Grilled Pork and Plums With Sticky Five-Spice Sauce

Plums might not be the first fruit you think to grill, but their gorgeous burgundy skin gets even prettier as the natural sugars caramelize. The sweetness pairs well with grilled pork and this aromatic sauce full of warming spices.

Tofu & Vermicelli Dumplings with Carrot Salad

Grilled Chicken with Pawpaw Hot Sauce

Buying whole chickens and then cutting them into pieces is very economical.

Apple Raisin Pandowdy

A pandowdy is like a deep-dish fruit pie with a biscuit topping that bakes into a flaky crust. Serve at room temperature or warm (with ice cream), breaking the crust into the fruit when serving.

Beef Lugaw

Lugaw (pronounced “loo-gow”) is soup to which rice is added to make a porridge-like consistency. In the Philippines, it is often made with beef or beef and tripe; with pork stock, stomach and intestines; or with chicken and various vegetables. Beef lugaw is generally unadorned with vegetables, so serve a simple salad on the side. You will need a big pot to make the stock.

Slow Cooker Dal

Green lentils hold their shape after hours of cooking, so they're ideal for slow cooker recipes. Partially blending this classic vegetarian curry creates the same thick, velvety texture you'd find a restaurant. Serve with roti or rice.

Bite-Sized Mummies (Curried Beef Wraps) with Pineapple Dipping Sauce

These mummies are none other than phyllo-wrapped beef with a hint of curry.

Passion Fruit & Chocolate Tartlets

Yearning for a beach vacation? Satisfy a bit of that travel itch with tropical fruit—like exotic passion fruit featured in these tasty tarts.

Vegetable Samosas with Mint Chutney

Instant Pot Chinese-Style Chicken Soup

You can make your very own Chinese-style chicken soup with vermicelli noodles in the comfort of your home.