Creamy, cozy, and lightly spiced, this Arroz con Leche de Coco brings together the richness of coconut milk with the comforting texture of glutinous rice. It’s warm enough for chilly December evenings but refreshing when served chilled the next morning for a quick filling breakfast. And because it’s naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and wonderfully simple to… Continue reading Arroz con Leche de Coco (Coconut Milk Rice Pudding)
Tag: holiday
Ube Coco- nog Cocktail
Christmas was my favorite holiday growing up. As a kid, I got my hands dirty making rum balls for my mom’s friends, assisted wrapping the presents and helped trim the tree. When my grandma got older and no one was longer interested in the rigor of the rituals, I started orchestrating the festivities myself. Inevitably,… Continue reading Ube Coco- nog Cocktail
Strawberries and Cream or Matcha Polvoron
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
Mexican Orange Chocolate Pull- Apart Buns
This recipe uses the Pan de Muerto bread base we’ve been making for years. It’s a solid recipe, and we started making them because when my youngest was little, she had an egg allergy. Instead of skipping any kind of tradition because of her allergies, we decided to start making egg- free baked goods at… Continue reading Mexican Orange Chocolate Pull- Apart Buns
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