Casa Baluarte

Filipino Picadillo Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:58:17 PST

One of my favorite quick recipeIngredients:1 lb ground lean beef1/2 cup cubed potato1/2 cup cubed carrot1/2 cup cubed red bell pepper3 pieces garlic, minced1 small onion, minced1/2 cup raisins1 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup pineapple juice1 tablespoon sugarsalt and ground pepper to taste1 tablespoon cooking oilCooking Direction:Saute garlic and onions in cooking oil till caramelized. Add ground beef

Silver Fish Omelet Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:54:11 PST

Ingredients:2 cups silver fish (lobo-lobo)3 pcs. egg, beaten1/2 cup flour1 tspn corn starch1/2 teaspoon garlic powdersalt and ground pepper to taste1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced1/2 cup cooking oil Cooking Direction:Mix eggs, flour and cornstarch. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add onions, bell pepper, fish and mix.Heat oil using a frying pan. Pour mixture one

Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:58:00 PST

A Healthy VersionIngredients:2 lbs broccoli flower, cut into bite size1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips4 pieces garlic cloves, minced1 thumb size ginger, minced1 small onion, cut into small cubes1 tablespoon hoisin sauce2 tablespoon oyster sauce2 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 cup water1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon sesame oilCooking Direction:Mix water, soy

Karne Prita Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:43:11 PST

Also known as BistekIngredients:2 lbs. lean beef, sliced thin1/2 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup water1/4 cup kalamansi juice or lemon juice1 tablespoon garlic, crushed2 tablespoon sugarsalt and ground pepper to taste1 medium onion, slice thin1 medium size potato, slice thin1/3 cup canola oil Directions:Mix water, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper. Add beef. Marinade for 20-30 minutes

Red Ribbon in Anaheim

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:22:15 PST

Now available in Anaheim, California. Located at Euclid and Crescent Avenue. Never ending cakes selection. So far my favorite is the mango flavor.Fresh Lumpia and Sago Gulaman, my favorite snack.Located next to Jollibee at:601 N. Euclid St. Anaheim, CA

Jollibee in Anaheim

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:22:55 PST

Finally after a long wait...... (updated)The famous Jollibee Restaurant now open in Anaheim, California. It opened yesterday, October 1st and I was there to witness the excitement of every Filipino waiting in the long line. They are not ready to serve breakfast but I did not hear anyone complaint. What is so great about this branch is they have a Drive Thru Window. How convenient could that

Chicken Sopas Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:07:29 PST

A Healthier VersionIngredients:100 grams Elbow Macaroni, boiled al dente2 cups shredded chicken breast (set aside excess chicken broth)1/2 cup diced carrot1/2 cup diced red bell pepper1/2 cup diced celery2 cups cabbage, sliced thin1 small onion, minced5 pieces garlic cloves, minced2 pieces Knorr chicken cubes2 tablespoon olive oil1 cup evaporated milk10 cups watersalt and ground black pepper to

Paksiw na Bangus

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:44:57 PST

Also known as Stewed Milk Fish or Pinaksiw nga Bangrus in IlonggoIngredients:1 2-3 lb Bangus, cut into 6 pcs1 large eggplant, julienne1 large bittermelon, julienne4-6 pcs garlic cloves, slice thin1 medium size onion, slice thin1 thumb size ginger, slice thin2 pcs bay leaves1 cup datu puti vinegar1 cup water3 tbsp cooking oilsalt and ground pepper to tasteCooking Direction: Using a pressure cooker

Ten Ten Seafood Restaurant in Anaheim, CA

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:23:12 PST

Chinese New Year lunch with hubby at our favorite Chinese Restaurant. Hubby said no dim sum and we have to have noodles and fish for good luck. I have no idea where he heard that but I was hungry and anything sounds good that time. Flounder Fish Fillet in Pepper SaltFish fillet seasoned and battered. Taste really great. Lots of garlic and jalapeno.Assorted Pan Fried Noodles:Crunchy pan fried

Laswa Ilonggo

noreply@blogger.com (Cecilia) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:08:21 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) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:22:00 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) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:03:34 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) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:08:34 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