Corned Beef Pandesal
I am not so very adventurous when it comes to creating recipes. Thus the blog name ‘The Not So Creative Cook’. I am always afraid to try new things. Maybe I’ll be up to face some challenges, but it…
Calamansi Crumb Muffins
Calamansi flavored muffins with crumb topping and citrusy, sweet glaze – soft, moist and so delicious! What is Calamansi? It is a citrus fruit also know as Calamondin and also the Philippine lime. Get to know Calamansi. You may think…
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…
Nilagang Baka (Filipino Beef Soup) – The quick and easy way
This is one of the popular Filipino recipes called Nilagang Baka (literally translates to “boiled beef”). Traditionally, the beef and veggies are simmered in an hour or so, but this can be done quickly. The quickest way to enjoy this soup is…
Pandesal
Contrary to the literal meaning “salt bread”, Pandesal is slightly sweet rather than salty. It is soft and fluffy and usually dipped in hot coffee. Pandesal is your usual yeast bread, but what makes it different from other Filipino bread…
Filipino Cheese Sticks
There are people who loves their food smoking hot, fresh the cooking pot or oven. There are people who loves their food warm. And there are people who loves their food at room temperature. I am one of those people.…
Brazo de Mercedes Cupcakes
Brazo de Mercedes is a popular dessert in the Philippines which is mainly made with eggs and condensed milk. If you are like me who loves eggs so much, you’d have to feel the pain of sacrificing your eggs when…
Filipino Coconut Macaroons
There are some sweets that I don’t make on monthly basis, but there are some sweets that I love to include on my menu on monthly basis like Filipino Coconut Macaroons. Filipino Coconut Macaroons is one of the snacks I…
Chicken Empanadas
Do you have those moments where you get all messy in the kitchen? Well, I do. Not to be ashamed of it, I always make a lot of mess. It’s fun making a mess. I know you agree with me.…
Cassava Cake
Today is such a lovely day as Fiesta Friday is here once again. Angie has been so kind to accommodate everybody at her place at The Novice Garderner. Hmm, I wonder what others are bringing today. 🙂 (I always do!)…
