Baked Turon | Filipino Banana Spring Rolls Merienda, a late morning or afternoon snack, is a Philippine tradition and Turon is a popular snack time treat. My version of the classic banana spring roll is baked so you can enjoy all the goodness without the deep-fried guilt. Merienda, ... Read More
Filipino Chicken Adobo
Filipino Chicken Adobo A good Filipino adobo is all about the proper vinegar/soy sauce ratio. I also share some cooking tips to make this throw-it-all-in-the-pot recipe a winner. [For my Instant Pot version of chicken adobo, you can find the recipe here.] I woke up this morning with a dry, itchy ... Read More
Arroz Caldo | Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup
Arroz Caldo | Filipino Chicken + Rice Soup Just like classic chicken soup, arroz caldo is nourishment, comfort and healing in a bowl. (My stovetop recipe is below but if you would like to make arroz Caldo in an Instant Pot--or any pressure cooker--please click here.) It was one week ago today ... Read More
Beef Mechado, Filipino Beef Stew
Beef Mechado, Filipino Beef Stew This Filipino version of classic beef stew doesn't bother with wine--only a handful of the simplest ingredients are thrown in the pot--but it is deep in flavor and rich in comfort. "Tè?!" she asked, not hiding the disapproval in her voice. My husband and I ... Read More
Filipino Pancit Canton (and How to Velvet Chicken)
Filipino Pancit Canton (and How to Velvet Chicken) Velveting is a Chinese technique used in stir-fry dishes that leaves meat succulent even after frying. It works well in this classic Filipino noodle dish. Recalling a lunch room conversation with an office mate nearly twenty five years ago I'm ... Read More
Pancit Bihon (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
If you ever attend a Filipino get-together one of the dishes you can count on being served is pancit. This is the Filipino word for noodles and there are several ways they can be prepared. Pancit bihon or pancit guisado (as it's referred to in my family) is one of the easiest preparations. ... Read More
