These Filipino Thanksgiving Recipes add a different kind of dimension and flavor to your Thanksgiving table. The flavors of Bibingka, Bistek, Longganisa, Itlog Na Maalat and even Palabok is served along side a traditional roasted turkey. These Filipino infused sides and desserts will make you think why didn't I do this before?
Filipino Thanksgiving Recipes - The Sides
From stuffing to salads and bread. Every recipe here is either filled with Filipino ingredients or infused with Filipino flavor. Take your pick. Oh and yeah there is a little more than 15 recipes now, but who is counting?
Filipino Thanksgiving Stuffing
If you are the type of family that does two types of stuffing make this one, one of them. Made with toasted Bibingka and crispy longganisa baked in a salted egg custard. Life changing.
Palabok Deviled Eggs
To me it is not a party unless there are Deviled Eggs. These eggs are flavored with what you find in a traditional Palabok, but condensed in half an egg. Glorious.
Salted Egg Gratin
Another Thanksgiving must for me is a gratin. There is just something about creamy cheesy potatoes. This one uses Itlong Na Maalat mixed in with the cream. Drool worthy.
Ginataang Mashed Potato with Crispy Dilis
Ahh! A mashed potato laced with coconut, ginger and garlic. So good!
Bistek Sibuyas
The onions are slow roasted in soy sauce and calamansi. The onions become sweeter as they are roasting. Great to pair with any meats you may have at the table. So tangy.
Panzenella Salad with Pandesal
There needs to be a pallet cleanser at the Thanksgiving table. This one does the work with the zing from the drizzle cocomansi. So Fresh.
Kalabasa Bread
You can cook this like a loaf bake it like rolls. If you dare, replace the steamed kalabasa with steamed ube. Just make sure it's not a regular purple potato. So pillowy.
Ginataang Sitaw and Kalabasa Quiche
A different way to get veggies on the plate. The coconut custard flavored with ginger, garlic and fish sauce is incased in a crisp flaky pastry. Garnish with edible flowers. So vibrant.
Puto Binondo
A savory puto that is flexible enough where you can change the filling. Maybe even change it out to a Turkey mince?! So bouncy.
Bibingka Cornbread
Super soft and tender cornbread that is made with rice flour and coconut milk. Great side alternative for those who are gluten and lactose free.
Filipino Thanksgiving Recipes - The Desserts
This tart reminds me so much of Pecan Pie, but it is filled with a kakanin made with taro and coconut. It tastes so caramelly.
Buko Pie
This one is a nice and light pie made with the flesh of young coconut and coconut juice. It's a great vegan pie edition to the dessert table. So coconuty.
Cherry Macapuno Pie
You can use frozen cherries here or even replace it with the Thanksgiving standby cranberries. Serve with whipped cream or if you dare ice cream. Drizzle it with a panda glaze.
Ginger Cassava Cake
Cassava cake was a staple during Thanksgiving potlucks I used to attend with my parents when we lived in Japan. My Mom used to make the cassava cake. This one is made lighter with almond milk and apple sauce. So Fall.
Champagne Gulaman
A boozy dessert option served with fresh mango and mint. If you can't find mango replace it with pears. So jiggly.
Almond Jelly
This was another staple at our holiday table as a family. You can set it in a big ass bowl and have your guests scoop out as much as they wish. Serve with any fruits you may have. So fruity.
Calamansi Tart
I feel like even the dessert table needs a hit of acid. This no bake Calamansi Tart can be made a head and kept in the freezer until it's time to defrost it. It's both a time saver and zesty!
Biko Kalabasa
A super Filipino way to eat Pumpkin spice! Make it into a Biko topped with Cinnamon flavored Crispy Latik. You can serve it with some warm maple syrup or coco jam. My husband likes it with a bit of coconut whipped cream.
Kalabasa Halaga or Pumpkin Jam
This recipe can be eaten on its own or used as a base for other recipes. It's cooked in the similar way to Ube Halaya.
Filipino Pumpkin Pie
Yes of course there is a Pumpkin Pie, but it's very Filipino. The filling is made with Kalabasa Halaya and the crust is made with graham cracker polvoron. It's super fall, but very Filipino American!
Pumpkin Spice Bibingka Bars
This recipe uses boxed Bibingka mix to make it easier and it's swirled with marshmallow fluff. The texture is nice and gooey.
That was a pretty good variety of Filipino Thanksgiving Recipes right? What would you add to the list? If you added any to your table let me know!
Here are other Filipino Holiday Food Guides to get you through the season:
9 Filipino Cookies To Put In Your Holiday Cookie Box
Filipino Christmas and Noche Buena Recipes
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