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Fried Eggplant Parmesan

The Cooking Pinay — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:31:28 +0000

Fried Eggplant Parmesan has become one of my favorite dishes to make whenever I find fresh eggplant at the market. It’s a nice change from the usual. I usually make this recipe using chicken, but one day I thought of making it with eggplant. And I was surprised because it turned out perfect, which is...

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Fried Eggplant Adobo – Easy Recipe

The Cooking Pinay — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:02:19 +0000

This fried eggplant adobo has been my favorite since I was a child. If you grew up in the provinces of the Philippines, chances are this dish is close to your heart too. Eggplants are abundant back home, so it’s no surprise we’ve come up with many creative ways to cook them. The reason eggplant...

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Savory Stir-Fried Ampalaya (Bitter Melon)

The Cooking Pinay — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:34:35 +0000

We Filipinos love bitter melon (ampalaya) despite its bitterness and I have another savory ampalaya that I stir-fried for a change. But did you know that we’re not the only ones who enjoy this vegetable? The Chinese and Indians also love it and they have their own delicious ways of cooking it. Where Can We...

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Ginisang Upo with Sardinas (Sauteed Opo Squash with Sardines

The Cooking Pinay — Thu, 29 May 2025 19:55:15 +0000

One of the favorite ways Filipinos cook opo squash is by pairing it with sardines. It’s a simple and budget-friendly dish that’s also full of flavor and it’s another way to pamper our palate with our native food. Nutritious and Delicious Opo squash is not just tasty, it’s also nutritious. The most popular nutrients it...

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Ginataang Opo Squash with Pork Belly

The Cooking Pinay — Mon, 05 May 2025 14:56:07 +0000

This ginataang opo squash with pork belly is made with simplicity but also delicious and guaranteed to leave you belly-full. It is one of the favorite dishes of Filipinos especially, the ones from the provinces including me. What is Opo Squash Opo squash, also known as bottle gourd, is a tropical vegetable that grows on...

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Easy Eggplant with Pork Strips

The Cooking Pinay — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:35:40 +0000

Here is an easy eggplant with pork strips recipe you can make for lunch or dinner. It’s not fancy, very budget-friendly, and also yummy. A Favorite Vegetable from my Childhood Eggplant has always been one of my favorite vegetables since I was young and living in the Philippines. Even now that I’m living in the...

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Ampalaya with Tuna Caldereta (Bitter Gourd)

The Cooking Pinay — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 01:46:20 +0000

Bitter melon or bitter gourd is known as ampalaya in Filipino and it’s almost everyone’s favorite in the Philippines and Filipinos abroad. Although ampalaya is better, it makes a good and healthy choice for cooking and is easy to prepare and cook too. So, if you see bitter gourds at the grocery, maybe you can...

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Fried Cabbage with Pork Belly

The Cooking Pinay — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:46:24 +0000

Have you tried this fried cabbage with pork belly recipe? This dish is great for lunch and dinner with a Southern and Asian touch. It’s a budget-friendly recipe and you probably have already the ingredients available in your kitchen. It’s a quick and easy recipe and you’ll be ready to enjoy this dish in less...

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