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CHICKEN ARROZ CALDO

This Filipino rice porridge with chicken & ginger may have originated from China, brought into the Philippines by Chinese immigrants long time ago.  But to us Filipinos, it is known to be a good comfort good when you are under the weather or when the 

BEEF PICADILLO

A week ago I saw a video of Wilma Consul making her version of picadillo or ginisang giniling(it’s what Filipinos call this dish).  This dish comprises of sauteed vegetables and grounded pork meat as what is commonly used in Filipino households.  Picadillo came from the Spanish 

CHICKEN & PORK ADOBO

Philippine Adobo (from Spanish adobar: “marinade,” “sauce” or “seasoning”) is a popular dish and cooking process in Philippine cuisine that involves meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, which is browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade. It has sometimes been considered as the unofficial national dish in 

FILIPINO STYLE CHICKEN CURRY

It has been some time since we had invited friends over for dinner.  And since I am so used to preparing a huge batch of food everytime I cook, we invited our friends over for Filipino Curry dinner.  And this recipe did not disappoint at 

GREEN LENTIL SOUP

This lentil soup recipe is easy to make and is a favorite of my husband.  This recipe is made with lamb, but you may use beef or opt for a vegetarian version just by skipping the meat.  Friends from London shared their recipe with us and 

CHAMPORADO (chocolate rice pudding)

A few weeks ago,  I was craving for something from back home in Manila.  Since it had been raining, cold and gloomy one winter Sunday.  Decided to prepare one my childhood favorite when it’s raining outside.  So I went to visit my friends and cooked 

CREAMY FISH SOUP

It has been a cold past two weeks and it is good to serve a warm soup dish during this cold winter spells.  I have always loved a creamy Norwegian fish soup. The above photo was taken from work when I served this hearty dish