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

Mixed Berries with Mascarpone Cream

Here is something sweet
A luscious berry treat
That need not the kitchen heat
Yes, the poetry sucks
But oh my! this dessert rocks!
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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

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