Soft and sticky mini rice cakes in sweet coconut cream sauce plus jackfruit, sago, and coconut curds, this palitaw sa latik is a symphony of texture and flavors that is simply irresistible!

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Kakanin is a Filipino term that refers to a diverse array of traditional rice-based delicacies. These delightful treats are often prepared during special occasions, holidays, or simply as breakfast or afternoon snacks. Some of popular kakanin are puto, kutsinta, biko, and the traditional palitaw.

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Indulge in your sweet cravings with the delightfully fun Graham Balls! With only two basic ingredients, these no-bake treats are incredibly quick, easy, and budget-friendly!

Easy no-bake Graham Balls

Graham balls are bite-sized dessert balls that became quite popular in the Philippines. They are basically made by combining graham cracker crumbs, all-purpose flour, and condensed milk. It is an affordable and easy-to-make dessert or snack that even kids can make.

I made this recipe even more budget-friendly by using only two ingredients: graham crumbs and sweetened thick creamer or kremdensada.

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This easy homemade Carioca recipe uses only 4 simple ingredients and is ready in just minutes. These sweet and chewy fried glutinous rice balls are popular Filipino street snacks that are inexpensive but oh-so-yummy!

Filipinos are really fond of delicacies made from glutinous rice like Sapin-sapin, Kalamay Lansong, Espasol, Palitaw, and many more! And I can say that one of the simplest and easiest to make among these kakanins would be carioca.

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Top off your celebrations with this divine Ube Cake! Soft and fluffy cake with a smooth, ube-flavored cream cheese frosting and covered with velvety ube-flavored crumbs. Festivities would surely be livelier and more colorful with this on your table.

Ube, also known as purple yam or greater yam, is a starchy tuber vegetable known for its vivid violet to bright lavender color. It has a mildly sweet, nutty flavor and an appealing hue, making it a popular ingredient in delicious treats such as  Ube Biko, Sapin sapin, Ube Ice Cream, and this amazing recipe, Ube Cake.

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Try this smooth and creamy homemade Avocado Ice Cream. With just 3 ingredients, you can make this sweet and refreshing homemade dessert. It's the ultimate summertime treat!

Avocado is one of the world's most popular fruits. Also known as alligator pear, it is a bright green with a large single seed in the center and dark leathery skin. Not only is it delicious, but it is also high in vitamins and minerals.

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