Recipe of the Week

Steamed rice cake is a Filipino dessert more commonly known in the Philippines as “puto.” According to an online blog site called “Hungry Huy,” the word stemmed from the Malay word “puttu,” which means “portioned.” This perfectly explains why puto is typically made in mini muffin or cupcake molds that are around one to one and half inches.

This might be the first time you ever heard of cronuts, but this is not the last time you’ll be making it!

Homemade cronuts are the perfect example of the saying “Good things take time.” It might take a while to finish due to its intricacy, but it sure is worth it.

Sometimes, a timeless menu item deserves its own twist too! For today’s recipe, we are revamping the famous Italian coffee-dessert, tiramisu, by incorporating the cozy flavor of peanut butter and using a unique alternative to ladyfingers typically used in the classic recipe.

Many Filipino dishes are not only a crowd favorite in the local community but also loved by non-natives because of their distinction in creativity and uniqueness. This can be explained through an online search describing Philippine cuisine as a “direct fusion of indigenous ingredients, flavors, and outside influence.”

Drinking ginger tea doesn’t have to be as boring as it sounds. Sure, it’s usually taken on days you have flu, digestive problems, or an itchy throat, but it’s versatile enough to be revamped into something more exciting!

Hard iced tea or spiked ginger tea is an entirely different version of the traditional salabat, it has a warm, chilled, zesty kick, and even a hint of spicy flavor. This unique take on iced tea recipes is invigorating enough to make you learn how to make ginger tea at home, as it allows for experimenting with flavors and adds a fun, adult-friendly element.

The perfect holiday for you, seafood lovers, is a Christmas recipe that shows the true uniqueness of Filipino cuisine. If you want a taste of the ocean right on your holiday table, start taking notes because this seafood kare-kare recipe is about to enliven your dinner!

Having a grand Christmas feast full of flavors definitely calls for a Christmas dessert! While you’re thoroughly preparing for the best holiday season with festive food recipes, why not make the most out of it with a creamy Christmas tart?

Ever thought of making your holiday food look as festive as the Christmas season? This recipe is the perfect food counterpart to the colorful Christmas lights you see twinkling yearly in town! 

Want a unique take on your typical cinnamon rolls? This fluffy cinnamon roll recipe made with pili suspiro and topped with cream cheese frosting might be what you’re looking for! It’s much healthier with the use of pili nuts, an ingredient native to the Philippines and known for its massive health benefits. Flavors of Quezon is a great shop for authentic and flavorful ready-to-use pili suspiro for your favorite food.

The yearly yuletide season is a never-ending search for Christmas recipes to upgrade your celebration. While it’s all about love and the people who make the season special, it won’t hurt to serve something new to the Christmas table that isn’t spaghetti, macaroni, or chocolate cake!