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…
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….
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….
Puto Pizza is a fun and delicious Filipino-inspired snack that combines soft, fluffy puto with the familiar flavors of pizza. Instead of a traditional pizza crust, this recipe uses a light steamed cake made with cake flour, sugar, water, and baking powder. It is topped with pizza sauce, ham, green bell pepper and grated cheese,…
Tuna patties are a simple yet deliciously protein pack dish that can be easily whipped up in just a few minutes! Crispy on the outside and tenderly savory on the inside. These patties are made with basic pantry staples making them the perfect quick dish to make for lunch, dinner, or for meal prep. Simple…
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…
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…
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…
