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Mini Bibingka

Bibingka is a type of rice cake traditionally served by Filipinos during the holidays. They're usually the size of saucers and quartered...
Tinolang Manok sa Ampalaya (Chicken Ginger Soup with Bitter Melon)

Testing out recipes on a daily basis, especially for the blog, you tend to forget to eat healthier. Healthy food is a tough sell in any hous...
Dinengdeng (Vegetable Stew)

This is a harvest type vegetable stew. These are the vegetables typically grown in backyards in rural areas in the northern regions of...
Ground Beef Omelette (Tortang Giniling)

Torta is the Filipino version of the omelette and it is my absolute favorite dish. Ever. The most common of these omelettes would be the Gin...
Vigan Longganisa

Everybody knows about Pancit, Adobo and Lumpia, but will Filipino food be truly "mainstream"? I've read different points of vi...
Kutchinta

We were craving something from home. You take for granted the fact that in Los Angeles, you can get authentic food from everywhere. Out here...
Bitter Melon and Shrimp Stir Fry (Ginisang Ampalaya at Hipon)

Type 2 Diabetes is an epidemic. In my family alone, Type 2 diabetes is present in both sides. I can accept it as a foregone conclusion for m...
Herb Garlic Roasted Chicken

The Whole Chicken. Complete and economical yet so neglected. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bags of chicken wings, little trays of chic...