Quick Meals

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.

The Bringhe recipe is a fantastic Filipino paella rice dish, usually served on special occasions. It is commonly made with glutinous rice, chicken, chorizo de bilbao, coconut milk, raisins, and vegetables. Bringhe is a Kapampangan dish, one of the various varieties of paelya dishes. In this recipe, I added hot dog slices to make the dish look very appealing and tasty. Haven't you tried this dish yet? Try now! Our simple-to-follow instructions are written below.

Laswa Recipe is a nutritious vegetable soup from the Ilocos Region of the Philippines. The dish is Ilonggo's favorite popular vegetable soup. A high-fiber, nutrient-dense dish. This vegetable soup has gained popularity based on its origin. In Visayas, it is called "utan bisaya. In Batangas, it is called "bulanglang," and dinengdeng is from the Ilocos region. In this recipe, we will add shrimp, which pairs perfectly with the flavors of the fresh vegetables and makes the dish more flavorful. To keep the dish healthy, all-purpose seasoning granules to taste are optional. You can add it for taste if desired. Serve hot while the vegetables are still firm enough to consume. Warm, steaming rice is perfect to pair with this beautiful dish.

The Classic Filipino Spaghetti Sauce is a beloved dish that holds a special place in Filipino cuisine, especially during celebrations and family gatherings. This unique version of spaghetti is made with ground meat—typically pork or beef—simmered in a flavorful sauce that combines tomato sauce and banana ketchup. The addition of banana ketchup gives the sauce its signature sweet and tangy flavor, setting it apart from traditional Italian spaghetti. To make it even more appealing, slices of hotdog are added, adding a playful and nostalgic touch that both kids and adults adore.

Kalamay Lansong with latik is an ideal snack; it is so sweet and delicious. This Filipino delicacy is made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar. Combine, steam until cooked, and top with latik. Another Filipino kakanin recipe that can be easily prepared at home: This kalamay lasong is best consumed in the morning or afternoon, and it goes well with a cup of hot chocolate (sikwate) or a cup of hot coffee.