Binalay ng Isabela (Sticky Rice Cake in Coconut Caramel Sauce)
I’ll never forget the first time I tasted Binalay during a summer visit to my Tita Rose’s house in Iligan, Isabela. The sweet aroma of …
Buchi (Filipino Sesame Balls)
Growing up in our small neighborhood in Pilar, Bataan, the highlight of my afternoon was always the familiar call of “Buchi! Mainit-init pang buchi!” from …
Pancit Guisado (Pancit Bihon Gisado)
Growing up in a Filipino household, Pancit Guisado wasn’t just another noodle dish, it was the centerpiece of every birthday celebration and family gatherings. This …
Filipino Puto Bumbong (Purple Rice Cake)
Nothing brings back Christmas memories quite like the sight and aroma of freshly steamed Puto Bumbong outside our local church after Simbang Gabi. I can …
Sapin-Sapin (Filipino Layered Sticky Rice Cake)
Sapin-Sapin was my ultimate merienda weakness. Every afternoon at around 3 PM, I’d hear the familiar “Bilao! Kakanin!” call from Aling Yolly, our neighborhood magkakanin. …
Filipino Buko Salad (Coconut Fruit Salad)
Buko Salad wasn’t just a dessert, it was our family’s love language during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Every December, I’d watch my mother skillfully …
Sizzling Balut (Spicy Filipino Duck Egg Delicacy)
Balut was always that midnight treat my Tito would bring home from his evening walks – just simple, steaming hot, with a pinch of rock …
Authentic Pancit Malabon (Pancit na may Sarsa ng Hipon at Seafood)
Being a Filipino, I learned that any celebration isn’t complete without pancit, but Pancit Malabon holds a special place in my heart. I first mastered …
Lumpiang Shanghai (Filipino Spring Rolls)
There was one dish that always signaled a special occasion – my Lola’s crispy Lumpiang Shanghai. Every time I make these golden-brown Filipino spring rolls …
Filipino Cheese Sticks (Cheese Springs Rolls)
I’ve mastered countless Filipino recipes over the years, but these cheese sticks hold a special place in my heart. As someone who grew up loving …