Empanada is a popular savory pastry recipe is a mix of Spanish, Latin America and Filipino influences. Just imagine a mouthful of buttery flaky crust filled to the brim with a deliciously flavorful colorful meaty filling. Take a bite of these handmade empanadas. These flaky golden-crescent shaped buttery nuggets filled with savory meat goodness are…
If you love chicken wings with a sweet, savory, sticky glaze, these Coca Cola Chicken Wings are about to become a new favorite. This easy chicken wing recipe uses simple ingredients you may already have in the kitchen, including Coca Cola, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. The wings are first browned until flavorful, then simmered…
Craving something rich, chocolatey, and impressive without turning on the oven? This Chocolate Dream Cake is the answer. It has everything a chocolate lover could ask for: a soft chocolate cake base, creamy chocolate pudding, a crisp chocolate shell, and a finishing dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder. Best of all, this no-bake chocolate dream cake…
If you love creamy Filipino dishes with a serious kick, this Chicken Bicol Express recipe is about to become a family favorite. Inspired by the famous Bicol Express, this version uses tender boneless chicken instead of pork and combines it with coconut milk, coconut cream, shrimp paste, and green chilies. The result is a rich,…
If you love crispy snacks with a little kick, this Tuna Dynamite recipe deserves a spot on your table. Also called Dynamite Rolls or Chili Cheese Sticks, this fun Filipino finger food is made by stuffing long green chilies with savory tuna and cheese, wrapping them in lumpia wrappers, and frying them until golden and…
If you love puto and ube, this Ube Puto Cheese is a match made in heaven. These soft, fluffy Filipino steamed cakes have a lovely purple color, a sweet ube flavor, and a savory cheese topping that makes every bite extra delicious. This easy Ube Puto recipe uses simple ingredients, including all-purpose flour, ube-flavored condensed…
Craving pizza but don’t have the time or budget to make a full homemade pizza? These Pizza Rolls are the answer! Made with soft loaf bread, pizza sauce, hotdogs, ham, bell pepper and cheese, these crispy little rolls pack all the flavors you love in pizza into a fun, handheld snack. They are a great…
Milo Pancakes are a fun and delicious twist on the classic breakfast pancake. Made with Milo powder, all-purpose flour, sugar, egg, oil or melted butter, baking powder, salt and water or milk, these pancakes are soft, fluffy and filled with that familiar chocolate-malt flavor many Filipinos grew up loving. Stack them high, drizzle them with…
Homemade Chocolate Sauce is one of those simple recipes that can turn an ordinary snack into something extra special. Made with unsweetened cocoa powder, milk, sugar, butter, flour, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, this easy chocolate sauce comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop. It is rich, smooth, glossy, and perfect…
Eggplant patties are a simple Filipino dish made with tender eggplant, onion, garlic, eggs, and flour, then pan-fried until golden brown. They are soft and flavorful inside with lightly crisp edges, making them a delicious choice for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or merienda. Served with your favorite dipping sauce, these homemade eggplant patties are an easy…
