Want to consume durian differently this time? Or want to surprise guests with a durian-centric dish that highlights its lovely flavors instead of its undesirable stink? These recipes are exactly what you’re looking for! It’s high time the durian gets a better...
Ube halaya or purple yam jam is a popular local treat enjoyed by Filipinos. The jam is consumed in multiple ways: as a spread over pandesal or crackers, as a topping for desserts like halo-halo, or as an ingredient incorporated in other sweet recipes. It’s also eaten...
There is no pork on the menu. A typical Filipino restaurant would have several iterations – lechon, sisig, crispy pata, inihaw na liempo, sinigang na baboy. But not at Kooya. Not cooking with pork is among the regulations, as well as halal guidelines, that chef JP...
The Maranao are one of the 11 ethnic groups that make up the Muslims in the Philippines. Also described as the “People of the Lake,” they are indigenous people situated near Lake Lanao in the province of Lanao del Sur in Mindanao. The National Commission for Culture...
The Philippines is the second major exporter of bananas in the world.
Cooking crabs may seem intimidating for some, especially when dealing with live crustaceans that have claws waiting for the right moment to attack.
Every Filipino has a favorite ensaymada.
It all started with pandesal.
It all started with a bowl of chocolate icing for Pamela Cinco.
As with any of the holidays throughout the year, our family’s celebrations always revolve around very good food.