Maruya (Baked Filipino Banana Fritters) Recipe
I grew up loving Maruya from the street vendors near our school in Manila. There’s nothing quite like biting into those sweet, crispy banana fritters …
Homemade Ube Halaya Recipe (Filipino Purple Yam Jam)
Every Christmas Eve, there’s one thing my family can’t celebrate Noche Buena without: our homemade ube halaya. You know that smooth, purple yam jam that’s …
Pandan Yema (Filipino Custard Candy)
Let me share my favorite twist on yema, a beloved Filipino candy that brings back so many childhood memories. I grew up watching my mom …
Filipino Ube Tea Cookies (Ube Shortbread Cookies) Recipe
I never thought I’d find a cookie that reminds me so much of home until I started making these Ube Tea Cookies. If you’ve ever …
Authentic Cavite Bibingkoy Recipe
My favorite merienda moment was always when my Lola Norma would make Bibingkoy. The smell of grilled banana leaves would fill our backyard, and I …
Traditional Filipino Uraro (Arrowroot) Cookies Recipe
I grew up in Bataan where Uraro cookies are more than just a snack, they’re our pride and joy! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are what everyone …
Classic Filipino Egg Sandwich Spread
You know that feeling when you open your baon at school and find your favorite egg sandwich inside? That’s exactly what this recipe is all …
Puto Balanghoy (Filipino Steamed Cassava Cake)
I grew up watching my grandmother make Puto Balanghoy in our small kitchen, and it’s still my favorite Filipino afternoon snack. This steamed cassava cake …
Thai Butter Cake Recipe
Ever since I discovered this Thai Butter Cake recipe, it has become my go-to dessert for family gatherings and merienda time. If you love the …
Max’s Restaurant-Style Caramel Bars Recipe
Let me share my family’s favorite homemade version of Max’s Restaurant’s famous caramel bars. After lots of lunches at Max’s and many attempts in my …