Category Archives: Filipino Food

Kulinarya Cooking Club: Lenguas De Gato

Happy Holidays and a big thank you to Kulinarya Cooking Club for taking me in.  For the month of December, KCC presents Homemade Food Gifts. I was stumped.  I could think of many different things yet could not start to … Continue reading

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Gateau Le Sans Rival 2.0

Wow, thanks for stopping by!  A few weeks ago, bursting with creativity (and probably running on sugar), my goddaughter Lala decided to take on Gateau Le Sans Rival.  Although I had made this torte a dozen times, directions-wise, there is … Continue reading

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For the Love of Ukoy

Ukoy Ukoy (okoy) must be one of my all time favorite savory meriendas (snacks).  Not only that it’s inexpensive and easy to make, ukoy is wonderful reinvented.  Lately I’ve been using Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix to eliminate batter guesswork.

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Gateau Le Sans Rival

The recipe I followed is from Pat Limjuco Dayrit’s book, “Favorite Filipino Recipes.”  In bold are my notes. Meringue: 5 egg whites (3/4 cup) cup sugar 1 1/2 cup chopped cashews (traditional);  pistachio, almonds, or macadamia may be used. 1/2 … Continue reading

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