Binignit is a type of fruit and tubers stew cooked in coconut milk. This Filipino meryenda dish originated from the Visayas region in the Philippines. It is mostly similar to Ginataang Halo-halo,except that the latter uses glutinous rice balls or bilo-bilo as part of the ingredient. In addition, binignit suggests the use of Muscovado sugar…
Dessert Recipes
Ginataang Mais at Malagkit (Sweet Corn and Glutinous Rice Porridge)
Ginataang Mais at Malagkit or sweet corn and rice porridge with coconut milk is a simple and easy-to-cook treat that can be enjoyed as a dessert, or something to have for breakfast. It is also a perfect meryenda food. I like it hot when eaten for breakfast or as meryemda, but prefer it chilled if…
Puto Bumbong Recipe
Puto bumbong is a type of Filipino purple rice cake which is prepared by steaming ground purple rice mixture inside a bamboo tube. The tube is referred to as “bumbong ng kawayan” in Filipino. This might have been the reason why this was named as such. Puto bumbong has been associated with the Christmas season…
Pastimallows Recipe (Pastillas Covered Marshmallows)
Pastimallows is a type of dessert treat which is comprised of two main components: Pastillas de leche and jet puffed marshmallow. It is done by simply covering the marshmallow with flattened pastillas and rolling it over granulated white sugar. This is easy to prepare and it can be a good opportunity for the kids in…
How to Make Yema
Yema is a type of Filipino candy named after the Spanish term for egg yolks. I don’t see the reason as to why not because egg yolk is a major ingredient for this sweet delicacy. If you like yema and enjoy eating it, you should know that this sweet treat is quick and easy to…
Panlasang Pinoy Bibingkang Galapong
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…
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….