Grain-free cookies that get their heft from a surprising ingredient. Chewy, dense, with all the deep chocolate flavor you could ever want.

A loaded banana cake made with browned butter with a walnut streusel topping, served with caramel sauce. Oh, and it’s gluten-free, too.

A fancier, more grownup version of Shakey’s Friday Special Pizza: gourmet mushrooms, garlic shrimp, and anchovies.

My simple, adapted version of a classic Filipino vegetable dish. It’s comfort in a bowl, best served with rice.

Making your own bacon at home is so ridiculously easy, you’ll wonder why you waited this long to try it.

Sassy, smoky, robust, with a zing from the whiskey. Great on pizza, burgers, chili, wings, and cheese sandwiches. Quick and easy, too.

Nutella Chip Cookies w/browned butter and homemade Nutella chips. You know you want some.

Only 4 ingredients—or just 3, in a pinch—and you have this naturaly gluten-free, vegan Filipino sweet sticky rice dessert.

One of the best ceviches I’ve ever had, courtesy of Rick Bayless. Slightly sweet, smoky, and spicy, one spoonful is a fiesta in your mouth.

A back-to-school idea for kids that’ll make them the star of the lunchroom. Use your favorite toppings and dip in marinara.

Incredibly easy Filipino sweet corn, sticky rice & coconut milk porridge that can be eaten warm or cold. No need for measuring cups.

Crunchy, sweet and tangy, achara is the perfect condiment for grilled meat, smoked fish, or anything else that can use a bit of added zing.

Chicken soaked in a mixture that includes 7-Up, basted with a syrupy sweet and savory sauce that gives it a distinct Filipino flavor.

The recipe that made me love biscotti. No butter or oil, healthy nuts, and a mere 53 calories per cookie.

Green mango gives this margarita sorbet a touch of tart and sweet. Great for an outdoor party or Mexican-themed meal.

The perfect little palate cleanser or finisher for your outdoor party. A gin and tonic sorbet. Yes, you heard that right.

My boys don’t care that it’s healthy and good for you. They just eat the whole batch without leaving any for me.

Kalbi beef salad with an Asian-style vinaigrette that’s flavored with fish sauce.

A perfect Thai fusion lunch, capped with chocolate Grand Marnier souffle for dessert.

This granola is the perfect way to fight my worst habit of all: skipping breakfast. Healthy, crunchy, and great as a snack, too.

Made with the same ingredients as Thai iced tea, this simple 4-ingredient ice cream is so easy and seriously yummy.

Morcon is stuffed and rolled flank steak simmered in a thick sauce. It’s a traditional Filipino special occasion dish.