Pinay Good-Eats

05/31/2026

Dinakdakan – A classic Ilocano delicacy from the Philippines featuring tender grilled pork tossed with fresh onions, chili peppers, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Smoky, savory, and mildly spicy, this flavorful dish is perfect as an appetizer or paired with steamed rice.

05/20/2026

Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet- Crispy golden fish fillets tossed in a rich sweet and tangy sauce with colorful bell peppers, carrots, onions, and juicy pineapple chunks. A delicious balance of savory, sweet, and zesty flavors that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. A comforting Filipino favorite that’s crunchy, flavorful, and satisfying in every bite.

05/11/2026

Ube Kutsinta with Caramel dipping sauce. Soft, chewy, and deeply satisfying, this homemade Ube Kutsinta is infused with rich ube flavor and its signature vibrant purple color. Steamed to a perfectly smooth and sticky texture, each bite pairs beautifully with a luscious homemade caramel dipping sauce that adds a sweet, buttery finish. A delightful twist on the classic Filipino kakanin — perfect for merienda, parties, or dessert cravings.

04/06/2026

Ube biko flan is a decadent, multi-layered dessert featuring a dense and chewy coconut sticky rice (biko) infused with earthy-sweet ube, topped with a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth leche flan. The flan layer is creamy and delicate, with a glossy caramel topping that seeps slightly into the rice below, creating a perfect balance of textures—soft, sticky, and silky. Each bite delivers a harmony of coconut richness, caramel sweetness, and the unique flavor of ube.

04/04/2026

Ube Halaya is a rich, creamy Filipino dessert made from purple yam (ube), and it’s one of the most loved treats in Filipino cuisine. It’s often enjoyed on its own or used as a filling/topping for desserts like ensaymada, halo-halo, cakes, and pastries.

03/31/2026

Ube is more than just an ingredient in my kitchen, it is the heart and soul of my kakanin, breads, and desserts. Its naturally vibrant purple color instantly brings life and beauty to every creation, making each piece not only delicious but visually memorable. In my kakanin, ube adds depth and tradition, connecting each bite to Filipino heritage and comforting, familiar tastes. In breads, it transforms soft, simple dough into something special, fragrant, flavorful, and indulgent. And in desserts, ube becomes the star, delivering a creamy, luscious experience that feels both nostalgic and unique. For me, ube is not just a flavor, it is the signature that defines my creations. It represents culture, creativity, and the love I put into every product I make.

From Starbucks drinks to social media influencers' posts, the vibrant purple tuber is everywhere. Take a look at how ube is used and where to get it. See link below ⬇️

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03/25/2026

Made with our left over brisket from St. Patrick’s corned beef & cabbage dinner. I always make sure nothing goes to waste so this is how it came out after I cooked with potato & carrots using my own blend of spices.

03/17/2026

03/17/2026

Kaldereta Buto-Buto is a hearty, savory stew where the bones add deep flavor to the sauce. The meat around the bones becomes very tender after slow cooking. The dish is known for its thick, slightly creamy, and mildly spicy sauce.
Rosalie Kline

01/31/2026

Suman Malagkit is a traditional Filipino rice delicacy made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, lightly sweetened and seasoned with salt, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. It has a soft, sticky, and slightly chewy texture with a rich coconut aroma from the banana leaf wrapping.

01/16/2026

Classic p**o flan, pandan p**o flan, ube p**o flan, Kutsinta, pichi pichi, palitaw and buchi monggo or buchi ube.

01/12/2026

It’s a creamy vegetable and quail egg dish, often served as a side dish or ulam with rice. Best serve when it’s hot. It is creamy and slightly sweet. Common at Filipino parties, fiestas and family gatherings.

01/11/2026

Sarap yarn

01/11/2026

Marinated chicken in pineapple juice then cook with potatoes, carrots, bell peppers and top with pineapple chunks. It came out creamy because of the added milk at the end of the cooking.

11/23/2025

My new palaman ( filling) is becoming more popular.