Pork Dinakdakan is a dish involving a part of the pig which is referred to as maskara (or mask). It pertains to the face of the pig. The maskara is boiled until tender, chopped, and mixed with other ingredients. This is popular in the Northern parts of the Philippines. Dinakdakan is considered as a beer […]
Taco Bake Recipe
Today is Cinco de Mayo. I was trying to get an idea about simple Mexican dishes that I could prepare for today, and I stumbled upon a recipe of a taco bake using pork sausage such as Jimmy Deans. This sounded like a good idea because there was a pound of pork sausage in the […]
Roasted Pork Loin with Potato and Carrots
As I was walking around the supermarket to get some milk and eggs, I noticed that the pork loins were on sale today. Of course, I won’t let it pass. So here I am with this delicious roasted pork loin with potato and carrots. It is a complete meal, which everyone in my family enjoyed with […]
Pork Siomai Recipe (Shumai)
This is a quick and easy recipe for pork siomai (shumai). This is the recipe that I refer to most of the time because it is simple and straightforward. It also allows me to enjoy my favorite siomai version in 30 minutes or less. If siomai or shumai is something new to you, allow me […]
Lechon Paksiw Recipe
Lechon paksiw is a Filipino pork dish made using leftover lechon or lechon kawali. Lechon refers to spit roasted pig. A whole pig is prepared and skewered in a spit ( a long bamboo rod) and then roasted over charcoal. Lechon kawali, on the other hand, is a crispy pork belly dish wherein a strip […]
Grilled Pork Belly
There is nothing like a tender juicy grilled pork belly for lunch on a weekend or any day that you feel like having one. Fortunately, I was able to source a tried and tested pork belly marinade recipe which is Filipino inspired. This pork belly recipe that we have here is inspired with that marinade […]
Apple Cranberry Pork Chop with Stuffing and Mixed Vegetables
Apple Cranberry Pork Chop with Stuffing and Mixed Vegetables makes a perfect meal. It can be served during thanksgiving or even on ordinary days. This meal is as complete as it can get and it tastes good too. All you need to do is to pair it with your favorite beverage, be it wine or […]
Pork Menudo with Hotdog Recipe
Pork Menudo with Hotdog is a yummy version of menudo. It has the same good taste with the addition of sliced hotdogs. It is made a bit sweeter by adding a teaspoon of sugar. I think that this is a winner. Pork Menudo is a type of Filipino pork stew. It is commonly cooked with […]
Filipino Pork Nilaga Soup (Boiled Pork with Bok Choy and Potato)
Filipino Pork Nilaga Soup is a Boiled Pork Soup with Potato and Bok Choy. It is a simple way to prepare soup the Pinoy style. It goes with rice and is best with some spicy fish sauce on the side. Typically, the spicy fish sauce dip is simply fish sauce with chopped spicy chili. Siling […]
Filipino Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe
Filipino Lumpiang Shanghai are small pieces of fried egg rolls. These egg rolls are prepared using ground pork along with some vegetables. This recipe is simple because it uses less veggies and other ingredients. The vegetables are only carrot and onion along with salt and pepper as seasonings; Sesame oil is also added to achieve […]