Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Use fresh herbs rather than dried when the recipe specifies them for the most vibrant flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning gradually throughout cooking rather than all at once at the end.
- Sear proteins in a hot pan for a deep brown crust before finishing in the oven or sauce.
- Slice meat against the grain for the most tender bite in steaks and roasts.
Cooking Tips
Preheat your oven to the highest setting (500°F/260°C or as hot as it goes) with a baking stone or inverted sheet pan inside for at least 30 minutes. A screaming-hot surface is the secret to a crispy, restaurant-style crust. Don't overload the pizza with toppings — less is more. Too many wet ingredients make the crust soggy.
Ingredient Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Hawaiian Pizza (No Bake)
Filipino-style pizza — often with sweet sauce, banana ketchup, or local toppings. A fun family meal.
Instructions
- Make the pizza dough by combining flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well
- Mix in oil and beer. Continue mixing until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Knead the dough until smooth. Form it into a ball. Wrap the dough loosely with plastic wrap. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll dough out into a 10-inch circle.
- Place the pan over medium-high heat for 30 seconds.
- Transfer to the pizza dough in the pan and cover with a lid. Set the stove to medium low heat Cook it until you see large bubbles forming on top, for about 3 minutes. Poke the pizza crust with a fork to deflate the bubbles.
- Flip the pizza crust. Continue cooking for 2 minutes.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the dough. Top with cheese, CDO Sweet Ham sliced, and pineapple tidbits.
- Cover and cook the pizza for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the pizza from the pan and lay on a wide chopping board. Slice. Serve and enjoy.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Use fresh herbs rather than dried when the recipe specifies them for the most vibrant flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning gradually throughout cooking rather than all at once at the end.
- Sear proteins in a hot pan for a deep brown crust before finishing in the oven or sauce.
- Slice meat against the grain for the most tender bite in steaks and roasts.
Cooking Tips
Don't overload the pizza with toppings — less is more. Too many wet ingredients make the crust soggy.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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