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 …
Razon’s Halo-Halo Copycat Recipe
I first tasted Razon’s Halo-Halo during a hot summer visit to my relatives in Pampanga. My Tita Delie brought me to this small shop in …
Luxurious Vegan Olive Oil Pudding Recipe
You know how we Filipinos love our gata desserts? Well, let me share a modern twist that’s become a hit in my kitchen. This vegan …
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 Pie Recipe
Let me tell you about my Lola’s egg pie recipe. Growing up in Pilar, Bataan, I remember walking past neighborhood panaderias, instantly recognizing that sweet, …
Turones de Mani (Filipino Peanut Rolls)
I learned to make Turones de Mani (peanut rolls) from my grandmother, and it’s still one of my favorite Filipino snacks to make. What I …
Ube Turon (Filipino Purple Yam Spring Rolls)
I grew up watching my mother make turon in our kitchen. But it wasn’t until I started cooking for my own family that I came …