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…
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…
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….
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…
