Lumpiang Sariwa is one of those Filipino dishes that feels both comforting and refreshing. Instead of a deep-fried wrapper, this fresh Filipino spring roll is wrapped in a soft, thin homemade crepe and filled with colorful sautéed vegetables and savory ground meat. It is then finished with a sweet, thick sauce, crunchy toasted peanuts, and…
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 are looking for a refreshing Filipino dessert that is creamy, colorful, and incredibly easy to make, this Buko Pandan recipe deserves a spot on your table. With tender young coconut, chewy sago, soft pandan-flavored jelly, nata de coco, and a rich cream dressing, every spoonful gives you a wonderful combination of textures and…
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 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…
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…
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…
