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Ginisang Itlog na Maalat at Sigarilyas
Stir fried salted eggs and winged beans with tomatoes. A delicious and quick meatless dish that you can make in 30 minutes! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe […]
Crispy Mushrooms and Salted Egg
Twice fried Oyster Mushrooms, season with Salted Egg and served with Alamang Mayo. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time.
Salmon Steaks Escabeche
Salmon Steaks with Sweet & Tangy Sauce What is Escabeche Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. The Origin story is nicely written by guampedia.com. I […]
Maruya with Saba
Banana Fritters with Saba Maruya also known as pamaypay. Pamaypay a type of traditional hand-held fan from the Philippines. It’s called this as the banana is shaped like a fan. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more […]
Pinoy Fruit Salad
Fruity…check! Creamy…check! Sweet…check! If you have attended a Filipino gathering before, you know that you are in for a feast! When we say, come over, we are having a small gathering for a celebration don’t expect 2-3 people or sandwiches on the table. Small gathering ends up being a living room and kitchen full of […]
Kimchi
Fermented Asian Cabbage What is kimchi? Kimchi is a collective term for vegetable dishes that have been salted, seasoned, and fermented. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at […]
Adobo Paté
Chicken Liver pate in soy and vinegar sauce Filipinos go loco with Adobo! It’s probably the most popular dish and the most tried dish for those who are new to Filipino cuisine. I think the reason for this is that Adobo is simple to make and flavourful when done right. So Filipinos tend to cook […]
Pastil
Shredded Chicken and Rice Wrapped in Banana Leaves What is Pastil? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Pastil is a rice dish with either shredded […]
Tocino
Everyone loves bacon, Tocino is a Filipino style of caramelized, sweet cured bacon. This dish is popular with +Silog breakfasts or brunch and typically served with garlic rice, salad and fried egg on the side. It’s a must have in our home! What is Tocino Tocino is a Spanish word for bacon. The Philippines love […]
Lumpiang Sariwa
Chicken and Veg Fresh Spring Rolls Lumpiang Sariwa is Filipino fresh spring rolls filled with mixed vegetables, meat or seafood and wrapped in a crepe-like pancake accompanied with a garlicy sweet sauce and topped with peanuts. What is Lumpiang Sariwa Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree […]
Garlic Fried Chicken
Crispy-li-cious! Period! I am totally obsessed with fried chicken!! I love watching ASMR videos of people eating fried chicken. There’s something about the sound of that crunch on each bite that I’m obsessed with! Leaves me drooling over my phone while watching. I made a couple of recipes with fried chicken already and I’m happy […]
Braised Squid in Soy and Vinegar
Adobong Pusit Adobo comes in many varieties, there are regional variations as well as every house hold will have their own version too! The name was given by the Spain during their time in the Philippines. It resembles a cooking technique in Spain to preserve meat in herbs, salt and vinegar. When Spain ruled Philippines they […]
Vegan Ginisang Monggo
No Meat Braised Mung Beans 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 a favorite substitute.” They also said […]
Ginataan na Hipon
Creamy Prawns Cooked in Coconut Milk with Pumpkin and Green beans. Ginataan is a cooking method in the Philippines, it refers to cooking or braising with coconut milk or ‘Gata’. This cooking method has many varieties, from savoury dishes to sweet dishes. Each region will have their own variation as well as each household. Because […]
Palitaw
Floating Rice Cake topped with Fresh Coconut and Toasted Sesame Seeds Palitaw is one of many ‘kakanin’ or rice cakes that Filipinos love to eat for merienda or snacks. We also serve Palitaw as a dessert at parties and gatherings. It’s a delicacy in the Philippines and it’s one of many dishes that are truly […]
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! […]
Spatchcock Inihaw
BBQ Whole Chicken with Lemongrass The word ‘Inihaw’ literally means to barbecue something. This is a very popular street food in the Philippines. You will see many barbecue stands on the side of the road each with their own inihaw recipe. You can see the smoke from the barbecue from a distance and the amazing […]
Turon
Banana & Jackfruit Fritters Glazed with Caramelised Sugar Turon (also known as banana lumpia) is a popular Filipino snack or dessert. It’s made by wrapping slices of ripe banana, usually saba banana (a variety native to the Philippines) in a spring roll wrapper, often with a bit of jackfruit (langka) for extra flavor, then rolling […]
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 […]
Cereal Pancakes with 3 Flavours
Cereal pancakes are such a fun pancake to make and eat and I made different flavours for my own twists. You may have seen these flavours from my other pancake recipes too. It has vanilla, ube and pandan flavours. The flavours are optional if you don’t have them in your cupboard, I just thought it […]
Spinach and Banana Pancakes
Pancakes that you won’t feel too guilty to eat! If you have been following me, you know that I have a special place for pancakes in my heart and belly. I love them so much! Savoury and sweet pancakes! This recipe is a great pancake to make as it’s got ingredients that are good for […]
Mini Longganisa Sausage Rolls
Wow! Christmas 2023 is coming in fast! There are many things I do but hosting and feeding people is what I love to do and what I’m good at. I have been hosting Supper Clubs and catering for about 12 years. I have developed many Filipino inspired canapes for my clients both for brands and […]
Banana Cupcakes
Dog and Human Friendly Banana Cupcakes It was my fur baby’s birthday a couple weeks ago and every year, either, I bake him a cake or we cook him some pancakes. He loves them both! If he could speak he probably want both. HAHA! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive […]
Kaldereta
A Hearty Beef & Liver Stew with Olives and Tomatoes *RECIPE UPDATED What is Kaldereta or Caldereta Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Kaldereta’s also […]
Prawn Rice Paper Crisp
Budget friendly dish that is crunchy and a great snack or appetizer! I kept seeing rice paper crisp online so I had to make it and it did not disappoint. It was easy to make, it’s crunchy and I don’t have a lot of ingredients to make it. I say, if you’re looking to save […]
Ginataan na Tahong
Mussels in Coconut Milk & Turmeric There are 2 things that are abundant in Philippines and goes together, no not chicken joy & Filipino spaghetti, I’m talking about coconut and shellfish! This dish is so tasty and fresh you would want to lick your bowl clean. When I was growing up in the Philippines, my […]
Inasal Na Manok Sa Airfryer
Fragrant Chicken Barbeque Grilled on the Airfryer Boneless Thigh Chicken Barbeque marinated in a mixture of vinegar and numerous spices such as lemongrass, garlic, and ginger. Basted with annatto and butter infused oil. Grilled in the Airfryer Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my […]
Crab Claws with Mae’s Alavar Sauce
Crabs claws in a aromatic, mildly spiced with coconut milk and crab paste sauce. What is Alavar Sauce? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. The […]
Sinigang na Baboy sa Kamiyas
Pressure Cooker Recipes Ep 5: Sour Soup with Pork Bones and Tree Sorrel 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, […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup A comforting Chicken noodle soup that will leave you slurping your bowl like no one’s business! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. […]
Vigan Longganisa na Hubad
Naked Garlicky, Tangy and Savoury Filipino Sausages What is Longganisa Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. It’s a Filipino sausage also known as ‘Soriso’ / […]
Baked Sinanglay
Baked Sea Bream Filled with Aromatics, Wrapped in Cabbage Leaves and Cooked with Coconut Milk I love this modern version of Sinanglay. It’s a “leave it in the oven & don’t worry about it” kinda dish! I’m a busy working mama, which means I have a million things running through my head and a list […]
Pandesal
Breakfast Bread Rolls As the sun rises Filipinos are getting ready for their day ahead. When I was growing up in the Philippines, we lived in Paranaque, Manila until I was 7 years old then we moved to Leyte. I remember my papa going out first thing in the morning to the bakery to buy […]
Pork Chops with a Creamy Mushroom Gravy
We love this meal! Not only is it delicious, it’s also really easy to make. Don’t be fooled by the number of things you have to do (or the washing up) once you cook it once you will keep making this recipe again! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my […]
Easy Chilli con Carne
I’m sure there are tons of different Chilli con carne recipes out there. This is the easiest and quickest recipe I have made so far. A recipe that works for me and my family. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered […]
Triple Choc Coconut Pancakes
I confess, I’m a chocoholic! I used coconut flour with this recipe with some bananas, cocoa, eggs, nutella and vanilla essence. You can order some coconut flour online and maybe in your local supermarket. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered […]
Classic Filipino Pork Barbecue
Inihaw Baboy A Filipino favourite, it’s sweet and tangy barbecue that the whole family would like! What is a classic Filipino BBQ? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe […]
Beef Empanadas
What is Filipino Beef Empanada Filipino Empanadas were influenced by Spain when they colonised the country. It’s similar to South American and Cuban empanadas. Each Spanish colony adapted the recipe to their own using ingredients available to them. Making each country’s empanada unique to them. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and […]
Ensaladang Kulawo
Smokey Aubergine with Coconut Dressing Ensaladang Kulawo is two dishes combined into one. It’s grilled aubergine, tomatoes, red onions and garlic with coconut cream & lemon dressing. This is great as a side dish or salad and it’s vegan too! What is Ensaladang Kulawo? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive […]
Kaldereta
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 1: A Tomato Based Hearty Beef & Liver Stew What is Kaldereta or Caldereta Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Kaldereta’s […]
Pansit Baka
Egg Noodles with Cubed Beef Steaks Pancit or Pansit is noodles in Filipino. We usually eat pansit during celebrations or special occasions. BUT we should be able to cook Pansit when we want or crave them. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal […]
Banana Ketchup
A popular and delicious condiment from the Philippines. It’s sweet, tangy, sometimes spicy and it’s similar to tomato ketchup. What is Banana Ketchup Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can […]
Prawns with Crab Paste Fried Rice
This turned out sooo good! My children really enjoyed this fried rice too, they scoffed up their food so fast. Haha! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at […]
Pancit Bihon
Easily one of the most popular Filipino noodle dish. It’s cooked rice noodles, chicken and vegetables. Topped with spring onions and drizzled with kalamansi or lemon on top. What is Pancit Bihon Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp […]
Filipino Escabeche
Fried Pomfret with Sweet & Tangy Sauce What is Escabeche The Origin story is nicely written by guampedia.com. I was so fascinated by this information. The origin of the word “escabeche” is Persian. The Arabs brought the word “escabeche” to Spain in the 8th Century. The word is derived from “Al-sikbaj,” a popular meat dish […]
Tocino Burger
Caramelised Pork Burger with Fried Egg and Atchara What is Tocino? Tocino is a Filipino style of caramelized, sweet cured bacon. This dish is popular with +Silog breakfasts or brunch and typically served with garlic rice, salad, atchara (pickled veg) and fried egg on the side. It’s a must have in our home! Tocino is […]
Kimchi Jjigae
Kimchi Stew with Pork Belly I made some kimchi a few weeks ago, so my kimchi is pretty fermented already. Perfect to make some jjigae. Using an old or very fermented kimchi is key to this dish, the older the better! Jjagae is very popular to Korean people and now the world knows about it. […]
Utan Bisaya
Mackerel and Vegetable Soup What is Utan Bisaya also known as Law Uy It’s a humble dish that is made with many vegetables and sometimes added with fried fish, salted fish or any fish available. It has a close similarity with other Philippine regional dishes such as dinengdeng or inabraw (Ilocos region), bulanglang (CALABARZON), and laswa ( Western Visayas). Get […]
Filipino Sweet Spaghetti
Filipino spaghetti is a Filipino adaptation of the Italian spaghetti with Bolognese sauce. It has a distinctively sweet sauce, usually made from tomato sauce sweetened with brown sugar or banana ketchup. It is typically topped with sliced hotdogs or smoked longganisa sausages, giniling, and grated cheese. This dish is a must have at Filipino parties, […]
Pinoy Pancakes
Colourful Pancakes with 4 flavours, Ube (purple yam), Mango, Plain and Pandan flavours. Stack them up anyway you want it! We love this recipe, it reminds me of a Filipino delicacy called ‘Sapin sapin’ which means layers. It’s what inspired me to come up with this pancake recipe and concept. It’s so lovely and colourful, […]
Goats Cheese with Pistachio, Cranberry & Honey
Here’s another fantastic appetiser or snacks that you can do in 10-15 minutes. I love this recipe, not only that I love goats cheese it’s so easy and quick to make. My family and friends love this, I serve it different crackers and it’s always a hit. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my […]
Arroz Valenciana
Glutinous Rice and Chicken Cooked with Coconut Milk Arroz Valenciana is one of the dishes in the Philippines with a Spanish origin. It looks like Paella but it’s not, it’s from a similarly named dish. In the Philippines we use coconut milk, malagkit (glutinous rice) and boiled eggs. Today there are many ingredients added to […]
Tokwa’t Baboy
Fried Tofu and Braised Pork with Savoury and Sweet Sauce. Usually eaten as a side dish or small plates with beer or you can eat it as a meal too! What is Tokwa’t Baboy? Tokwa’t Baboy literally translates to Tofu (tokwa) (‘t) and Pork (baboy). This dish is popular as a pulatan or food eaten […]
Buko Pandan
Creamy Pandan and Young Coconut Dessert What is Buko Pandan Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Buko Pandan is a cold dessert with young coconut, […]
Pochero
Tomato based Pork Stew with Plantain and Vegetables What is Pochero Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Pochero is a stew dish, tomato based, cooked […]
Ukoy
Shrimp & Vegetable Fritters Crispy deep fried prawns or shrimps with carrots, spring onions, sweet potatoes and beansprouts. *UPDATED RECIPE* Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any […]
Menudo
Stewed Chicken in Tomato Sauce 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 […]
Chicken Pasta Salad
Summer here we come! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. My first summer recipe of 2024, I’m so excited for the summer. I’m so done […]
Sotanghon at Sardinas
Vermicelli with Sardines Noodle Soup As a working mum, I know the struggle of getting home and still have to worry about what to have for dinner. This noodle dish is a complete meal done in 20 minutes! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have […]
Piyanggang Manok
Burnt Coconut Chicken What is Piyanggang Manok Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Piyangang Manok is braised chicken with a sofrito-like paste called Pamapa Itum […]
Ube Biko
Rice Cake Cooked in Coconut Milk, Mixed with Sweet Coconut Caramel What is Biko Biko is a sweet rice cake dish cooked with coconut milk and mixed with sweet coconut caramel syrup. Like other rice cakes, this is referred to as kakanin (derived from the word “kanin” which means rice) and is often eaten as […]
Astig na Pritong Pakpak
Filipino Fried Chicken with Banana Ketchup Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. My family loves good fried chicken. I definitely love the crispy chicken wings […]
Lumpiang Sisig
Stir Fried Chicken Spring Rolls Looking for a quick and easy starter for your date night or Valentine? Look no further and make Lumpiang Sisig. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! […]
Sinangag
Filipino Garlic Fried Rice What is Garlic Fried Rice? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Filipino garlic fried rice is typically served for breakfast with […]
Bicol Express
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 2: Pork Belly Cooked in Coconut Milk (mildly spiced) 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) […]
Air Fryer Lechon
No Kawali is Involed with this recipe What is Lechon Kawali Lechon Kawali is an alternative to Lechon. It’s usually a whole roast pig but we can’t always buy a whole roast pig and it takes a long time to cook too. This was before restaurants started selling smaller portions of spit roast pork. Today […]
Inihaw na Baboy
Barbecue Pork Belly with Kalamansi, Banana Ketchup and Cola Inihaw na Baboy literally translates to grilled pork. There are many variations to this popular Filipino dish. The “Inihaw” (grilled/bbq) word can be used for other meat or seafood too. So, for example Inihaw na Manok – Grilled Chicken. This pork barbeque is a perfect balance […]
Manuk na Piaparan
Chicken Cooked in Coconut Milk with Palapa Paste Served with Soup on the Side. Also known as Piyaparan What is Manuk na Piaparan? It’s a Chicken dish from the Maranao tribe. They are a community of Muslim people in Mindanao, Philippines and are also known as “people of the lake.” There is an ancient lake called Lake Lanao, it’s […]
Kinulob na Manok
One Pot Braised Chicken A whole chicken braised with chorizo, bacon and spices. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Kinulob na Manok is a whole […]
Meatballs in Pita Bread Sandwich
This delicious sandwich is tasty, fun and easy to make. Here’s an exciting lunch box idea for your family and I’m going to use Gino’s saying with this one. “Minimal effort, Maximum Satisfaction!” Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to […]
Kwek Kwek
Deep Fried Quails Eggs in Beer Batter This dish is probably the most underrated Filipino street food in the Philippines. The original recipe doesn’t have any beer with it, my version is taken from England’s fish & chips batter super charged it with beer or sparkling water. It creates bubbles and makes the batter airy […]
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 […]
Flash Tapa +Silog
Quick Stir Fried Beef Strips with Garlic Rice and Fried Egg *Updated 16 March 2023* What is Tapa? Tapa is cooked with beef, mutton, horsemeat, carabao meat, or goat meat that is dried or cured. In the Philippines, it generally means beef that is smoked. The word tapa is a Spanish word that means to […]
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 […]
Dinuguan at Puto sa Bigas
Black Pudding Stew with Steamed Rice Cake What is Dinuguan Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. It is a stew of offal and meat, simmered […]
Sinigang na Baboy
Sour Soup with Pork Belly, Tamarind and Vegetables Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time.
Coconut Chicken and Butternut Squash
Ginataan Na Manok at Kalabasa Philippines is abundant with coconut trees, we use it with food, building materials, textiles and even for skin care. Coconut is such a great nutritious ingredient for food and this is one of those dishes that really hits home! I never climbed a coconut tree myself, as I’m scared of […]
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Beetroot Dip
Today’s generation is so blessed to have everything accessible to them. For instance, they have Social media, which is an amazing thing of course but it has its downsides too. Having seen a version of this on TikTok, I’m a little late to this trend but I really wanted to try it for a long […]
Easy Thin Pancakes
This recipe is my go to when my family craves for some pancakes. It’s a simple recipe, not many ingredients and tasty too! My daughters use this recipe when they want to surprise me and hubby for some breakfast in bed. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I […]
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 […]
Adobong Manok
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 3: Adobo – Chicken Cooked with Soy Sauce and Vinegar What is Adobo Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. The word […]
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! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my […]
Malutong Na Pata
Pork Hock, Twice cooked and Fried to Perfection This dish is popurlay known as Crispy Pata, it literally means crispy pork hock. It’s twice cooked, first it’s boiled and deep fried until it nice and crispy. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal […]
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 […]
Quick Kulawo Dip
Chard Aubergine with Coconut Cream What is Kulawo? Kulawo is another unpopular dish, I have seen a couple of variations to this dish. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can […]
Easy Carrots Pickle
Atchara / Atsara Atchara is a pickle condiment from the Philippines, it has a sweet and sour flavour. This side dish is normally paired with BBQ, Grilled and Fried dishes. What is Atchara Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to […]
Cassava Cake Topped with Salted Caramel
Sweet Cassava or Manioc Cake Topped with Salted Caramel 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 […]
Sinanglay
Stuffed Sea Bream Wrapped in Leafy Greens and Cooked in Coconut Milk What is Sinanglay Sinanglay is a traditional Filipino dish originating from the Bicol area. The dish is usually made with a combination of fish (usually tilapia), tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, chili peppers, bok choy, coconut milk, and salt. The fish is typically stuffed […]
Ginataan na Gulay
Vegan Vegetables Medly in Coconut Milk Ginataan is a type of stewed or braised Filipino dish cooked with coconut milk. There are many varieties to this dish but the common ingredients are coconut and pumpkin or squash. The word “ginataan” (also spelled as guinataan) is a Filipino cooking method that involves coconut meat or coconut […]
Ginisang Sitaw sa Tausi
Stir Fried Green Beans with Salted Black Beans This dish is a delicious, no fuss and quick to make dish. I never realised how much my mum influenced my cooking too. Many of you might know that my Papa (Pepe) taught me how to cook Filipino food and inspired my cooking since I was a […]
Ginisang Monggo Na May Hipon
Mung Beans with Prawns 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 a favorite substitute.” […]
Hipon sa Alamang at Butter
Prawns cooked in Burnt Butter and Shrimp Paste This is for my seafood lovers. The recipe for this dish is Filipino inspired seafood sauce and has a lot of flavours that will surely hit the spot! I like to make plenty and keep some in the fridge or freezer and use some in the future […]
Frankfurter Puffs
Back to School Lunch Ideas Mums and Dads, you have to make this for your little ones or big kids! Trust me, they will love it. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no […]
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? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more […]
Pancit Palabok
Rice Noodles with Prawns and Pork Sauce. Topped with Pork Crackling, Smoked Fish and Eggs What is Pancit Palabok? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. […]
Adobong Baka
Beef Short Ribs Braised with Soy Sauce & Vinegar Served with Mash Potato Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. What is Adobo? The word ‘Adobo’ […]
Purple Yam Buttermilk Pancakes
Ube Pancake We Filipinos are crazy about Ube [oo-beh] or purple yam! We have it on almost every dessert, other cuisines will serve yam as a side dish with a savoury dish but Filipinos love Ube sweet. We have it on cakes, ice creams, candies and even bread. The possibilities are endless…haha! Here’s a quick […]
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. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( […]
No Churn Purple Yam Ice Cream
Ube Sorbetes Ube or Purple yam has to be the top flavour of desserts among Filipinos, as a people, we are obsessed with Ube. Other countries use purple yam as a savoury dish, something to complement a meaty dish but Filipinos use it as a dessert ONLY. From cakes, ice cream, candy, steamed cakes, sweet […]
Avocado & Strawberry Jam Ice Cream
No Churn Ice Cream with just 4 ingredients that is easy to make and everyone would love it! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time.
Quick Recipes
15 Minutes Meals
Bicol Express
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 2: Pork Belly Cooked in Coconut Milk (mildly spiced) 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) […]
Kare Kare na Kapiz
Scallops and Vegetables with Peanut Sauce Kare kare is traditionally cooked with oxtail or beef and ground peanuts thickened with rice flour. Peanut butter is a modern way of cooking Kare kare today for ease. As a busy mum I’m always looking for ways to cook something delicious and healthy for the family that don’t […]
Ginisang Sitaw sa Tausi
Stir Fried Green Beans with Salted Black Beans This dish is a delicious, no fuss and quick to make dish. I never realised how much my mum influenced my cooking too. Many of you might know that my Papa (Pepe) taught me how to cook Filipino food and inspired my cooking since I was a […]
Hipon sa Alamang at Butter
Prawns cooked in Burnt Butter and Shrimp Paste This is for my seafood lovers. The recipe for this dish is Filipino inspired seafood sauce and has a lot of flavours that will surely hit the spot! I like to make plenty and keep some in the fridge or freezer and use some in the future […]
Quick Kulawo Dip
Chard Aubergine with Coconut Cream What is Kulawo? Kulawo is another unpopular dish, I have seen a couple of variations to this dish. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can […]
Ube Christmas Tree
Purple Yam Puff Pastry Tree There are many things I do but hosting and feeding people is what I love to do and what I’m good at. I have been hosting Supper Clubs and catering for about 12 years. I have developed many Filipino inspired canapes for my clients both for brands and individuals. Get […]
Prawns with Crab Paste Fried Rice
This turned out sooo good! My children really enjoyed this fried rice too, they scoffed up their food so fast. Haha! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at […]
Ensaladang Talong at Itlog na Maalat
Charred Aubergine and Salted Egg Salad My Filipino neighbour and I have been exchanging some Filipino foods. They gave me some Filipino empanadas and recently some homemade salted eggs. In return I gave them some Mango float (no bake mango cake) and some Suman (sweet glutinous rice cakes). Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to […]
Vegan Ginisang Monggo
No Meat Braised Mung Beans 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 a favorite substitute.” They also said […]
Adobong Manok
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 3: Adobo – Chicken Cooked with Soy Sauce and Vinegar What is Adobo Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. The word […]
Sweet Things
Maruya with Saba
Banana Fritters with Saba Maruya also known as pamaypay. Pamaypay a type of traditional hand-held fan from the Philippines. It’s called this as the banana is shaped like a fan. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more […]
Turon
Banana & Jackfruit Fritters Glazed with Caramelised Sugar Turon (also known as banana lumpia) is a popular Filipino snack or dessert. It’s made by wrapping slices of ripe banana, usually saba banana (a variety native to the Philippines) in a spring roll wrapper, often with a bit of jackfruit (langka) for extra flavor, then rolling […]
Cassava Cake Topped with Salted Caramel
Sweet Cassava or Manioc Cake Topped with Salted Caramel 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 […]
Ube Bread & Butter Pudding
An English classic and comforting dessert with a South East Asian twist. It’s golden crispy on the top layer and custardy and moist inside. What shall we serve it with? Custard, Cream, Ice cream or something else???😉 Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my […]
Ube Biko
Rice Cake Cooked in Coconut Milk, Mixed with Sweet Coconut Caramel What is Biko Biko is a sweet rice cake dish cooked with coconut milk and mixed with sweet coconut caramel syrup. Like other rice cakes, this is referred to as kakanin (derived from the word “kanin” which means rice) and is often eaten as […]
Sapin Sapin
Sweet Sticky Tri-Layered Steamed Rice Cake What is Sapin sapin Sapin sapin is I think one of the most vibrant Filipino delicacies because of its colourful appearance. It’s steamed sweet sticky tri-colour rice cake and it’s a traditional Filipino dessert that has been around for centuries. Sapin sapin has layers with different colour and flavours […]
Buko Pandan
Creamy Pandan and Young Coconut Dessert What is Buko Pandan Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Buko Pandan is a cold dessert with young coconut, […]
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! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time.
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 […]
Pressure Cooker Recipes
Sinigang na Baboy sa Kamiyas
Pressure Cooker Recipes Ep 5: Sour Soup with Pork Bones and Tree Sorrel 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, […]
Pancit Lomi
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 4:Pancit Lomi – Chicken Noodle Soup What is Pancit Lomi? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Pancit Lomi is a chicken […]
Adobong Manok
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 3: Adobo – Chicken Cooked with Soy Sauce and Vinegar What is Adobo Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. The word […]