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 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…
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…
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….
