Appetizer

Transform humble canned sardines into irresistibly crispy, golden spring rolls with this Lumpiang Sardinas recipe! These savory rolls are stuffed with a flavorful sardine-and-vegetable filling, deep-fried to perfection, and served with a rich, umami-packed dipping sauce made from the reserved tomato sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, pulutan, or merienda—this dish proves that delicious food doesn’t need to be expensive!

This Filipino-Style Carbonara transforms the classic Italian pasta into an ultra-creamy, rich, and satisfying dish using budget-friendly local ingredients. Unlike traditional carbonara, our Pinoy version uses evaporated milk and all-purpose cream for that signature velvety sauce, combined with bacon, sweet ham, and mushrooms for maximum flavor without breaking the bank. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or when you're craving restaurant-style pasta at home!

The key to this dipping sauce lies in its simple yet flavorful ingredients. The base is made with dashi broth or dashi powder, which provides a rich umami foundation.

This Calamares recipe is a delightful and irresistible way to enjoy your favorite squid, transforming it into a crispy, golden seafood appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion.

Chicharrones is usually made of pork belly or pork shoulder, which is the best meat of the pork to make the tastiest chicharrones. It is crunchy, crispy, and flavorful.

Pork Pinakupsan Bites is a Visayan delicacy; it’s crispy and delicious. It's made of pork and cut into serving bites, seasoned with salt to taste, and fried with their own fats until crisp and golden. The dish is similar to the lechon kawali, but the lechon kawali needs an incredible amount of cooking oil for deep-frying the pork. The pork pinakupsan cooks only on its own rendered fat until crispy.

This Calderetang Kambing recipe, or Kaldereta, is Filipino goat stew. The dish is made of goat meat, cooked until tender, and simmered with tomato-liver sauce along with spices and vegetables. Of course, season with certain seasonings to give the dish a hearty texture and a robust savory flavor. The soft, meaty texture of the dish with savory sauce makes it perfect to serve as an appetizer with alcoholic beverages or as a main dish with steamed rice.

These garlic parmesan wings are quick, easy, and bursting with flavor—crispy, tender, and coated in a savory garlic-parmesan sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish for any occasion! A crowd-pleaser!

Kinupusan chicharon baboy recipe, bisaya style, is made for the pork skin with fats. The pork skin is boiled before being fried, and it turns into chicharon. These chicharon, also known as pork cracklings, are the perfect low-carb treat; they are crispy and delectable. It can be served alone or paired with a hot vinegar dip sauce or a sauce of your choice. It is best eaten as a snack or viand, and it is also perfect to pair with a liqueur drink as "pulutan". The dish can be kept for months in an airtight container.