I Am a Filipino: And This Is How We Cook Tara Jensen and stories from each of

and stories from each of the regions that explore the history

a showstopping roast chicken burnished with saffron

a Salad of Whole Tomatoes Garnished with Green Beans and Scallions

she started doing the cooking—at age fifteen

Enjoying drinks with friends will be all about comfortable conversation

I Am a Filipino: And This Is How We Cook Tara Jensen and stories from each ofAnchovy HOT DISH! October 2025 Pick Eat and cook like a Filipino with this tantalizing cookbook filled with traditional recipes. Puckeringly sour adobos with meat so tender you can cut it with a fork. National favorites like kare kare (oxtail stew) and kinilaw (fresh seafood cured in vinegar), Chinese influenced pansit (noodles), tamales by way of early Mexican immigrants, and Arab inflected fare. These dishes and more reflect the influence and