Rainy days in the Philippines always make me crave mainit na sabaw and cozy food.
You know the kind — the aroma of sinigang, the warmth of arroz caldo, or that creamy spoonful of macaroni soup that makes the gloomy weather suddenly feel comforting.
This week, I’m sharing our Rainy Week Comfort Meals — simple, budget-friendly dishes that keep the family warm and happy even when it’s pouring outside. Expect a mix of Filipino classics and a few international comfort favorites, all tested and loved in our kitchen.
🗓️ Weekly Meal Plan (Week 2)
🌤 Monday
Breakfast: Champorado with tuyo — classic rainy day breakfast!
Lunch: Chicken Tinola with malunggay and sayote
Dinner: Beef Caldereta with lots of potatoes (Twinkle’s favorite part!)
🌦 Tuesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal with peanut butter and sliced bananas
Lunch: Creamy Baked Macaroni — warm, cheesy, and perfect for sharing
Dinner: Ginisang Monggo with tinapa flakes
☁️ Wednesday
Breakfast: Toast with scrambled eggs and hot coffee
Lunch: Sinigang na Hipon — tangy, hearty, and so satisfying
Dinner: Fried Tofu with Garlic Soy Sauce + steamed rice
Check out my Scrambled Eggs with Onions and Tomato recipe here.
🌧 Thursday
Breakfast: French Toast with butter and cinnamon sugar
Lunch: Chicken Sopas — creamy, comforting, and kid-approved
Dinner: Pork Adobo sa Gata (a richer twist on the classic adobo!)
🌧️ Friday
Breakfast: Pancakes with maple syrup and coffee
Lunch: Baked Potato Soup topped with crispy bacon bits
Dinner: Stir-Fried Noodles with veggies and slices of pork liempo
⛅ Saturday
Breakfast: Garlic rice with corned beef
Lunch: Pork Sinigang na Gabi
Dinner: Rice Cooker Chicken with Mushroom and Chinese Sausage — easy and flavorful!
☀️ Sunday
Breakfast: Taho or fruit smoothie
Lunch: Kare-Kare with bagoong (weekend indulgence!)
Dinner: Creamy Mushroom Pasta with garlic bread
Grocery List Summary
Proteins: chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu, ground beef, corned beef
Veggies: malunggay, sayote, gabi, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, cabbage, onions, garlic
Pantry Essentials: soy sauce, vinegar, rice, pasta, peanut butter, milk, cheese, oil, sugar, pepper, salt
Extras: tuyo, tinapa, bagoong, bread, fruits
💡 Budget Tip: Buy fresh vegetables in the morning (mas mura sa palengke!) and freeze excess meat portions to avoid spoilage during the week.
This week was full of rain, and honestly, I loved it.
Nothing beats eating hot soup while watching raindrops race down the window.
Cooking these meals made me realize how comforting simple food can be — it doesn’t have to be fancy to make everyone smile at the table.
And yes, every time I make champorado, Twinkle still insists on sprinkling more sugar on top. 😂
Bonus Dessert Idea
Banana Graham Pudding — layer sliced bananas, crushed graham, and whipped cream for an easy no-bake treat. Chill and serve cold!
Rainy days don’t have to be dreary when you’ve got the right comfort food.
Each meal this week is a warm hug in a bowl — proof that home-cooked food really is the best kind of love language.
