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  • Tofu Sisig: Crispy, Sizzling And Will Make You Forget Pork!

    Tofu Sisig: Crispy, Sizzling And Will Make You Forget Pork!

    When I first moved to Canada, I was bracing myself for the deep winters and the abundance of maple syrup. What I didn’t see coming was the craving for Filipino dishes like sisig. Now, traditional sisig is usually porky goodness in all its crispy, fatty glory. But as much as I love a good plate…

  • How to Make Perfectly Crispy Lechon Kawali at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

    How to Make Perfectly Crispy Lechon Kawali at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

    If you’ve never tried crispy lechon kawali, you’ve probably never experienced the sheer joy of hearing that satisfying crunch as you bite into perfectly golden pork belly. It’s the kind of sound that makes you feel like you’ve won a small battle in the kitchen, which, let’s be real, we all need sometimes. As someone…

  • Easy Mac and Cheese: A Comforting Classic in No Time

    Easy Mac and Cheese: A Comforting Classic in No Time

    Let’s face it—sometimes you just need a bowl of cheesy goodness to get through the day. It’s been snowing for six months straight (hello, Canada), you’re in full denial that summer ever existed, and you need something comforting in your belly. Enter easy mac and cheese. I’m talking about a recipe so simple that you’ll…

  • Thai Pad See Ew: How to Make This Savory Stir-Fry at Home

    Thai Pad See Ew: How to Make This Savory Stir-Fry at Home

    If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be whipping up Thai pad see ew in my kitchen, I would’ve laughed and offered you a homemade Vegemite sandwich instead. But life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, and one afternoon, I stumbled across a YouTube tutorial from the king of food travel,…

  • Filipino BBQ Chicken Recipe: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser

    Filipino BBQ Chicken Recipe: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser

    If there’s one thing every Filipino family gathering can agree on, it’s that BBQ chicken should always be at the centre of the table. There’s something magical about the way the sweet, savoury, and smoky flavours come together that instantly turns a simple meal into a fiesta. Whether you’re grilling in the backyard of your…

  • Traditional Filipino Tinola: A Comforting Chicken Soup Recipe You’ll Love

    Traditional Filipino Tinola: A Comforting Chicken Soup Recipe You’ll Love

    When it’s minus something outside (oh, the joys of Canadian winters), there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a hot bowl of soup. And if that soup happens to be traditional Filipino tinola, well, then you’re in for an extra treat! It’s the kind of comfort food that feels like a warm hug from…

  • The Viral Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: A Must-Try Delight

    The Viral Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: A Must-Try Delight

    If you haven’t jumped on the baked feta pasta recipe bandwagon yet, where have you been? Seriously, did you get lost in the supermarket trying to decide between 17 kinds of feta? (Been there!) This pasta sensation is more than just an Instagram fad—it’s comfort food at its finest, and it’s absurdly easy. Like, “I’m-too-tired-to-function-but-I-still-want-something-fancy”…

  • Filipino Chicken Arroz Caldo: Comfort In A Bowl

    Filipino Chicken Arroz Caldo: Comfort In A Bowl

    Ah, Filipino chicken arroz caldo—the dish that wraps you up like a cosy blanket on a dreary, cold day. Whether you’re nursing a sniffly nose, coming in from the Canadian snow. Or, simply craving something warm and satisfying, arroz caldo is the answer. Growing up in Australia, I remember my parents whipping this up at…

  • Filipino Squid Adobo: A Succulent, Tangy Seafood Feast Guaranteed To Warm Your Soul

    Filipino Squid Adobo: A Succulent, Tangy Seafood Feast Guaranteed To Warm Your Soul

    Ah, Filipino squid adobo—a dish so full of flavour it could make even the coldest Canadian winter feel like a tropical paradise (okay, maybe not that much, but you get what I mean). With the classic adobo flavours of garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness, this squid version will take your tastebuds…

  • Filipino Chicken Adobo: Your Ultimate Guide to a Tangy, Flavour-Packed Classic

    Filipino Chicken Adobo: Your Ultimate Guide to a Tangy, Flavour-Packed Classic

    Let me guess—you’ve heard of Filipino chicken adobo, but you’re not sure whether it lives up to the hype, right? Spoiler alert: it does. In fact, it exceeds the hype. I mean, this dish is basically the Tay Tay of Filipino cuisine—universally loved, totally iconic, and with a sauce so good you’ll want to slather…