Princess Cruz

Princess Cruz is a passionate food lover and home cook dedicated to sharing the rich and vibrant flavors of Filipino cuisine. Through her blog, she celebrates traditional dishes and modern twists, bringing the taste of the Philippines to every kitchen.
A traditional Filipino kakanin delicacy wrapped in banana leaves, unwrapped to reveal a soft, sticky rice treat topped with freshly grated coconut. The banana leaves, serving as a natural packaging, are laid open on a round wooden board, creating an inviting and authentic presentation. A fork rests beside the kakanin, ready for a delightful bite of this beloved Filipino snack.
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The Big Four: Top Loved Kakanin and Their Origins

September 13, 2024 1498

Kakanin is an umbrella term for the different kinds of steamed-rice meriendas that we usually and originally crave…

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A vibrant bowl of buttered vegetables consisting of broccoli, carrots, corn, snow peas, and cauliflower. The vegetables are steamed to a perfect tenderness and lightly coated in butter, enhancing their natural flavors. They are presented in a white bowl set against a rustic blue-patterned tablecloth, emphasizing the freshness and colorful variety of the dish.
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Buttered Vegetables Recipe

September 13, 2024 1396

Buttered vegetables is another simple yet healthy dish and usually served as side dish. It is consists of…

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Mini pizza pandesals topped with melted cheese, diced ham, and pineapple chunks, served in small paper cups. These bite-sized Filipino pizzas are laid out on a colorful striped background, combining the fluffy pandesal bread base with savory pizza toppings, creating a unique fusion of flavors.
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Pizza Pandesal Recipe

September 13, 2024 1505

This Pizza Pandesal recipe is inspire to typical pizza made of oven-baked flat, round bread topped with tomato…

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Crispy golden Fried Chicken pieces served on a white plate, reminiscent of the famous Jollibee Chicken Joy, paired with a small bowl of brown gravy on the side. The chicken is perfectly fried with a crunchy coating, displayed on a simple white tablecloth with a striped napkin, evoking the comfort and indulgence of a well-loved Filipino fast-food favorite.
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Fried Chicken ala Jollibee Chicken Joy Recipe

September 13, 2024 2237

Most of the Filipino enjoyed the taste and the captivating smell of Chicken joy. Not just the taste…

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A beautifully presented Leche Flan, a rich Filipino caramel custard dessert, showcasing its smooth, golden top with caramel sauce glistening on the sides. The flan is perfectly molded and served on a white plate, highlighting its creamy texture and rich color.
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Easy Leche Flan Recipe

September 13, 2024 1506

The world calls this dessert Spanish flan but, in the Philippines, it is leche flan. Leche, Spanish for…

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A delicious plate of Sardinas Pasta featuring al dente spaghetti tossed in a savory sardine-based sauce. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs and almond slivers, offering a rustic and flavorful meal. The serving is elegantly presented on a white plate, with additional pasta shown in a pan beside it.
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Sardinas Pasta Recipe

September 13, 2024 1221

Have you tried something new with your spaghetti? Why don’t you try spaghetti sardines also called sardinas pasta.…

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The image shows a bowl of Special Arroz Caldo, a Filipino rice porridge topped with chopped green onions, fried garlic bits, saffron strands, and a boiled egg, with a lemon wedge on the side for added flavor.
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Special Arroz Caldo

April 14, 2025 590

Ingredients: For toppings: Procedures:

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The image shows a close-up of pastillas, a popular Filipino sweet made from milk. The round confections are coated with sugar, giving them a soft, glistening texture. They are stacked in a white bowl against a light background.
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How to Make Pastillas / Negosyo Recipe

April 12, 2025 829

Ingredients Procedures:

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The image shows three small glass bowls containing ingredients for making sweet and sour sauce. One bowl holds minced ginger, another holds minced garlic in oil, and the last bowl contains a light, translucent liquid, possibly vinegar or oil.
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How to Make Sweet N Sour Sauce

April 9, 2025 555

Ingredients: Procedures:

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