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Close-up of Pastillas Tostado, a Filipino milk-based treat, neatly wrapped in plastic. The cylindrical candies have a light golden color and a firm, slightly grainy texture, with visible sugar coating on the outside. They are placed on a white plate, ready to be enjoyed as a sweet snack.

Pastillas Tostado Recipe

September 13, 2024 1018

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A bowl of Buko Salad, a popular Filipino dessert made from young coconut strips mixed with condensed milk, cream, and a variety of other ingredients such as jelly cubes and fruit. The creamy texture and green gelatin pieces are visible, floating in the mixture, giving the dish a festive and indulgent appearance.

Buko Salad Recipe

September 13, 2024 1522

Craving for a delightful desserts? Try this one of the famous desserts in the Philippines the “Buko Salad“. Read moreAuthentic Kikiam…

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.

The Big Four: Top Loved Kakanin and Their Origins

September 13, 2024 1210

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

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.

Buttered Vegetables Recipe

September 13, 2024 1149

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

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.

Pizza Pandesal Recipe

September 13, 2024 1243

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

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Cooking Pinoy

Cooking Pinoy is run by a team of food lovers passionate about Filipino cuisine. We make traditional recipes simple and easy to follow, so you can enjoy the rich flavors of the Philippines at home. Whether you’re new to cooking or an experienced chef, we’re here to make Filipino food fun and accessible for everyone.

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A colorful serving of halo-halo, a popular Filipino dessert, featuring ube ice cream, shaved ice, jelly, sweetened fruits, and leche flan, topped with sprinkles, cheese, and a wafer stick.

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Sep 13, 2024 889

No, this isn’t a documentation for an event that has happened which focuses on the ‘genre’ of deserts in our…

A soft and fluffy Rice Cooker Japanese Cheesecake, perfectly golden on top, with a smooth texture. The cheesecake is presented on parchment paper, featuring a cute chef logo stamped on the surface.

Rice Cooker Japanese Cheesecake Recipe

Sep 13, 2024 1181

Japanese Cheesecake is a popular choice of dessert or snack. It is unique for its sponge-like texture. These cakes are…

A close-up of two slices of traditional Filipino kakanin from Luzon, featuring vibrant layers of rice cakes with different colors and textures, topped with crunchy latik (coconut curds).

Best Kakanin in Luzon

Sep 13, 2024 1008

When talking about the top-hailed kakanin in the Philippines, one of which that would usually come into our minds are…

A slice of creamy Mango Grahams dessert served on a white plate, featuring layers of graham crackers, whipped cream, and fresh mango chunks.

How-to-make Mango Grahams

Sep 13, 2024 1529

Ingredients Instructions

A close-up of freshly steamed Siopao Asado, a Filipino-Chinese bun filled with savory sweet pork, sitting on parchment paper ready to be served.

Siopao (Asado) Recipe

Sep 13, 2024 1097

Siopao is an all-time favorite Filipino snack. It is Chinese in origin, derived from a Hokkien term that literally means…

A serving of Igado, a traditional Filipino dish made with pork liver, kidneys, and meat, garnished with green peas and sliced red bell peppers in a savory sauce.

Igado Recipe

Sep 13, 2024 1476

This well-know Ilocano dish is like a cousin of the beloved adobo and menudo in Filipino cooking. While this popular…