These festive-looking, delicious cranberry bars are perfect for year-round baking. The inspiration for these came from Starbucks.

Misua Soup is a a mix of Chinese and Filipino cuisine. It is made of misua noodles cooked in broth with pork meatballs and squash.

Beef mechado is a Spanish dish that has been adapted to the Filipino palate. It is made by marinating beef pieces in soy sauce.

Breakfast Egg Muffins are beaten eggs baked in the oven with a filling of sauteed garlic, onions, tomatoes and spinach and some bread chunks.

Vegetable tempura is a popular vegetarian choice at Japanese restaurants. It is made of sliced vegetables, battered and deep-fried.

Gado Gado by its name, means ‘potpourri’ and it is just that– a collection of any raw or blanched vegetables with spicy peanut dipping sauce.