Thursday, December 5, 2013

Yuletide Breakfast In a Package

Ingredients:1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and crumbled 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shells 6 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1/3 cup chopped green pepper Instructions:Preheat oven to 350...
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Creamy Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes

This mashed potato recipe certainly isn’t low fat, but definitely delicious. In our house it’s reserved for holidays only :) Serves 6, double or triple quantities as necessary. Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks. ¼ cup cream ¼ cup real butter ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup milk 3...
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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

This recipe only takes a couple minutes to put together and costs less than buying pre-packaged taco seasoning. It also has less salt and no artificial additives or preservatives. Ingredients:        2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground...
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Friday, November 22, 2013

The Four Natural Enemies of Olive Oil

A high-quality extra virgin olive oil is a must-have staple in many kitchens, partly because its delicious flavor and versatile nature allow it to be used in countless ways. For starters, extra virgin olive oil is perfect in homemade salad dressings, on roasted vegetables and as a key ingredient in...
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Saturday, November 16, 2013

White Chicken Chili

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 can green chills, drained and minced 4 cans white beans, undrained 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups rotisserie chicken...
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Monday, November 11, 2013

Kitchen Seasonings: A Quick World Tour

Herbs, spices and other seasonings are a natural and healthy way to add a lot of flavor to your recipes without adding a lot of extra calories. With a little practice, you can create an endless variety of delicious recipes, such as Mediterranean-inspired favorites bursting with the fresh flavors of...
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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Easy Basic Pizza Dough

This versatile recipe is great for pizza, pepperoni rolls or breadsticks for dipping. Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 3/4 teaspoons brown sugar 1 1/2 cups very warm water (110˚F) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Directions: Add warm water,...
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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Broiled Angel Food Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream and Berries

1 angel food cake, (store bought, from a mix or homemade) 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 cups heavy cream 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract 1 pint strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced 1 container blueberries 1 high-quality dark chocolate bar (optional) Fresh mint sprigs...
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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Yuletide Breakfast In a Package

Ingredients:1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and crumbled 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shells 6 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1/3 cup chopped green pepper Instructions:Preheat oven to 350...
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Kilawin na Talaba (Oyster)

Ingredients1          cup       fresh oyster meat½         cup       vinegar3          cloves   garlic,...
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Quick and Easy Recipe Dishes for Daily Cooking

Every time we wake up in the morning we start to think about what the day will bring. Among the things that you will think about is work, your job, the commute to the office, your deadlines, and what to eat for breakfast. Yup, food is one of things that come to mind. It is only natural. You need something...
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Sunday, July 7, 2013

Homemade Sardines (Bangus)

Ing.1 kg bangus(milkfish), fresh and small(about 6 to 8 pieces)½ c tomato sauce½ c cooking oil*2 c water1 tbsp salt, iodized2 pcs laurel leaves1 tbsp pepper corn, black2 pcs chilli pepper* if intended to be stored in the chiller, substitute with corn oil or olive oil to prevent from solidifyingInstruction1. Clean bangus. Cut into serving pieces.2....
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Monday, July 1, 2013

Easy Peanut Sauce

Truly authentic peanut sauce is made from fresh peanuts, but you can still get that authentic taste without all that hard work and time. Here’s a simple recipe that can be ready within minutes. Ingredients •    1 cup crunchy peanut butter •    3 tbsp brown sugar •    2 cloves crushed garlic •   ...
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Vietnamese Shrimp Salad Rolls

Salad rolls look fancy, but they’re really not that complicated. They use simple and mostly inexpensive ingredients and are served cold, so you can take them with you to enjoy on the road. The trick is in the rolling of the rice papers, but with some practice, it gets a whole lot easier. We’re still working on our technique, but no matter how the folding...
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Friday, June 28, 2013

Beef with Oyster Sauce

Ingredients 1 ½      cups     beef sirloin, pounded with the back of a knife and cut into strips 1  soy sauce 1          cup       chicharo (snow peas) 2         ...
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Friday, June 14, 2013

Fried Rice

Ingredients 4-5             Cups    cooked rice ¼         kl         ground pork 1          med     ...
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Monday, May 20, 2013

Basic Tempura Dipping Sauce

One of the best parts of tempura is the dipping sauce and it’s a good thing that it’s very easy to make. Ingredients •    1 cup water •    ¼ cup mirin •    ¼ cup soy sauce This recipe makes about about 1 ½ cups dipping sauce and can be stored for later use. Preparation Combine all the ingredients...
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Bamboo Shoots with Coconut Cream (Ginataang Labong)

Ingredients 2 cup strips pf bamboo shoots (labong) 1 big coconut, grated 100 grams small fresh shrimps, shelled 100 grams pork belly, cut into small cubes  2 pcs long green peppers 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves...
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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Kangkong Balls

Here’s another inexpensive yet nutritious and delicious recipe. I’m sure your kids are going to love this. Ingredients: 2 bundle kangkong stems, finely chopped 2 pcs tokwa (tofu), shredded 1 pc onion, finely chopped 1 pc carrot, finely chopped 7 pcs kinchay, finely chopped 2 pcs egg 1 cup flour ½ tsp...
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Friday, May 17, 2013

Sweet Potato Tempura

This recipe is demonstrated with sweet potato, but you can substitute other vegetables like onion, carrot, beans, mushrooms and more. You can even do seafood like shrimp, carb and fish. Try a variety batch to see what you like best. Ingredients     Enough vegetable oil for deep frying     2 sweet potatoes Batter:    ...
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Friday, March 8, 2013

Thai Chicken Satay with Curry

Satay is a traditional dish that consists of marinated meat on a skewer that is grilled and then served with sauce. It originated in Indonesia, but is served in a number of different countries. Here’s a delicious Thai version with curry that you can serve with peanut sauce. This recipe includes lemon grass, which is used often in Thai cooking...
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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Vegetable Chop Suey

Chop suey is another dish that you can make into just about whatever you want. You can add meat like pork, chicken or beef. You can also mix and  match vegetables to your own unique tastes. This is quite a simple recipe, so modify it to your heart’s content. This recipe makes about 6 servings. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons shortening 1 cup...
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Monday, February 11, 2013

Lumpiang Isda / Fish Lumpia

This recipe is one of my children’s favourites. This is originally done with ground pork or beef and was called ‘Lumpiang Shanghai’ but here’s a little twist…Ingredients:1 tbsp oil1 tsp garlic, chopped¼ c onions1 can tuna flakes in brine, drained*¼ c carrots, chopped1 stalk kinchay, chopped½ tsp salt1 pc egg¼ tsp pepper, black, ground1 pc chilli...
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