Bibingka is one of the most beloved Filipino kakanin, especially during the Christmas season. This soft, fluffy, slightly sweet rice cake is traditionally enjoyed after Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo, often while warm and paired with hot coffee or salabat. Its delicious combination of rice flour, coconut milk, butter, salted egg and cheese makes…
If you have a few ripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter, turn them into something delicious with this easy banana pancake recipe! These homemade banana pancakes are soft, fluffy, lightly sweet, and packed with the natural flavor of ripe bananas. They are simple enough for beginners and make a wonderful breakfast, merienda or anytime…
Making your own chocolate ice cream at home is surprisingly easy. You do not need an ice cream maker or a long list of ingredients. With three simple ingredients, you can make a rich, creamy, chocolatey dessert that is budget-friendly too. This 3-ingredient chocolate ice cream recipe is perfect for Filipino home cooks because the…
Nilupak na Kamoteng Kahoy is a classic Filipino kakanin made from boiled cassava that is mashed until soft, sticky, and creamy, then mixed with butter, condensed milk, and sugar. It is traditionally topped with grated cheese and ground peanuts, giving every bite a delicious combination of sweet, creamy, salty, and nutty flavors. This simple cassava…
Ube cheese pandesal is a soft Filipino bread made with dough consist of all purpose flour, yeast, sugar, ube flavour, oil, butter and salt, filled with cheese stick and coated with parmesan cheese. The dough is made with ingredients mentioned and made ready to bake by keeping a cheese stick inside and coating with parmesan…
Shrimp Spring Rolls are fresh and colorful rice paper wraps filled with cooked shrimp, crisp lettuce, carrot, cucumber, vermicelli noodles, and spring onions. Unlike traditional Filipino lumpia, these Vietnamese-inspired rolls are not deep-fried. Instead, the softened rice paper keeps the filling fresh, light and refreshing. Each roll has a wonderful combination of textures and flavors….
Sinantomas is a Filipino pork dish made of pork, potato, green peas, onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, pineapple juice, pepper corn and soy sauce. Originating from the Quezon province, the distinguishable taste comes from the peppercorn and pineapple juice added into the dish which gives it a sweet and sour taste. This savory dish is jam-packed…
Potato cheese balls ( sometimes called “Potato Cheese Balls packet”, “Potato Cheese Bites”, or “Shredded Potato Cheese Balls” ) are golden crisp balls that have an irresistibly gooey filling. The ultimate easy to do appetizer to serve at big or even small gatherings, to a quick snack you can enjoy all to yourself. This potato-cheese…
If you love ube and classic Filipino kakanin, this Ube Maja Blanca with Latik is a dessert you will want to make again and again. It has the creamy, milky texture of traditional maja blanca, a delicious ube flavor, and a generous topping of golden coconut curds. Best of all, this ube maja recipe uses…
Tuna Pie is a delicious Filipino-style fried snack made with slices of loaf bread and a creamy tuna filling. The filling is made with canned tuna, butter, onion, carrot, mayonnaise, and all-purpose cream, with cheese added for extra flavor. Each bread pocket is coated with egg and breadcrumbs before being fried until golden and crispy….
