Filipino Chicken Adobo with Potatoes

Chicken adobo was always part of the weekly rotation when I was growing up. Whether it was made with chicken, pork, beef, or a mix of all three, it never lasted long in our house—I could never get enough of it. It’s one of those dishes that proves you don’t need a long list of ingredients to create something deeply flavorful. With just seven staples—protein, onions, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, soy sauce, and vinegar—you get a beautiful balance of sweet, salty, and tangy. Serve it with a warm bowl of rice, and honestly, I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

BBQ for breakfast? Only at Snow’s BBQ!

I never thought I’d be the kind of person who wakes up at the crack of dawn to stand in line for BBQ—but here I am at Snow’s BBQ. Located just an hour east of Austin in the small town of Lexington, Texas (population: 1,300), Snow’s has been serving up legendary barbecue for over 20 years. It was named the No. 1 BBQ joint in Texas by Texas Monthly in 2008 and has remained a fixture on their Top 50 list ever since. The spot gained international fame in 2018 when it was featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table: BBQ.