Recipe Ideas
Salmon Roll
Back to School Lunch Ideas Day 5 My teens love Sushi! To be honest I do too but it can be so expensive to buy it all the time. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information […]
Leyte Humba
Oozing with savoury, sweet flavours and melt in your mouth pork bites, here’s my Braised Pork Belly in soy sauce and vinegar with salted black beans, palm sugar and star anise. What is Humba? Let’s get this completely clear, Humba is NOT Adobo! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my […]
Coconut Chicken and Butternut Squash
Ginataan Na Manok at Kalabasa Philippines is abundant with coconut trees, we use it with food, building materials, textiles and even for skin care. Coconut is such a great nutritious ingredient for food and this is one of those dishes that really hits home! I never climbed a coconut tree myself, as I’m scared of […]
Air Fryer Lechon
No Kawali is Involed with this recipe What is Lechon Kawali Lechon Kawali is an alternative to Lechon. It’s usually a whole roast pig but we can’t always buy a whole roast pig and it takes a long time to cook too. This was before restaurants started selling smaller portions of spit roast pork. Today […]
Ginataan na Isda
Sea Bream Cooked in Coconut Milk with Squash and Green Beans – What is Ginataan na Isda Ginataan is a type of stewed or braised Filipino dishes cooked with coconut milk. There are many varieties to this dish but the common ingredients are coconut and pumpkin or squash. The word “ginataan” (also spelled as guinataan) […]
Easy Thin Pancakes
This recipe is my go to when my family craves for some pancakes. It’s a simple recipe, not many ingredients and tasty too! My daughters use this recipe when they want to surprise me and hubby for some breakfast in bed. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I […]
15 Mins BBQ Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Chicken Wings This is the fastest I made chicken bbq wings in my life! Where were air fryers when my children were small? This is my first recipe for an air fryer and trust me I will be dedicating this year to making more recipes. Busy mums like me will need Filipino quick […]
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Beetroot Dip
Today’s generation is so blessed to have everything accessible to them. For instance, they have Social media, which is an amazing thing of course but it has its downsides too. Having seen a version of this on TikTok, I’m a little late to this trend but I really wanted to try it for a long […]
Lumpiang Keso
Brie and Cranberry Springrolls We all know Filipinos love Lumpia, it’s our version of springrolls and of our love language. Food in general is our love language, if we feed you that means we love you! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal […]
Cassava Cake Topped with Salted Caramel
Sweet Cassava or Manioc Cake Topped with Salted Caramel What is Cassava Cake? Cassava cake is unique to the Philippines although the root crop cassava came from Latin America during the Spanish colonization through the Manila – Acapulco trading route. It’s a traditional moist cake with a custard-like topping. It’s usually eaten as snacks but […]
Banana Cupcakes
Dog and Human Friendly Banana Cupcakes It was my fur baby’s birthday a couple weeks ago and every year, either, I bake him a cake or we cook him some pancakes. He loves them both! If he could speak he probably want both. HAHA! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive […]
Pancit Palabok
Rice Noodles with Prawns and Pork Sauce. Topped with Pork Crackling, Smoked Fish and Eggs What is Pancit Palabok? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. […]
Frankfurter Puffs
Back to School Lunch Ideas Mums and Dads, you have to make this for your little ones or big kids! Trust me, they will love it. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no […]
Kaldereta
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 1: A Tomato Based Hearty Beef & Liver Stew What is Kaldereta or Caldereta Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Kaldereta’s […]
Adobo Paté
Chicken Liver pate in soy and vinegar sauce Filipinos go loco with Adobo! It’s probably the most popular dish and the most tried dish for those who are new to Filipino cuisine. I think the reason for this is that Adobo is simple to make and flavourful when done right. So Filipinos tend to cook […]
Filipino Escabeche
Fried Pomfret with Sweet & Tangy Sauce What is Escabeche The Origin story is nicely written by guampedia.com. I was so fascinated by this information. The origin of the word “escabeche” is Persian. The Arabs brought the word “escabeche” to Spain in the 8th Century. The word is derived from “Al-sikbaj,” a popular meat dish […]
Banana Ketchup
A popular and delicious condiment from the Philippines. It’s sweet, tangy, sometimes spicy and it’s similar to tomato ketchup. What is Banana Ketchup Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can […]
Maruya with Saba
Banana Fritters with Saba Maruya also known as pamaypay. Pamaypay a type of traditional hand-held fan from the Philippines. It’s called this as the banana is shaped like a fan. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more […]
Purple Yam Buttermilk Pancakes
Ube Pancake We Filipinos are crazy about Ube [oo-beh] or purple yam! We have it on almost every dessert, other cuisines will serve yam as a side dish with a savoury dish but Filipinos love Ube sweet. We have it on cakes, ice creams, candies and even bread. The possibilities are endless…haha! Here’s a quick […]
No Churn Biscoff Ice Cream
Deliciously quick to make ice cream, you only need 4 ingredients and you don’t need an ice cream churner! If you saw my Ube (purple yam) Ice cream, you’re going to love this one too! It’s fitting that this week we are enjoying some lovely sunshine and probably the last warmer days just before we […]
KFC – Kanto Fried Chicken
Crispy and FLavourful Filipino Fried Chicken If you love fried chicken, you will enjoy this recipe too! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. In the […]
Manuk na Piaparan
Chicken Cooked in Coconut Milk with Palapa Paste Served with Soup on the Side. Also known as Piyaparan What is Manuk na Piaparan? It’s a Chicken dish from the Maranao tribe. They are a community of Muslim people in Mindanao, Philippines and are also known as “people of the lake.” There is an ancient lake called Lake Lanao, it’s […]
Fridge Find Friday 1
Fried Rice with Molo Fillings I cook most of the day during the week for my instagram content or for the family and often I have plenty of left overs. I keep them in the fridge or feezer to preserve them and not to waste them. As a mama of two, I sometimes don’t want […]
Sotanghon at Sardinas
Vermicelli with Sardines Noodle Soup As a working mum, I know the struggle of getting home and still have to worry about what to have for dinner. This noodle dish is a complete meal done in 20 minutes! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have […]
Kare Kare
Oxtail Peanut Stew with Peanut Butter Kare kare is oxtail stew cooked with roasted & grounded peanuts, unsweetened Peanut Butter and vegetables served with white rice. A very comforting and delicious dish that Filipinos LOVE! What is Kare kare? [ka-ri-kari] Kare Kare has a colourful history, pretty much the same as the Philippines history. There […]
Piña Hamondo
Roast Ham with Pineapple Pinya or Pineapple is an abundant fruit in the Philippines. It’s not only used for food but it’s also used for textiles and the pineapple leaves are even used as an alternative to leather! Just like pineapple, Filipinos love pork! I made Hamondao for our Christmas dinner and it was a […]
Sinigang na Baboy
Sour Soup with Pork Belly, Tamarind and Vegetables Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time.
Tinola na may Papaya
Chicken and Ginger Soup with Green Papaya When I see London being gloomy, I’m like… immediately soup! I was craving some tinola and I bought some papaya recently. So it’s the best day to make some Tinola I would say. My cooking skills are learnt from my late papa “Pepe”. I wouldn’t be who I […]
Menudo
Stewed Chicken in Tomato Sauce Nope! This is not about Ricky Martin or his boy band, this is a delicious chicken stew with a Spanish name seen at many Filipino gatherings. I know what you’re thinking, why do we have this dish in the Philippines? This dish ties us to Spain, Philippines was a Spanish […]
Pancit Canton
Chicken Noodles with Mix Vegetables What is Pancit Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. The name comes from the Hokkien “pian e sit,” which literally […]
Flourless Banana Pancakes
Here’s a fantastic recipe for anyone who wants to be a little healthier or anyone who wants to try something new. I wouldn’t call it a diet but I am definitely mindful about what I eat. I think it’s important that my children see me cooking all different types of food and ingredients. It’s also […]
Crispy Smashed Potaoes with Mayonana
Today’s generation is so blessed to have everything accessible to them. For instance, they have Social media, which is an amazing thing of course but it has its downsides too. Having seen a version of this on TikTok, I’m a little late to this trend but I really wanted to try it for a long […]
Atsara na Pipino
Easy Pickled Cucumber Perfect as a Side Dish or Condiment Atsara or Atchara is a popular pickled side dish or condiment on Filipino tables. It’s usually served with fried dishes or barbeque dishes. Atsara is traditionally made with green unripe papaya and sometimes with raisins. Some will make atsara with chillies and some will leave […]
Prawn Rice Paper Crisp
Budget friendly dish that is crunchy and a great snack or appetizer! I kept seeing rice paper crisp online so I had to make it and it did not disappoint. It was easy to make, it’s crunchy and I don’t have a lot of ingredients to make it. I say, if you’re looking to save […]
Ginisang Monggo Na May Hipon
Mung Beans with Prawns What is Ginisang Monggo Ginisang Monggo is usually eaten on a friday and according to Yummy.ph “this custom stems from the Philippines’ predominantly Catholic population, which refrains from eating meat during Friday every Lenten season. Catholics typically abstain from meat as a form of sacrifice, and monggo was a favorite substitute.” […]
Leche Flan Cake
What is Leche Flan Cake Leche Flan Cake also known as Custard Cake and it’s is probably the most decadent Filipino dessert I have ever tried! Not only that you get to eat a delicious cake at the end but the process of making this cake is so magical to me. How the cake batter […]
Braised Squid in Soy and Vinegar
Adobong Pusit Adobo comes in many varieties, there are regional variations as well as every house hold will have their own version too! The name was given by the Spain during their time in the Philippines. It resembles a cooking technique in Spain to preserve meat in herbs, salt and vinegar. When Spain ruled Philippines they […]
Triple Choc Coconut Pancakes
I confess, I’m a chocoholic! I used coconut flour with this recipe with some bananas, cocoa, eggs, nutella and vanilla essence. You can order some coconut flour online and maybe in your local supermarket. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered […]
Pastil
Shredded Chicken and Rice Wrapped in Banana Leaves What is Pastil? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Pastil is a rice dish with either shredded […]
Filipino Sweet Spaghetti
Filipino spaghetti is a Filipino adaptation of the Italian spaghetti with Bolognese sauce. It has a distinctively sweet sauce, usually made from tomato sauce sweetened with brown sugar or banana ketchup. It is typically topped with sliced hotdogs or smoked longganisa sausages, giniling, and grated cheese. This dish is a must have at Filipino parties, […]
Palapa
A Spicy Maranao Condiment with Spring Onions and Garlic Maranao cuisine is something that many Filipinos are not familiar with. A few years ago I was intrigued by their cuisine and searched for recipes online, read different recipes and spoke to friends who have connections or families in Mindanao. This is my own version and […]
Grape Mogu Mogu with Lemonade Mocktail
A Refreshing Drink You Need this Summer! We love mogu mogu, each of my family have a favourite flavour mogu mogu. I love all flavours, to be honest but my ultimate fave is Mango. I hope you will make this drink and if you do. I would love to hear from you. Please tag me […]
Kare Kare Tofu
Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce What is Kare Kare Kare kare is traditionally cooked with oxtail or beef as a stew with ground peanuts and thickened with rice flour. Peanut butter is a modern way of cooking Kare kare today for ease. This dish is a popular choice and is usually seen at special celebrations […]
Braso de Mercedes
Soft Meringue Roll with Kalamansi Custard Fillings A quintessential Filipino dessert that is worth the calories! I think generally when people people think of meringue they immediately think it the hard texture that many are used to. Braso de Mercedes is light and soft with vanilla custard and kalamansi flavour. Trust me once you eat […]
Ginataan na Gulay
Vegan Vegetables Medly in Coconut Milk Ginataan is a type of stewed or braised Filipino dish cooked with coconut milk. There are many varieties to this dish but the common ingredients are coconut and pumpkin or squash. The word “ginataan” (also spelled as guinataan) is a Filipino cooking method that involves coconut meat or coconut […]
Ukoy
Shrimp & Vegetable Fritters Crispy deep fried prawns or shrimps with carrots, spring onions, sweet potatoes and beansprouts. *UPDATED RECIPE* Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any […]
Arroz Valenciana
Glutinous Rice and Chicken Cooked with Coconut Milk Arroz Valenciana is one of the dishes in the Philippines with a Spanish origin. It looks like Paella but it’s not, it’s from a similarly named dish. In the Philippines we use coconut milk, malagkit (glutinous rice) and boiled eggs. Today there are many ingredients added to […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup A comforting Chicken noodle soup that will leave you slurping your bowl like no one’s business! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. […]
Ham and Burrata Sandwich
With Toasted Garlic and Baby Plum Tomatoes We loved this sandwich! It’s creamy and full of flavours. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Adrian (hubby) […]
Piyanggang Manok
Burnt Coconut Chicken What is Piyanggang Manok Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Piyangang Manok is braised chicken with a sofrito-like paste called Pamapa Itum […]
Cassava Cake
Sweet and Moist Cake with Young Coconut What is Cassava Cake? Cassava cake is unique to the Philippines although the root crop cassava came from Latin America during the Spanish colonization through the Manila – Acapulco trading route. It’s a traditional moist cake with a custard-like topping. It’s usually eaten as snacks but it can […]
Bicol Express
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 2: Pork Belly Cooked in Coconut Milk (mildly spiced) What is Bicol Express According to Wikipedia, The dish was named by Laguna resident, Cely Kalaw, during a cooking competition in the 1970s in Malate, Manila. The name of the dish was inspired by the Bicol Express railway train (Philippine National Railways) […]
Buko Pandan
Creamy Pandan and Young Coconut Dessert What is Buko Pandan Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Buko Pandan is a cold dessert with young coconut, […]
Crispy Mushrooms and Salted Egg
Twice fried Oyster Mushrooms, season with Salted Egg and served with Alamang Mayo. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time.
Pandesal
Breakfast Bread Rolls As the sun rises Filipinos are getting ready for their day ahead. When I was growing up in the Philippines, we lived in Paranaque, Manila until I was 7 years old then we moved to Leyte. I remember my papa going out first thing in the morning to the bakery to buy […]
Presko na Salabat
Fresh Ginger and Turmeric Tea with Lemon and Honey Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. What is Salabat Salabat is a hot drink in the […]
Arroz caldo
Chicken and Rice Porridge with Ginger A comforting dish that will hug you from the inside! Perfect for those gloomy days to feed your soul. Yes, it sounds Spanish but don’t be fooled, this dish is influenced by our Chinese neighbours and closely resembles Congee (a Chinese rice porridge dish). What is Arroz Caldo? Get […]
Ginisang Monggo na May Manok
Sautéed Mung Beans and Chicken with Spinach What is Ginisang Monggo Ginisang Monggo is usually eaten on a friday and according to Yummy.ph “this custom stems from the Philippines’ predominantly Catholic population, which refrains from eating meat during Friday every Lenten season. Catholics typically abstain from meat as a form of sacrifice, and monggo was […]
No Bake Mango Float Cake
Philippine Mango also known as Carabao Mango named after native, domesticated water buffalo in Philippines. I think Philippine Mangoes are the sweetest and juiciest mangoes! Yep I know it’s a bold statements but I am confident that our native mangoes can stand against other popular mangoes. I wish they sell more of Philippine mangoes in […]
Ube Bread & Butter Pudding
An English classic and comforting dessert with a South East Asian twist. It’s golden crispy on the top layer and custardy and moist inside. What shall we serve it with? Custard, Cream, Ice cream or something else???😉 Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my […]
Pinoy Pancakes
Colourful Pancakes with 4 flavours, Ube (purple yam), Mango, Plain and Pandan flavours. Stack them up anyway you want it! We love this recipe, it reminds me of a Filipino delicacy called ‘Sapin sapin’ which means layers. It’s what inspired me to come up with this pancake recipe and concept. It’s so lovely and colourful, […]
Mini Longganisa Sausage Rolls
Wow! Christmas 2023 is coming in fast! There are many things I do but hosting and feeding people is what I love to do and what I’m good at. I have been hosting Supper Clubs and catering for about 12 years. I have developed many Filipino inspired canapes for my clients both for brands and […]
Turon
Banana & Jackfruit Fritters Glazed with Caramelised Sugar Turon (also known as banana lumpia) is a popular Filipino snack or dessert. It’s made by wrapping slices of ripe banana, usually saba banana (a variety native to the Philippines) in a spring roll wrapper, often with a bit of jackfruit (langka) for extra flavor, then rolling […]
Bicol Express
Spicy and Creamy Stewed pork in Coconut Milk What is Bicol Express According to Wikipedia, The dish was named by Laguna resident, Cely Kalaw, during a cooking competition in the 1970s in Malate, Manila. The name of the dish was inspired by the Bicol Express railway train (Philippine National Railways) that operated from Tutuban, Manila […]
Kare Kare na Kapiz
Scallops and Vegetables with Peanut Sauce Kare kare is traditionally cooked with oxtail or beef and ground peanuts thickened with rice flour. Peanut butter is a modern way of cooking Kare kare today for ease. As a busy mum I’m always looking for ways to cook something delicious and healthy for the family that don’t […]
Popcorn Chicken Adobo
A modern take on the traditional Chicken Adobo. Adobo Popcorn chicken is a crispy fried chicken bites covered in Adobo sauce. Traditionally, Adobo is marinated then braised until the meat is tender and the sauce is reduced. It’s eaten with some boiled jasmine rice or fried rice. I was inspired by the Taiwanese popcorn chicken […]
Pancit Bihon
Easily one of the most popular Filipino noodle dish. It’s cooked rice noodles, chicken and vegetables. Topped with spring onions and drizzled with kalamansi or lemon on top. What is Pancit Bihon Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp […]
Prawns with Crab Paste Fried Rice
This turned out sooo good! My children really enjoyed this fried rice too, they scoffed up their food so fast. Haha! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at […]
Sourdough Ube Waffle
Purple Yam Flavour Waffles What is Ube? Ube, meaning tuber in the Filipino language, is a purple yam originally from the Philippines. Different from the purple sweet potato, it has an even sweeter, more mellow taste and has a slightly nutty, vanilla taste. Ube is popularly used in desserts in Filipino cuisine, often boiled and […]
Palitaw
Floating Rice Cake topped with Fresh Coconut and Toasted Sesame Seeds Palitaw is one of many ‘kakanin’ or rice cakes that Filipinos love to eat for merienda or snacks. We also serve Palitaw as a dessert at parties and gatherings. It’s a delicacy in the Philippines and it’s one of many dishes that are truly […]
Utan Bisaya
Mackerel and Vegetable Soup What is Utan Bisaya also known as Law Uy It’s a humble dish that is made with many vegetables and sometimes added with fried fish, salted fish or any fish available. It has a close similarity with other Philippine regional dishes such as dinengdeng or inabraw (Ilocos region), bulanglang (CALABARZON), and laswa ( Western Visayas). Get […]
Morcon
Crispy Air Fried Chicken Stuffed with Hotdog, Cheese, Pickle Jalapeno and Boiled Eggs Why the same name but not Morcon looking? HAHA! Don’t worry you came to the right place. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more […]
Crispy Pork in Peanut Sauce
Lechon Kawali na Kare Kare Kare Kare is usually cooked with oxtail, I wanted to jazz it’s up a little and see what other meat I can use for this dish. Lechon kawali is twice cooked pork belly, it’s first boiled then fried to crisp. It’s a mash up of two Filipino dishes. This dish […]
Lumpiang Sariwa
Chicken and Veg Fresh Spring Rolls Lumpiang Sariwa is Filipino fresh spring rolls filled with mixed vegetables, meat or seafood and wrapped in a crepe-like pancake accompanied with a garlicy sweet sauce and topped with peanuts. What is Lumpiang Sariwa Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree […]
Maruya with Plantain
Banana Fritters What is Maruya Maruya are banana fritters usually with ‘Saba’ banana local to Philippines, coated with batter and fried until golden. It’s sprinkled with more sugar to give more sweetness. You can choose your favourite toppings to go with it of course! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive […]
Inasal na Manok
A Fragrant Spatchcock Chicken Barbecue with Annatto and Butter Baste. Inasal has the perfect smokey, peppery and citrus balance. Served with a lovely steamy hot ric, a garlicy soy & vinegar dip and Atchara (Filipino Pickles). W What is Inasal Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree […]
Fish balls
A popular Filipino street food in the Philippines! It’s soft and pillowy, served with fish ball sauce and it’s also delicious with soups or stir-fries. What are Fish Balls I think this street food is an iconic street food in the Philippines. I’m sure we all have childhood memories about Fish Balls and late night […]
Binagoongan na Baboy
Pork Belly Cooked with Fermented Shrimp Paste *this is a revised recipe Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. The word ‘bagoong‘ [ba-gu-ong] means the fermentation […]
Rellenong Manok
Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Minced Pork, Sausages and Boiled Eggs What is Rellenong Manok Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Rellenong Manok is usually seen […]
Tocino
Everyone loves bacon, Tocino is a Filipino style of caramelized, sweet cured bacon. This dish is popular with +Silog breakfasts or brunch and typically served with garlic rice, salad and fried egg on the side. It’s a must have in our home! What is Tocino Tocino is a Spanish word for bacon. The Philippines love […]
Ginisang Itlog na Maalat at Sigarilyas
Stir fried salted eggs and winged beans with tomatoes. A delicious and quick meatless dish that you can make in 30 minutes! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe […]
Banana Ketsup
Homemade Banana Sauce or Ketchup Banana Ketsup (ketchup) is a popular condiments in the Philippines. This is a quick and easy recipe that you can make in minutes! I hope you will like this recipe. Banana Ketsup goes really nicely with Embutido as well as many Filipino and non-Filipino dishes such as fishballs, ukoy (shrimp […]
Pork Chops with a Creamy Mushroom Gravy
We love this meal! Not only is it delicious, it’s also really easy to make. Don’t be fooled by the number of things you have to do (or the washing up) once you cook it once you will keep making this recipe again! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my […]
Quick Kulawo Dip
Chard Aubergine with Coconut Cream What is Kulawo? Kulawo is another unpopular dish, I have seen a couple of variations to this dish. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can […]
Brie and Cranberry Roll
Small bites of brie cheese and cranberry sauce with bacon and honey. Here’s a great canape or appetiser you can make this holiday season. It’s an easy to make dish that you can serve for your friends and family. I’m sure you will have most of these ingredients in your pantry or fridge already. Get […]
Adobong Kangkong
Braised Water Spinach What is Adobong Kangkong Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Not another recipe for Adobo! Hear me out, this is a delicious […]
Fresh Oysters with Kalamansi
Kinilaw Na Talaba Kinilaw means ‘eaten raw’ and the dish varies from region to region which makes it so intriguing and exciting! A region might add coconut milk, another might use a particular vinegar and others will add a particular fruit local to them but the basis of this dish are the same. Kinilaw is very […]
Steamed Sweet Cassava Cake
Pichi Pichi Simply delicious steamed sweet cassava cake covered in freshly grated coconut meat. This Vegan sweetness is great as a snack or dessert! What is Pichi Pichi? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) […]
Kaldereta
A Hearty Beef & Liver Stew with Olives and Tomatoes *RECIPE UPDATED What is Kaldereta or Caldereta Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Kaldereta’s also […]
Crab Claws with Mae’s Alavar Sauce
Crabs claws in a aromatic, mildly spiced with coconut milk and crab paste sauce. What is Alavar Sauce? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. The […]
Old Filipino Cocktail
Don Papa Rum’s Take on Old Cuban Don Papa Small Batch Rum is produced by the Bleeding Heart Rum Company on the southern island of Negros in the Philippines. The rum is distilled from molasses, then aged for over 7 years in American oak barrels, and lastly charcoal filtered. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe […]
Kwek Kwek
Deep Fried Quails Eggs in Beer Batter This dish is probably the most underrated Filipino street food in the Philippines. The original recipe doesn’t have any beer with it, my version is taken from England’s fish & chips batter super charged it with beer or sparkling water. It creates bubbles and makes the batter airy […]
Classic Filipino Pork Barbecue
Inihaw Baboy A Filipino favourite, it’s sweet and tangy barbecue that the whole family would like! What is a classic Filipino BBQ? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe […]
Puto Bumbong – Steamed Christmas Rice Cakes
What is Puto Bumbong Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Puto Bumbong is one of the most popular Christmas related delicacies in the Philippines. It […]
Garlic Fried Chicken
Crispy-li-cious! Period! I am totally obsessed with fried chicken!! I love watching ASMR videos of people eating fried chicken. There’s something about the sound of that crunch on each bite that I’m obsessed with! Leaves me drooling over my phone while watching. I made a couple of recipes with fried chicken already and I’m happy […]
Pansit Baka
Egg Noodles with Cubed Beef Steaks Pancit or Pansit is noodles in Filipino. We usually eat pansit during celebrations or special occasions. BUT we should be able to cook Pansit when we want or crave them. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal […]
Chippy Chicken Tenders
Crispy Fried Chicken covered with Filipino crisps. Chippy is a favourite Filipino crisp (chips) in the Philippines. Growing up as a child in the Philippines this would be one of the snacks I would buy from our local store. I was inspired by Tiktokers and Mukbang using the American potato chips. I thought to myself..how […]
Goats Cheese with Pistachio, Cranberry & Honey
Here’s another fantastic appetiser or snacks that you can do in 10-15 minutes. I love this recipe, not only that I love goats cheese it’s so easy and quick to make. My family and friends love this, I serve it different crackers and it’s always a hit. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my […]
Pancit Molo
Pork and Prawns Noodle Dumpling Soup. A Filipino version of Wonton Soup Okay okay…let’s get the most asked question about this dish out of the way. Why is it called Pancit (noodle) but it doesn’t have noodles? Well the answer is really simple and staring you right in the face! The wrappers are the noodles! […]
Quick Recipes
15 Minutes Meals
Pansit Baka
Egg Noodles with Cubed Beef Steaks Pancit or Pansit is noodles in Filipino. We usually eat pansit during celebrations or special occasions. BUT we should be able to cook Pansit when we want or crave them. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal […]
Nutella & Biscoff Puff Stars
Which is your favourite? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. If you’re like me, I can’t decide, I love both of them and it’s probably […]
Atsara na Pipino
Easy Pickled Cucumber Perfect as a Side Dish or Condiment Atsara or Atchara is a popular pickled side dish or condiment on Filipino tables. It’s usually served with fried dishes or barbeque dishes. Atsara is traditionally made with green unripe papaya and sometimes with raisins. Some will make atsara with chillies and some will leave […]
Ginataan na Isda
Sea Bream Cooked in Coconut Milk with Squash and Green Beans – What is Ginataan na Isda Ginataan is a type of stewed or braised Filipino dishes cooked with coconut milk. There are many varieties to this dish but the common ingredients are coconut and pumpkin or squash. The word “ginataan” (also spelled as guinataan) […]
Kare Kare Tofu
Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce What is Kare Kare Kare kare is traditionally cooked with oxtail or beef as a stew with ground peanuts and thickened with rice flour. Peanut butter is a modern way of cooking Kare kare today for ease. This dish is a popular choice and is usually seen at special celebrations […]
Ensaladang Talong at Itlog na Maalat
Charred Aubergine and Salted Egg Salad My Filipino neighbour and I have been exchanging some Filipino foods. They gave me some Filipino empanadas and recently some homemade salted eggs. In return I gave them some Mango float (no bake mango cake) and some Suman (sweet glutinous rice cakes). Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to […]
Chicken Pasta Salad
Summer here we come! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. My first summer recipe of 2024, I’m so excited for the summer. I’m so done […]
Protein Overnight Oats
I love this for breakfast, if I don’t make protein porridge I make these in advance. It’s super simple but so nutritious and a great breakfast to start your day! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more […]
Pansit Baka
Egg Noodles with Cubed Beef Steaks Pancit or Pansit is noodles in Filipino. We usually eat pansit during celebrations or special occasions. BUT we should be able to cook Pansit when we want or crave them. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal […]
Nutella & Biscoff Puff Stars
Which is your favourite? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. If you’re like me, I can’t decide, I love both of them and it’s probably […]
Sweet Things
Maruya with Saba
Banana Fritters with Saba Maruya also known as pamaypay. Pamaypay a type of traditional hand-held fan from the Philippines. It’s called this as the banana is shaped like a fan. Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more […]
Turon
Banana & Jackfruit Fritters Glazed with Caramelised Sugar Turon (also known as banana lumpia) is a popular Filipino snack or dessert. It’s made by wrapping slices of ripe banana, usually saba banana (a variety native to the Philippines) in a spring roll wrapper, often with a bit of jackfruit (langka) for extra flavor, then rolling […]
Cassava Cake Topped with Salted Caramel
Sweet Cassava or Manioc Cake Topped with Salted Caramel What is Cassava Cake? Cassava cake is unique to the Philippines although the root crop cassava came from Latin America during the Spanish colonization through the Manila – Acapulco trading route. It’s a traditional moist cake with a custard-like topping. It’s usually eaten as snacks but […]
Ube Bread & Butter Pudding
An English classic and comforting dessert with a South East Asian twist. It’s golden crispy on the top layer and custardy and moist inside. What shall we serve it with? Custard, Cream, Ice cream or something else???😉 Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my […]
Ube Biko
Rice Cake Cooked in Coconut Milk, Mixed with Sweet Coconut Caramel What is Biko Biko is a sweet rice cake dish cooked with coconut milk and mixed with sweet coconut caramel syrup. Like other rice cakes, this is referred to as kakanin (derived from the word “kanin” which means rice) and is often eaten as […]
Sapin Sapin
Sweet Sticky Tri-Layered Steamed Rice Cake What is Sapin sapin Sapin sapin is I think one of the most vibrant Filipino delicacies because of its colourful appearance. It’s steamed sweet sticky tri-colour rice cake and it’s a traditional Filipino dessert that has been around for centuries. Sapin sapin has layers with different colour and flavours […]
Buko Pandan
Creamy Pandan and Young Coconut Dessert What is Buko Pandan Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Buko Pandan is a cold dessert with young coconut, […]
Cassava Cake
Sweet and Moist Cake with Young Coconut What is Cassava Cake? Cassava cake is unique to the Philippines although the root crop cassava came from Latin America during the Spanish colonization through the Manila – Acapulco trading route. It’s a traditional moist cake with a custard-like topping. It’s usually eaten as snacks but it can […]
Avocado & Strawberry Jam Ice Cream
No Churn Ice Cream with just 4 ingredients that is easy to make and everyone would love it! Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time.
Leche Flan Cake
What is Leche Flan Cake Leche Flan Cake also known as Custard Cake and it’s is probably the most decadent Filipino dessert I have ever tried! Not only that you get to eat a delicious cake at the end but the process of making this cake is so magical to me. How the cake batter […]
Pressure Cooker Recipes
Sinigang na Baboy sa Kamiyas
Pressure Cooker Recipes Ep 5: Sour Soup with Pork Bones and Tree Sorrel Sinigang is a popular Filipino sour soup dish and one of my favorite foods when it’s gloomy and raining or cold in London Town. There are many variations to this dish just like Adobo. It can vary from the protein you use, […]
Pancit Lomi
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 4:Pancit Lomi – Chicken Noodle Soup What is Pancit Lomi? Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. Pancit Lomi is a chicken […]
Adobong Manok
Pressure Cooker Series Episode 3: Adobo – Chicken Cooked with Soy Sauce and Vinegar What is Adobo Get Exclusive Food with Mae Contents!Subscribe to my Newsletter and receive my eBook! I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Promise no Spam! You can unsubscribe at any time. The word […]