Tortang Talong (Filipino Eggplant Omelet)
Growing up, tortang talong was a staple in my household. My father plants them and we sell the extra eggplants to neighbors and the local market. Because there’s so much, we end up being forced to eat them so they don’t go to waste. As a child I hated them! You’ll be surprised at how […]
Ampalaya Con Carne Recipe (Beef Ampalaya)
Turning Bitter into Better: How to Make Ampalaya Palatable Hey mommy friend! I wanted to share with you my go-to recipe for Ampalaya con Carne or also known as Beef Ampalaya. As a busy mom, I know how important it is to have quick and nutritious meals in our rotation, and this dish ticks all […]
Tasty Ginisang Munggo + Bonus Imarflex Turbo Cooker Review
It was a pretty exciting day yesterday. I ordered an Imarflex Turbo Cooker from Lazada, and it finally got delivered. I have long been mulling on buying an Instant Pot (several years in fact, lol). Years ago, you had to order an Instant Pot in Amazon or you get a relative from abroad buy you […]
Fluffy Cheese Mushroom Omelette
It’s not easy to find your go-to low carb recipe that’s easy, cheap, and tasty. I get it. It’s had enough to stay on your course for a healthier you. It’s all the preparation that really gets me off track. So today I’m sharing this mushroom omelette recipe for a healthy breakfast that can stand […]
Frozen Vegetables
How to cook Pinakbet
Learn how to cook Pinakbet, the Tagalog version. This vegetable stew is a healthy Filipino -Ilocano dish using assorted Filipino vegetables. When I was just learning and beginning to cook for my family, I’ve always wondered why my pakbet or pinakbet, doesnt taste like my fathers Pinakbet Ilocano recipe. My father, an Ilocano from Pangasinan, […]
Sayote Guisado
2 tablespoons oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, sliced 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes 1/2 cup sliced pork 1/4 cup shelled shrimps 3-4 pieces sayote, peeled and cut into strips 1 cup shrimp juice or water salt and pepper to taste In a skillet, heat oil then saute garlic, onions and tomatoes. When tender, […]
Instant Pickled Salad
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Quick Pickled Onions
Quick Pickled Onions Today, (since it’s a Friday and were going with the default munggo on a Friday), Im not sharing an ulam recipe for the recipe blog but rather a favorite side at home. It’s not exactly a side but maybe a condiment or sawsawan. Or garnish maybe? Whenever onions are cheap or going […]
Nicoise Salad
When there’s nothing to pair with dry and fried pork at home, and I’m feeling a little deprived of vegetables (because kids and hubby only eat meat or mostly meat), a Nicoise Salad is a perfect partner to a quick fried pork chops.Β This is an easy and healthy recipe and can stand on its […]