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…
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…
If you have a few ripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter, turn them into something delicious with this easy banana pancake recipe! These homemade banana pancakes are soft, fluffy, lightly sweet, and packed with the natural flavor of ripe bananas. They are simple enough for beginners and make a wonderful breakfast, merienda or anytime…
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….
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…
