tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:50:29 +0000chickenbakevegetablesmeatporkbeeftomatobreadcupcakessoupappetizerfishpastashrimpnoodlesseafoodasian flavorchocolateherbsspicybananabasilcoconut milkfriedhealthhomemadeoyster saucepumpkinricesearchtidbitstunaapplesbreakfastbroilcarrotcorncrustaceandesserteasyfirst aidfreefreshfruitgiftsgingerleftoversnotesparmesanpastriespiespreventivequickreviewstir-frysweet soy saucetipsBongo RoomChristmasHolidaysaligueampalayaanchovyasparagusatisavocadobbq sauceblessingsblueberrybok choybrocolli leavesbrunchcabbagecarrotscharitychayotecheesechorizocoffe shopcomfortcookbookcurrydisaster.dumplingseggplantfactsfreezefrostingfrygarlicitalianjackfruitkanikuchaylemon grasslengualobstermarketmeat beefmedicinalmenumortabellamushroomnew yearokraoxpancakespineapplepricesrecollectionsribssabasausageside dishsnow peasspicesspinachspreadssquidsteamstewstormsweetm sourthaitofutripeturonwasabiwatercresswinewishesyoghurtJust a collection of everything that comes into my little corner - the kitchen...each I consider a treasure that I would like to share with you.http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Malou)Blogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-2679824200153685611Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:40:00 +00002012-03-04T13:40:41.616+08:00beefcarrotsnoodlessnow peasI need to stop spending and try to clean my pantry by using all the ingredients (not in the same time of course). So I am adding this recipe inspired by Korean Beef Stew with a twist of noodles and vegetables. It did taste like Korean Beef Stew with not much of the sauce.  I believe I am going to make this again some time soon. 1 to 1 1/2 cup beef sirloin (or any tender part) cut into thinhttp://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/03/korean-beef-strips-with-vermicelli.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-3427586584416637377Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:12:00 +00002012-02-19T07:12:09.562+08:00gingermedicinalporksoupwatercressAfter a long week's work, my friends and I would hit the local market tucked in the middle of the city. Local produce and products plus stalls of edible foods that one can eat on the spot or take home. We cam across a stall that sold watercress. VT animated how she and her siblings love the soup her mother cooks using this peppery vegetable with pork. So I excitedly buy a bundle which actually http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/02/watercress-pork-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-7250708574258605636Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:45:00 +00002011-10-26T14:24:10.852+08:00chickeneasynoodlesriceWe have a couple of jars of peanut butter that I brought home for Mom. Not being to crazy with peanut butter, this was sitting in the pantry for the longest time that I thought try cooking with it in a regular dish. I know there are a few dessert recipes that I can use this with... maybe the next posting... This dish is pretty interesting and very quick to do. I thought the sprouts brought an http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2011/10/chicken-with-peanut-sauce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-5056071627293013016Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:21:00 +00002011-10-07T11:22:42.076+08:00pastaquickshrimpI have been boarding with a co-worker last year in New Jersey who is into pasta. So I went ahead and prepared this dish as requested by another co-worker. I thought it would be a good deal to have a small get together and this would be my contribution. I made 2 batches - one to share among friends and the other with my roommate. 1 lb shelled and deveined shrimps 3 - 4 tbsps. butter 1 pint heavyhttp://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2011/10/shrimp-alfredo-sauce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-6012401512663090484Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:54:00 +00002011-06-27T12:06:44.414+08:00beefcabbagestew Went to the grocery and saw a good batch of beef short ribs. Normally we would prepare this into Korean Beef Stew. I though what other things can we do with this for a change. So I went to the net and saw this simple recipe with ingredients that can be easily found in the pantry. I had steak seasoning, ribs, bacon, onions beef broth, cider vinegar, cabbage and apple juice. After preparing the http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2011/06/beef-short-ribs-stew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-1647523769441627016Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:30:00 +00002011-06-23T09:30:24.746+08:00beefmeatLove curry but Mom can't handle the heat. This doesn't stop us from having a bowl once in while on the kitchen table :) 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsps. mild curry paste 500 grams ground beef 1 grated onion 1 peeled and grated carrot 2 crushed garlic cloves 1/2 cup rough chopped parsley 3/4 cup water 150 grams baby spinach leaves Mix ground beef, onion, carrot, garlic and parsley. Set aside. Heat oilhttp://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2011/06/beef-spinach-curry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-6473705633373910173Mon, 30 May 2011 22:11:00 +00002011-05-31T06:11:49.350+08:00noodlesporkstir-frysweet soy sauceI have been quiet and in hiding again for the longest time - almost a year. Things have been busy with moving from one place to another, getting re-adjusted with the environment and trying to find friends and comfort zone. Now that I am back home to where everything began, I can write again. Of course, in the span that I have been gone, I have tried a number of recipes which deserves sharing... Ihttp://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2011/05/honey-ginger-pork-with-noodles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-345557667503720876Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:39:00 +00002010-09-20T17:05:46.649+08:00broilchickenlemon grassBack in the day, whenever my late aunt would come and visit, she would pass by and buy a whole roasted chicken from the local rotisserie a block away from our home. This would come with their own special gravy sauce and a small container of atchara (pickled papaya). I thought why not relive it by turbo broiling a whole fryer. It didn't taste like the one my aunt bought. It tasted like the http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/08/roasted-chicken-with-lemon-grass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-8260554078644306556Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:40:00 +00002010-09-20T17:05:02.401+08:00beefeasygarlic1 lb pound beef (sirloin, tender loin tips), sliced into 1/4" cubes half a head of garlic, minced 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tbsps. olive oil 2 tbsps. Worchestershire sauce 1-2 tbsps. oyster sauce 1 tbsp. butter Marinate beef with minced garlic, salt and pepper and 1 tbsp. olive oil for atleast 30 minutes. I prefer to marinade this longer for about 4 hours. Heat the remaining olive oil in a http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/08/beef-salpicao.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-6385930629681760998Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:29:00 +00002010-08-24T23:46:14.608+08:00fishhomemadeseafoodspicyWith the prices going up for canned goods plus the move to go natural and minimize the consumption of processed foods, making homemade sardines is one of the best alternatives. I remember back in high school we had a Home Economics class and one of the activities was to make homemade sardines. I lost the recipe but I still remember how simple this can be done at home. Hope you would give it a tryhttp://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/08/homemade-spanish-sardines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-82858452696774812Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:31:00 +00002010-08-11T05:31:33.074+08:00breadkaniseafoodspreadsI was disappointed to learn that the Subway branch near my office closed down. My co-worker and I would often grab quick bites for lunch or spend the hour savoring our favorite Subway combos. Love the tuna or the sweet onion grilled chicken. Because I was craving for the Seafood Sensation, I thought of making one at home. It turned out pretty good. Not like Subways, but I would do this all over http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/08/kani-crab-spread.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-3454824063556816497Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:31:00 +00002010-07-27T15:31:00.101+08:00bakemeatnoodlespastaporktomatoI guess we are just fanatics for baked macaroni so I made with what was available in the kitchen. It came out pretty well - a Filipino-style sauce which mom likes. Ingredients: 1/2 kilo (1 lb.) lean pork, ground 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup onion, minced 1/3 cup green and red bell pepper, minced 1 kg tomato sauce 3 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. chili powder 2 http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/07/another-baked-macaroni.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-1359614541689389154Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:23:00 +00002010-07-21T15:23:52.169+08:00porkrecollectionsspicesMom and I were trying to reminisce the old times and the conversation ended up with how Grandma and Tita was able to cook really well. One of these dishes was Humba - a sweet and salty concoction for pork belly or pata mixed with banana blossoms. So this is the recipe version that I tried with adjustments that passed our taste buds. It was nothing close to my aunt's but it is a working progress :http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/07/recollections-humba.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-8693878990962498399Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:30:00 +00002010-03-01T12:30:11.303+08:00fishsouptomatoThe Lenten season is here and I want to think of ways to serve meatless dishes. When I say meatless, I was referring to chicken, pork, beef, duck, veal and everything else that does not belong to the seafood, fruits and vegetable group. I had left over eggplant, a can of diced basil-oregano flavored tomatoes, 1/4 of a red bell pepper, flat leaf parley, fish fillets, a few carrots and potatoes. Sohttp://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/fish-stew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-2588175959311462894Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:23:00 +00002010-03-01T12:28:47.670+08:00bakechickenleftoversnoodlestomatoI can't think of a better title for this entry but this one of the fun things I have done so far. We had a get together, my friends and I, and had left overs. We had about 8-10 store-bought dry fried chicken which no one wanted to eat even after the event. I didn't want to throw it away so I had to think of something to make this more appealing using what ever I had in the kitchen. First, I http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/left-over-chicken-noodle-bake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-6287280309033206756Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:46:00 +00002010-01-17T22:46:19.005+08:00bakebreadhomemadepastries It was a great Saturday to spend with friends to one of the quaint and relaxing B&B places in Tagaytay. The food was refreshingly fresh (straight from their gardens) and the ambiance felt like a home away from home in Sonia's Garden. The staff and owner was so welcoming and hospitable that it felt that we were one of their long lost family. Before heading home we headed to their bakery to http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/01/cheese-hopia-anyone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-1077795712633408785Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:59:00 +00002009-12-31T23:59:01.221+08:00blessingsnew yearwishesI hope your year brought about a change in you... A road to self discovery... A hunt to find the treasures that hide within yourself... May you have a bountiful amd meaningful year ahead.The Road of Life by Joyce RuppAnother year has come to an end.I can feel her tug at my calendar;I can sense her insistent movement.I can hear her call to cross over.Outside my window the trees are emptyand the http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/12/2010-road.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-8802390584066165748Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:18:00 +00002009-12-27T21:18:00.879+08:00500g potatoes, boiled and diced1 cup fresh asparagus, cut into 1" sticks and blanched1 cup canned button mushrooms, quartered1 cup canned young corn, cut into 1/2 pcs.300g crab sticks, quarteredHoney Mustard Dressing:1 pk all purpose cream2 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar3 Tbsp. honey3 Tbsp. mustardsalt and pepperPlace vegetables and crab in a bowl. Toss in dressing and chill before servinng. To http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/potato-crab-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-2033914363665082767Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:02:00 +00002009-11-30T22:02:19.894+08:00breadbreakfasttunaI was rummaging through old recipe index cards that I collected over the years from every possible source I got my hands on. I was thinking of an easy breakfast dish to prepare which ended up as a snack today. It was good in my opinion because the olives gave the usual tuna spread a twist on the taste :D. I told my brother to heat the whole thing in the toaster oven. He said, "No need, it http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/11/tuna-hot-pandesal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-1546306647947747806Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:06:00 +00002009-11-19T11:06:00.413+08:00asian flavorchickencoconut milkcurryChicken curry is one of my favorite dish mom would make. When I came across a recipe from a magazine that required green curry paste, I thought of giving it a shot and try something different. This version didn't require potatoes or carrots. It used bell peppers and fresh basil leaves. I thought of throwing some eggplants along the way. I didn't want it to waste and it would go well with thehttp://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/11/chicken-in-green-curry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-8533946284189608109Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +00002009-11-06T18:30:00.798+08:00meat beefMy aunt, dad's elder sister, is one of the best cooks I have met. She practically taught most of my cousins, my siblings and me to cook specifically the art of baking. Every Christmas we would get one of her baked goodies which she passed down to us. This recipe of Korean Beef was passed down to us when we couldn't get enough of it. She would prepare this dish on special occasions only. My familyhttp://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/11/korean-beef.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-7970376988261531140Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:21:00 +00002009-11-06T11:21:00.198+08:00coconut milkjackfruitvegetables Who doesn't love jackfruit? But not everyone knows that the young fruit can be cooked and served as one of the main dishes. We prepared this with coconut milk and finger chillies. In the photo, paired this with pan-fried pork loin and hot rice. 300 grams young jackfruit, sliced, boiled until tender coconut extract of 2 coconuts (separate the first and second extractions) 1 medium red http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/11/ginataang-langka.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-2742596059370748100Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:38:00 +00002009-10-16T23:38:00.262+08:00meatporksweetm sourI am trying to think of what to cook this weekend and decided to try this recipe out. I know when we were growing up as kids, this was one of the dishes my mom and helpers prepare. My sister and I never liked it as a child because of the pineapple chunks. Of course, growing up made me over come this. But I don't think my sister ever did. (^-^) 1/2 lb. pork 1 egg yolk (or the whole egg beaten) http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/10/sweet-and-sour-pork.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-6211855147045286973Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:21:00 +00002009-10-15T14:21:28.819+08:00disaster.stormHi folks, It has been a while since I last posted. I am not sure if you were aware but we were struck by strong typhoons a few weeks back. Our home was submerged in flood water and we had to take care of Ondoy's and Pepeng's remembrance. Honestly, I am no stranger to floods. The previous residence we had is known to be submerged in flood water even the slightest rain. I am thankful though that http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/10/ondoys-mark.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35557474.post-2754158470625500662Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:27:00 +00002009-09-23T10:27:00.910+08:00chickenkuchayMom and I went to the grocery the other day and I saw a bunch of kutsai (or kuchay or garlic chives) that made me want to try a new dish. So I bought 2 bunches (more or less about 100 grams). When I got home, I thawed a couple for chicken breast fillets then pan fried them. Sliced a couple of aromatics, poured in liquid seasonings and threw in the chopped kuchay The http://treasuresinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/09/chicken-with-garlic-chives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Malou)0