Pan-fried chicken with sweet corn, Spanish chorizo, white wine, cream cheese, and cream in a rich, savoury sauce. Comfort food with a bit of fire. Golden chicken, smoky sausage, sweet corn, and a sauce that actually has something to say. #creamychicken I am still deep into my Switzerland cooking series,...
A forgotten Cebuano stew that drew me in with its sweet aromatic profile, old-world charm, and a mystery that practically begged to be cooked again. A Cebuano chicken stew scented with star anise, Mallorca liqueur, aromatics, and light soy, recreating a lost Spanish influenced Visayan recipe. Every now and then,...
A savoury stir-fry of tofu, chicken liver, and oyster mushrooms cooked with aromatics and sauces for a hearty rice-pairing dish. Some dishes happen by design, others by instinct, this one was born from leftovers, a quick idea that turned into a deeply savoury stir-fry worth cooking again. Some dishes are...
Ray loves Japanese food and Rae loves Korean, and today’s dish feels like the perfect harmony of their favourites, Kimbap, a Korean classic that bridges flavours, stories, and family moments. Korean Kimbap recipe featuring crispy chicken, pickled radish, luncheon meat, and bulgogi fillings, perfect for lunch or picnics. It’s always...
Slow-cooked Gokong Soup, a Filipino-Chinese heirloom broth with pork, chicken, and optional traditional proteins and herbs. Rediscovering Gokong Soup, a comforting Filipino-Chinese broth with layers of heritage, tradition, and slow-cooked flavour. Some dishes have a way of sneaking back into your life when you least expect them. For me, Gokong...
A creamy chicken and vegetable filling encased in buttery puff pastry, this classic chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food. Golden crust meets creamy filling in this classic comfort dish that warms from the inside out. #ChickenPotPie For some reason, creamy chicken dishes always find their way to our...
Surol, Camiguin’s chicken stew with coconut milk, lemongrass, and kalabo, is the island’s signature comfort dish. Camiguin’s beloved Surol is like tinolang manok kissed by gata, lemongrass, and kalabo, a fragrant island dish with a soul of its own. When you step onto the island of Camiguin, the air greets...
Cơm Gà Hội An pairs turmeric chicken rice with herbs and dipping sauce, a Vietnamese classic inspired by Hainanese roots. Golden turmeric rice, tender shredded chicken, fresh herbs, and that unmistakable Hội An charm, Cơm Gà is comfort and culture on a plate. During our last vacation, we visited Hội...
Filipino chicken stew with tomato sauce, liver spread, and veggies—a rich, savoury dish best paired with heaps of steamed rice. Saucy, hearty, and deeply satisfying. This thick, rich tomato stew with chicken is pure Pinoy comfort food at its finest! #SinarsahangManok Filipinos love their ulam saucy—whether it’s for soaking with...
A homemade Filipino-style chicken noodle soup inspired by the beloved Royco instant soup—warm, nostalgic, and made with real ingredients. Rainy days and childhood feels in a bowl. Inspired by a classic we all grew up with—now made from scratch! #ChickenNoodleSoup Some dishes transport you back in time with just one...
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