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My 9 Favorite Holiday Dishes & Desserts In The Philippines




Hello December! It's official, 'tis the season of giving!

"It's the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle belling. And everyone telling you be of good cheer. It's the most wonderful time of the year.

It's the hap-happiest season of all, with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings. When friends come to call. It's the hap-happiest season of all."

Simple Baked Tahong (Baked Mussels)
Lumpiang Shanghai
DIY Peach Cake
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Kare Kare
Fruit Cocktail Gelatin
Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Mango Graham Cake
Pancit 

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