Ginataang Mais - Filipino coconut rice pudding with corn in a bowl

Ginataang Mais – Sweet Corn and Sticky Rice Porridge

Introduction to ginataang mais Preparing sticky rice Cooking with coconut milk Adding corn and sugar Serving warm Dessert occasions Flavor notes Filipino ginataang mais has this magical way of turning boring afternoons into something to look forward to, especially when you need a pick-me-up that feels like a warm hug from your Lola. Tell me,…

Delicious Filipino Maja Blanca coconut pudding topped with toasted coconut.

Creamy Maja Blanca (Coconut Corn Pudding) Filipino Dessert

History of maja blanca Ingredients list Cooking coconut and cornstarch Adding corn and sugar Chilling and setting Serving with topping Storage tips Common Questions Filipino maja blanca has always been my go-to dessert when there’s a family get-together or, you know, the holidays just sneak up on me. Sometimes you just crave that sweetness you…

Suman with coconut caramel sauce, a delicious Filipino sticky rice delicacy.

Suman Rice Cakes with Coconut Caramel Sauce

What is Suman Malagkit Ingredient Notes Cooking Tips How to Cook in the Steamer Serving Suggestions Common Questions You ever wake up on a rainy day, dreaming about warm, sticky rice treats? Because honestly, suman with coconut caramel is that kind of food. You just want something cozy and sweet (especially when the cravings hit…

A colorful bowl of homemade halo halo, a traditional Filipino shaved ice dessert.

Halo-Halo Dessert Made Easy with U.S. Ingredients

Ingredients (ice cream & jellies) Layering steps Tips Accessibility halo halo at home is always a little chaos, right? You see those gorgeous treats at Filipino restaurants and think, eh, looks impossible with all those fancy jars and tropical trimmings. But sometimes all you really want is halo-halo dessert in your own messy kitchen, quick…

U.S.-Friendly Buko Salad with Canned Coconut

Ingredients Steps Cultural background Accessibility Filipino buko salad is one of those desserts you crave even when you’re not exactly sure what’s in it—I totally get that. I remember the first time I tasted it at a family potluck, I just thought: How did I live without this? But, folks here in the U.S. (especially…