Kare-Kare (Philippine Oxtail Peanut Stew) made from scratch. With banana hearts, eggplants, achiote, peanuts, and toasted rice powder. Must be served with bagoong. Seemingly exotic, but very comforting.
Pancit Bihon. This Filipino dish of rice noodles, stir-fried vegetables, chicken and Chinese sausages is a birthday greeting on a plate: long noodles for a long and happy life!