The Happy Home Cook: Suam na Mais – Corn Soup with Shrimps and Spinach

The Happy Home Cook: Suam na Mais – Corn Soup with Shrimps and Spinach

Suam na Mais is a classic Filipino soup which consists of corn kernels sautéed with shrimps, in a clear broth with spinach leaves and flavored with fish sauce (“patis”). 

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The Happy Home Cook: Ukoy (Shrimp Fritters)

The Happy Home Cook: Ukoy (Shrimp Fritters)

Ukoy is a popular snack or merienda food in the Philippines and the original version is usually made with fresh shrimp, togue (mung bean sprouts) and grated calabasa (squash) or camote (sweet potato). It is normally served with a garlic vinegar dipping sauce.

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The Happy Home Cook: Baked Binagoongan- Pork Shoulder in Shrimp Paste

The Happy Home Cook: Baked Binagoongan- Pork Shoulder in Shrimp Paste

This classic Filipino pork shoulder dish is defined by the flavor of bagoong or shrimp paste. This version is an easy-to-bake Binagoongan (say “bee- na- goh- o – ngang”).

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The Happy Home Cook: Vegan Mechado

The Happy Home Cook: Vegan Mechado

Astig Vegan's Richgail Enriquez takes on the popular Filipino dish, Mechado, and provides a vegan alternative.

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The Happy Home Cook: Judy Ann Santos’ Sinigang na Munggo

The Happy Home Cook: Judy Ann Santos’ Sinigang na Munggo

Another hearty recipe from popular actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo's cookbook "Judy Ann's Kitchen"

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The Happy Home Cook: Ensaladang Talong (Eggplant Salad) with Coconut Vinaigrette

The Happy Home Cook: Ensaladang Talong (Eggplant Salad) with Coconut Vinaigrette

The traditional way of preparing eggplant salad is to broil or roast the eggplant, peel it, mash or slice it into pieces, and dress it with Filipino vinaigrette. 

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The Happy Home Cook: Sardines in Spicy Tomato Sauce

The Happy Home Cook: Sardines in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Fresh sardines are inexpensive, sustainable, and are becoming easier to find as they rise in popularity – though they are easiest to find in Asian markets.

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The Happy Home Cook: Goldilocks' Black Forest Cake

The Happy Home Cook: Goldilocks' Black Forest Cake

Try out a Goldilocks' classic: the Black Forest Cake: Swedish chocolate chiffon cake with whipped cream and topped with Maraschino cherries!

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The Happy Home Cook: Goldilocks' Leche Flan

The Happy Home Cook: Goldilocks' Leche Flan

Savor this classic dessert of rich and creamy crème caramel flavored with lemon zest.

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The Happy Home Cook: Lemon Cake with Thyme and Lavender

The Happy Home Cook: Lemon Cake with Thyme and Lavender

The Queen of Philippine Soap Opera, Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, is now a cookbook author with the release of "Judy Ann's Kitchen." Check out her Lemon Cake with Thyme and Lavender.

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