Sapin-sapin is one of the most colorful Filipino kakanin. This steamed layered rice cake is made with glutinous rice flour, rice flour, coconut milk, condensed milk, and sugar. Its soft, chewy texture and beautiful purple, yellow, and white layers make it a favorite for Christmas, fiestas, birthdays, potlucks, and family gatherings. This easy sapin-sapin recipe…
If you are looking for a colorful, filling, and flavorful Filipino dish for a family gathering, Arroz Valenciana is a wonderful choice. This festive rice dish combines glutinous rice with chicken, pork liver, chorizo de Bilbao, green peas, bell peppers, and raisins. Annatto water gives the rice its beautiful golden color, while chicken broth and…
Few things are more tempting than a plate of juicy chicken with deeply seasoned, golden-brown skin. This easy Chicken Inasal recipe gives you two practical ways to cook it at home: in an air fryer or by simmering and pan-frying. The chicken is marinated in calamansi juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, onion, pepper, and…
If you love brownies with chewy edges, a rich chocolate center, and plenty of chocolate flavor, this Chewy Fudgy Brownies recipe is for you. These homemade brownies are made with simple ingredients such as all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, eggs, cocoa powder, chocolate, and salt. The result is a batch of dense, moist, chocolatey brownies that…
Craving a creamy cheese sauce but don’t want to buy an expensive ready-made pack? This easy homemade cheese sauce is a quick solution for nachos, French fries, burgers, pasta, and other favorite snacks. Made with cheddar cheese, mozzarella, cheese powder, milk, butter and flour, it comes together in one saucepan and can be ready in…
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…
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…
Need a quick breakfast that is filling, flavorful, and perfect for using leftover rice? This Spam Fried Rice is exactly what you need! Made with day-old rice, crispy browned Spam, scrambled eggs, mixed vegetables, garlic, onion, and savory seasonings, this easy fried rice comes together in one pan and is ready in no time. There…
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…
