The Happy Home Cook: Merla's Kitchen Pork Menudo

The Happy Home Cook: Merla's Kitchen Pork Menudo

From North Park in Chicago, Merla's Kitchen shares their Pork Menudo recipe. 

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[PARTNER] Goldilocks' Mamon

[PARTNER] Goldilocks' Mamon

Enjoy another Filipino pastry favorite, Goldilocks' mamon!

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The Happy Home Cook: San Miguel Steamed Clams by the LASA Restaurant Project

The Happy Home Cook: San Miguel Steamed Clams by the LASA Restaurant Project

LASA feels like this dish is the epitome of our food – all-Filipino ingredients yet this is not a traditional Filipino dish by any means. It’s essentially a take on Spain’s chorizo and clams except through the “new Filipino” lens. Plus, you can’t really go wrong with seafood, pork and beer. Enjoy!

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The Happy Home Cook: Hooked on “Kinilaw”

The Happy Home Cook: Hooked on “Kinilaw”

Experiments with various fishes led to this streamlined recipe of a Filipino favorite.

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The Happy Home Cook: WILD's Fried Chicken Sandwich

The Happy Home Cook: WILD's Fried Chicken Sandwich

Ria and Matt Wilson share this recipe that makes pan de sal buns from scratch, for a chicken sandwich that's out of the ordinary.

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The Happy Home Cook: Adobong Dilaw, a Timeless Recipe

The Happy Home Cook: Adobong Dilaw, a Timeless Recipe

In Cavite, adobo can come with a splash of yellow, thanks to turmeric.

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The Happy Home Cook: Fruta de Crema (Fruit Cream)

The Happy Home Cook: Fruta de Crema (Fruit Cream)

Rowie's Bakery of Chicago shares their Fruta De Crema recipe

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The Happy Home Cook: Nora Daza's Meat Loaf De Luxe with Gravy

The Happy Home Cook: Nora Daza's Meat Loaf De Luxe with Gravy

Many Filipino expats say that a Nora Daza cookbook is their culinary bible. The late culinary superstar made cooking glamorous on Philippine TV in the late '60s and introduced French cuisine in Manila and Filipino cuisine in Paris. 

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The Happy Home Cook: Longanisa Meatballs with Peanut Dipping Sauce

The Happy Home Cook: Longanisa Meatballs with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Here's an easy recipe from Ramar Foods International using one of its frozen products available in most Asian stores in the U.S.

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The Happy Home Cook: Pancit Canton

The Happy Home Cook: Pancit Canton

“The word ‘pancit’ (or ‘pansit’ in some cookbooks) comes from the Hokkien words ‘pian-e-sit’, which means something that is conveniently cooked, and originally did not mean noodles. The noodle dish eventually was adapted to local ingredients, tastes and occasions.” (Doreen G. Fernandez, “The Noodles of Our Lives” from the book ‘Tikim’)

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