"Food for the Gods" is a beloved Filipino dessert traditionally enjoyed during ... they are a staple in many Filipino households during Christmas. Ingredients Instructions Preheat the Oven ...

6. Food for the Gods This Filipino pastry combines dates and walnuts in a buttery, chewy bar, traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season. A layered dessert featuring red velvet cake ...

Since torta is such a Christmas constant for us, I always figured it was a tradition across the Philippines, but I recently realized I’ve never heard of other Filipinos baking the same dessert.

Full-time mum Jennifer Atienza-Baui makes sure every Christmas is a memorable one for the whole family. She includes in her menu her favourite Filipino desserts like leche flan and ube macapuno.