Panlasang Pinoy Bibingkang Galapong is my version of bibingka that makes use of grains of glutinous and Jasmine rice. This is different from my previous bibingka recipe which involved the use of powdered rice. I liked how this recipe turned out; its texture is a little bit heavier compared to regular bibingka, but it is…
Dessert Recipes
Healthy Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Recipe
You can either purchase blueberry flavored yogurt from the supermarket, or create your own with fresh blueberries. This Healthy Frozen Blueberry Yogurt was the result when I chose the second option. There is nothing fancy about it. The entire process is simple too. This is the result when fresh blueberries are combined with vanilla flavored Greek…
Ube Pichi Pichi Recipe
Ube Pichi Pichi is one of my favorite treats. Just like cassava cake, it is also made with grated cassava. Once Pichi is cooked, it is then rolled over shredded coconut before serving. Pichi Pichi can be considered as a dessert or as a mid afternoon snack. I remember having this with Filipino Spaghetti when…
Steamed Cassava Cake
Cassava cake has been a favorite treat during Filipino gatherings. It is commonly cooked by baking in the oven. This recipe introduces another way of cooking cassava cake, which is by steaming. This steamed cassava cake recipe might be simple, but the result tastes just right. It is not too sweet and it has a…
Oven Baked Leche Flan Recipe
Oven Baked Leche Flan is a version of the popular Filipino leche flan dessert dish made by baking in the oven, instead of the traditional method of steaming. This creamy and delicious custard dish has a smooth texture and the right amount of sweetness. I like this method of cooking leche flan for many reasons….
Chocolate Biko Recipe
I enjoy having biko as a snack. It goes well with a cup of hot coffee, as far as I am concerned. Aside from biko, I also like to have champorado, which is a type of chocolate and glutinous rice porridge. These two dishes inspire this chocolate biko recipe that I am sharing with you…
Mini Banana Cake with Walnuts for Kids
This is a recipe for Mini Banana Cake with Walnuts for Kids. The credit goes to my 4-year-old daughter, Danika. She did everything with a little help from her mom and some kitchen equipment. This is a fun way to bond with the little ones. It also helps them develop self confidence and learn new things….
Chewy Coconut Macaroons Recipe
Chewy coconut macaroons are good to have for dessert. It is delicious and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. The most important thing about this recipe that I like most is its ease of preparation. It is also quick to make. I started by beating the egg. This recipe only calls for a piece egg….
How to Make Latik from a Can of Coconut Cream
Do you know how to make latik from a can of coconut cream? This might be the simplest recipe that I have ever written because it only makes use of one ingredient. This post is for those who are struggling to find latik from their local grocery stores where coconut cream in can are available….
Leche Puto Recipe
Leche Puto or Puto Flan is a combination of Leche Flan and Puto. This is a type of dessert, as far as I am concerned because it is sweet and tastes like a native version of custard cake. I liked it a lot, but I had to control myself because it is so rich and sweet. This…
Cathedral Window Gelatin Recipe
Cathedral Window Gelatin is a colorful and delicious dessert that you can make for the holidays. It is very easy to prepare and the kids love it ( I think that kids-at-heart likes it too), take it from me. This recipe is simple, straightforward, and tested (as always). If you want your table to be…
Mini Turon Recipe (Banana Lumpia with Caramel)
Mini Turon is a small version of banana lumpia with caramel. I like it a lot because it is easier to eat and it goes well with vanilla ice cream. This is also meant for sharing, so you can always share the love. I used simple syrup made from water and brown sugar for this…
Creamy Mais Maja Blanca
Creamy Mais Maja Blanca is a version of Maja Blanca. It is a type of Filipino coconut pudding composed of coconut milk, white sugar, condensed milk, and cornstarch. The later give maja blanca its thick texture. This version makes use of cream style corn, in addition to the basic ingredients. It is also creamier that the…
Microwave Brownie in a Bowl
Microwave Brownie is a quick and easy dessert that you can make for yourself. This can be place in a bowl (just like I did) or you may also use a mug. This brownie recipe is ideal for busy people and for college students (it can be made in the dorm room). Note that microwave…
Royal Bibingka
Royal Bibingka is not your regular bibingka. It is a popular rice cake that originated from Vigan, Ilocos Sur. It resembles a piece of mamon, or perhaps a Pinoy cheese cupcake at first glance, but it is a different piece of goodness that should not be ignored. It took me awhile to get the exact…
Fruit Cocktail Float
Fruit Cocktail Float is a quick and easy dessert dish that you can whip-up anytime. It does not involve baking and it is so easy to make. I recommend this dish for beginners because of its simplicity. You should be able to make this dish without any issues as long as you follow our step…
Ginataang Mais at Monggo
Ginataang Mais at Monggo is a combination of ginataang mais and ginataang monggo. I enjoy having both dishes for merienda and today I am craving for both at the same time — so I made a single dish that is somewhat a hybrid. To be honest, I am not sure how this Ginataang Mais at Monggo idea will turn out….
Simple Bibingkang Malagkit
Simple Bibingkang Malagkit is the same good sticky rice treat enjoyed by Filipinos, except that this version is prepared in a simpler way — and it does not require too much stirring. As described above, I am sharing another Bibingkang Malagkit recipe that is as good as the first one, but this won’t give your…
Caramelized Butternut Squash
Caramelized Butternut Squash is a simple dessert that you can make this autumn or anytime of the year. It is easy to make and simply delicious. I enjoy this as a dessert. Sometimes, I make this dish to snack on. Butternut Squash is an amazing ingredient. There are lots of dishes that you can make using this…
No Eggs – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love baking Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies simply because it is so good and quick to make. I enjoy it for breakfast with a glass of milk, and sometimes I eat it for dessert. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies always satisfy my craving. I am sharing this recipe so that you too can experience it for…
Simple Applesauce Recipe
Applesauce is a puree composed of stewed apples and honey or sugar and cinnamon. Some apple versions also makes us of other spices. Applesauce is not just baby food, even grown-ups such as myself enjoy having it once in a while. In fact, I like to have it for dessert. This Simple Apple Sauce Recipe…
Pinoy Fruit Salad Recipe
Pinoy Fruit Salad is a quick and easy dessert perfect for the warm weather. This dish makes use of canned fruit cocktail, table cream, and condensed milk. The mixture is chilled inside the fridge overnight before serving, to get the best result. All the ingredients should be available in most supermarkets. Table cream can also…
Saging con Hielo Recipe
Saging con Hielo is a simple dessert that I like to have during summertime. It is simply “minatamis na saging” (banana with caramel sauce) topped with shaved ice and milk. It is quick and easy to make saging con hielo. You will just need to cook the banana in caramel sauce making sure that it…
Simple Ube Halaya Recipe
Ube Halaya is a type of Filipino Dessert made from purple yam. There are quite a few ways of preparing this dish. Some Ube halaya version makes use of condensed milk to cook the yam with, while others depend on coconut milk. This version only uses 3 major ingredients: purple yam, coconut milk, and sugar….