INGREDIENTS: 2 cups white sugar 1 & 1/2 cups salted peanuts 1/2 cup water 1/4 tsp baking soda Salt HOW TO COOK: Brush butter all over a rimmed baking sheet. Combine the sugar, water, and salt in a pan then place over high heat. Leave for about 3 minutes or until golden. Stir occasionally until…

INGREDIENTS: 1 & 3/4 cup cake flour 3/4 cup powdered milk 1 tbsp baking powder 4 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup condensed milk 1 cup fresh milk 1/2 cup butter, cut into 16 pieces 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup caster sugar, divided 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup canola oil 1/3 cup fresh milk, hot…

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups glutinous rice flour 4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 2 & 1/2 cups water 1 & 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 pack instant apple juice powder (good for 1 liter) 1 tsp vanilla syrup HOW TO COOK: Heat a skillet over low heat. Add- in the rice flour and toast, while mixing, until the color turns…

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Pili nuts, pounded 2 cups kamote, mashed 2 cups coconut milk 1 egg, well beaten 2 cups refined sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract HOW TO COOK: In a sauce pan or casserole, mix the mashed kamote with the other ingredients. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly to  prevent scorching, until the consistency is thick. Remove from the fire and place…

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Pili nuts, ground (you can use food processor) Whole Pili nuts, for topping 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar HOW TO COOK: In a sauce pan, combine all the ingredients. Apply heat and cook until thick. Scoop with spoon or molder and place in a greased baking sheet. Add Pili…

INGREDIENTS: Crushed ice 1 cup coconut cream 2 cups sago, cooked 1 cup pinipig, toasted Gulaman (see below) Panutsa syrup (see below) For the Gulaman: 2 bars (.70 oz) agar-agar 3 cups water 1 cup sugar 2 to 3 drops pandan extract For the Panutsa Syrup: 1 pc (about 8 oz) panutsa 1 cup water…

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 2 cups evaporated milk 6 large eggs 2 tbsp water 1 tablespoon warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt HOW TO COOK: Combine water and sugar in a bowl (microwave- safe). Stir well until sugar is completely dissolved. Microwave (high…

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pans 1 & 1/2 cups cake flour, plus more for pans 9 large eggs, separate yolk and whites 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Pinch of coarse salt Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting HOW TO COOK: Preheat oven to…

INGREDIENTS: 1 pack (16 oz) graham crackers 2 packs (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix 2 & 1/2 cups whole milk 2 cups whipping cream 3 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 container (16 oz) chocolate frosting 1 cup chopped toasted pecans or toasted coconut (optional) HOW TO MAKE: In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix and the milk…

INGREDIENTS: 1/8 cup shredded carrots 1 can condensed milk 4 egg yolks 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup white sugar HOW TO COOK: In a large sauce pan, combine all the ingredients. Turn on to medium heat and cook the yema mixture. Cook until the yema mixture thickens while constantly stirring and mixing to…