The Happy Home Cook: Baked Binagoongan- Pork Shoulder in Shrimp Paste

The Happy Home Cook: Baked Binagoongan- Pork Shoulder in Shrimp Paste

This classic Filipino pork shoulder dish is defined by the flavor of bagoong or shrimp paste. This version is an easy-to-bake Binagoongan (say “bee- na- goh- o – ngang”).

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[PARTNER] Goldilocks' Pinipig Polvoron

[PARTNER] Goldilocks' Pinipig Polvoron

A mixture of toasted flour, milk, butter and sugar constitutes this powdery pastry favorite.

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[PARTNER] Goldilocks' Mango Cake

[PARTNER] Goldilocks' Mango Cake

Enjoy this luscious dessert of vanilla chiffon cake and sweet mango cream.

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Straightforward, Simple Batangas Cuisine

Straightforward, Simple Batangas Cuisine

In Batangas cooking, less is more.

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The Happy Home Cook: Sardines in Spicy Tomato Sauce

The Happy Home Cook: Sardines in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Fresh sardines are inexpensive, sustainable, and are becoming easier to find as they rise in popularity – though they are easiest to find in Asian markets.

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The Happy Home Cook: Goldilocks' Black Forest Cake

The Happy Home Cook: Goldilocks' Black Forest Cake

Try out a Goldilocks' classic: the Black Forest Cake: Swedish chocolate chiffon cake with whipped cream and topped with Maraschino cherries!

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The Happy Home Cook: Goldilocks' Leche Flan

The Happy Home Cook: Goldilocks' Leche Flan

Savor this classic dessert of rich and creamy crème caramel flavored with lemon zest.

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The Baker of Lasting Memories

The Baker of Lasting Memories

The late Gloria Y. Nichols of The Rolling Pin Bake Shop fame was the cake maker of Manila’s crème de la crème.  

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[PARTNER] Goldilocks' Ensaymada

[PARTNER] Goldilocks' Ensaymada

A classic Filipino treat that topped with generous amount of creamed butter, sugar and grated cheddar cheese.

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It’s Always Fresh at Merla’s Kitchen

It’s Always Fresh at Merla’s Kitchen

Merla’s Kitchen in Chicago is all about Filipino food made from scratch.

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