mamon
Bread Dessert

Sponge Cake (Mamon)

Sponge cake (MamonΒ as it’s called in the Philippines) is a Filipino yellow sponge cake made with a few simple ingredients such as eggs, flour and sugar. It is sweet, soft and spongy. This delcious dessert comes in different shapes and flavors, Β as well. In the Philippines, you can see mamon made into many shapes such …

pan de coco
Bread Dessert

Pan de Coco Buns

Pan de Coco is a classic Filipino bun with a sweet coconut filling. It originated in Spain and became one of the oldest breads in the country along with pandesal, spanish bread,Β ensaymada,Β and mamon. Sometimes, it is called “coconut buns” or “coconut bread”. Pan de coco is commonly sold in many bakeries in the Philippines. It …

siopao
Bread Dessert Pork

Siopao Steamed Buns

Siopao is a steamed bun which originated as a Chinese cuisine. It is one of the popular dimsum dishes. It is usually spongy, white, round, soft and made with dough and filling. In the Philippines, it comes in different flavors such as asado and bola-bola. The type of meat used is optional. This dish can …

chicken with stuffing
Chicken

Roasted Chicken with Stuffing

Roasted chicken with Stuffing is popular and relatively healthy. When properly prepared, it is tender, juicy, and utterly delicious. When it is roasted with homemade stuffing, the taste is out of this world. This similar to lechon manok in the Philippines except for the stuffing. This dish is affordable and easy to prepare. It is …

pininyahang manok sa gata
Chicken

Pininyahang Manok sa Gata

Pininyahang manok sa gata is a delicious Filipino main dish. It is commonly made with chicken and stewed in pineapple and coconut milk. This dish is usually presented during parties, fiestas, and other special occasions. As a result of being a rich and tasty soup, it is great spooned over steamed rice. I always do …