Candied Sweet Potatoes with Sherry Syrup (Minatamis na Kamote)

Presenting candied sweet potatoes a week after the holidays~a tad too late, you say. Well, not exactly. First, according to Wikepidia, sweet potatoes are only distantly akin to the fibrous yams customarily served for Christmas dinner. Second, in the Philippines, these tuberous roots are not eaten Read more

Chocolate-covered Marshmallows

One of the treats I received and got to enjoy a week before Christmas was a box of chocolate-covered marshmallows from Too Good Gourmet. These giant marshmallows were drenched in Read more

Palitaw

Palitaw is customarily made with glutinous rice soaked overnight in water and which is then processed into a soft dough via grinding. The availability of commercial sweet rice flour in most stores here in the Read more

Nutella and Banana Wonton Packets

Last Saturday, I spent a good part of my afternoon trying out different wonton fillings. I experimented using almost everything I had in my pantry, from the mild cinnamon-y pears Read more

Chocolate-covered Blueberries and Raspberries

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Or is it chocolates?

Enrobing fruits with milk and dark chocolate is a delicious way to enjoy Read more

Caramelized Banana with Honey, Mascarpone and Mint

A friend of mine gave me a big tub of mascarpone cheese and with no recipes in mind to make use of it for, I googled “mascarpone” and found this caramelized banana recipe at Recipezaar.com. When the author said that her daughter licked the bowl clean, Read more

Chocolate Truffles

Named after truffles fungus due to their irregular shapes and “dirty” look, these confectionery are an absolute indulgence with their melt-in-your mouth texture. Chocolate truffles are traditionally made with a variety of centers: nougats, caramels, fruits, Read more

Berry Crumble

This is a “spoon pie” sweet treat that starts with luscious black and blueberries and finishes with a crunchy cinnamon-walnut streusel. It’s perfect warm or in room temperature and sinful topped with vanilla ice cream. The leftover streusel topping and berries can be used to make versatile banana nut muffins. Read more

Champagne Sorbet

This champagne sorbet dessert is an elegant and stylish way to greet the coming New Year!
The bottle I used reads California Champagne, so officially it is a sparkling wine, as only wines made in specified areas of Champagne under strict regulations can legally bear the name Champagne Read more

Sugared Curried Pecans

These sugared-and-spiced nuts are perfect to keep on hand as welcome treats for drop-in guests or to give as hostess gifts. They are satisfying as pick-me-up snacks, delicious with cheese and crackers, or chopped and sprinkled on a salad or on top of a creamy tomato pasta sauce. Stored in an air-tight container, Read more

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