Ube (Purple Yam) Halaya is one of my favorite desserts that I remember with fondness. Mom often prepared Ube Halaya in a pyrex dish. I liked the natural purple color instead of the bright purple color that I often see in commercial ube halaya. The best ube comes from Bohol because of its aromatic fragranceRead More
Chicken Relleno (Stuffed Chicken)
Chicken Relleno or Stuffed Chicken. Relleno comes from the Spanish word “Rellenar” which means “to stuff. The chicken is stuffed with ground pork, ham, vegetables, hard boiled egg, etc. and then baked. Here is a favorite dish which I want to share with you. The hard part is in the deboning but once you’ve masteredRead More
Kilawin na Isda or Kinilaw
Just looking at the photos makes me want to eat more kilawin or kinilaw na isda. One can use either tuna or lapu-lapu fillets to make this dish. I always associate the Kinilaw with a beach outing. Preparing dishes with vinegar ensures there is little chance of food spoilage. The fish is “cooked” using vinegarRead More
Siopao Asado Recipe
A lot of you have been clamoring for a siopao recipe. It’s been ages since I last cooked siopao. My recipe is based on”Favorite Filipino Recipes” by Pat Dayrit. The recipe is comprised of two parts: the dough and the filling. Let’s start with the dough first Dough 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 2 tablespoonsRead More
Pork Barbecue, Filipino Cooking Style
Pork barbecue is a fast selling food item. It’s easy to cook and convenient for the hungry customer. The only thing I dislike about grilling the pork barbecue is the smoke. In our old neighborhood, I told the maid to grill just outside the gate. Now some passerbys often think we are selling barbecue. Hehe,Read More
Noche Buena Dish: Majestic Chinese Ham
Noche Buena is never complete without the traditional chinese Ham. I always choose Majestic Ham because it isn’t too salty for me. The secret to their moist, mouthwatering ham products is in their curing process. Their hams are cured in oak barrels, aged for full flavor, and seasoned with select spices before being cooked toRead More