Bibingka (Filipino Coconut-Rice Cake) This bibingka recipe yields a lighter, airier cake but with all the buttery, coconuty goodness of the original--fit for celebrating ten years of blogging! It hardly seems right to be celebrating something in light of what's going on in the world right ... Read More
Cornbread Bites
Cornbread Bites These bite-sized cornbread muffins are loaded with cheese, corn and sweet Italian sausage but feel free to make them your own with your favorite additions. One of my friends decided to throw together a last-minute party right after Christmas. She mentioned her plans for a ... Read More
Spanish Tortilla with Soyrizo
Spanish Tortilla with Soyrizo Traditional Spanish Tortillas (omelettes) are cooked with potatoes. This one is made heartier and gets a meatless flavor boost with the addition of soyrizo. For all my talk of being part-time plant-based, I'm coming to accept that I might never be able to do ... Read More
Vanilla-Mocha Madeleines
Vanilla-Mocha Madeleines Madeleines are the perfect little cakes to satisfy a sweet craving. These have a lovely vanilla flavor with subtle coffee and chocolate notes. I share my baking tips to get the signature humps. My husband and I opted for a tropical Thanksgiving this year. Instead of turkey, ... Read More
Baked Turon – Filipino Banana Spring Rolls
Baked Turon | Filipino Banana Spring Rolls Merienda, a late morning or afternoon snack, is a Philippine tradition and Turon is a popular snack time treat. My version of the classic banana spring roll is baked so you can enjoy all the goodness without the deep-fried guilt. Merienda, ... Read More
Chocolate-Cherry Skillet Banana Bread
Chocolate-Cherry Skillet Banana Bread A classic banana bread never needs tweaking but it doesn't hurt to give it a summer spin with fresh cherries...and chocolate makes everything better. Unlike other people whose summer season is dictated by the beginning and end of the school year, since ... Read More
