• Hot Chocolate Cream in Brownie Cups

    Whipped cream mixed with instant hot chocolate in fudgy and delicious brownie cups, topped with toasted marshmallows I’ve told myself not to get a bag of marshmallows when on the healthy lifestyle street. But I cannot shake up the thought…

  • Kalabasa Soup with Dried Fish

    The Filipino ‘Ginataang Kalabasa’ (Squash with Coconut Milk) in its new form – more appealing, thus, picky eaters would finally love this (well, they should 😀 ) Pumpkin vs Squash. Which one is which? I’ve always had that question since I…

  • Ube Ensaymada

    Filipino sweet bread with ube jam filling, topped with butter or margarine and sugar – perfect for your coffee When you have tried making your own Ube Jam, making Ube Ensaymada is a must. Well, at least for me. Ensaymada…

  • Ube Jam

    Ube Halaya or Ube Jam is a jam or dessert made from purple yam. It is a mixture of coconut milk, evaporated milk and condensed milk. This can be enjoyed as a filling for bread, can be mixed with ice…

  • Carrot and Dates Cake

    You have to try this Carrot and Dates Cake - super moist, the texture is perfect, not too sweet. Of course, it is super delicious! The addition of caramel in the cake makes this cake extraordinary.

  • Tahini-Marinated Chicken Thighs

    Chicken thighs marinated with garlicky tahini mixture along with refreshing cucumber and tomato salad. This can be paired with rice, couscous or riced cauliflower, or even with pita bread. When I have cravings, the answer is always brownies. Surprisingly, I…

  • Hot Chocolate Cookies

    Cookies flavored with instant hot chocolate with marshmallows and espresso chocolate chunks. Thin and chewy. Perfect with milk, hot chocolate or coffee.  It is that time of the year again – a time to clean up the pantry. Not literally…