If there’s one Filipino dessert that never goes out of style, it’s Cassava Cake. Rich, creamy, slightly chewy, and topped with a luscious coconut custard and melted cheese, this classic Filipino kakanin has been bringing families together for generations. Whether it’s served during birthdays, fiestas, Christmas, or simple afternoon merienda, a slice of homemade cassava…
Sweet Potato Fritters, locally known as Kamote Maruya, are one of the most beloved Filipino merienda snacks. Made with sweet potatoes coated in a simple batter and fried until golden and crispy, these fritters are affordable, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. Finished with a sprinkle of sugar while still warm, they offer the perfect…
Espasol is a beloved Filipino rice cake made with glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, evaporated milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a touch of salt. Known for its soft, chewy texture and delicate coating of toasted rice flour, this traditional delicacy is one of the most popular pasalubong treats from Laguna. While many people buy…
Jelly Flan is a creamy and refreshing Filipino dessert made by combining eggs, evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and gelatin powder. The mixture is cooked until smooth, poured into molds coated with golden caramel, and chilled until firm. The result is a delicious dessert that combines the rich flavor of traditional leche flan…
Buffalo Chicken Wings is made by marinating chicken wings with salt, pepper and calamansi juice, then dredging this in a dry mix made with all purpose flour, corn starch, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and frying in oil. It is then added to a hot buffalo sauce made by butter, garlic, hot sauce, ketchup, brown sugar…
There’s something about sweet and savory dishes that instantly feels like home. This Whole Chicken Hamonado Recipe is one of those comforting dishes that brings everyone to the table a little faster. The way the sauce clings to warm rice, or how the aroma fills the kitchen long before dinner is ready. Traditionally, hamonado refers…
