nonfiction; intermediate/advanced level cookbook -- large modern collection of mostly dessert recipes that incorporate traditional flavors of ube, matcha, miso, pandan, coconut milk, etc. I don't particularly want to try sourcing the ingredients or attempting to convert them to gluten-free, but I enjoyed reading about the foods and drooling over the pictures.

see also: Tita Rosie's Kitchen mystery series for Filipinx baked good inspiration. ( )

For the curious hobbyist to serious baker. There are several very interesting recipes and attractive color photos but I found most recipes too fussy for me! Try Ube Halaya Jam p. 28, Tanghulu Candied Fruits p42, Baked Sweet Potato Freezies p. 150.