Chocolate Puto – Filipino Steamed Chocolate Cupcakes

Delicious Chocolate Puto, a sweet Filipino steamed cake made with cocoa and flour.

Ingredients Mix cocoa batter Steam Cool and Serve Common Questions Sweet Endings Are the Best Chocolate Puto is my favorite fix for when you want something chocolatey, but regular cupcakes just feel meh. You know those days you just do not wanna crank up the oven? Maybe it is hot. Maybe you are tired. That …

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Filipino Tuna Sandwich Spread – Easy Snack for Kids

Delicious Tuna Sandwich Spread on fresh bread, perfect for lunch or snacks.

Ingredients Mix tuna with mayo Add relish Spread on bread Serve cold Common Questions Ready for Your Next Snack Adventure? Tuna Sandwich Spread is just one of those Filipino snacks that can breeze through chaotic mornings or impossible merienda time. You know those days when the kids whine, “Mom, I’m hungry!” before you even had …

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Buko Pandan Cups – Creamy Filipino Dessert for Kids

Delicious Buko Pandan Cups with pandan jelly and young coconut cream

Ingredients Mix coconut strips and cream Add gelatin Chill and serve Common Questions Sweet Moments Await – Give it a Go! Buko Pandan Cups – Creamy Filipino Dessert for Kids Buko Pandan Cups are the ultimate fix when you’re dealing with picky eaters (mine, for example, practically run at the sight of veggies but gobble …

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Mini Pancit Canton Cups – Bite-Sized Filipino Noodles

Mini Pancit Canton stir-fried noodles with sweet-salty soy sauce

Ingredients Cook noodles Fill muffin cups Bake and serve Common Questions Noodle Bites: Try ‘Em, Share ‘Em, Crave ‘Em! Mini Pancit Canton Cups are just flat-out perfect if you ever wanted all the fun of Filipino noodles without needing extra plates or forks—or even manners. Picture this: You’re at a party, juggling a drink and …

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Milo Energy Balls – Filipino Chocolate Snack for Kids

Delicious and nutritious MILO Energy Balls made with dates and almond butter

Ingredients Mix Milo and oats Form balls Chill and store Common Questions Grab the whisk and get rolling! Milo Energy Balls are my secret weapon when snack emergencies strike. Seriously, every Filipino kid (and let’s be real, a few adults who never outgrew chocolatey treats) knows the struggle—those after-school cravings that sneak up out of …

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Ube Ice Cream Sandwich – Fun Filipino Dessert for Kids

Ube Ice Cream Sandwich featuring purple yam ice cream on cookie, dipped in white chocolate.

Ingredients Prepare ube ice cream Sandwich between cookies Freeze and serve Common Questions Now Go Make Your Own Purple Treat! Ube Ice Cream Sandwich is way more fun than regular old vanilla, trust me. If you ever tried to sneak a snack before dinner and wanted something truly epic, this dessert is what you were …

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Grilled Chicken Tocino Skewers – Sweet Filipino Treat for Kids

Delicious Chicken Tocino Skewers grilled and served with a tangy salsa.

Ingredients Marinate Chicken Grill Until Golden Serve with Rice or Dip Common Questions Make This for Your Next Family Hangout Chicken Tocino Skewers make tackling some weeknight struggle a little less… tiring, right? My kids hear anything with “sweet chicken” and suddenly they’re setting the table instead of pretending not to hear me. You want …

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Turon Bites – Mini Banana Lumpia Rolls for Kids

Turon Bites - Filipino banana lumpia filled with saba and jackfruit, drizzled in caramel.

Ingredients Prepare banana filling Roll in wrappers Fry and serve Common Questions Why Turon Bites Need to Be Your Next Snack Obsession Turon Bites are the little snack I wish I’d had as a kid, especially on days when my appetite seemed bigger than my shoes. Ever tried bribing a picky eater with veggies? No …

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Mini Cheese Puto – Steamed Filipino Rice Cakes for Kids

Deliciously soft and fluffy Cheese Puto Bites, traditional Filipino steamed rice cakes.

Ingredients Mix rice flour batter Steam with cheese topping Cool and serve Common Questions Try This Kid-Friendly Puto Bites Recipe! Cheese Puto Bites always save the day at birthday parties or just chill afternoons with the kids (or honestly, anyone hungry after a long school run). There’s a special kind of struggle when your little …

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Chicken Arroz Caldo – Filipino Rice Porridge Comfort Food

Bowl of Chicken Arroz Caldo, a flavorful Filipino rice porridge with chicken and spices.

Ingredients Cook rice and chicken Add ginger broth Serve warm Common Questions Why Chicken Arroz Caldo Always Hits the Spot Chicken Arroz Caldo is probably the only thing I crave after a crummy day or when I come down with a surprise cold. Ever had those times? You want something hot, simple, and just gives …

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