Nothing brings back childhood merienda memories quite like a cup of Filipino fishballs served with a generous amount of sweet and savory fishball sauce. Whether bought from a neighborhood street vendor or enjoyed at home, fishballs are one of those simple snacks that Filipinos can easily crave. This Homemade Fishballs with Fishball Sauce recipe takes…
If you are looking for a chicken wing recipe that is crispy, savory, garlicky, and packed with cheesy flavor, these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are a delicious choice. Each wing is coated in a light, crunchy cornstarch crust, fried until golden, then tossed in fragrant garlic butter and Parmesan cheese. The result is crispy chicken…
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 love the classic Filipino combination of green mangoes and bagoong, this Ginisang Bagoong recipe is one to keep in your kitchen. Also called Sautéed Shrimp Paste, this flavorful condiment transforms salty shrimp paste into a rich, sweet, savory, and slightly spicy dip that is hard to resist. The shrimp paste is cooked with…
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…
Chicken Embutido is a delicious Filipino-style steamed meatloaf made with ground chicken, raisins, carrots, bell peppers, breadcrumbs, eggs, cheese, and evaporated milk. The mixture is shaped into a log, wrapped in aluminum foil, and steamed until tender and flavorful. Once cooled, it can be sliced and served as is, or pan-fried for deliciously crispy edges….
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…
Craving homemade chocolate cake but do not have a working oven? This easy microwave chocolate cake recipe is here to save the day! You can make a soft, moist, chocolatey cake using a microwave oven and everyday ingredients. There is no complicated baking technique involved, and the cooking time is much shorter than traditional oven…
Bibingka is one of the most beloved Filipino kakanin, especially during the Christmas season. This soft, fluffy, slightly sweet rice cake is traditionally enjoyed after Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo, often while warm and paired with hot coffee or salabat. Its delicious combination of rice flour, coconut milk, butter, salted egg and cheese makes…
