Ampalayang Guisado (Sauteed Bitter Gourd)

Ampalaya or Bitter Gourd has been proven to be beneficial and a healthy supplement for Diabetes and Hypertension aside from being a good  source of essential vitamins. The way to prepare or cook ampalaya has been quite challenging for some, how to lessen the bitterness and still savor its nutritional benefits.The old technique has the plant being

My Red Sinigang - Pork Spareribs in Tamarind Soup (Sinigang na Tadyang ng Baboy sa Sampalok)

Sinigang is a basic Filipino dish that borders on being sour and tasty. The best souring ingredient that i usually use is Tamarind. If I find one in the market I use the fresh ones, boiling and squeezing it from its pods, but I did not find any fresh ones today so I prefer the trusted Tamarind powder brand. To make my Sinigang deviate from the usual basic sour soup, I added

 Del Monte tomato sauce

Adobong Puti (White Adobo) and Ensaladang Talong (Roasted Eggplant Salad)

Adobong Puti or White Adobo is my go to dish when I want something quick and easy. It is slightly the same as the regular soy sauced adobo, but omitting the

Lumpiang Sariwa ( Fresh Spring Roll)

Lumpiang Sariwa or Fresh Spring Roll; is a light filling meal made of Singkamas (Turnip), carrots, fresh cabbage, ground meat, and native lettuce. Topped with homemade sweet sauce, ground peanuts and minced garlic. Other variations of this dish uses "ubod" (made from the core of a palm tree using the soft part). Green beans or chickpeas can be added as well as strips of sweet potatoes and togue (bean sprouts) for health reasons I omitted using any beans (even tofu) and keep my version simple but

Tres Tinolas

Tinola is a basic Filipino dish, mostly made up of cut chicken pieces stewed along with ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and green papaya. Most household on the provinces uses native chicken, which takes longer time to cook because of its toughness. I usually go for a

Sinigang na Lapulapu sa Miso (Grouper in Soured Miso Soup)

How to cook Sinigang? I was always asked this question by some friends and I’d reply it’s very basic. If you are using pork, chicken, or beef, boil it first (with no salt, adding salt takes additional time for the meat to tenderize.) until the meat is evenly cooked. Gather all the fresh ingredients, chop up all vegetables and pick a good souring agent (tamarind, kamias, lemon, green mangoes or calamansi). Throw them all in a large pot, wait to simmer, season the broth until

Cheesy Tuna Wheat Rolls

Yesterday, despite the non - stop rains I attended The Bakery Fair 2013 7^th International Exhibition at The World Trade Center Manila. A 3 day event that  features bakery, confectionery and food service , equipment and supplies. It showcased  400 booths that offered a variety of baked goods and free pastry making lessons. I came armed with three things,