July 21, 2020

The Happy Home Cook: Vegan Ginataang Munggo Guisado

July 21, 2020/ Chef Richgail Enriquez Diez

Upon our arrival in Ozamiz, my husband’s relatives prepared a spread for us with vegan options. One of these vegan dishes was the Ginataang Munggo Guisado. After one bite, I instantly fell in love and never wanted to go back to my old version. Certainly, the coconut milk lends a nice richness that balances with the nutty flavor of the mung beans and earthy flavors of ginger. As a result, the coconut milk transcends this mung bean soup to another level of comfort.

July 14, 2020

The Happy Home Cook: Bulgogi (“Fire Meat” or Korean BBQ)

July 14, 2020/ Jewel Allen

This has been our go-to bulgogi recipe in our family since my husband Drew and I were married 28 years ago. He served a church mission there in the late 1980s and brought this and a love for Korean cuisine with him. Korean food is probably my most favorite food after my native Filipino.

July 07, 2020

The Happy Home Cook: Halaya Cinnamon Rolls

July 07, 2020/ Amy Schlanger

It's hard to find Filipino ingredients where I live. So when our local Farmer's Market had ube that's labeled as purple sweet potato on display, I got excited. My husband Steve (a.k.a. The Gourmet Geek) made this dreamy, light, and delectable treat that's melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

June 23, 2020

The Happy Home Cook: Sauteed Bitter Melon (Ginisang Ampalaya)

June 23, 2020/ Chef Roline Casper

I remember my grandmother telling me how important it is for me to eat bitter melon when I was growing up. Aside from its unique flavor, bitter melon has important health benefits, including helping to reduce blood sugar levels and lowering cholesterol.

June 16, 2020

The Happy Home Cook: Beer Boneless Bangus Belly

June 16, 2020/ Rene Astudillo

This recipe is my take on the Chinese-style beer fish. My twist? I used boneless Bangus (milkfish) belly popular in the Philippines. Additionally, I didn’t have light beer on hand (I prepared this recipe in the midst of an Enhanced Community Quarantine because of the Covid-19 pandemic which included a ban on the sale of liquor), so I used a “stronger” kind of Philippine beer called Red Horse. The results were surprisingly amazing!

June 02, 2020

The Happy Home Cook: Mango Tango Cocktail Drink

June 02, 2020/ Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Here’s a refreshing cocktail to liven up any gathering. Mangoes are in season here in the USA during spring till about July. Find fully ripened, sweet ataulfo mangoes or those large, heart shaped Mexican mangoes for this drink. Serve it with spirits and toast the occasion. This recipe was inspired by a cocktail drink from the Modern Spice Cookbook by Monica Bhide. Makes one cocktail drink.

May 19, 2020

The Happy Home Cook: French Kiss

May 19, 2020/ Staff

Here’s another recipe from “Pulutan, From the Soldiers' Kitchen.” The soldiers’ take on lengua estofado.

April 28, 2020

The Happy Home Cook: Begucan Kapampangan - Guisadong Bagoong

April 28, 2020/ Elizabeth Ann Quirino

I learned to make the Kapampangan-style Begucan or Guisadong Bagoong from my late aunt, in Tarlac, my hometown. Auntie Danding Pineda came from generations of excellent Pampanguena cooks.

April 21, 2020

The Happy Home Cook: Pike Perch Pesa

April 21, 2020/ Staff

Try Pobre’s Pike Perch Pesa. Pan-fried Finnish Pike Perch, Leek-Ginger Broth, Chinese Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Carrots and Boiled Potatoes.

April 14, 2020

Fried, Breaded SPAM Musubi

April 14, 2020/ Rene Astudillo

What could be better than SPAM musubi? SPAM musubi that’s breaded and fried!

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