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Grilled Pork Chops

Inihaw na baboy This is an authentic Filipino dish that I grew up eating and was one of my favorites. My dad and I would grill them together when I was growing up. I found these pork chops that are ½” thick and uniformly sliced with a little fat attached at Sam’s Club. The porkContinue reading “Grilled Pork Chops”

Guacamole

Guacamole is a Spanish or Mexican side dish and sometimes used as a dip for fried corn tortillas and even potato chips. You can make it plain avocado or you can add pico de gallo. You can also serve the pico de gallo separately on a bed of shredded lettuce with a scoop of theContinue reading “Guacamole”

Spinach Sauteéd in Garlic

This is a very simple vegetable side dish that goes well with almost any entree and is so easy and quick to prepare. If you use fresh bunch spinach, cut off the tough stems then rinse well. Drain in a colander. They look like there’s a lot but they shrink considerably when wilted. One bunchContinue reading “Spinach Sauteéd in Garlic”

Picadilyo sa Patatas

Picadillo-Filipino (Picadillo with Potatoes or Giniling at Patatas) This dish is so Filipino even though there are also Mexican versions of the same. I think the major difference is the addition of Cumin in the Mexican picadillo which Filipinos don’t use ordinarily. But this dish is one of my comfort foods I like to cookContinue reading “Picadilyo sa Patatas”

Stuffed Crabs-Filipino

(Tortang Alimasag, Crab Omelet or Crab Relleno) This is a classic Filipino dish. It is not in any way similar to the American stuffed crabs that have breading and seasoned with herbs and spices that I never liked because the herbs and spices overpower the flavor of the crabs. In fact this is almost pureContinue reading “Stuffed Crabs-Filipino”

Crispy Pata-Not Deep Fried

(Instant Pot and Air Fried) Pata, pronounced “pah-tah”, is the pig’s thighs as ham or shoulders as picnic. It is boiled or simmered with seasonings for a long time until the pork is very tender. It is taken out from the broth and allowed to dry, some even suggest to keep it in the freezerContinue reading “Crispy Pata-Not Deep Fried”

Inihaw na Baboy

Grilled Pork Belly or Pork Chops Grilled pork chops marinated in garlic-vinegar is a classic Filipino favorite. Usually cooked in the weekends when the whole family is home to enjoy this dish together. This dish is enjoyed more in an informal setting, something like a picnic or outdoor dinner. Filipinos enjoy eating this with theContinue reading “Inihaw na Baboy”

Fresh Corn Soup

This soup is made from leftover beef broth from boiled beef like “nilagang baka” or extra broth from boiling oxtail for “kare-kare”. You can also use beef or chicken broth from the can. Fresh corns are on sale in the summer and this is a good dish to use them. Ingredients: 2 corn on theContinue reading “Fresh Corn Soup”

Creamy Broccoli and Rice

(Without Chicken) Ingredients: Wash the rice and drain. Mix everything together except the cheese for topping and the salt and pepper in a pot with lid or a skillet with lid. Boil until liquid is almost absorbed then put the heat on low, put the lid on and let cook or simmer until all theContinue reading “Creamy Broccoli and Rice”

Chile Poblano Casserole

Using Picadillo or Ground Beef This is my own version/concoction of Chile Relleno made as a casserole. I thought of doing it this way because Chile Relleno is not easy to prepare and it makes a lot of mess, at least for me. It satisfied my craving for Chile Relleno without the mess. Ingredients: Procedure:Continue reading “Chile Poblano Casserole”