while not feeling weighted down from a huge steak or bowl of pasta. Why make homemade smoothies compared to pre-prepared smoothies you may ask? The simple answer is you do not Read more…

Kansi is a type of beef soup that is describe as having a similar taste between the popular Filipino dish called bulalo and sinigang. However, Kansi has its own distinct characteristics. The soup is seasoned with the aroma and flavor Read more…

Ampalaya (am-pa-la-ya) Con Carne is a Filipino dish made of bitter gourd, beef and salted black beans. Ampalaya is also known as bitter gourd or bitter melon that belongs to the gourd family such as squash, zucchini and cucumber. Ampalaya Read more…

Filipino adobo is cooked with different methods using a variety of ingredients depending on the region where the recipe came from. Every Filipino household has their own way of making this savory classic cuisine. Generally chicken or pork adobo is Read more…

Shrimp in coconut milk is a Filipino dish made of squash, horse radish and yard long beans. This vegetable stew is my classic home cooked favorite paired with steamy white rice. The dish has a creamy texture with a nutty Read more…

Monggo (Mung-go) also known as mung beans, are a type of legumes that is mainly grown and cultivated in parts of Asia. In the Philippines, munggo can be use as an ingredient for dessert or serve as a main dish. Read more…

Tilapia is mainly a fresh water fish that is lean, flakey when cooked and has a very light muddy taste. To get rid of the potential muddy and fishy smell, I added lemon and various spices in this recipe. Breaded Read more…