Mango Graham Cups – Easy Filipino Dessert for Parties

Delicious Mango Graham Cups with layers of cream, mango, and graham cracker crumbs.

Ingredients Layer graham crackers, cream, and mango Make the cream Crush the crackers Layer like a pro Smart layering tips Chill and serve Common Questions Can I make Mango Graham Cups ahead? What if I can’t find graham crackers? How do I adjust sweetness? Can I make this dairy-free? Can I freeze the cups? Final …

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Pancit Canton Platter – Filipino Noodles for Parties

Pancit Canton Platter with stir-fried noodles, chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables.

Why This Big Noodle Platter Belongs At Your Party Ingredients What You Need Optional Add Ins Cook noodles Boiling Made Easy Stir-fry vegetables and chicken Mix and serve Common Questions Bring This Crowd Pleaser To Your Next Get Together Why This Big Noodle Platter Belongs At Your Party Pancit Canton Platter is my go to …

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Filipino Chicken BBQ Skewers – Sweet and Smoky

Grilled Chicken BBQ Skewers marinated and served with vibrant vegetables.

Introduction Ingredients Marinate chicken Quick marinade tips that save dinner Grill skewers Outdoor charcoal or stovetop Glaze with sauce Balanced glazing for that sweet-smoky vibe Serve hot Common Questions Can I use chicken breast? Do I need banana ketchup? How do I prevent burning? Can I bake instead of grill? How long should I marinate? …

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Ube Cupcakes – Filipino Purple Yam Party Dessert

Delicious Ube Cupcakes topped with ube whipped cream frosting and sprinkles.

Why These Purple Cupcakes Steal the Show Ingredients What you will need Make ube batter Room temp matters Color and flavor tips Bake cupcakes Bake time and doneness Frost with ube cream Decorate Common Questions Can I make Ube Cupcakes without ube halaya? What if I can’t find ube extract? How do I store frosted …

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Lumpia Cups – Bite-Sized Filipino Appetizers

Delicious Lumpia Cups served as a quick and easy Filipino-inspired appetizer.

Ingredients Prepare filling Fill wonton cups Bake until crispy Serve with sauce Common Questions Can I make Lumpia Cups ahead of time? What can I use instead of pork? How do I keep the cups crispy? Can I freeze them? What other flavors can I try? Party-Ready, Crunchy, And So Simple Lumpia Cups are my …

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Chicken Adobo Sliders – Filipino Party Sandwiches

Plate of Chicken Adobo Sliders with pickled onions and kewpie mayo on toasted buns.

Your next party saver Ingredients What you will need Make chicken adobo Quick stovetop method Shortcut options Shred and fill buns Add toppings Classic and crunchy Serve warm Party timing tips Common Questions Can I make Chicken Adobo Sliders ahead of time? Which chicken cut works best? How do I keep the buns from getting …

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Ube Cheesecake Bars – Filipino Dessert for Kids

Delicious Ube Cheesecake Bars with colorful purple filling and buttery cracker crust.

Ingredients Mix crust and ube filling Bake Chill and serve Common Questions Why You’ll Brag About These Bars Ube Cheesecake Bars are that kind of dessert that pulls you straight back into the kitchen for “just one more bite.” Ever tried to convince a troop of picky eaters (aka my wild bunch of nieces and …

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Chicken Longganisa – Sweet Filipino Sausage for Kids

Homemade Chicken Longganisa served with rice, showcasing sweet and savory flavors.

Ingredients Mix ground chicken Form sausages Pan-fry and serve Common Questions Why Kids (and Honestly, Adults) Go Nuts for This Chicken Longganisa – just saying it makes my mouth water. If you’ve got picky kids who won’t touch anything green or “weird,” you’re not alone. My mornings used to be a circus of “I-don’t-like-that” and …

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Cassava Cake Bites – Filipino Dessert for Kids

Delicious and chewy Cassava Cake Bites topped with coconut milk custard.

Ingredients Mix Cassava Batter Bake Cut into Squares Serve Common Questions Go On, Give It a Go: Cassava Cake Bites Win Every Time Cassava Cake Bites always come up when I’m hunting for a dessert that’ll get kids actually excited, not just quietly nibbling. You know those days when everyone’s buzzing around the kitchen waiting …

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Mango Smoothie – Filipino Tropical Breakfast Drink

Creamy mango smoothie made with fresh mango, banana, and almond milk

Ingredients Blend Mango and Milk Add Ice Serve Cold Common Questions Wake Up With the Tropics: Give It a Go! Mango Smoothie is the easiest Filipino breakfast fix for those mad-scramble mornings (you know the ones, right?). Picture this: you woke up kind of late, your stomach is making those angry noises, and you’re craving …

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Mini Bibingka – Traditional Filipino Rice Cake for Kids

Delicious Mini Bibingka, a traditional Filipino coconut rice cake with salted eggs.

Ingredients Mix batter Bake in molds Add cheese topping Serve hot Common Questions Have Fun with Mini Bibingka! Mini Bibingka can be a game-changer for those busy mornings or after-school snack times when you want something special for the kiddos but don’t have three hours to fuss in the kitchen. My kids get honestly jazzed …

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Chicken Sopas – Creamy Filipino Macaroni Soup

Bowl of Chicken Sopas, a Filipino chicken macaroni soup with creamy broth and tender chicken.

Ingredients Cook macaroni Add chicken and milk Simmer Serve warm Common Questions Why You Gotta Try It This Week Chicken Sopas just hits different when it’s rainy, you’re fighting a cold, or you just plain need a warm bowl of comfort. Seriously, I can’t count how many times this creamy Filipino macaroni soup basically saved …

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Ube Donuts – Soft and Colorful Filipino Snack

Baked Ube Donuts with purple yam glaze served on a plate

Ingredients Mix Dough Fry Donuts Add Glaze Serve Warm Common Questions Ready to Try Homemade Ube Donuts? Ube Donuts are my ultimate “cheat day” snack (but trust me, sometimes I don’t even wait for cheat day). You ever just want something sweet that feels homemade and a little nostalgic? Ube Donuts take care of both …

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Banana Pancakes – Soft & Fluffy Filipino-Style Breakfast

Fluffy homemade banana pancakes topped with syrup and sliced bananas.

Ingredients Mix banana batter Cook on skillet Serve with syrup Common Questions Go Ahead – Make Your Morning Bright! Banana Pancakes are the answer when you’ve got some bananas looking a little too “mature” on the counter. Maybe you woke up craving something cozy but not heavy. Or hey maybe you’re just sick of toast. …

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Tropical Filipino Fruit Salad – Creamy and Sweet

Colorful Tropical Fruit Salad with mango, kiwi, pineapple, and honey lime dressing

Ingredients Combine Fruits and Cream Chill Serve Cold Common Questions Fruit Salad: Your Next Best Kitchen Adventure Tropical Fruit Salad – here’s a problem you might’ve felt before: you want a dessert that’s actually super easy, but also brings out that big, shiny, happy flavor of summer even when it’s raining outside. Or maybe you …

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Filipino Chicken Sandwich – Simple Merienda Idea for Kids

Filipino Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients Prepare chicken spread Assemble sandwich Serve cold Common Questions A Quick Win for Busy Days Filipino Chicken Sandwich is my not-so-secret weapon during those after-school meltdowns. You know the drill, right? Your kids come charging in, bags flying, declaring they’re starving like it’s the end of the world. I needed something that’s fast, tasty, …

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