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Laswa Ilonggo

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:53:06 PST

A healthy dish I truly miss being away from the Philippines. Simple and healthy yet very tasty using tiny shrimp called ipon or hipon in Ilonggo with mixture of green papaya, okra, sitaw, malunggay, kalabasa and saluyot all fresh from the local market seasoned with just salt.

Teriyaki Sesame Chicken Wings Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:58:00 PST

Chicken Wings Ingredients:3 lbs chicken wings1 cup flour1 tbsp garlic powder1/2 tspn ground black pepper2 cups cooking oilTeriyaki Sauce Ingredients:1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup water1/2 cup mirin sauce2 tablespoon cooking wine2 tablespoon brown sugar3 pcs garlic cloves, minced1 thumb size ginger, minceddash of black pepper1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional/diluted in 2 tablespoon water)Cooking

Adobong Pusit Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:49:00 PST

Ingredients:2 lb small size Squid, cleaned6 pieces garlic cloves, minced4 pieces bay leaves1/2 cup datu puti vinegar2 tablespoon soy saucepinch of ground pepper, sugar and salt to taste2 tablespoon cooking oil Cooking Direction: Using a wok arrange the cleaned squid. Top with garlic, ground pepper, soy sauce, vinegar and bay leaves. Bring to boil. Once it starts boiling reduce heat to low. Season

You & I Thai Cuisine in Anaheim, CA

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:13:01 PST

Hubby added this to the list of his local favorite restaurant. For drinks, Thai Ice Tea for me and Coke for Hubby.We ordered house special items from the menu so we were served Green Salad with super tasty dressing. I usually skip green salad during dinner but not this one. I finished this all till the last piece.#2 for Hubby, B.B.Q Pork Spare Rib Dinner, served with shrimp fried rice and a sweet

Ampalaya con Hamon Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:13:23 PST

One of those taste test recipe I put together using left over ham. It turned out really good.Ingredients:1/4 lb cooked ham, slice into bite size2 pcs large bitter-melon, slice thin4 pcs garlic cloves, mince1 small onion, slice thin2 pcs eggs, beaten1 tablespoon hoisin sauce2 tablespoon cooking oilsalt and ground pepper to taste1/2 cup waterCooking Direction:Saute garlic and onions in cooking oil

Pork Adobo Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:20:28 PST

A Super Tasty Moist Adobo RecipeIngredients:2 lbs pork butt, slice into bite size1 cups vinegar1 cups water1/4 cup soy sauce6 pieces garlic cloves, crushed1/2 teaspoon whole pepper corn4 pieces bay leaves2 tablespoon sugar (optional)salt and ground pepper to taste (optional)Cooking Direction:Using a wok place slices of pork, water, crushed garlic, whole peppercorn and bay leaves. Bring to boil in

Leche Flan Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:35:03 PST

Here is a simple recipe on how to make a delicious Filipino Leche Flan. Give this a try. I guarantee you, your family and friends will love it. Enjoy!Ingredients:1 dozen egg yolks1 can evaporated milk1 can condensed milk1 tbsp vanilla extractFor the caramel:Mix 4 tbsp white sugar and 3 tbsp water. Bring to a boil for few minutes. Remove from heat and pour on a (1 pc) bundt cake molder or (2 pcs)

Arroz Valenciana Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:54:04 PST

Ingredients:3 cups Sticky rice1/2 lb pork, cut into bite size1/2 lb shrimp, peel4 pcs chorizo bilbao (Chinese sausage), cooked and julienne1 large potato, cut cubes1 large red bell pepper, julienne1 can snow peas2 tablespoon raisins1 large onion, sliced thin1 tablespoon crushed garlic1 dozen quail egg, boil and peelsalt and ground pepper to taste1 tablespoon turmeric2 stem green onion, sliced

Pork Embutido Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:16:14 PST

Embutido is a Filipino style meat loaf that is usually serve during special occasion. Try this simple and easy to prepare recipe. Just mix, roll, steam and serve. Ingredients:3 lbs ground pork2 cup chopped ham1 cup diced red bell pepper1/2 cup shredded carrots1 cup raisins1 cup relish1 cup grated cheddar cheese6 pieces eggsalt and ground pepper to taste Cooking Direction:Mix all above ingredients

Atchara Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:33:01 PST

Also known as "Pickled Papaya or Achara". Great as a side dish for grilled meat or fish.Ingredients:2 medium size green papaya, shredded1 large piece bitter melon, julienned (optional)1 piece red bell pepper, julienne1 pieces thumb size ginger, julienne1 medium size onion, sliced6 pieces garlic cloves, sliced thin1/2 cup raisins1 tablespoon whole peppercorn1/8 teaspoon turmeric3 cups datu puti

Goodbye 2011.... Welcome 2012!

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:46:12 PST

Wishing you all the blessings of the New Year...the warmth of home, the love of family and the company of good friends. Happy New Year to all. 13 Fruits for Good luck... A Chinese Filipino TraditionOur simple New Year spread, Pancit Molo, Arroz Valenciana, Pork Embutido and Leche Plan for dessert.Recipes to be posted soon...

Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:33:55 PST

Ingredients:2-3 lbs Pink Salmon Steakgarlic salt and ground black pepper to taste1 tablespoon butterchopped green onion for garnishTeriyaki Sauce Ingredients:1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup water1/2 cup mirin sauce2 tablespoon cooking wine2 tablespoon brown sugar3 pcs garlic cloves, minced1 thumb size ginger, minceddash of black pepper1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional/diluted in 2 tablespoon water)Cooking

From My Kitchen To Yours

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:07:44 PST

Wishing you all a Blessed Merry 2011 Christmas to all!Happy Eating!Cute Red Velvet and Mango Cupcakes from Red Ribbon Bakeshop. I added red and green sprinkles to make it look more Christmas

Pinaksiw na Bilong Bilong

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:54:52 PST

My favorite... Moon Fish Stewed in Vinegar and Garlic. Ingredients:1/2 kilo Bilong-Bilong Fish, cleaned1 cup Datu Puti Vinegar1/4 cup cooking oil2 tablespoon soy sauce6 pieces garlic cloves, minced1 large onion, slice thina dash of black ground peppersalt to taste Cooking Direction:Arrange the fish in a wok. Top with garlic, ground pepper, vinegar, a dash of salt to taste and slices of onion.

Eggplant and Tofu Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:57:10 PST

Cooking Ingredients:1 pack medium hard tofu, cut in cubes1 lb eggplant, julienne3 garlic cloves, minced1 thumb size ginger, minced1 small onion, cut into cubes2 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoon hoisin sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup water1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon rice vinegar2 teaspoon sugarcooking oilCooking Direction:Prepare sauce by diluting cornstarch, soysauce, hoisin sauce, rice

Beef and Broccoli Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:58:14 PST

Ingredients:2 lbs broccoli flower, cut into bite size1 lb lean beef, cut into strips4 pieces garlic cloves, minced1 thumb size ginger, minced1 small onion, cut into small cubes1 tablespoon hoisin sauce2 tablespoon oyster sauce2 tablespoon soysauce1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoon cooking oil1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon sesame oilCooking Direction:Pressure cook beef in 2 cups of water for 20

Adobong Kangkong sa Gata Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:35:38 PST

Apan Apan in IlonggoIngredients:1/4 lb pork belly, cut into thin bite size1 tablespoon shrimp paste (bagoong)1 lb kangkong stem, cut into 3 inches3 pieces garlic cloves, minced1 small onion, slice thin1 tablespoon vinegar1 teaspoon soy sauce1 cup coconut milksalt to tastesugar to taste (optional)1 tablespoon cooking oilCooking Direction:Using a wok saute garlic and onion in cooking oil till

Paho kag Ibos

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:57:00 PST

Ripe Mango and Sticky Rice.. What a combination!Ripe mango from Guimaras Island and sticky rice (was wrapped in coconut leaves) from the local market. So irresistible!

An Afternoon Snacks

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:36:12 PST

Here are some street food I enjoyed during my last Iloilo City. I don't even have to go to the city to get some of this. We have this young boy that goes around the village every afternoon in his bicycle with a side cart selling all kind of Tempura. He fries it as you order. Fish Balls in Spicy Sweet SauceTokneneng, made by deep-frying orange batter covered hard-boiled eggs. According to

Spicy Beans in Coconut Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:46:54 PST

Here is a recipe so tasty and appetizing. Inspired from Bicol Express recipe. Ingredients:1/2 lb pork belly, cut into bite size2 lbs long beans (sitaw) cut into 2 inches2 pieces red hot chili, slice thin1 thumb size ginger, minced1 small onion, sliced thin4 pieces garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon bagoong2 cups coconut milk1 tablespoon cooking oilsalt to tasteCooking Direction:Using a wok saute

Tambo Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:53:18 PST

Bamboo Shoots Cooked in Coconut Milk. Ingredients2 cups Bamboo Shoots in can (Tambo)1 pack Jute leaves (frozen/defrosted)8 pieces young Okra, sliced in halves2 cans Chaokoh Coconut Milk1 can Whole Kernel Corn, drain1/2 lb Shrimp, cleaned1/2 lb Pork belly, cut into bite size (optional)1 medium size onion, slicedsalt to taste1/2 tablespoon salted shrimp (bagoong)1 teaspoon cooking oilCooking

Pancit Lomi Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:15:29 PST

I have been craving for this dish so I decided why not give it a try. I wanted the taste from my favorite Chinese restaurant in Iloilo City so without researching I decided to cook it base on my memory, my taste buds and what ingredients I have in my fridge. It turned out pretty good and no left over at all. I guess I am getting pretty good at this. Ingredients: 1 lb Miki Noodles (egg noodles)3

Christmas Spread

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:22:32 PST

Christmas is approaching fast! Now thinking what to prepare for Noche Buena. A Happy Holidays to all!Sharing to you our 2010 Christmas spread.Let me start with the Crispy Lumpia ShanghaiThe ever present Pancit MoloMy Special Rellenong BangusTasty Shrimp and Chinese Sausage Fried RiceBam-I (Sotanghon and Canton Noodles)Perfectly done Pork EmbutidoSuper Moist Roasted Chicken from CostcoHere are the

NHA HANG $1.99 in Garden Grove, CA

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:02:54 PST

Yes, that is the name of this restaurant, NHA HANG $1.99 we visited last Sunday for brunch. This place used to be our favorite years ago. Not only because of the cheap price but also for the great tasting food. Back in 2002 I think, all food are priced $1.99 per item. It's kinda deceptive but really, where can you find good food nowadays for less than $4 per order. A lot of the items in the menu

Fish in Soy Sauce Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:22:30 PST

Boneless Milk Fish in Soysauce also known as Pinatisan nga Bangrus in IlonggoThis recipe uses the same ingredients as "Bistek". Bistek is also known as Beef Steak or Karne Prita. It has that garlicky sweet, sour and salty taste to it.Ingredients:1 large boneless Bangus6 garlic cloves, minced6 pcs. calamansi or 2 pcs. lemon, juiced1/2 cup soy sauce2-3 tablespoon sugar1/3 tsp ground black