Recipe ideas
Iskrambol
Milky Slushy with Purple Yam If I say school snacks what’s the first food comes to mind? I grew up in the Philippines and what I remember during school recess or break is this cold, sweet and colourful dessert. The vendor usually seen outside of schools and parks waiting for the students and young children […]
Winter Recipe Ideas
Stewed Chicken in Tomato Sauce
Menudo Nope! This is not about Ricky Martin or his boy band, this is a delicious chicken stew with a Spanish name seen at many Filipino gatherings. I know what you’re thinking, why do we have this dish in the Philippines? This dish ties us to Spain, Philippines was a Spanish colony for 300+ years. […]
Pinakbet na Purong Gulay
Vegan Pinakbet – A vegetable medley cooked with salted black beans. Pinakbet is a regional dish from Ilocos, north of Philippines. What is Pinakbet? Pinakbet or Pakbet is a dish from Ilocos and Its name came from the Ilocano word pinakebbet which means “shriveled”, in reference to the vegetables being sweated in the pot over […]
Piyanggang Manok
Burnt Coconut Chicken What is Piyanggang Manok Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. Piyangang Manok is braised […]
Beef Broth with Bone Marrow
Bulalo ng Batangas This dish is one of my favourites! I cook this all year round even in the summer months! It’s so comfy and satisfying that it hugs you inside and out. As my father would say “if it doesn’t make you sweat, it’s not a good soup”. My recipe is inherited from my […]
Ginisang Monggo na May Manok
Sautéed Mung Beans and Chicken with Spinach What is Ginisang Monggo Ginisang Monggo is usually eaten on a friday and according to Yummy.ph “this custom stems from the Philippines’ predominantly Catholic population, which refrains from eating meat during Friday every Lenten season. Catholics typically abstain from meat as a form of sacrifice, and monggo was […]
Kare Kare
Oxtail Peanut Stew with Peanut Butter Kare kare is oxtail stew cooked with roasted & grounded peanuts, unsweetened Peanut Butter and vegetables served with white rice. A very comforting and delicious dish that Filipinos LOVE! What is Kare kare? [ka-ri-kari] Kare Kare has a colourful history, pretty much the same as the Philippines history. There […]
Leyte Humba
Oozing with savoury, sweet flavours and melt in your mouth pork bites, here’s my Braised Pork Belly in soy sauce and vinegar with salted black beans, palm sugar and star anise. What is Humba? Let’s get this completely clear, Humba is NOT Adobo! Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new […]
Kinulob na Manok
One Pot Braised Chicken A whole chicken braised with chorizo, bacon and spices. Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at […]
Sopas
Creamy Chicken Macaroni Soup A comforting one pot wonder that fills you up and cuddle you from the inside.. It’s creamy, filling and soupy just perfect for those cold days and or rainy days. I asked the my daughters what they would like to eat for dinner. It’s been a rainy autumn we are having […]
One Pot Braised Pork
Easy Visayan Humba Make sure you cook plenty of rice for this dish because you’re going to need it! Humba is popular in Visaya, Central – Southern Philippines. It’s sometimes mistaken for Patatim because of a few similar ingredients but the main difference is that Patatim does not have any star anise or fermented black […]
Clams and Ginger Soup
Tinolang Tulya A simple yet comforting clams and ginger soup, eaten on it own or with some steamed jasmine rice. What is Tinolang Tulya Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Pancit Lomi A comforting Chicken noodle soup that will leave you slurping your bowl like no one’s business! Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email […]
La Paz Batchoy
Noodle Soup with Pork Batchoy [bat-choy] is a popular noodle dish originated from the district of La Paz, Iloilo in Philippines, that is why the dish is called La Paz Batchoy. Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( […]
Crispy Pork in Peanut Sauce
Lechon Kawali na Kare Kare Kare Kare is usually cooked with oxtail, I wanted to jazz it’s up a little and see what other meat I can use for this dish. Lechon kawali is twice cooked pork belly, it’s first boiled then fried to crisp. It’s a mash up of two Filipino dishes. This dish […]
Presko na Salabat
Fresh Ginger and Turmeric Tea with Lemon and Honey Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. What is […]
Bicol Express
Spicy and Creamy Stewed pork in Coconut Milk What is Bicol Express According to Wikipedia, The dish was named by Laguna resident, Cely Kalaw, during a cooking competition in the 1970s in Malate, Manila. The name of the dish was inspired by the Bicol Express railway train (Philippine National Railways) that operated from Tutuban, Manila […]
Chicken & Chayote Ginger Soup
Tinola na May Sayote “Hindi sa akin yan…Sayo te!” A friend jokingly commented, to many people they know the vegetable as ‘chayote’ in Filipino language it’s ‘sayote’ haha! Tinola is a classic Filipino dish with the chicken, ginger and either chayote or green papaya. When my papa taught me how to cook this dish at […]
Kaldereta
A Hearty Beef & Liver Stew with Olives and Tomatoes *RECIPE UPDATED What is Kaldereta or Caldereta Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. […]
Arroz caldo
Chicken and Rice Porridge with Ginger A comforting dish that will hug you from the inside! Perfect for those gloomy days to feed your soul. Yes, it sounds Spanish but don’t be fooled, this dish is influenced by our Chinese neighbours and closely resembles Congee (a Chinese rice porridge dish). What is Arroz Caldo? Promise […]
Bilo Bilo
Sticky Rice Balls Pudding in Coconut Milk Sweet creamy pudding with sticky rice balls cooked with fruits, sweet potatoes and tapioca pearls in coconut milk. What is Ginataang Bilo Bilo? Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more […]
Pancit Molo
Pork and Prawns Noodle Dumpling Soup. A Filipino version of Wonton Soup Okay okay…let’s get the most asked question about this dish out of the way. Why is it called Pancit (noodle) but it doesn’t have noodles? Well the answer is really simple and staring you right in the face! The wrappers are the noodles! […]
Sinigang na Buto ng Baboy sa Sampalok
Easy Sour Soup Pork Ribs braised in Tamarind paste Sinigang is a popular Filipino sour soup dish and one of my favorite foods when it’s gloomy and raining or cold in London Town. There are many variations to this dish just like Adobo. It can vary from the protein you use, either meat or fish […]
Pork Ribs Sour Soup with Tamarind
Sinigang na Buto ng Baboy sa Sampalok Rain or Shine this dish does not disappoint. I remember my papa would tell me that “a good soup should make you sweat”. He would make some sinigang and as soon as he takes off the heat we would eat it straight away and I love putting so […]
Sinigang na Baboy
Sour Soup with Pork Belly, Tamarind and Vegetables Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Drinks Inspo
Old Filipino Cocktail
Don Papa Rum’s Take on Old Cuban Don Papa Small Batch Rum is produced by the Bleeding Heart Rum Company on the southern island of Negros in the Philippines. The rum is distilled from molasses, then aged for over 7 years in American oak barrels, and lastly charcoal filtered. Promise no spam!Signup now and receive […]
Presko na Salabat
Fresh Ginger and Turmeric Tea with Lemon and Honey Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. What is […]
Sago’t Gulaman
Brown Sugar syrup drink with Tapioca Pearls and Strawberry Jelly. What is Sago’t Gulaman Sago’t Gulaman literally means tapioca pearls and jelly. This delicious drink is something I remember getting as a kid while my parents bought groceries at the market. The street vendors will be on the side of the streets waiting around for […]
Sweet Things
Cassava Cake
Sweet and Moist Cake with Young Coconut What is Cassava Cake? Cassava cake is unique to the Philippines although the root crop cassava came from Latin America during the Spanish colonization through the Manila – Acapulco trading route. It’s a traditional moist cake with a custard-like topping. It’s usually eaten as snacks but it can […]
Avocado & Strawberry Jam Ice Cream
No Churn Ice Cream with just 4 ingredients that is easy to make and everyone would love it! Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email […]
Leche Flan Cake
What is Leche Flan Cake Leche Flan Cake also known as Custard Cake and it’s is probably the most decadent Filipino dessert I have ever tried! Not only that you get to eat a delicious cake at the end but the process of making this cake is so magical to me. How the cake batter […]
Puto Bumbong – Steamed Christmas Rice Cakes
What is Puto Bumbong Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. Puto Bumbong is one of the most […]
No Churn Biscoff Ice Cream
Deliciously quick to make ice cream, you only need 4 ingredients and you don’t need an ice cream churner! If you saw my Ube (purple yam) Ice cream, you’re going to love this one too! It’s fitting that this week we are enjoying some lovely sunshine and probably the last warmer days just before we […]
Maruya
Banana Fritters What is Maruya Maruya are banana fritters usually with ‘Saba’ banana local to Philippines, coated with batter and fried until golden. It’s sprinkled with more sugar to give more sweetness. You can choose your favourite toppings to go with it of course! Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish […]
Kutsinta
Steamed Sticky Rice Cake A sweet glutinous rice cakes topped with freshly grated coconut meat. A great snack or dessert that is also vegan! What is Kutsinta? Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I […]
Bilo Bilo
Sticky Rice Balls Pudding in Coconut Milk Sweet creamy pudding with sticky rice balls cooked with fruits, sweet potatoes and tapioca pearls in coconut milk. What is Ginataang Bilo Bilo? Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more […]
Steamed Sweet Cassava Cake
Pichi Pichi Simply delicious steamed sweet cassava cake covered in freshly grated coconut meat. This Vegan sweetness is great as a snack or dessert! What is Pichi Pichi? Promise no spam!Signup now and receive an email once I publish new content. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) […]
Taho
Sweet Tofu Pudding TAHOOOO! The distinctive shout that the street vendor calls while making his round. You immediately grab your money and run outside making sure you don’t miss him. Pssst! You call the vendor, he comes over and starting assembling your taho. He first take a cup (you provide a cup too), he then […]
Cook's Diary
Cooks Diary
Blacklock Chops Restaurant Review
I finally got to visit Blacklock Chops after seeing it everywhere on my social media feed! My friend and her family from the Netherlands came to London for a week break and we arranged to meet. I suggested visiting Blacklock because how can you go wrong with meat? Lol! Promise no spam!Signup now and receive […]
Santa Maria Pizza Review
Pizza is Love…Pizza love! It’s not a secret that I love Pizza. The husband surprised the family and treated us to some pizza. I thought why not review it too, 2 birds and all that. Haha! I didn’t know where he was taking us, I was definitely intrigued. When we arrived at the place and […]