Beefy Bulalo: A Soul-Warming Stew to Calm Crazy Days

Beefy Bulalo: A Soul-Warming Stew to Calm Crazy Days 1

As kids keep us hopping like bunnies during long weekend breaks this Christmas Season, many moms find themselves frazzled like a frayed rope. Our nerves feel noodley and our patience paper thin. What’s a mama to do but dive into a pot of Bulalo? This hearty stew is like a big cozy hug in a […]

10 Delicious Recipes for Leftover Lechon Manok

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There’s nothing like the mouth-watering aroma and savory flavors of Lechon Manok, the famous Filipino rotisserie chicken. Whether you have it at home with the easy lechon from air fryers nowadays or go for the classic Andoks versus its rival Baliwag or the new-ish Chooks to go, having leftovers can be a great opportunity to […]

Baking Your First Coconut Macaroons -A Foolproof Guide

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Growing up in the islands with an abundance of coconuts, coconut macaroons are one of the things you learn early without even a recipe. I’m always weirded out when buying Goldilocks coconut macaroons, lol.  But I know baking anything for the first time can seem intimidating, much less these tiny coconut cookies that look so […]

Easy Eggplant Salad Recipe – Ensaladang Talong Just Like Home

Easy Eggplant Salad Recipe - Ensaladang Talong Just Like Home 4

#Eggplant Salad: Your New Favourite Vegetarian Side Dish It’s eggplant season here on my small island, and we’re looking for ways of using this vegetable more. One of my favorites is ensaladang talong or eggplant salad. Eggplants grow so well in our climate and my father always jokes that we;; be turning into eggplants if […]

Saucy & Spicy Pork Adobo Ribs

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As many of my readers know, pork adobo is one of the dishes most closely associated with Filipino cuisine. The blend of sourness from vinegar and richness from soy sauce transforms simple ingredients into something truly greater than the sum of its parts. However, I’m always on the lookout for putting new spins on classics. […]

Savory Sinigang Chicken Wings Made Simply in Your Air Fryer

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Greetings, fellow moms and parents! This is April from relaxlangmom.com coming at you with another easy weeknight dinner idea called for the Sinigang Chicken Wings. I know we’re all busy balancing work, home, and family responsibilities. Finding simple meals that don’t take forever to prepare is so important for maintaining sanity. That’s where my new […]

One Pot Wonder: Make Bicol Express in your Instant Pot

One Pot Wonder: Make Bicol Express in your Instant Pot 7

Having lived in the Philippines my whole life, I can say with confidence that Bicol Express is one of our most famous regional dishes. Originating from Bicol province in southern Luzon, Bicol Express is known for its intense heat from our local siling labuyo. However, many people are hesitant to make it at home because […]