Sarap Diaries – All Things Masarap, From Home Classics to Global Favorites
Dish
A collection of delicious dish recipes, from Filipino classics to global favorites, simple, flavorful, and perfect for everyday cooking.
Budget Meal
Affordable yet flavorful Pinoy dishes for the kuripot sa kusina!
Special
Special recipes for all occasions, budget meals, handaan favorites, healthy picks, and OFW-friendly dishes.
Betamax – Easy Air Fryer Version for Merienda or Midnight Snack
Isaw – Classic Street Food for Merienda or Midnight Snack
Steamed Fish (Filipino-Style Pompano) – Light, at Fresh
Ensaladang Talong – Fresh and Smoky Filipino Eggplant Salad
Pinoy-Style Morcon – Classic Stuffed Beef Pang-Handaan
Kansi Recipe – Rich and Sour Ilonggo Beef Soup
Mami – Classic Filipino Noodle Soup for Lunch or Dinner
Batchoy Recipe – How to Cook Filipino Noodle Soup
Comfort Food, Easy Cooking, and More to Explore
Sarap Diaries is a welcoming space for comfort food and easy home cooking—mga recipes na simple gawin at masarap i-share. From familiar favorites to new dishes worth trying, bawat recipe ay practical, flavorful, at swak sa everyday cooking.
Whether pang-breakfast, lunch, dinner, merienda, or midnight snack, Sarap Diaries shares food ideas that make cooking enjoyable and mealtime something to look forward to.
Tara, luto tayo!
Inutak – Creamy Two-Layer Filipino Rice Cake with Ube
Learn how to make Inutak with coconut milk and ube layers. A creamy Filipino kakanin from Luzon, perfect for merienda or dessert.
Suman sa Lihiya – Soft and Sticky Filipino Rice Cake Wrapped in Banana Leaves
Learn how to make Suman sa Lihiya with malagkit rice and banana leaves. A classic Filipino kakanin best enjoyed with sweet toppings.
Sinanglay na Tilapia – Creamy Bicolano Fish Wrapped in Gabi Leaves
Learn how to cook Sinanglay na Tilapia—Bicolano fish wrapped in gabi leaves, simmered in coconut milk. Creamy, comforting, and perfect with rice.
Pancit Batil Patong – Hearty Tuguegarao-Style Noodles
Cook pancit batil patong with saucy noodles, savory meat, and egg on top. A hearty Tuguegarao noodle dish known for its bold, garlicky flavor.
Adobo sa Gata – Creamy Filipino Ulam Made Easy
Learn how to cook Adobo sa Gata with tender meat in rich coconut sauce. Simple Filipino-style steps, full of flavor, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Bagnet – Ultra-Crispy Ilocano Pork Perfect for Lunch or Dinner
Learn how to cook Bagnet, an ultra-crispy Ilocano pork belly dish from Luzon. Perfect for lunch or dinner with rice and classic suka dip.
Binagol – Creamy and Nutty Filipino Delicacy from Eastern Visayas
Learn how to make Binagol using gabi, coconut milk, and egg yolks. A rich Filipino kakanin from Leyte, perfect for merienda or dessert.
KBL (Kadios, Baboy, Langka) – Hearty Visayan Soup
Cook KBL made with kadios, pork, and langka in a savory Visayan-style broth. A hearty Filipino soup perfect for lunch or dinner with rice.
Binakol – Comforting Visayan Chicken Soup
Cook Binakol using chicken, coconut water, and buko meat. A light and comforting Visayan soup perfect for lunch or dinner with rice.
Chicken Inasal – Perfect for Lunch or Dinner
Enjoy a smoky and flavorful Chicken Inasal made with a simple Filipino-style marinade. Learn how to cook this Visayan favorite for lunch or dinner.
Sinuglaw – Fresh and Smoky Mindanao Seafood Favorite
Discover Sinuglaw—a Mindanao dish combining grilled pork and fresh fish cured in vinegar or calamansi. Smoky, tangy, and perfect as pulutan.
Tiyula Itum – Deep and Aromatic Tausug Beef Soup from Mindanao
Discover Tiyula Itum—a Tausug beef soup from Mindanao with a dark, aromatic broth made from toasted coconut and spices. Rich and comforting.
Piaparan – Spicy Coconut Chicken from Mindanao
Discover Piaparan—Mindanao’s spicy chicken cooked in coconut milk, turmeric, and chilies. Rich, bold, and perfect with hot steamed rice.
Satti – Spicy Peanut Skewers from Mindanao
Learn how to cook Satti with grilled meat and spicy peanut sauce. A classic Mindanao dish often enjoyed for breakfast with rice.
Pastil – Simple and Flavorful Mindanao Rice Meal
Learn how to make Pastil with shredded chicken or beef over rice. A simple and flavorful Mindanao dish perfect for breakfast, lunch, or baon.
Beef Rendang (Maranao Style) – A Rich and Flavorful Mindanao Dish
A rich and aromatic Beef Rendang cooked Maranao style. Tender beef simmered in coconut milk and spices for a flavorful Mindanao dish.