Cooking Tips

Filipino Mango and Tomato Salad is a light and refreshing side dish that pairs well with grilled meat or seafood. A delicious medley of juicy mangoes, plump tomatoes, onions, and cilantro tossed in an Asian-style vinaigrette dressing; it’s like a party in your mouth! I have a few salads I …

Looking for a quick and easy vegetable dish? Try this Ginisang Pechay with Oyster Sauce! It’s nutritious, economical, and you can whip it up in no time at all. The perfect no-fuss weekday meal for the whole family! Pechay is a staple ingredient in Filipino cooking, but it’s more often …

Suman Malagkit with Coconut Caramel Sauce steamed in banana leaves is the perfect snack or dessert. This Filipino sticky rice is soft, chewy, and made extra delicious with a rich and creamy sauce. It’s seriously addictive! I saw this suman malagkit recipe on The Skinny Pot, and I knew I …

Pineapple salsa is super easy to make and so refreshingly delicious! Enjoy its sweet, tangy, and spicy medley flavors with chips or grilled meat, or seafood. Fruit salsas are among my favorite things to make for a midday snack or appetizer, especially during the summer months when all sorts of …

Turn your day-old rice into a complete one-pot meal! This Hawaiian Fried Rice loaded with ham, bacon, pineapple, eggs, and veggies is ready in minutes yet turns out so hearty and tasty. A guaranteed family favorite! I love cooking, but if I can be out of the kitchen in half …

Beef Afritada is an easy, one-pot meal the whole family will love. This Filipino beef stew is hearty and delicious with fork-tender beef, root vegetables, and colorful bell peppers in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce! One of the most popular and most viewed recipes here on Kawaling Pinoy is my …