Chef Gene Gonzalez prepared Adobo del Diablo (Capampangan Adobo) at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Elite Series . The Capampangan Adobo is produced by constant simmering and deglazing of the pan with stock when a crust is formed. This tasty caramelized stock is brought back to the meats to give the deep reddish brown hue. OtherRead More
The Maya Kitchen’s March classes on basics of baking & cooking plus specialty courses
Even if I know how to bake and cook, it doesn’t stop me from learning new recipes. As a young mother, I learned how to ice and decorate cakes at the Maya Kitchen . With that training, I was able to prepare a customized birthday cakes for my kids. I can still remember their shrieks ofRead More
Menudo Sulipeña (Oxtail Stew)
I love that Maya Kitchen invites talented Chefs to generously share their recipes of their beloved dishes. It was Chef Gene Gonzalez’ turn at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Elite Series when he presented recipes near and dear to him. He shared this delicious dish, Menudo Sulipeña, a slow simmered dish of oxtail, ham and ChorizoRead More
Mango Sago dessert
Here’s another favorite mango dessert that’s easy to prepare. You can add ice to make a chilly dessert perfect for this warm weather. Ingredients: 1/4 cup small sago pearls 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar 2 cups water 2/3 cups evaporated milk 6 tablespoons coconut cream (optional) 1 cup mango puree 2 mangoes (cubed)
Brazo de Mais
I am more familiar with Brazo de Mercedes which my mom often baked but Chef Sau del Rosario shared a different twist to this all time favorite dessert at a recent cooking demo for The Maya Kitchen’s Elite Culinary Series. The “corn-like look” of the meringue is a delight but wait till you taste theRead More
Lechon Sisig
Remember the Lechon Sinigang from our lechon leftovers? Well, this time around, I prepared the Lechon Sisig from leftover lechon head. Please be aware that this dish is high in cholesterol. My Lechon Sisig version is similar to the sisig of Trellis which I first tasted over 30 years ago. Trellis is known to beRead More