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Kitchen Face-off: Ninong Ry, Abi Marquez, and a mystery secret ingredient – celebrities take on the cooking challenge!

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<p>While there’s nothing more satisfying than a home-cooked meal made with love and real flavors, cooking can feel daunting, especially for newbies who face a variety of challenges in the kitchen, from racing against the clock to decoding unfamiliar culinary terms. We get it.</p><p>Turns out, even celebrities aren’t immune to these little struggles. But, with the expert guidance of Abi and Ninong Ry, armed with a &#x27;secret ingredient&#x27; that promises to save every newbie cook from their culinary woes, they&#x27;re now ready to tackle these challenges head-on.</p><p>Food content creators Abi Marquez and Ninong Ry are no longer gate-keeping their techniques and ‘secret’ to creating easy and delicious meals that even novice cooks can master! Well, who better to learn from than Abi, the internet’s ‘Lumpia Queen,’ who garnered international acclaim at the 28th annual Webby Awards? Meanwhile, Ninong Ry is renowned for his innovative approach to crafting meals that bring joy to Filipino families and ‘barkadas.’</p><div> </div><div><strong>Secret Is Out! </strong></div><p>Here comes <strong>Knorr</strong> to the rescue! In the <strong>Knorr Kitchen Secrets</strong> series presented by Knorr, non-cook celebrities confessed their culinary struggles and discovered simple and easy solutions alongside Abi and Ninong Ry. In this out-of-the-box online cooking series, stars participated in beginner-level cook-off challenges – A One-Pot Challenge, 100-Peso Challenge, 5-ingredient Challenge, and a 10-minute challenge, proving that cooking is not as tedious as people thought it should be!</p><p>Of course - with the help of Knorr as the secret ingredient in creating newbie-friendly recipes.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="823" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0BhYi9_T-Gg" title="Knorr Kitchen Secrets? Cooking soon." width="463"></iframe></div><p>So, how did these celebrities fare?</p><div> </div><div><strong>Easy Cooking for Newbies </strong></div><p>In Episode 1, ‘your ghorl’ Mimiyuuuh entered the Knorr kitchen with a cooking confidence level of 2 out of 10. So, how did Abi and Ninong Ry—and Knorr—solve her dilemma? She conquered the &quot;<a href="https://www.knorr.com/ph/r/mimiyuuuhs-quickandcheesy-volcano-omurice.html/252485">Quick-And-Cheesy Volcano Omurice</a>.” With <em>Knorr Liquid Seasoning</em> as the secret ingredient for effortless marinating, Mimiyuuuh&#x27;s cooking jitters and time pressure were easily overcome.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="703" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9ER7cxQCM4A" title="Knorr Kitchen Secrets Episode 1: 10-Minute Meal Challenge" width="1250"></iframe></div><p>Then there&#x27;s the ‘kilig’ duo of Khalil Ramos and Gabbi Garcia, whose seven-year relationship thrives on quality time. While Khalil takes the lead in cooking, their struggle lies in the aftermath – the dreaded cleanup. In Episode 2, Abi solved the couple’s problem with the hearty &quot;<a href="https://www.knorr.com/ph/r/gabbi-khalils-onepot-saucy-sarap-adobo.html/252650">One-Pot Saucy Adobo</a>.&quot; Using just one pot and <em>Knorr Chicken Broth Cubes</em>, packed with the savory goodness of a whole chicken, Khalil and Gabbi had less cooking and clean-up time, but more quality time for them to enjoy together.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="703" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OrLhLb0H38s" title="Knorr Kitchen Secrets Episode 2: One Pot Meal Challenge" width="1250"></iframe></div><p>As a socialite with three cooks at home, even a sunny side up egg is a challenge for Small Laude, and her meals usually feature elaborate, pricey ingredients. Tita Small has a luxurious taste! So the challenge? Whipping up a 100-peso “<a href="https://www.knorr.com/ph/r/small-laudes-sulit-sarap-spicy-bacsilog.html/252651">Sulit Sarap Spicy Garlic Bacsilog</a>” with Ninong Ry. This definitely felt like stepping out of her comfort zone. This recipe is best achieved with <em>Knorr Liquid Seasoning with Chili</em>, which she’ll definitely share with her home angels!</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="703" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ms2CFsH6Ztc" title="Knorr Kitchen Secrets Episode 3: 100 Peso Meal Challenge" width="1250"></iframe></div><p>A certified snackerist with zero confidence in the kitchen and no clue about buying ingredients, Nana tried her hand at an easy 5-ingredient meal: “<a href="https://www.knorr.com/ph/r/nana-silayros-ingredient-creamy-mushroom-balls.html/252652">Creamy Mushroom Balls</a>.” With the Abi-approved “Knorr Cream of Mushroom,” made with real mushrooms, snack-making just got easier and tastier for Nana!</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="703" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6xo75d8GQmo" title="Knorr Kitchen Secrets Episode 4: 5-Ingredient Meal Challenge" width="1250"></iframe></div><p>The four episodes were just a sneak peek into the exciting lessons and relatable kitchen moments! The culinary adventures continued with Julia Barretto, who channelled her inner chef on the cross-cultural Viu series “Secret Ingredient” alongside Korean star Lee Sang Heon. The show has had us seriously craving some comforting cuisine! But don’t let those gorgeous food presentations on “Secret Ingredient” intimidate you. Julia’s here to show that you can create next-level dishes, like Korean-inspired meals, made easy with Knorr!</p><p>Julia, or Chef Maya on the show, whipped up a tasty <a href="https://www.knorr.com/ph/iykyk-landing-page.html">Pork Samgyupsal Bowl</a> with just 8 ingredients and a trendy K-Egg Drop Sandwich in only 10 minutes, with the help of Abi and flavorful secret ingredients.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="703" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WT8u0cYz2UM" title="Knorr Kitchen Secrets Episode 5: One-Pan Challenge &amp; 10-Minute Challenge" width="1250"></iframe></div><p>What about the ‘barkada’ who are beginners in the kitchen craving for a comforting and tangy <a href="https://www.knorr.com/ph/raining-in-manila.html">Pork Sinigang</a> to warm up during this rainy season? Enter Knorr Sinigang Mix – As they sing,<em> “Mag-Sinigang ka nalang pag malamig!”.</em> OPM rock band Lola Amour—yup, the same guys behind the rainy day anthem “Raining In Manila”—had a blast whipping up this sure-fire hit. They proved that with Knorr as the secret ingredient, even young cooks can handle their cravings and make cooking both fun and easy!</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="703" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CV3jbpVJlqc" title="Knorr Kitchen Secrets Episode 6: Spicy Cream Pork Sinigang with Abi Marquez and Lola Amour" width="1250"></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>If You Know, You Knorr!</strong></div><p>The excitement doesn’t stop there! Watch out for the #IfYouKnowYouKnorr (IFYKYK) tips sprinkled throughout each episode—perfect for young cooks who are just starting out in the kitchen.</p><p>Say goodbye to cooking fails and level up your kitchen basics! With Knorr, even the most inexperienced cooks can whip up delicious dishes with ease. Even your favorite stars conquered their fears and culinary woes with Knorr! So, if they can do it, so can you!</p><p>Watch all episodes of “Knorr Kitchen Secrets” on <a href="https://youtube.com/@knorrphilippines?si=S_i2kMZdW_4UUIY8"><strong>Knorr Philippines&#x27; YouTube channel</strong></a>. For more recipes and updates, visit the <a href="https://www.knorr.com/ph/r/mimiyuuuhs-quickandcheesy-volcano-omurice.html/252485"><strong>Knorr website</strong></a> and follow <a href="https://web.facebook.com/KnorrPhilippines"><strong>Knorr on Facebook</strong></a>.</p>