Exceptionally delicious and juicy, there is nothing quite like a warm, fresh plate of Crispy Mini Lechon Belly Roll. This may be a dish you’re used to ordering from outside for special occasions. But wouldn’t it be great to know how to make it from scratch? After all, we never run short of Filipino celebrations…
Christmas Recipes
Masarsang Menudo Recipe
It’s not surprising that some of the most famous Filipino dishes have a vibrant-tasting, thick sauce or stew. These bank on some of the best seasonings and spices, as we have a good deal of them in our home court. That, and we have a great supply of some of the best vegetables to pair…
Pork Menudo sa Gata
I enjoy eating pork menudo. In fact, it is one of my favorites. Pork Menudo sa Gata has the same great taste as our beloved menudo. It is also richer and creamier as a result of adding coconut milk. I’m sure that you will enjoy this dish as much as I did. Take it easy…
Pork Barbecue
Christmas dinner won’t be complete without Pork Barbecue in the dining table. It has been a family tradition to make this for Christmas. I like it as a main dish and it also works well as an appetizer with my favorite beverage. The kids love it too. You should consider making one for Christmas and…
Chicken and Pork Embutido
Chicken and Pork Embutido is a good dish to make during the holidays. It is rich, delicious, and very satisfying. Enjoy it for Noche Buena, New Year’s Eve dinner, or any occasion. You will surely love it! How to Make Chicken and Pork Embutido Making your own embutido can never be easier. I do it…
Carbonara Recipe Filipino Style
This Carbonara Recipe Filipino Style is a winner. It is a good dish that you can prepare for Noche Buena for many reasons. It is rich, creamy, and delicious. It is quick and easy to cook too. It took me around 30 minutes to complete the dish. You should try making this for the Holidays….
Sisig
Sisig refers to a finely chopped pork dish of Filipino origin. This recipe uses pork belly and maskara (pig face). It is popular in the Philippines and is now gaining popularity worldwide. It can be consumed as an appetizer and a main dish. How to Cook Sisig Start to cook sisig by boiling the meat. I…
How to Cook Lumpiang Shanghai
Lumpia or Lumpiang Shanghai is a Filipino egg roll dish. The filling or meat mixture is mainly composed of ground pork, minced carrots, and minced onion. Spices and seasonings are added into the mixture. It is then wrapped and rolled individually in thin flour sheets known as lumpia wrappers. Each piece of lumpia is deep…
Crispy Pata
Christmas is the season when most of us tend to lower our guard to sample some of the good food that we have been trying to avoid for the entire year, mainly due to health reasons. Crispy Pata is one of these dishes that I make at least once or twice a year. I make…
Homemade Cured Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze
Have you tried making cured ham from scratch? This recipe post will show you how to make Homemade Cured Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze. It takes a while to come-up with this masterpiece. However, it is all worth it. Your hard work and patience will be rewarded at the end. My brine solution is composed…
Filipino Pork Menudo Recipe
This Filipino Pork Menudo Recipe is what I use for special occasions. It is the same recipe that we keep on using year after year for Noche Buena. Since this dish is my favorite, I have tried to make many different versions and this is what I like best. This time, my eldest daughter, Dianne, helped…
Oxtail Kare-Kare Recipe
Oxtail Kare-Kare is our top favorite dish during Noche Buena. Both my wife and I enjoy eating this dish together. I personally like this kare-kare version because of the Oxtails. I think that this cut of meat is really tasty and delicious. I like it even better when the meat is cooked properly to the…
Noche Buena Lumpiang Shanghai
It has been a tradition in my family to cook our favorite Filipino dishes every year for Noche Buena. The occasion is made even more special because everyone helps me prepare their favorite food. This includes my little girls, Danika and Danielle, which are my constant little helpers. They were introduced to cooking at a young age…