A vegetable is an edible plant or its parts that are intended for cooking or eating raw. Some vegetables can be consumed raw, some may be eaten cooked, and some must be cooked to destroy certain natural toxins or microbes in order to make them suitable for consumption. Vegetables are eaten in a variety of ways such as part of a main course as a side dish, as the main dish itself, or as a snack. The nutritional content of vegetables varies considerably, though generally they contain little protein or fat, and varying proportions of vitamins.
This is Chimichurri Sauce. This sauce is perfect paired with a nice, juicy grilled steak. You won’t want to look at a plain steak anymore. I decided to make my own homemade chimichurri after going to several restaurants and ordering the same dish, grilled skirt steak with a chimichurri sauce. Since my hubby is good […]
This is Nilagang Baboy (Pork Short Ribs Soup). Nilagang Baboy is a Filipino soup that has a clear, flavorful broth and meaty taste. Taste the fork-tender pork short ribs and zesty liquid. Perfect for cold weather or when you’re feeling ill. See how easy it is to make this Filipino soul food with these easy
This is Ginisang Batong (Sauteed Long Green Beans). This vegetable dish is composed of string beans cooked with garlic and onions and various other spices and seasonings. This is a common dish in the Filipino community. Simple vegetable dishes like this are easy to prepare, nutrient rich and budget friendly, as well. Cooking ginisang batong
This is Adobong Kangkong (Water Spinach Adobo). Adobong Kangkong is a simple vegetable dish that is commonly found in many Filipino homes. Water Spinach grows well in the Philippines and as a result is widely available. There are several varieties of Kangkong. The most common variety in the Philippines is the wide-leaf kind. You will
This is Shrimp Ceviche. Shrimp Ceviche is shrimp marinated in lime juice, chopped, then tossed with tomatoes, cucumbers, and hot peppers for a great appetizer. This shrimp ceviche is a zesty appetizer that’s normally eaten with tortilla chips or as a light meal served on tostadas. This is best served cold and paired with beer.
This is Afritadang Manok (Braised Chicken in Tomato Sauce). Chicken Afritada is a Spanish inspired dish typically served for lunch or dinner with steamed white rice. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow.
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This is Pico De Gallo. Whether you are eating a Spanish or Mexican meal and you need a spicy condiment to go with it or if you just want something with a little bite to go with some chips, you can’t go wrong with Pico De Gallo. But be forewarned if you don’t like hot
This is Humba. Humba is a dish similar to Pork Adobo. The only difference is the use of banana blossoms and black beans. Both dishes are good, especially when you are eating it with plenty of steamed rice. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow.
This is Chicken Quesadillas. This Mexican dish has relatively few ingredients but lots of flavor. You really can’t go wrong with chicken and cheese coupled with vegetables and tortillas. That combination always seems to work no matter how they come together. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow.