{"id":72345,"date":"2026-06-11T10:31:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T02:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=72345"},"modified":"2026-06-11T10:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T02:31:13","slug":"making-mealtime-more-meaningful-how-dads-use-the-joy-of-cooking-to-connect-with-their-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/food\/making-mealtime-more-meaningful-how-dads-use-the-joy-of-cooking-to-connect-with-their-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Mealtime More Meaningful: How Dads Use the Joy of Cooking to Connect with Their Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image3-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"72347\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/food\/making-mealtime-more-meaningful-how-dads-use-the-joy-of-cooking-to-connect-with-their-kids\/attachment\/image3-2-4\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image3-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image3 (2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image3-2-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image3-2-1024x768.jpg\" data-id=\"72347\" src=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image3-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72347\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image3-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image3-2-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image3-2-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image3-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ian Veneracion with sons Draco and Duccio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image1-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"72346\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/food\/making-mealtime-more-meaningful-how-dads-use-the-joy-of-cooking-to-connect-with-their-kids\/attachment\/image1-2-7\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image1-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,854\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image1 (2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image1-2-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image1-2-1024x683.jpg\" data-id=\"72346\" src=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72346\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image1-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dennis Trillo with daughter Dylan and wife, Jen Mercado<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The joy of cooking goes beyond food &#8211; modern fathers like Ian Veneracion and Dennis Trillo<br>have been creatively using the kitchen as a space for bonding, shared experiences, and<br>teaching important skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, following a recipe together could be a fun way to practice reading; measuring<br>ingredients are practical math lessons; and cleaning up teaches hygiene and responsibility. It\u2019s<br>teamwork at play- but in the kitchen &#8211; with little hands stirring and older hands guiding, they<br>accomplish the goal of whipping up a hearty meal that they will savor as a family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Cooking Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the home of Ian Veneracion, the kitchen cradles some of the best conversations of the brood.<br>He explains that cooking together feels safe and relaxing. It is not a stiff, serious environment<br>that gives off an intimidating \u201cwe-need-to-talk\u201d vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKitchen time equals quality time, walang pressure, walang agenda.\u201d He explains that \u201cyou\u2019re<br>just thinking of something funny to say, while chopping, frying, or waiting for the food to be<br>cooked. And while your hands are busy, conversations become easier and more honest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone who enjoys preparing tasty family meals, Ian shares that one of his go-to dishes at<br>home is fried chicken, made with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajinomoto.com.ph\/product\/crispy-fry-breading-mix\/\">Ajinomoto Crispy Fry\u00ae<\/a> Breading Mix. Made from a special<br>blend of seasonings and spices, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajinomoto.com.ph\/product\/crispy-fry-breading-mix\/\">Ajinomoto Crispy Fry\u00ae<\/a> is Ian\u2019s trusted partner in cooking<br>crispy-sarap recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile in Dennis\u2019 household, it\u2019s common to see the whole family huddled in the kitchen.<br>\u201cNagtutulong-tulong kami in preparing our food. Para samin, sitting down and eating our meals<br>is our main type of bonding,\u201d he shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their \u2018dinnertime ritual\u2019 is less about the meal but more about being fully present with one<br>another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPinaka na-e-enjoy namin ang pagluluto kasi nakakatuwa na ang mga bata ay natututo na on<br>their own. Mas magiging responsible sila,\u201d Dennis adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With cooking companions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajinomoto.com.ph\/product\/sarsaya-bulgogi-sauce\/\">Sarsaya\u00ae Bulgogi Sauce<\/a>, cooking their favorite dishes is<br>convenient, even kids can join in the fun. Affordable, perfectly blended, and easy to cook<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajinomoto.com.ph\/product\/sarsaya-bulgogi-sauce\/\">Sarsaya\u00ae Bulgogi Sauce<\/a>, empowers families to prepare restaurant-quality food with an<br>authentic and rich Bulgogi taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The joy in the mess<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many memorable family moments, cooking together isn\u2019t always perfect \u2014 but those are<br>the ones that are etched in the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dennis recalls one instance when his children accidentally spilled some ingredients while they<br>were preparing a meal. Instead of getting frustrated, the family turned the mishap into a creative<br>opportunity by adjusting the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSabi ko sa kanila, you don\u2019t need to be a perfect cook.\u201d He emphasized that \u201cang importante is<br>you have fun cooking.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian recounts a similar experience while teaching his kids how to make the \u201cperfect omelette.\u201d<br>\u201cSomehow it ended up as a lesson on \u2018how not to make an omelette,\u2019\u201d he jokes. But somewhere<br>between the failed flips and uneven eggs, this is where the inevitable joy takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYears from now, they probably won\u2019t remember the taste. But they\u2019ll remember sitting around<br>the table, laughing, being present, and spending quality time with each other.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, savoring the joy of cooking together creates meaningful ties that for Ian and Dennis, enrich<br>the experience of fatherhood and strengthen family bonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cook at home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create heartwarming kitchen moments with your family, check out one of Ian&#8217;s favorites &#8211;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookmunitybyajinomoto.com\/recipes\/mojos-tofu-and-potato-wedges-with-aioli-dip\/\">Mojos, Tofu, and Potato Wedges with Aioli Dip<\/a> and Dennis\u2019 delicious recipe of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookmunitybyajinomoto.com\/recipes\/beef-bulgogi\/\">Beef Bulgogi<\/a>.<br><strong>(See recipe below)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"72348\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/food\/making-mealtime-more-meaningful-how-dads-use-the-joy-of-cooking-to-connect-with-their-kids\/attachment\/image2-41\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2.png\" data-orig-size=\"1280,848\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2-300x199.png\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2-1024x678.png\" src=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2-1024x678.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72348\" style=\"width:423px;height:auto\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2-1024x678.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2-300x199.png 300w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2-768x509.png 768w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Mojos, Tofu, and Potato Wedges with Aioli Dip<\/strong><br><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><br>2 cups Potato, unpeeled, sliced<br>1 pack Tofu, cubed<br>2 cups Potato, unpeeled, wedges<br>3 packs of 62 g Crispy Fry \u00ae Breading Mix<br>2 cups Cooking oil<br><strong>Aioli Dip:<br><\/strong>3\/4 cup AJI-Mayo \u00ae Professional-Style Mayonnaise<br>3 cloves Garlic, minced<br>2 tsp Lemon juice<br>1\/2 tsp Salt<br>1\/8 tsp Pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedure:<br><\/strong>COAT. Using a bowl, evenly coat the potatoes and tofu with Crispy Fry \u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DEEP-FRY. Heat oil in a pot then deep-fry for 5 minutes or until the surface is golden brown.<br>Place the mojos, tofu, and wedges on a strainer to drain excess oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MIX . In a separate bowl, make the dip by mixing Aji-Mayo\u00ae, minced garlic, and lemon juice.<br>Season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SERVE. Transfer the mojos, tofu, and wedges to a plate before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beef Bulgogi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image4-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"72349\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/food\/making-mealtime-more-meaningful-how-dads-use-the-joy-of-cooking-to-connect-with-their-kids\/attachment\/image4-1-9\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image4-1.png\" data-orig-size=\"1280,848\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image4 (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image4-1-300x199.png\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image4-1-1024x678.png\" src=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image4-1-1024x678.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72349\" style=\"width:409px;height:auto\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image4-1-1024x678.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image4-1-300x199.png 300w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image4-1-768x509.png 768w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image4-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><br>3\/4 cup (200g) Beef, thinly sliced or tapa cut<br>1 pack (40g) Sarsaya\u00ae Bulgogi Sauce<br>8 tsps. (40ml) Water<br>2 cups (100g) Cabbage, strips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedure<\/strong><br>MARINATE. In a bowl, combine beef and Sarsaya\u00ae Bulgogi Sauce. Mix well and marinate for at<br>least 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STIR-FRY. In a heated pan, add the marinated beef and water. Stir-fry for a minute. Add<br>cabbage strips and continue to stir-fry for 3 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SERVE. 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