Turon

This is a sweet dessert that is worth the effort.

Ingredients-
6  saba bananas or plantains
1 cup ripe Jackfruit
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
12 pcs spring roll wrapper
2 cups cooking oil

Utensils-
Pan 
Plate 

Start by cutting you bananas in half and on a plate with brown sugar. Roll the bananas in the brown sugar making sure they are well covered and place on the wrapper and add a little bit of the jack fruit. seal up the edges and fry. Repeat. Finish by drizzling with chocolate and enjoy 

Higadillo

Stew that you wouldn't think to have.

Ingredients-

1 1/2 lbs. pork
1 medium red onion
2 teaspoons garlic
1 teaspoon ginger
1 lb cow liver
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 cup Lechon sauce
3 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3/4 cup water
Salt 

Pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Utensils-

Pan

In the pan heat up the oil. Mince the garlic, ginger, red onion and sauté till the onions are soft. Add in the pork strips and livers let cook for 3 minutes. Then add the soy sauce, water, vinegar and Lechon sauce bring to a boil. Once at a boil add the sugar salt and pepper. Let cook for 5-7 minutes. Serve and Enjoy.

Maja Blanca

Ingredients-

4 cups coconut milk
¾ cup cornstarch
14 ounces condensed milk
¾ cup fresh milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
15 ounces whole sweet corn
5 tbsp toasted grated coconut

Utensils-

Large pot 

Square cake pan

In the pot mix together Coconut milk, sugar, condensed milk and corn. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes. 

In a small bowl whisk the fresh milk and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved then add to the pot. Let simmer till thickened. Pour into the pan and let chill for at least an hour. pull out add coconut and serve. Enjoy

Biko

Ingredients-

2 cups  sticky rice or malagkit
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups brown sugar
4 cups coconut milk
1/2 tsp salt

Utensils-

Rice cooker

Cake pan

pot

Start by cooking the rice, well rice is cooking in another pot mix together the coconut milk , salt and brown sugar until the mixture thickens once both are finished add the rice into the coconut milk mixture. Stir till liquid soaked up or evaporated be careful not to over cook. In the cake pan pour in the rice and flatten. Let cool and Enjoy.

Saba Banana Dessert

This is another recipe that melts in your mouth and is so worth the calories.

Ingredients-

4  saba banana 
¾ cup brown sugar
1½ cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Utensils-

Large Pot 

So start by boiling the water add in the brown sugar and let delude. Next add in the salt and vanilla mix well. Lastly the saba bananas cover and let sit on medium until sauce is thickened.

Mamon filipino sponge cake

Sponge cake that keeps you wanting more 

Ingredient-

1 cup cake flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cream tartar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 eggs, yolk separated from white

Utensils-
Cake pan 
Electric mixer 
Small bowl
Preheat to 350 degrees 

 In a mixer add cream of tartar and egg whites. In a small bowl mix together the cake flour and baking powder and set aside. To the mixer add the sugar and mix until fluffy add in the lemon juice and egg yolks mix and lastly add the vegetable oil. Once this is well mixed add in your dry ingredients once smooth pour into greased cake pan. Bake for 13 to 17 minutes of until you can pull out a clean toothpick.Enjoy

Filipino Barbecue

Filipino Barbecue

I look forward to eating this every time we have a get together at my aunt's. Filipino Barbecue is simple and super tasty. Filipino Barbecue is a perfect cook out dish and the reason I am putting this recipe out now, is because I am already wanting the warm weather to come back. 

Ingredients-

2 lbs pork, sliced in approx. 6" by 1" strips

1/2 cup soy sauce

 Juice from 1 lemon

1/2 cup banana ketchup

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons brown sugar

8 cloves garlic

Utensils-

Grill 

skewers 

large mixing bowl 

Let's get ready for grilling! In a large mixing bowl, mix together the pork, soy sauce, pepper, salt, finely chopped garlic and brown sugar. Use your hands to massage the ingredients into the meat. Let marinate overnight in the fridge. The next day when you are ready to grill remove the meat from the fridge and thread the strips onto the skewers. Grill and use left over marinade to lightly baste the meat grill till cooked through and enjoy.

Beef Empanada

Beef Empanadas can be an appetizer or main dish. My aunt made these for my cousins wedding shower and they were mouthwateringly good. This recipe has a lot of ingredients but they translate into flavor.

Ingredients-  
Dough:                                                                            

3 cups flour                                                                                         

1 cup cold unsalted butter                                                              
1/2 teaspoon baking powder                                                          
1/2 teaspoon salt                                                                           
3 tablespoons granulated sugar                                                     
6 tablespoons ice water                                                                

3 cups Frying oil                                                                           

Filling:                                                                             
   1 Ib Ground beef     

   1 Yellow Onion
   1 teaspoon salt 
  1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  1/2 teaspoon Paprika 
  1/2 cup green peas 

 1/2 cup beef broth

 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

                                                                                                            

 2 Tablespoons cooking oil

                                                                                          

Utensils-

2 mixing bowls

Frying pan or Fryer 
Sauce pan

In the sauce pan pour in  2 Tablespoons of cooking oil add the onion and ground pepper sauté. Add in the ground beef brown your meat for about 5 min. After 5 min. add in paprika sugar and salt,  mix together and then add beef broth. Cover and let simmer for 10 to 15 min. Well waiting start your dough in a large bowl mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar mix together with a fork. After filling is done simmering take off heat and let the cool (the mixture should be thickened). In a pastry blender add the butter cut into chunks and cold water. Once the dough is formed roll into 3T size balls and place on a pan and refrigerate for 20 to 25 min. Take them out  on a floured surface flatten the ball into 4-5'' in diameter. in the middle place some of your filling and close off buy pressing down on the outer edge and then a fork. Repeat till done. Heat up the oil and then you can start frying. Until golden brown 3-5 minuets each. Let cool and enjoy. 

Lengua de Gato

This recipe is a cookie much like a lady finger and it is super easy and sweet.

Ingredients-

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated white sugar

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract 

2 eggs Whites 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1/2 cup butter, softened

 Utensils-

Electric mixer 

Piping bag w/ round tip 

Start by creaming together the butter and sugar. Add in egg whites on at a time keep mixing for 3-4 more minuets next add salt and vanilla, slowly mix in the flour keep mixing till well combined. Fill your piping bag. On a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper pipe the dough into 3in strips. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes. Enjoy.

Pancit

Pancit is an easy noodle dish that is great for gatherings. This was my older brothers favorite when we were kids. Someone usually makes pancit for thanksgiving and theres never leftovers.


Ingredients-
1 package (8oz) thin rice noodles
1/2 pound boneless,skinless chicken lags
1/2 pound pork tenderloin 
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 medium head cabbage shredded
2 large carrots shredded 
2 green onions chopped (1 inch)
Ground Pepper for taste 

Utensils-
medium bowl 
2 frying pans

Before you start cooking you will need to let the noodles sit in warm water until soft.
Once close to soft take your meats and in a pan brown them. Well browning add soy sauce and pepper. Set aside. In another pan sauté the cabbage and carrots until tender once there add softened noodles and green onions mix together. Cook for 5 minuets and add in your meats. Enjoy 

Puto

This is another recipe that i first had at the Filipino american christmas party and although different very good. 

Ingredients-

2 cups All Purpose Flour
1 tbsp. Baking Powder
1 cup White Sugar
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk 
2 Eggs, beaten
1 cup water

Utinslils-

Steamer 

Start by mixing together all your dry ingredients flour, baking powder and white sugar. Add butter, milk, eggs and water mix well. Pour your mixture into the individual molds. Set in steamer for about 20 min. Remove from steamer serve hot or cold. Enjoy

Bistek Tagalog

This is a dish that i have had since I was little and it is so good and pretty darn easy.

Ingredients
1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 piece lemon 
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic,
1 large onion 
3 Tablespoons cooking oil
salt to taste

Utinslis-

2 Sauce pans 

To start this recipe you have to marinade your beef in the lemon, soy sauce and ground black pepper. Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour. After well marinaded heat up your stove and in a sauce pan pour in your cooking oil. Add sliced onion until soft. Next take your meat out of the marinade (Keep marinade for later)and put into the sauce pan with the onion. In another pan add the garlic and marinade and bring it to a boil. Add in the meat and onions to the marinade let simmer for 15- 20 min.Add water as needed. Enjoy.

Crema de fruta

This is a delicious  dessert that makes me not feel as bad about eating because it has fruit. The base of this cake is sponge cake so it soaks up all the sweet flavor.

Ingredients- 

1 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
8  egg yolks
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 big can fruit cocktail
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
4 cups milk
1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups water

Utensils-

Cake pan 

2 mixing bowls  

Sauce pan

Preheat oven 350 degrees 

Start by making your sponge cake. Sift together the baking powder and 1 cup of flour and set aside. With an electronic mixer beat 4 egg yolks until thick to this mixture add 1/2 cup of sugar mix well and add in the baking powder and flour.  In the sauce pan combine 1 cup of milk, butter and vanilla leave on heat till butter is melted then have mixer on low and slowly add in the mixture in the sauce pan. Bake for 20-25 minuets. after you pull the cake out you are going to make the syrup. In a sauce pan 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of sugar and mix until sugar is gone. Pour over the sponge cake and spread with a brush. Now we are going to make the custard combine 1/2 cup flour, 1 cup of sugar and 3 cups of milk in a sauce pan until thick. In the mixer add the other 4 egg whites beat stiff then add 1/2 cup of sugar. Add half of the sauce pan mix into the egg whites mix well and add back into the sauce pan. Layer the custard on top of the sponge cake. Drain the fruit cocktail and place over the cake. Dilute the gelatin in 2 cups of water. In a sauce pan bring the gelatin to a boil. let cool until just above room temp and then pour over the fruit. Refrigerate over night and serve the next day. Enjoy

Pandesol

Some families like crescent rolls, others make frozen bread stix. No matter the family, every meal needs bread. In my family, one of our favorites is Pandesol.  It's a super easy, but extra tasty bread the satisfies your bread cravings. 

Ingredients  

Frozen bread loaves 

Bread crumbs 

Salt  

Bread loaf 

Butter (melted and not)

Utensils 

Plate 

Cookie sheets 

Cloth 

Brush 

If you want to bake the next morning, then you can set your bread out the night before (at least 7 hours) with a light cloth over it at room temperature.  When you're ready to start, pour 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs on to a plate and mix with 1Tablespoon of salt and set aside.  Once bread has risen, tear into golf ball size or just a little bigger; brush the tops with melted butter, then roll in your bread crumb mixture. Repeat until done. Place on buttered cookie sheet place in oven until golden brown ( varies based on oven) 15-20 minutes.