Lunch

Bring the flavors of your favorite seafood market (dampa) to your kitchen with this Garlic Butter Shrimp Dampa Style recipe! This dish features plump, juicy shrimp smothered in a rich, sweet, and garlicky butter sauce with a secret ingredient - Sprite - that adds a unique sweetness and helps tenderize the shrimp. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or pulutan with drinks!

Get ready for the crispiest, juiciest chicken fingers you've ever made at home! This Easy Crispy Chicken Fillet Recipe delivers perfectly golden, crunchy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside chicken strips that beat any fast-food version. Marinated in garlic, calamansi, and fish sauce for authentic Filipino flavor, then double-coated for maximum crunch - these chicken fingers are perfect for snacks, baon, or family dinners!

Warm, comforting, and packed with rich flavors, Beef Afritada is a classic Filipino stew that combines tender beef chunks with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a savory tomato-based sauce. This one-pot wonder is perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or whenever you crave a taste of home. With its vibrant colors and hearty taste, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table!

Craving tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs smothered in a rich, sweet-savory glaze? This Sinarsahang Pork Ribs recipe delivers succulent, flavorful ribs with a sticky, garlicky sauce that’s perfect with steamed rice! Inspired by Filipino comfort food, this dish balances soy sauce’s umami, calamansi’s tang, and a hint of sweetness—making it an irresistible meal for family dinners or special occasions.

Warm up your table with this comforting Kinamatisang Manok – a flavorful Filipino chicken stew simmered in a rich tomato-based broth with fresh vegetables. This rustic dish highlights the natural sweetness of tomatoes combined with savory chicken, aromatic spices, and crisp vegetables for a well-balanced meal that’s perfect for any occasion!

Do you enjoy omelets and fritters? If so, try this Filipino torta recipe for shrimps alamang or tortang alamang (omelet). This recipe is a straightforward version of tortang alamang. By the way, what is "alamang"? An alamang is a small shrimp or ribbon shrimp. Shrimp omelet or in Tagalog “hippon alamang” is especially tasty when made into a torta or omelet. Alamang is a good primary source of protein. In the Philippines, this is not a usual torta or omelet for most. Because alamang is only available during certain seasons. If you’re looking for a classic Filipino seafood dish, this recipe could be a great choice to try in your kitchen. Written instructions are provided below on how to prepare this dish easily. Our instructional video is also provided in case you need it.
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If you like okra and chicken, this ginisang okra paired with chicken is for you. You'll probably enjoy this sautéed okra recipe. This isn't your typical ginisang okra dish. This is a little different way of cooking okra than you're used to. Most Filipino recipes, including many of them, are basic and straightforward to prepare. A side of basic and easy-to-prepare Filipino meals is both nutritious and delicious. Sautéed okra with chicken breast is a great combination. It is best served with a side of hot rice.

This recipe is the best quick and easy way to cook chicken adobo, although we recommend marinating the chicken meat for a more flavorful flavor. Soy sauce, seasonings, and chicken pieces are cooked till tender. This rich and tasty dish is best served with warm rice.

Ginisang sayote recipe with chicken or sauteed chayote is a simple, tasty, and nutritious Filipino recipe that is also inexpensive. This is typically paired with fried dishes or grilled with a plate of steamed rice. Ginisang sayote is so delicious and not only in chicken, but you can also cook this sayote recipe with pork, or either shrimp.