Regardless of what country or city you’re in, a great casual dining restaurant should always have a good shrimp appetizer. This isn’t a hard condition to fulfill — considering that there are so many out there! When you cook it perfectly, shrimp can come in all sorts of recipes, appealing to all sorts of crowds….
Appetizer Recipes
Original Buffalo Chicken Wings
Some of the most enjoyable gatherings of friends and family involve coming together to watch an epic sports game. Whether it’s the Super Bowl, World Cup, or NBA finals, getting to meet up to cheer your team on is nothing short of exhilarating. Cheering and shouting at your televisions with every great move or missed…
Vegetable Okoy
Okoy is one of the best snacks or appetizers out there. Its stunning, golden brown appearance is one hard to ignore; popularized by street vendors around the country, okoy is beloved for its easy to find ingredients and its simple cooking process. While the traditional okoy is one you make with shrimps and bean sprouts,…
Cheesy Onion Rings
Food is best when it’s shared. Whether you’re with an intimate group of friends or a large gathering of loved ones, the best food can oftentimes bring the best memories. The perfect plate of finger foods is always the best combination to great conversations, no matter where you are. It helps, too, that there are…
Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe
Filipino Chicken Macaroni Salad spells the holidays for me. It is a sign that Christmas is just around the corner. I grew-up having this festive salad every Christmas dinner. This practice is still maintained in our household. We all help make the salad and enjoy it together as family. Absolutely filling and bursting with flavor…
Pork Siomai Recipe
Siomai is a traditional Chinese dumpling. This popular dumpling has made its way to the heart of the Filipino’s as evidenced by the hundreds of stalls, eateries, and restaurants who serve them. Traditionally cooked through steaming, siomai nowadays are also served fried complimented with soy sauce and calamansi.
In Manila, the best siomai can be found in the Manila China Town (which is the oldest China Town in the world). Several Chinese restaurants and even stalls serve different siomai varieties. Outside of China town, Pao Tsin would be the best one for me.
This recipe that I have for you is the Cantonese variety. It basically makes use of ground pork, shrimps, and mushrooms as the main ingredients. I liked this recipe for its oriental taste.
Try this delicious Siomai recipe
Longanisa Lumpiang Shanghai
Don’t forget to make Longanisa Lumpiang Shanghai for Noche Buena. This version of the Filipino egg roll is delicious. It is flavorful and tastes best when dipped in sweet and sour sauce. How to Cook Longanisa Lumpiang Shanghai The procedure is the same as making traditional Lumpiang Shanghai. Combine all filling ingredients. Wrap it in…
Talong Bola Bola
Meatballs are awesome. You can enjoy eating it by itself, or you can make certain dishes using it. Talong bola bola is a type of meatball composed of eggplant and ground pork. This makes a perfect appetizer. It is crisp on the outside and it tastes yummy. I suggest having it with dipping sauce to…
Kilawing Labanos
Kilawin is synonymous to ceviche. It is the Filipino way of preparing food by marinating in acid. Fish, meat, and vegetable can be marinated in vinegar (acetic acid), or calamansi (citric acid) until it gets fully cooked. There are certain dishes that needs extra cooking through fire. This dish is a good example. Kilawing labanos…
Fried Ham and Cheese Roll
Fried Ham and Cheese Roll is an easy snack or appetizer. It tastes really good and it also has that crisp and crunchy texture on the outside. This recipe is simple and inexpensive. Kids love it! I usually make this using leftover tasty bread. You can make this dish if your loaf of bread is about…