Category Archives: Recipes

Pan de Putok
(Chef Gene Gonzalez for ‘Philippine Breads’)

PAN DE PUTOK. It’s one of the most common types of breads that can be found in bakeries aside from Pan De Sal, Pan de Coco, Pan de Limon, Kababayan, Monay, Pan De Red (also known as Pan De Regla) … Continue reading

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Mixed Sausages and Crispy U.S. Potatoes
(Chef Sandy Daza for the USPB)

YES, sausage and potato go very well together. A chef of Chef Sandy Daza’s caliber knows that only too well, so when he recently did a special exhibition cooking demonstration for the United States Potato Board (USPB) in conjunction with … Continue reading

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Cassoulet Toulousain
(Chef Robbie Ripalda)

AFTER Noche Buena, the next big celebration lined up for the rest of the holidays is Media Noche on New Year’s Eve. Of course you’re preparing other festive dishes to serve on the dining table. If you’re looking for new … Continue reading

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Brazo de Mais
(Chef Sau Del Rosario for The Maya Kitchen)

YOU’RE familiar with Brazo de Mercedes. It’s that velvety smooth and soft meringue roll with a custard filling. Iloilo has its own Brazo de Ube. From Pampanga comes another variation called Brazo de Mais. Made using corn (canned corn kernels, … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes
for Christmas

OF course you will have pasta on your Noche Buena table. After all, noodles symbolize long life or longevity, so you make sure you always have noodles on the table whenever there’s a special occasion, such as birthday or Christmas. … Continue reading

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