If there’s one thing motherhood taught me, it’s this: when life gets hectic, you don’t always need a complicated meal — you just need something warm, filling, and comforting on the table.
Alam mo ’yung days na sunod-sunod ang errands, tapos may trabaho, tapos may homework pa si Twinkle? Hay, Lord. On days like that, my brain refuses anything with more than three steps — or more than three ingredients. 😂
And honestly? Three-ingredient meals have saved me more times than I can count. Here are my favorite quick, budget-friendly, 3-ingredient meals that prove simple doesn’t mean boring.
1. Sardines Pasta
Ingredients: Canned sardines + garlic + pasta
The classic “pagod ako but I deserve good food” meal. The oil from the sardines already acts like a flavorful sauce. Add toasted garlic and boom — instant gourmet vibes!
If you’re feeling more fancy or have more tie, try my Spanish Sardines, Black Olives, & Capers Fettuccine recipe.
2. Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients: Shrimp + butter + garlic
Lusaw pagod levels! Sauté garlic in butter, toss the shrimp, season — and you’ve got a dish that tastes like you cooked all afternoon.
3. Cheesy Tofu Bites
Ingredients: Tofu + cheese + cornstarch
The best merienda or rice partner. Crispy outside, soft inside, cheesy all around — and perfect with toyo-mansi.
4. Chicken Pesto Wrap
Ingredients: Chicken + pesto + tortilla
My go-to “I only have 5 minutes” lunch. Light, filling, and perfect for work-from-home days.
5. Banana Cinnamon Oat Cups
Ingredients: Banana + oats + cinnamon
The ultimate healthy dessert-breakfast combo. Twinkle loves this for snacks!
Promise, momshies — sometimes the best meals come from using what you already have and choosing peace over stress. 😌
