Learn authentic and delicious Filipino recipes along with culinary culture and history with this beautifully illustrated Philippines cookbook. From the national dishes such as adobo, lechon and sinigang, to the fiery foods of the Bicol region where coconut milk is a favored ingredient, Filipino food is a concoction of tantalizing textures, flavors and colors. Superb color photographs and detailed information on local ingredients make The Food of the Philippines perfect for anyone curious about the culinary delights of the Pearl of the Orient. Featured Filipino recipes include: Fish Ceviche Pork Cracklings Chicken Soup with Coconut Simmered Vegetables with Shrimp Fried Fish with Black Bean Sauce Rich Beef Stew Chicken and Pork Adobo And many more!

The Philippines has some of the tastiest treats in Asia and with this cookbook they can all be yours. Filipino Cakes and Desserts features easy recipes to make over 40 authentic and delicious sweets and treats that everyone will enjoy. Filipino Cakes and Desserts contains recipes for steamed, boiled, and chilled desserts, puddings, pies, pastries, and more. Recipes include: Mini custard flanBanana cream pieMango icebox cakePurple yam ice creamEgg tartsGlazed bananasFresh jackfruit in syrupHomemade avocado ice creamAnd many more! Also included in this book are unit conversion tables, dual unit

Embued with a rich history, and formed out of the gastronomical influences of the Hispanic, Chinese and Malay cultures, Filipino cuisine is a potpourri of colours, flavours and textures. This culinary marriage of Asian and Western ingredients and cooking techniques is unrivalled in its unusual but delicious combination of sweet, salty, sour and spicy flavours. Capture the essence of authentic Filipino cooking with cooking instructor Arlene Diego, as she demonstrates how you can cook up classic Filipino favourites with convenience and ease.