FILIPINO FOOD • RECIPES • CULTURE
Welcome to The Filipina Cy
Fom my home to yours
I share the Filipino food I grew up with,
the recipes I make for my family now,
and the stories and culture
that keep me connected to home,
from classic Filipino favorites
to everyday recipes in my kitchen.
Featured Recipes
Easy, comforting Filipino recipes you can make right at home.
Pork Adobo
Rich, savory and tangy Filipino pork simmered until tender in a flavorful soy-vinegar sauce.
Pancit Bihon
A savory Filipino noodle favorite stir-fried with vegetables, meat, and a flavorful sauce.
Lumpiang Shanghai
Crispy Filipino spring rolls filled with savory seasoned pork and fried until golden.
Free Filipino Dinner Starter Kit
Cook Filipino dinners with confidence using five comforting recipes, a simple five-day meal plan, a one-trip grocery list, and a beginner-friendly Filipino pantry guide.
From the Blog
Filipino food, culture, stories, and a little taste of home.
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What Is Pork Giniling? An Everyday Filipino Favorite
Pork giniling is an everyday Filipino favorite made with ground meat, vegetables, and plenty of family variations. Learn what giniling means, how Filipinos make it differently, and why this simple dish deserves a little love too.
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Ginisang Munggo: Why Filipinos Eat Munggo on Fridays
Ginisang munggo is a comforting Filipino mung bean dish with a curious Friday tradition. Learn why munggo became associated with Fridays in the Philippines and why it remains a favorite today.
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Filipino Pancit Bihon: The Noodles That Always Show Up for the Party
Filipino Pancit Bihon is more than a familiar plate of noodles. Discover its Chinese roots, birthday traditions, and how pancit became part of Filipino celebrations.
A Little Bit About Me
Hi, I’m Cy!
I’m a Filipina born in Naga City, Camarines Sur, raised in Laguna, and now living in the U.S.
Food has always been one of the ways I stay connected to home. The Filipino dishes I grew up eating still make their way into my kitchen, but they’re not the only things I cook.
Here on The Filipina Cy, I share Filipino recipes, everyday family favorites, and whatever else is worth making again. Some recipes come with memories of home, some are things I’ve picked up along the way, and some are simply recipes my family loves.
I also share stories about Filipino food and culture—the little things that remind me where I came from and the traditions I want to keep alive.
So whether you came here looking for pancit, lumpia, adobo, or even a loaf of homemade honey wheat bread, I’m glad you’re here.