Peri Peri Chicken

Peri Peri Chicken

Popularized by Nando’s Peri-Peri chicken in London and now in some cities in the US. Since we don’t have it in our area, I experimented and combined couple of copy cat recipes online. This is South African blends of spices created by Portuguese explorers when 

Dinengdeng (Ilocano)

Dinengdeng (Ilocano)

As a native of La Union in the Ilocano region of the Philippines, this dish always brings me back home. We grew a small vegetable garden in our backyard during summer months to mainly grow ingredients I use for this dish to re-live the original 

Napa Asian Salad

Napa Asian Salad

This is a favorite summer vegetable salad that can satisfy an Asian taste bud. A crowd favorite on a potluck get together. It’s a combined crunchiness of a fresh tang of napa cabbage and the crispy ramen and roasted almond slivers.

Sizzling Tofu

Sizzling Tofu

A healthy version of the classic sisig recipe. It is a meatless, yet protein packed sisig with same flavor that can satisfy your craving for this all time favorite Filipino dish.

Prawn Penne Pasta

Prawn Penne Pasta

This is a very versatile recipe making a typical penne pasta more exciting. The addition of shrimp for protein and various healthy vegetables makes it a complete sumptuous meal.

Beef Satay

Beef Satay

This is a great twist that you can make with a good cut of beef, preferably the soft and tender cuts. It can be prepared in advance for a longer time to marinade and more tasteful meat, but soaking it for few minutes will also 

Paella

Paella

One of the greatest tribute of Spain to the Philippines is this classic dish that is normally prepared on special occasion or a Sunday dinner and shared with family and friends. It looks complicated due to the variety of ingredients it has, but it’s fairly 

Pancit Malabon

Pancit Malabon

One of my favorite noodle recipe in the Philippines. It is closely related to palabok in which the noodles is served separate from the sauce. I cooked the sauce and integrate the noodles in the pan, then arrange in the serving plate to include, but 

Lechon Belly Roll

Lechon Belly Roll

What a nice way to satisfy the craving of lechon without butchering a whole pig. It’s nice addition to a holiday dinner table, a special potluck get together or just an ordinary meal to satisfy a craving. Served with your favorite lechon sauce or barbecue 

Crispy Pork Belly

Crispy Pork Belly

Yummy crispy pork belly