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Nov 6, 2024 | 
simplyrecipes.com | Abi Balingit
In my first apartment in Crown Heights, I used it to bake ube crinkle cookies for my roommates and me. I wanted to make a version of the moist, powdered sugar–topped ube crinkle cookies from Kape Republik, a Filipino coffee shop and bakery in Cerritos, California. My family in Southern California shared some with me back in 2016, and I was itching to have a taste of them on the East Coast.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
simplyrecipes.com | Abi Balingit
I just know that Asian mothers are Costco’s target demographic on the West Coast—my mother included! Whenever she’d buy us snacks in elementary school, she’d buy them in bulk there. For someone who often vetoed our requests for junk food, she was surprisingly lenient whenever we asked for Rice Krispies treats. At some point, I grew tired of the sixty-pack after getting one a day in my school lunch bag. Now that years have gone by, I’ve been ready to foray back into eating marshmallow treats.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
simplyrecipes.com | Abi Balingit
Chicken adobo stewed in soy sauce and vinegar was always the dinner my parents cooked for us when they needed to fix up a quick but delicious meal. For my signature chocolate chip cookie recipe, I wanted to incorporate all of adobo’s nuanced and comforting flavors. I am a big fan of incorporating savory into my desserts, and this recipe is no exception. Miso chocolate chip cookies have been everywhere lately, and I thought that soy sauce acts as an excellent alternative source of salt.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
foodandwine.com | Abi Balingit
Photo: Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel Active Time:45 minsChill Time: 12 hrsTotal Time: 13 hrs 30 minsServings:12 Halo-halo is a dessert and a feast for the eyes. This glorious amalgamation of multi-colored fruits, beans, and jellies nestled upon a mound of shaved ice is not only beautiful to look at, but the flavors run the gamut of sweet, earthy, tropical, and creamy.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
thecreativeindependent.com | Abi Balingit
Baker and author Abi Balingit discusses how she got into food writing, how her personal style impacts her baking, and how the haters fuel her creativity. Chef, Writing, Adversity, Focus, Inspiration, Process Part of: Creating your own opportunities Being online Overcoming adversity From a conversation with Jun Chou Highlights on Tell me about your journey from a blog to a James Beard win.
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May 7, 2024 | 
nigella.com | Crystal Dawn |Abi Balingit
MethodNANI'S CHAI MASALA MIXWhisk all the ingredients in a small bowl until all spices are evenly distributed. You will have leftovers, so store the mix in an airtight container. LECHE FLANPosition a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir frequently using a rubber spatula over low heat until the sugar is dissolved and turns golden brown, 11 to 13 minutes. Immediately pour the caramel into an 8-inch aluminum heart-shaped pan.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
usa.inquirer.net | Walter Ang |Abi Balingit |Angela Dimayuga
April is Filipino Food Month and is filled with a buffet of different in-person and online programs that are meant to engage, educate and delight food enthusiasts. This annual event organized by the Filipino Food Movement has activities from coast to coast. Even as the month comes to a close, love for food endures. One way to keep your appetites whetted is via cookbooks.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
saveur.com | Abi Balingit
Instructions Cook the shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on and reserving the heads and shells for the sauce. To a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering, stir in the crab paste with a wooden spoon and cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook, turning once, until the shrimp are pink, 4–6 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
kingarthurbaking.com | Abi Balingit
Share This recipe, adapted from Abi Balingit’s book Mayumu, channels the flavors of a classic Filipino ube macapuno cake (ube chiffon, buttercream, and syrupy coconut strands) into a different form: oozy lava cake. The distinctive flavor of ube comes both from ube extract and ube halaya, which get mixed with white chocolate to form the sweet, molten interiors. To achieve those ooey-gooey centers, be sure to avoid overbaking.
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Dec 8, 2023 | 
deleciousfood.com | Apple Mandy |Abi Balingit |Magnum Hermosa
By Apple MandyFeature MatchingThis intriguing Christmas bread has a secret topping (Credit: Nico Schinco)Pan de regla is a Filipino bread that stands out for its colorful topping. During the holidays, author Abi Balingit gives it the shape of a star reminiscent of Christmas lanterns. If you came across a bakery (neighborhood bakery) in the Philippines, chances are you’ve seen ruler bread, the soft Filipino bun filled with a custard-like pudding that ranges in color from bright pink to dark red.
