Any kind of noodle dish in the Philippines is called “Pancit”. Since this recipe uses noodles, I’ll be referring to the dish as “Chicken Pancit”. The traditional recipe uses pork as seen in this Easy FIlipino Pancit recipe here. Chicken ...
I want my own version of Filipino Spaghetti. A mix of tart and sweet, with sliced up hotdogs, a thick tomato sauce and ketchup, and just a dash of milk to thin the sauce. A friend asked why I didn’t ...
“Do you know how to cook Pancit?” I am frequently asked this question once someone finds out that I’m from the Philippines. The word Pancit in Filipino means noodles and people remember the name because the dish is delicious. Pancit Bihon, ...
It’s a known fact that Richmond, VA is one of those small-ish cities that has seen a boom in the food scene in the past years. I know because I witnessed this beautiful thing come to life. When I first ...
A quick note on the difference between of icing and frosting before we get started. In general, icing has a thinner consistency, doesn’t hold its shape, and is used to glaze baked goods. Frosting on the other hand is thicker, ...
The word Igado reminds me of a ghost named Tia Gado (Aunt Gado) who haunted my family’s live-in nanny. The bizarre story, relayed by my brother Gino, happened before I was born. It begins when Martha, a nanny who’s worked ...
Nilagang Baka or Bulalo? The two are very similar except for the addition of corn and beef shank for the latter. The beef is boiled for hours until fork tender and served with the shank jutting out from the bowl. ...
Say goodbye to sugar-loaded, grape jelly and barbecue sauce meatballs for your party appetizer. Instead, replace your old recipe with this brand spanking new Low Carb Slow Cooker Meatballs. With only 5 ingredients and packed with flavor, this new recipe ...
Mexico is amazing and has quickly become one of our favorite vacation places. There’s so much to see in the Yucatan and Quintana Roo that a week was not enough! 7 days in Valladolid and Tulum Day 1 – Ek ...
Woohoo! It is done! I present to you the easiest – but as close to authentic as you’re gonna get – Ube cake/cupcake recipe you’re ever going to make! It’s been about a year since I posted my first Easy Ube ...
