This isn’t the first polvoron recipe on this blog. But it’s a week until Christmas and I needed to make more presents for our Girl Scout troop, plus I couldn’t turn down an opportunity to make holiday- colored polvoron. I had my youngest help me with these, and she was eager to help with the… Continue reading Strawberries and Cream or Matcha Polvoron
Tag: Filipino
No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup
“物尽其用” (make full use of everything) is something I grew up hearing in Chinese households. And truly, nothing embodies that philosophy better than this No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup. Roast turkey is a dish ever present on our Thanksgiving table, a symbol of a life made in the US. Though the traditional turkey has never… Continue reading No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup
Red Bean and Black Sesame Polvoron
Polvoron is a shortbread made primarily with flour, milk and sugar. It originates from Spain, “polvo” being the word for powder or dust. The Philippines and Mexico were both colonies of Spain for hundreds of years, and so, it’s not surprising that this tradition has been integrated into our cuisine. Making polvoron brings me back… Continue reading Red Bean and Black Sesame Polvoron
Buko Pandan
My eight year old daughter is in the process of getting braces. Her first reaction after our appointment the other day was, “I can’t eat anything sticky and chewy… does that mean I can’t eat boba anymore? What about the boba that grandma and grandpa gave me?” *Cue sobbing and waterworks* (me on the inside).… Continue reading Buko Pandan
Pandan Mochi Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
Several months ago, we used up the last of our Ube Mochi Pancake Mix from Trader Joe’s. My husband, who was a fan of all things mochi, was so disappointed to hear that Trader Joe’s stopped carrying it (at least for now). None of the other pancakes I’ve made for our weekend “special breakfasts” did… Continue reading Pandan Mochi Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
Adobo Fried Rice
Here is the second post in my series. It’s not quite a fusion dish; but I wanted to show you that Adobo cannot be limited to just something you eat at lunch or dinner. Today’s recipe is something I grew up eating for breakfast many a- time. If you happen to have leftover Adobo (unlikely… Continue reading Adobo Fried Rice
Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce
Happy Filipino Heritage month! To celebrate, I present to you: Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce Adobo is one of the Philippines’ most recognized dishes, besides pancit (Filipino noodles) and lumpia (egg rolls). Every family has their own recipe for adobo, but the basic ingredients are: garlic, vinegar and soy sauce. I’ve uplifted our family… Continue reading Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce
Cozy Arnold Palmer
If you can’t quite choose between a sweet tea and a lemonade, an Arnold Palmer is for you. This fun summertime drink is usually served over ice and is a great beverage accompaniment to your bbq menu. But we’re mid-way through autumn, and the weather is only about to get colder. Along with low temperatures,… Continue reading Cozy Arnold Palmer
Black Sesame Crumb Ube Loaf
Ah, for the love of playdates. My mom’s side of the family lives here in the Seattle area, though admittedly we only periodically get to see one of my cousins and her kids, who are similar in age to mine. Seeing them two weeks in a row is a gift, especially for my children, who… Continue reading Black Sesame Crumb Ube Loaf
Cafe Barako con Coco Leche
Since starting this journey of food blogging, I had eager friends and family who were willing to taste test and support my new creative endeavor. So I whipped up a brunch menu showcasing the beauties of Filipino flavors and reminiscent of my childhood growing up in Manila. One of the highlights of this menu is… Continue reading Cafe Barako con Coco Leche
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