Quick Meals

The Ginataang Tulingan Recipe is among the best Filipino dishes. The fish tulingan, also known as tuna baby bonito or mackerel tuna, is cooked in (gata) coconut milk, which makes it a creamy and delectable dish along with vegetables like pechay or even an eggplant. The dish is not so fancy, but it tastes delicious. It is perfect to serve to the entire family for meals. Try this straight-forward Filipino recipe. Let us know what you think of the recipe. Share with us your tulingan recipe; we would love to hear it. Thanks.

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Nilagang saging, or boiled banana, is one of the simplest and most economical ways to prepare bananas, requiring no extra cost or complicated ingredients. This humble dish is a staple in many Filipino households, especially in the countryside, where it’s often enjoyed as a basic comfort food or a quick merienda (snack). Nilagang Saging na Saba, made with saba bananas, is not only simple to prepare but also super healthy, providing a good source of energy and nutrients. Its natural sweetness and soft texture make it a satisfying and wholesome treat.

For those with a sweet tooth, there’s the leveled-up version called Minatamis na Saging Saba, where the bananas are simmered in a sugary syrup, creating a sweetened sauce that’s perfect for desserts. Another popular variation is Saging Con Yelo Recipe, which is similar to minatamis but served with crushed ice, making it a refreshing treat, especially on hot days. On the other hand, fried bananas, like the beloved banana cue, are coated in caramelized sugar, offering a crispy, sweet, and indulgent snack.

A corn dog is a delicious snack for everyone; it is made of sausage (usually hot dogs). The hot dog is skewered on a bamboo skewer, rolled in the batter, and dredged in breadcrumbs if using. Then deep-fry them until the corn dog is crisp, golden brown, and fully cooked through. This Filipino-style corn dog recipe uses only all-purpose flour for the batter. Corn dog batter is quite similar to pancake and a Filipino hot cake recipe. In American cuisine, commonly, their corn dog recipe uses cornmeal and flour, which taste better. If desired, add cornmeal to the recipe and adjust the consistency of the batter accordingly. Try this recipe and let us know what you think.

The ideal crispy fried chicken wing has many factors to make it perfect, including the tenderness, the crispiness, and the flavors. If you’re craving crispy and flavorful fried chicken wings, this recipe is for you. These fried chicken wings recipe satisfy your appetite for a salty and crispy bite that's perfect for your favorite dipping sauce. In addition to being wonderfully golden and crisp after frying, these fried wings are also incredibly tasty and juicy inside since we coated our chicken with the seasoned flour mixture. Perfect chicken meal for the whole family to enjoy.  This is one of the greatest fried chicken recipes I've ever made. Please follow the simple directions below to make this dish. For additional recipes, please visit our recipe archive.

A delicious Filipino bagnet recipe (pork cracklings). This dish is quite similar to an Ilocano dish called lechon kawali. This recipe is among the top favorites of many Filipinos because of the natural flavor and texture of the dish. It tastes great with a juicy inside, and the outer parts are super crispy. The process of double-frying the meat gives it extra crispness, making it perfect to serve on any occasion or even for pulutan.

Tablea is a Filipino chocolate tablet. To make it, the process begins with collecting the cacao beans or seeds from the cacao tree, then sun drying them and roasting them at a high temperature. Separate the husk or shell from the inner nibs, grind, and mold into chocolate tablets.

A delicious hot chocolate (Sikwate or Chocolate de Batirol (Filipino Hot Chocolate) is the perfect hot drink to comfort and warm you up on a cold, rainy day. The hot tsocokate or sikwate is also the best drink to pair with the puto or bread to begin your day. Have you tried a champorado? (Chocolate Rice Porridge),the tableya are key ingredients as well.

This boiled sweetcorn recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and yields delicious results that are sure to impress. If you’ve ever struggled with overcooked or bland corn, try this simple method to achieve perfectly tender, crisp, and flavorful sweetcorn every time. The key is to avoid overcooking, which can make the corn mushy and less enjoyable. Instead, this method ensures that the corn retains its natural sweetness, crisp texture, and vibrant color, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.

This crispy fried chicken breast is delicious; it is soft and juicy inside and crispy outside, making it perfect to serve for the family’s meal. The recipe is super easy to prepare; just cut the chicken breast into a serving pieces and marinate it in the sauce mixture. Coat them in the flour mixture and deep fry, and that's it. Serve the dish with your favorite dip sauce. I paired this fried chicken with homemade french fries, and it tasted great; it’s quite similar to fast food chain restaurant fried chicken. This recipe is among the best fried chicken dishes I've cooked. To cook this recipe, please see our simple instructions below. An instructional video is also available in case you need it.

Meatball Soup Recipe with Misua and Patola is a straightforward and delectable Filipino noodle soup that's perfect for any occasion, especially on rainy days.

This comforting dish features tender meatballs made from ground pork, delicate misua noodles (thin Chinese salted wheat flour noodles), and slices of patola (sponge gourd), all simmered in a flavorful broth. The combination of these ingredients creates a light yet hearty soup that’s both nourishing and satisfying.