May M's

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Recipes

Ginataan (Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Milk)

Posted by May M  

Every Filipino I know loves Ginataan...a hot dessert of sweet potato and yam in sweetened coconut milk. We also add sliced Filipino Saba banana and little Mochiko balls (bilo bilo). Saba is a cooking banana similar to Plaintain, and can be found... MORE»

Recipe #250555

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Mini Vanilla Scones (Like Starbucks)

(12 reviews) Posted by May M  

I love Starbucks's mini vanilla scones, so much so that I set out to create my own copycat version. After many trials, I think I got it! Like the Starbucks version, these scones are sweet, buttery and vanilla-y, and have a light and tender... MORE»

Recipe #201719

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Mung Bean Hopia - Filipino Chinese Pastry

Posted by May M  

Mung bean hopia is a Filipino-Chinese dessert consisting of a tender, flaky pastry filled with sweetened yellow mung bean paste. Adapted from a post by Ma. Elena Francisco (Lyn) from a recipe from Phoebe L. Parrone (Lucy). I hopia like it! MORE»

Recipe #166864

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Blueberry (Or Chocolate Chip) Mini Muffins

(3 reviews) Posted by May M  

This is my go-to recipe for blueberry or chocolate chip muffins. These are soft and moist and stay that way even when cooled. I think they are the perfect sweetness, too. An endless variety of mix-ins can be used. (Recipe is scaled down for 16-18... MORE»

Recipe #166025

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Pumpernickel Bread

(2 reviews) Posted by May M  

A sandwich is all about the bread! One of my favorites is pastrami with brown mustard and sprouts on this pumpernickel. Please note: While not traditional, I find that potato flakes make most breads softer, chewier and less crumbly. Also, rye... MORE»

Recipe #164787

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Banana Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

(2 reviews) Posted by May M  

Adapted from Cooking Light (Sept. 1999). Original recipe uses plain fat-free yogurt, but I prefer powdered buttermilk, reconstituted. This allegedly yields 12 standard-sized cupcakes, but I like to make 24 mini ones for parties. Nutmeg adds that... MORE»

Recipe #158429

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Shortcut Mexican Brownies

(3 reviews) Posted by May M  

When you have a Mexican-themed potluck tomorrow and you're pressed for time, try my shortcut to Mexican Chocolate brownies. A mini muffin pan makes perfectly-portioned individual desserts. MORE»

Recipe #122573

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Pan De Sal - Filipino Bread Rolls

(4 reviews) Posted by May M  

I grew up eating pan de sal for breakfast or merienda (snack). My favorite was Baliwag-style, enriched with milk, butter and egg. Knead dough in bread machine, then shape and bake in regular oven. Breadcrumbs provide that distinctive crunchy... MORE»

Recipe #122174

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