Five-Spice Braised Pork Belly

Oftentimes, the simplest and easiest recipes turn out best! This Chinese Five-Spice Braised Pork Belly is all that. There is  nothing complicated at all in this recipe and yet it comes out so flavorful and delightful.

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Green Tea Drizzle Cake

Love matcha green tea? This Green Tea Drizzle Cake is infused with matcha green tea then soaked in green tea syrup and served with crème fraîche for a unique and tasty dessert!

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Easy Thai Red Chicken Curry

My husband is on quite a restrictive diet at the moment so we try to avoid big food groups such as dairy, wheat, soy, some nuts and anything…

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Pochero (Pork/Beef Stew with Saba/Burro Bananas)

Adding bananas to this melt-in-your-mouth tender beef or pork stew brings so much flavor and richness to this Asian classic. This Filipino Pochero (Pork/Beef Stew with Saba/Burro Bananas) is a huge family favorite and a dish you’ll make over and over again! Perfect for a weeknight meal or for a special Sunday lunch or dinner!

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Ground Pork Menudo

The classic Filipino stew, Menudo, made with ground meat for a quicker cooking time and more flavor absorption! Loaded with vegetables and simmered in a perfectly seasoned tomato sauce the whole family will enjoy this!

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Chicken Ramen

In 2009, we went back to the Philippines to visit my family for the Holidays. En route we stopped by Tokyo so we can see what it’s like in…

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Arroz Caldo (Savory Chicken and Rice Porridge)

A classic rice congee that you can find all over Asia though this one is the Filipino version – Arroz Caldo (Savory Chicken and Rice Porridge). The perfect option for breakfast and also a favorite to serve when one is under the weather or during the cooler season! Gluten-free and perfect as a meal on its own! 

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Chicken with Creamed Corn

There are definitely days when you simply don’t have the time to cook an elaborate meal no matter how much you want to. When this…

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Amazing Green Tea Cake

Welcome spring with this lovely spring cake – Amazing Green Tea Cake that’s naturally colored and flavored with matcha green tea! Also, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!

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Oven Roasted Lechon

Philippines’ favorite roast pork with that perfect crackling can easily be made in the oven and you only need 2 ingredients!

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Coconut Chicken Curry

Simmered in a deliciously spiced creamy coconut sauce and then topped with almonds, this chicken curry is always a hit! Quick and easy to make as well.

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