Kapamilya stars share the dish they enjoy cooking for their loved ones

Mary Ann Bardinas

There’s an oft-quoted adage that states, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” And this is arguably true for many of us, especially for the ones who love to eat, as we tend to feel better every time we get a taste of delicious food. Thus, aside from the fact that cooking is one of the most important skills that we must learn in life, there are some people who wish to develop their kitchen skills to impress the special people in their lives by personally preparing food for them as their way of showing their love. And among them are the Kapamilya celebrities in this ent.abs-cbn.com exclusive feature, who enthusiastically talked about the times that they cook or had cooked for their beloveds, as well as their specialties! Keep on watching and reading for you to find out!Let’s begin with the stars whose, one way of making their significant others happy and feel extra special is by cooking their favorite dishes. Even though he knows to himself that he’s not that dependable in the kitchen, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/tawagngtanghalan" target="_blank">Tawag ng Tanghalan</a> hurado Nyoy Volante recounted that one time he attempted to cook chicken for his wife, Mikkie Bradshaw. It may have turned out to be a failure, but at least he tried, right?Happily married couple Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola both express their affection for one another by learning to cook each other’s favorites. The “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/rainbowrumble" target="_blank">Rainbow Rumble</a>” host imparted that he gleefully cooks either a simple steak or a steak with truffle sauce for his “how-how” whenever she requests it.Jessy, on the other hand, claimed that she’s not a good cook, yet she tries to be both for her husband and their Baby Rosie. According to her, she usually feeds their daughter her “no fail” vegetable pasta with Havarti cheese, which is composed of veggies she slices into pieces, pasta made of pumpkin, and lots of cheese to make it creamier and thicker. And for Luis, she confessed initially having a hard time cooking for him since his favorite dishes are complicated to cook. One of which is beef Wellington, which compelled her to ask the guidance of a chef about the proper way of preparing it. KD Estrada shared cooking for his loveteam partner and “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbgen112024" target="_blank">Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11</a>” host Alexa Ilacad multiple times already. And among the dishes that he cooks for her, he revealed that aglio olio is her top favorite. Being together for years already, Loisa Andalio said that she has cooked a lot of dishes for her real-and-reel-life sweetheart, Ronnie Alonte, and her version of burger steak being his favorite. Meanwhile, “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/icanseeyourvoice" target="_blank">I Can See Your Voice</a>” singvestigator Bayani Agbayani equates cooking to “loving” and sharing his blessings with other people. That’s why he makes sure to always make sure that every dish that he prepares is the best, since it’s for his family and friends. Among his specialties are adobo, sinaing na tulingan, and paksiw.Whenever they are not performing on the stage of “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap" target="_blank">ASAP Natin ‘To,</a>” singers Frenchie Dy, Klarisse de Guzman, and Angela Ken are probably at home cooking for their beloved families. Frenchie loves to cook for her husband and three kids, boasting that her specialties are mechado and kare-kare. Klarisse gladly shared that her caldereta is her family’s favorite, while Angela proudly imparted that the first-ever dish she learned to cook is chopsuey, which she offered to her mom and grandma. BGYO members Nate and Gelo prove that they not only have the looks, the voices, and the grooves, but they also have the skills in the kitchen. While Nate only mentioned cooking steak for his mom, Gelo elaborately recounted whipping up beef caldereta for their group during their trainee days.Who would forget one of its most notable alumni and the Big Winner of the “PBB Celebrity Edition 1,” Keanna Reeves? Aside from her strong yet endearing personality, among the things that her housemates and the viewers admired about her was her motherly nature. And one of the plethora of ways that she got to show it was by preparing food for her housemates, which is something that she loves to do for her loved ones as well. In this quick interview with her, Keanna said that she actually missed cooking for a significant other since she has been single for a long time now. But when she does, the proud Cebuana shares that she usually cooks local Cebu dishes, especially the ones that have seafood and vegetables. Another celebrity who’s proud of her roots is Barbie Imperial, who enthused about how much she loves to cook for people dear to her, particularly her beloved Mama. Since they’re originally from Albay, one of the dishes she has already mastered cooking is the widely loved Bicol Express. Actress-singer Alyssa Muhlach also proves that she’s definitely more than just a pretty face, for she doesn’t only have the skills onstage or on camera, but in the kitchen, too! She enthused about her penchant for pasta and Filipino dishes, with truffle pasta and binagoongan being two of her favorites. She’s into baking as well, which, according to her, started during the pandemic. Thus, there was a point when everyone in their household gained weight because her delectable pastries seemed irresistible.Aside from proudly representing the LGBTQIA+ community, the “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/pilot-episode-of-sparks-camp-s2-trends-captures-viewers-from-us-canada-and-middle-east-22724" target="_blank">Sparks Camp Season 2</a>” campers also take pride in their cooking skills! Seichi Ozaraga boasts about being really good at making orange chicken, which is a favorite among their family and friends. Paco Laurel, meanwhile, loves cooking for his family, especially his own style of chicken adobo.Miggy Ruallo puts himself in charge of cooking for his family, especially during special occasions like Christmas and New Year’s Day, with his caldereta and kare-kare being two of the stars of their handaan. Allan Pangilinan, on the other hand, remarked that it’s inherent for Kapampangans like him to be good cooks, since Pampanga is one of the gastronomy havens in the country. Since he’s been living on his own here in Manila, he simply recounted those times that he used to cook for his family, from any pasta to various lutong bahay, when he was still under the same roof with them.Talented heartthrobs Bailey May and Maki may not have mentioned their specialties, but they wanted us to know that they can also cook. The PBB alum-turned-global artist wishes to cook again for his significant other, whom he already misses since they’re currently in a long-distance relationship, while the “Dilaw” hitmaker thanks his mom for teaching him how to cook.Last, but definitely not the least, is <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime" target="_blank">It’s Showtime</a> and <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/goinbulilit" target="_blank">Goin’ Bulilit</a> star Kelsey, who already knows how to be responsible and helpful in household chores. She may not be fully capable yet of cooking, but she likes to help in the kitchen, such as by taking in charge of beating eggs. Whose cooking do you wish to have a taste of, Kapamilya?

These Kapamilya stars prove that they are not just good at performing onstage and onscreen, but they have the skills in the kitchen, too! 

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Kapamilya stars share the dish they enjoy cooking for their loved ones

Kapamilya stars share the dish they enjoy cooking for their loved ones

Mary Ann Bardinas

Published Aug 01, 2024 11:25 PM PHT

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Updated Sep 03, 2024 02:55 PM PHT

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