In honor of Filipino American History Month, I had to include a classic—lechon kawali, aka crispy pork belly. This version’s oven-cooked and simple to make, but it takes a little planning. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin? Let the pork belly sit uncovered in the fridge for at least 24 hours to dry out. Trust the process. Recipe below: 1.5lbs Pork Belly (skin on boneless) poke holes Spice mix: 1Tbs brown sugar 2tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2tsp five spice Leave in fridge uncovered m
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In honor of Filipino American History Month, I had to include a classic—lechon kawali, aka crispy pork belly. This version’s oven-cooked and simple to make, but it takes a little planning. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin? Let the pork belly sit uncovered in the fridge for at least 24 hours to dry out. Trust the process. Recipe below: 1.5lbs Pork Belly (skin on boneless) poke holes Spice mix: 1Tbs brown sugar 2tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2tsp five spice Leave in fridge uncovered m
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If you’ve ever wondered how to devein shrimp without removing the head and shell this is for you. It’s my favorite way to cook shrimp, especially when the shell gets crispy. | Leah Cohen
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If you’ve ever wondered how to devein shrimp without removing the head and shell this is for you. It’s my favorite way to cook shrimp, especially when the shell gets crispy. | Leah Cohen
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Had to include my mom’s soy garlic chicken for Filipino American History Month 🇵🇭 It’s one of those recipes everyone loves—crispy, garlicky, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze. The best part? It’s so easy to make, which means more time with family. Double the glaze if you like extra sauce on your rice. Follow for more simple, flavor-packed recipes. Please see recipe below: For the chicken -4 boneless skin on chicken thighs lightly salted -1/4C cornstarch -2tbs neutral oil for pan-frying Sauce:
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Had to include my mom’s soy garlic chicken for Filipino American History Month 🇵🇭 It’s one of those recipes everyone loves—crispy, garlicky, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze. The best part? It’s so easy to make, which means more time with family. Double the glaze if you like extra sauce on your rice. Follow for more simple, flavor-packed recipes. Please see recipe below: For the chicken -4 boneless skin on chicken thighs lightly salted -1/4C cornstarch -2tbs neutral oil for pan-frying Sauce:
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Lechon vibes without the whole-pig commitment — aka Bellychon. This Filipino porchetta is oven-roasted and stuffed with lemongrass, garlic, and plenty of black pepper. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfect for the holidays when you’re craving lechon but don’t want the fuss of a whole pig. Save this for your holiday table and share it with someone who loves lechon as much as you do. | Leah Cohen
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Lechon vibes without the whole-pig commitment — aka Bellychon. This Filipino porchetta is oven-roasted and stuffed with lemongrass, garlic, and plenty of black pepper. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfect for the holidays when you’re craving lechon but don’t want the fuss of a whole pig. Save this for your holiday table and share it with someone who loves lechon as much as you do. | Leah Cohen
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I make fried rice at least once a week for a quick weeknight meal. This one I especially love because of the combination of Chinese sausage and Thai basil. What’s your favorite type of fried rice? 2.5 Tbs neutral oil 4ea cloves garlic 2ea red thai chili 1/2C diced onion 3 ea eggs 3 ea Chinese sausage peeled sliced 3C Air dried cooked jasmine rice 1C thai basil leaves 1/4C scallions Pinch msg Pinch white pepper Salt to taste FOR SAUCE: 2Tbs oyster sauce 1Tbs soy sauce 1/2 Tbs dark soy sauce 1 tsp
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I make fried rice at least once a week for a quick weeknight meal. This one I especially love because of the combination of Chinese sausage and Thai basil. What’s your favorite type of fried rice? 2.5 Tbs neutral oil 4ea cloves garlic 2ea red thai chili 1/2C diced onion 3 ea eggs 3 ea Chinese sausage peeled sliced 3C Air dried cooked jasmine rice 1C thai basil leaves 1/4C scallions Pinch msg Pinch white pepper Salt to taste FOR SAUCE: 2Tbs oyster sauce 1Tbs soy sauce 1/2 Tbs dark soy sauce 1 tsp
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Steamed chicken with ginger-scallion sauce is my go-to when I don’t really want to cook but still want something super flavorful and light. It comes together fast, uses ingredients I always have on hand, and totally hits the spot. Save this for your next “I’m tired but still hungry” night. 4 bone in skin on chicken thighs 3 in piece of ginger 2 Tbs minced the rest sliced 3 cloves garlic minced 1/3C scallion greens sliced thin bottom save the white bottoms for steaming the chicken 1/4C neutral fl
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Steamed chicken with ginger-scallion sauce is my go-to when I don’t really want to cook but still want something super flavorful and light. It comes together fast, uses ingredients I always have on hand, and totally hits the spot. Save this for your next “I’m tired but still hungry” night. 4 bone in skin on chicken thighs 3 in piece of ginger 2 Tbs minced the rest sliced 3 cloves garlic minced 1/3C scallion greens sliced thin bottom save the white bottoms for steaming the chicken 1/4C neutral fl
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This is one of my go-to recipes when I’m tired but still want something comforting and flavorful. I threw together this stir-fried beef with ginger and scallions in under 30 minutes — fast, savory, and always a family favorite. Proof that weeknight cooking can be easy and still hit all the right notes. Recipe below — save this one for busy nights or share it with someone who needs a new weeknight staple. For the beef: -1lb flank sliced against the grain -1 Tbs Kikkoman soy sauce -1Tbs shaoxing -
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This is one of my go-to recipes when I’m tired but still want something comforting and flavorful. I threw together this stir-fried beef with ginger and scallions in under 30 minutes — fast, savory, and always a family favorite. Proof that weeknight cooking can be easy and still hit all the right notes. Recipe below — save this one for busy nights or share it with someone who needs a new weeknight staple. For the beef: -1lb flank sliced against the grain -1 Tbs Kikkoman soy sauce -1Tbs shaoxing -
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Cooking up a Filipino classic today 🇵🇭 I’ve got a pot of tasty picadillo simmering with fish sauce, ground beef and tomatoes. This easy, budget-friendly meal has all the good stuff—potatoes for that perfect texture, raisins for a sweet kick, and peas for a pop of color! So, what’s your stance: team raisin or nah? Either way, this dish is sure to warm your ❤️ #picadillo #FilipinoFood 2 Tbs neutral oil 1lb ground beef 1/2C small diced carrots 1/2C small diced onions 4ea cloves garlic minced 3/4C
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First cold day of the season = Bulalo weather. Don’t judge my pronunciation 🫣This rich Filipino bone marrow soup is exactly the kind of home cooking my body needs. Sometimes I even sneak in some noodles 🤫🇵🇭 Please see my recipe below: 2.5lbs beef shanks 6C water 2tbs sugar (more to taste) 1tbs salt (more to taste) 1/4C fish sauce Black pepper to taste 1/2 large onion medium diced 1 ear corn 6 pieces baby bok choy 1.5C cabbage | Leah Cohen
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Sharing another one of my favorite 🇵🇭 dishes in honor of #fahm This one is called Kare Kare, a braised oxtail stew with peanut sauce. Oxtails are crazy $$$ so you can swap them out with a cheaper cut of beef just make sure to include some bones. I like to mix the bagoong (shrimp paste) into the sauce but traditionally it is served on the side. I just heard some terrible news from my Filipino vendor that the US is no longer allowing bagoong from the Philippines because of the shrimp they use. I
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From my tried-and-true restaurant tips to my favorite dishes, here’s an inside look at what makes the @piggybacknewyork kitchen run smoothly and keeps our guests coming back! As a chef and restaurant owner, a big part of success is to provide high standards of cleanliness and food safety across every part of the business. Restaurants that partner with @ecolab_inc and implement the Ecolab Science Certified™ (ESC) program have access to industry-leading tools, science-backed products, and hands-on
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Tonight is episode 4 of #shootforameal and I’m going up against one of my favorite chefs @ilanhall Not only did he win top chef but he created and hosted my favorite cooking competition show I’ve ever competed on, knife fight. Ilan and I go way back, we competed on a lot of shows together but never competed against each other until now. Watch till the end to see which chef wins and which chef has to cook. Please see recipe below: 2 Heads broccoli cut into florets. 1/2 C malt vinegar 1/4 C soy sa
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Sharing some of my favorite Filipino recipes this April for Filipino Food Month, and of course I had to include lechon kawali—aka crispy pork belly. This one’s oven-cooked and super straightforward, but it does take a little planning. The secret to that crunchy skin? Let the pork belly sit uncovered in the fridge for at least 24 hours to dry out. Trust the process! Recipe below: 1.5lbs Pork Belly (skin on boneless) poke holes Spice mix: 1Tbs brown sugar 2tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2tsp fiv
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I tested out a ton of cinnamon roll recipes over the years and this one has become my absolute favorite. I cooked the rolls at 375 degrees F for 20 min. If you like yours rolls to be a little gooier cook them for 18min. This recipe is courtesy of @_cooklikeamother Paste * 1/3C milk * 1/2C hot tap water * 1/3C bread flour Rolls * prepared paste * 3 tsp instant yeast (2 packets) * 2/3C whole milk warmed to 100 degrees F * 1/2 Csugar * 3 tbsp butter melted * 1 egg * 1 tsp salt * 3 2/3 c bread flour
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Using every bit of that holiday ham over here. I made a Cuban-style sandwich with our leftover tocino ham and even baked the bread from scratch — lard in the dough so it’s super soft and fluffy, just how I like it. Instead of straight mustard (Ben can’t handle it lol), I did a mustard-garlic aioli and it was honestly the perfect move. Then for breakfast, I threw the rest into a tocino garlic fried rice because leftovers should never go to waste. What are you making with your holiday ham? Save th
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Ruthie and I finally checked out the new Filipino spot @tradicionalenyc from chef @choybee and it did not disappoint. The food hit, the vibes were right, and we instantly felt at home—especially running into a handful of old @piggybacknewyork staff. Highly recommend visiting this place. Definitely one of the best Filipino restaurants in the city. | Leah Cohen
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As a chef and restaurant owner, I have my own list of non-negotiables to ensure my restaurants are creating a better experience for both our guests and our team. 📝 One of my top non-negotiables is working with a trusted partner like @ecolab_inc and the Ecolab Science CertifiedTM (ESC) program. The program equips restaurant staff with the tools, insights and solutions needed to help streamline operations, build guest loyalty, and elevate cleanliness—from the kitchen to the dining room. All my fe
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It’s Monday, and you know what that means—time for a new episode of #ShootForAMeal! After my first loss in 5 games to Chef @yo.jaelee , I’m coming back with a vengeance! This week, I’m facing off against my talented friend @ayesharare the mastermind behind @shukette @shuka. She’s a master at trash talking and an even better chef! Who’s ready to see which chef takes home the W this week? Tune in and find out and watch to the end to see the amazing dish the losing chef prepared. Please see the rec
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Finding the time to make home cooked meals for the kids can be a struggle especially the days I am working at the restaurants. That’s where @wegmans gold pan meals come into play. These are the perfect meals when I’ looking for a nutritious meal for the family. The icing on the cake, there is virtually no clean up which allows me to spend more time with the kids before bedtime #ad #wegmanspartner | Leah Cohen
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Super excited to kick off my new series, “Shoot for a Meal”! I’m combining my two favorites: basketball & food! I’ll challenge chefs to a Pop a Shot sudden death match at @piggybacknewyork. The loser cooks for the winner! 😏 First up, my good friend @fork_knife. Place your bets, which 🇵🇭 Chef will take the crown? Can’t wait for you to join me on this journey! Comment below on who you think I should face next, and share with your friends! And check out the recipe for the loser’s dish below! 👇#
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