Easy Suman sa Lihiya in the Rice Cooker or Instant Pot
The rainy nights and cool breeze of the approaching Christmas season always take me back to special memories of suman-making as a little girl. Growing up in Marinduque, we have strong traditions surrounding these sticky rice treats during the holidays. Some of my fondest memories were staying up late with all the elders around an […]
Easy Homemade Tapa Shawarma Rice For Your Cravings
Greetings fellow foodies! This is April from Relax Lang Mom with an enticing Pinoy recipe you must try – Pinoy Shawarma Rice! Whether you crave Middle Eastern cuisine or seeking something different for supper, look no further. I’ll share simple steps to satisfying your cravings with this tasty take on a hawker classic with a […]
Beefy Bulalo: A Soul-Warming Stew to Calm Crazy Days
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
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
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
#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
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. […]