Filipino Recipes and More

Stir Fry Chicken With Cashew nuts

2010-11-21T20:45:00.000-08:00

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Ingredients:

1.5 lbs. Chicken breast ( thin sliced)

3 tablespoon stir fry sauce

10 pcs. Asparagus (cut as shown above)

1/2 cup cashew nuts

1 large size red bell pepper

2-3 pcs. scallions (cut)

1 tablespoon sugar

3 cloves garlic (chopped)

1 reg. size onions

2 tables spoon olive oil

1/2 cup water

salt and pepper

Directions:

1.In a pan saute garlic,onions, stir fry chicken and wait till it's medium cooked

2.Add stir fry sauce,followed by asparagus and green bell pepper, cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes

3.When the sauce started to thickened add water and cover it again for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables are done and chicken are tender

4.Add cashew nuts and scallions let it cooked for 2-3 minutes

5.Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste

New Recipes Soon!

2010-11-15T12:17:00.000-08:00

To all of you who have been visiting and checking out my recipes. Sorry that I haven't posted lately as I was busy doing some other stuff . I will post new recipes soon that I have compiled.

Chicken with cashew nuts and mushrooms

2010-06-11T22:59:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb chicken tenders
3 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon japanese sesame oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cashew nuts
1 can mushrooms
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic ( chopped into tiny pieces)

Directions:

1.In a bowl combining hoisin sauce, sesame oil Worcestershire sauce,sugar and soy sauce
2.Add chicken and marinate for about half to an hr
3.In a pan fry garlic has to be golden brown,set aside
4.In the same pan with oil add the marinated meat cook for about 10-15 minutes
5.Add mushrooms and cashew nuts cover and cook for about 5 minutes
6.Add fried garlic,stir and season with pepper

Keurig B60 Special Edition

2010-05-11T20:10:00.001-07:00

My husband and I were so thrilled about this product. No more worries about wasting coffee in the pot.Very convenient making single cup coffee.Since it's just Him and I in the House. More often we ended up just throwing left over coffee using the old coffee maker we had.We got ours last year and gave a friend one too for Christmas. Well, with this one no hassle and easy clean up.Just stick in the little K-cup and close the top then Ola , instant brewing and coffee is quick and ready. They have different flavor's/varieties of k-cup to choose from , my favorite is the Breakfast Blend.For more wonderful feature's check it out.

Chicken sandwhich

2010-04-01T15:17:00.000-07:00

Cucumber salad with feta cheese

2010-03-22T15:02:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

2 pieces med. size cucumber
1 red onion
6 oz reduced fat feta cheese
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 oz fresh dill ( finely Chopped)
1/2 oz fresh mint leaves

Directions:

1. Peel the cucumbers, cut them into small dice, Put together in a bowl with slice onions and dill
2. Liquefy mint in a blender ,add olive oil and lime juice,pour and mix with the salad with feta cheese
3. Season with pepper

Penne with alfredo sauce and scallops

2010-03-20T14:59:00.000-07:00

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Penne noodles
1 Jar Alfredo sauce
1 oz cilantro ( finely chopped)
1 lb asparagus ( steamed)
1 1/2 lb baby scallops
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small white onions
Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Boil penne noodles
2. In a pan,saute onions and scallops in about 3 minutes
3. Pour Alfredo sauce and add noodles, cover and let the sauce cook for 10 minutes
4.Turn off the stove and put cilantro,stir add salt and pepper to taste

Serve with Steamed Asparagus on the side and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese

Fruit Smoothe

2010-03-19T15:08:00.000-07:00

Grilled Steak with Teriyake Marinade

2010-02-28T12:51:00.000-08:00

Ingredients for Marinade:

salt

cracked pepper

soy sauce

pineapple juice

McCormick Grillmates - Montreal Seasoning (optional)

Lawry's Teriyaki Sauce (30 min marinade)

pineapple slices
2 - 8 oz. steaks (which ever kind you prefer) You can substitute with pork or chicken.
Also you can use marinade on scallops as you grill, as pictured above.

Directions:

Rub meat (steak, chicken or pork) with salt, cracked pepper, and Montreal Seasoning
Put in bowl to marinade with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and teriyaki sauce (proportions of each to taste)

After 30 minutes, grill till done while brushing on marinade as it cooks

Sides - Steamed Green Beans and Asparagus.
Enjoy!

Chicken with peanut sauce

2010-02-27T13:58:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless chicken
1/2 lb asparagus
1/2 lb french green beans
1/2 cup almonds
1/4 teaspoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 onions
3 gloves garlic
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 /2 cup water
6 tablespoon Thai-satay peanut sauce

Directions:

1.Heat the pan to a medium high,Saute garlic,onions, chicken and wait till its lithely brown
2.Add soy sauce,vinegar,sesame oil and red chili sauce,stir fry for about 2 minutes
3.Add asparagus and beans cook for 2 minutes, add peanut sauce,and water,stir,cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are done and the sauce thickened.

Mussles in Garlic and Butter Sauce

2010-02-08T16:54:00.000-08:00

Beef Stir-fry

2010-01-29T17:32:00.001-08:00

I had a company the other night,my new friend from church. I invited her and had dinner in our place

and this was one of the two dishes that I cooked.We had fun talking and just hanging out. She really enjoyed her meal and even offered to bring some home with her.Very simple and easy to make. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 lb sirloin steak ( Cut into Strips)

1 cup water or beef broth

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 teaspoon sesame oil

10 pieces asparagus,cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup snow peas

1/2 cup red bell pepper

Black pepper

Directions:

1. In a bowl,combine water,soy sauce,hoisin sauce and cornstarch,stir,set aside

2. Heat oil in a large skillet,over medium high-heat,stir fry beef for about 7 minutes

3. Add vegetables,do asparagus first,cook for 2 minutes,followed by snow peas and red bell pepper

4. Add reserved sauce mixture and stir fry for 3-4 minutes or until heated through and sauce has thickened.add black pepper last.

* Hoisin Sauce can be found at any asian market or asian section for sauces*

Creamy vegetables

2010-01-16T21:59:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1/2 stick butter or 2 tbsp margarine

1 big size singkamas (jicama)
2 cups heavy cream

1 lb ham

1 can corn

1/4 size onions

1/2 lb snow peas

1/2 lb green beans

4 pcs. boiled eggs

1 piece chayote squash

salt and pepper

*Ham and Vegetables cut according to the image above*

Directions:

1.Melt butter in a pan,saute onions and ham

2.Add all the vegetables,except for snow peas and corn

saute for about 5 minutes,stirring occasionally.

3.Add heavy cream and the rest of your vegetables, simmer for about 10-15 minutes until vegetables are done.( Do not overcooked)

4.Salt and pepper to taste

4. Eat with boiled eggs on the side.

Ginataang Alimasag ( Crabs in Coconut milk)

2010-01-14T18:32:00.000-08:00

My Filipina friends and I had a trip to a new Asian store here in PA,We had fun looking around each of us were to busy pushing our carts and looking around for grocery stuff. I got so excited because with this store they sell fresh sea foods,you can actually buy live fish and they'll clean it for you, so you don't have to worry about cleaning it up.well, as my featured recipe,this yummy looking crabs was so good.I thought of trying to cook it differently with the used of coconut milk instead of just steaming it............................... Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1/2 stick butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

1 1/2 lb small crabs (cleaned)

1 can coconut milk or 2 1/2 cups

1 cup water

1 onions (chopped)

3 pieces scallions (cut into small pieces)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

10 pieces String beans ( cut into 2 inches long)

Salt

Pepper

Directions:

1.Melt butter in pan, saute onions

2.Add coconut milk and squash bring to a boil

3.When the squash are soft,add crabs,simmer 10-15 minutes

4.Pour water,add string beans and scallions,simmer and cook for 8 minutes or until string beans

are tender

4.Season with garlic powder,salt and pepper

Pork Tocino

2010-01-11T21:52:00.000-08:00

Few days ago,I saw this show on TV about Filipino food and they featured Tocino's and Longganisa..I cant help it but too drool with a great looking food.esp with pork tocino. They even mentioned recipes and all. But can't find some ingredients at the store. So I decided to make my own and make it easier for me to do.well, close enough and it tasted very good as I tried experimenting with this recipe.

Ingredients:

2 lbs pork loin ( thin sliced)

2 cups sprite

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions:

1.Combine,stir all the ingredients in a shallow container

2. Marinate and refrigerate pork overnight

3. In a large skillet, cook marinated meat on its own sauce, let it simmer until meat is tender, Add 3 tablespoon of vegetable oil continue cooking until the meat caramelized, flip meat regularly to avoid meat burning.

Chopsuey

2010-01-11T20:25:00.000-08:00

I woke up so early making this for my husband so he can have something for lunch and for me to eat to when I get home.since I had to work in the morning, I want it ready for him. He has crazy work hour's and needs energy for work .So thought I'd treat him with a nice meal...

We called this "Chopsuey", this Recipe is good for vegetables lover.Serve hot with rice!

Ingredients:

1/2 lb shrimp ( steamed pealed)

1/2 lb pork (boiled,cut into small pieces)

1 cup pork stock

1/4 lb green beans

1 green bell pepper

1 red bell pepper

1/4 lb snow peas

1/4 lb broccoli

1 piece carrot

1/4 size cabbage

baby corn

1 chayote squash (sayote)

1 small can mushroom

small size onions

3 cloves garlic

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 tablespoon corn starch (dissolved in 1/4 cup of water)

salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a pan, saute garlic and onions, add pork and fry until its golden brown

2.Add all the vegetables except for corn and mushrooms

3. Pour pork stock and cover for 10 mins

4. Add the rest of vegetables, shrimp, dissolved cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce,

stir and cook for another 10 mins or until the vegetables are done

5. salt and pepper to taste

* This recipe usually cook with chicken liver and gizzards,quail eggs,I used shrimp and pork on mine as my personal preference.

Kalderetang baboy (pork in a crock pot)

2010-01-11T16:17:00.000-08:00

I tell you what, this recipe is one of my favorites.It's very tasty and the texture is so rich

with all the vegetable's in it.One day my husband and I came over to a friend's house.

I brought this at there house as my shared food and also brought some dessert, I got good compliment,which is good and felt great that people appreciates my cooking.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 kilo pork rear

3 cups Lima beans

2 cups snow peas

2 cups julienne carrots

10 pieces small stew potatoes ( cut into small pieces)

1 1/2 packets Mama Sita's Kaldereta Mix

4 cups of water

salt and pepper

1 big can tomato sauce 8 0z

Direction:

1.Put meat in the crackpot, add water and cook on low for 3 hours

2. When meat is tender add tomato sauce,carrots and potatoes cook for another 2 hrs.

3. Add Lima beans and snow peas,stir and season with Mama Sita's kaldereta mix cook for another 2 hrs, salt and pepper to taste.

Make sure that meat is really tender and vegetables are fully cook for best tasting.....

Look for Kaldereta mix at any Asian market

Sinigang na Bangus ( Sour Milk Fish)

2010-01-11T14:01:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1 medium size bangus (milk fish)

(Cleaned) ( cut into1 1/2 inches thick)

6-7 cups of water

1 green jalapeno pepper

10 pieces string beans

1/2 small sized white radish

1 pack tamarind mix

1 tomato

1 onion

Directions:

1. In a pot,boil water together with tomatoes,onions and jalapeno pepper

2. When it starts boiling add fish,simmer for about 15 minutes or until fish are tender

3. Add tamarind mix,string beans,cook for few minutes until the vegetables are tender.

4.Turn off the stove and add white radish, let the heat of the stove cook white radish.

5. Season with salt and pepper.

Adobong Sitaw ( String Beans Adobo)

2010-01-10T20:13:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

garlic

onions

1/2 lb pork

30 pieces, string beans

1/8 cup vegetable oil

2 tables spoon soy sauce

2 tables spoon vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1.In a pan, saute garlic and onions, add pork cooked until golden brown.

2.Add string beans, stir,add soy sauce and vinegar and just keep stirring

3.add sugar,cook until string beans are done.

Pork Afritada

2010-01-10T20:12:00.000-08:00

Pork Afritada is a great Filipino Recipe. It's main ingredients are pork, tomato sauce, and vegetables. My husband and I was off work today, and thought I'd surprise him with a nice meal for lunch while I was waiting for him to come home from the Gym. I like Afritada alot, as my mom would always cook this for my dad. They both love this Filipino Recipe. I added corn in this recipe as I experimented on this. It turned out great. Sure enough, when he came home I was done cooking and had the recipe ready. He was surprised and couldn't wait to try, so instead of hopping in the shower he sat down right away and dined with me.

So Excited!

Ingredients:

1 pound pork( cut into cubes)

1 green bell pepper

1 red bell pepper

2 potatoes

8-10 pieces baby carrots

1 can corn

1 can of tomato sauce (15 0z)

1/8 cup cornstarch (dissolved )

2 cups pork stocks

1 medium onion

3 cloves garlic

salt and pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1.Boil pork,set aside and save the stock for later use

2.Saute garlic and onions

3.Add pork and stir fry for a couple of mins

4.Add the stock and tomato sauce and let it boil for 15 mins

5.Add carrots and potatoes and let it simmer or until the vegetables gets tender

6.Add green and red bell pepper and pour in dissolved cornstarch

7. Turn off the stove and pour corn and stir it.

8. Salt and pepper to taste

* If the sauce turns really thick just add some more stock or water if u want it saucy*

* Check and stir occasionally so u wont burn the sauce*

Tuna (yellow fin)

2010-01-09T20:09:00.000-08:00

I was so excited when I looked at the seafood's section and found good looking yellow fin tuna,

so I grabbed it right away and put it in my cart. Loved it!

Ingredients:

2 slices yellow fin tuna

1/8 stick butter melted

1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

1 teaspoon McCormick lemon and pepper seasoning

1/8 teaspoon old bay

1/8 teaspoon salt

tomatoes

sweet corn

Directions:

1.Season fish with McCormick seasoning,old bay and salt

2.Heat the pan and start frying the fish until golden brown,drain

3.In a plate brush fish with the melted butter, tomatoes and corn on the side

Pancit Bihon Guisado

2010-01-08T14:42:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1/2 pound pork(boiled, cut into strips)

1/2 pound chicken(boiled,cut into strips)

1/2 lb rice stick (pancit bihon)

10 pieces green beans

1 carrot

1/4 size cabbage

2 cups chicken or pork stocks

1 chicken cube or ginisa mix

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tablespoon vegetable oil

salt and pepper

onions and garlic

lime or kalamansi

scallon

Directions:

1.In a bowl or shallow container soaked pancit bihon (rice stick noodles) to soften it

in about 8-10 mins

2.Saute garlic and onions,add vegetables half cook it, set aside

3. In the same pan add a little bit of oil and stir fry chicken and pork

4.Add soy sauce and chicken stock,dissolve chicken bullion or the ginisa mix

5.Add rice stick/pancit bihon,stir it evenly to balance the sauce

6.Cover it for a couple of mins and cook till the noodles are soft

7.Mix vegetables,add salt and pepper to taste,

add 1 tablespoon oil and mix

*Garnish with chopped scallions and limes (kalamansi)

* You can add some more soy sauce if its bland to correct the taste

*Add if its kinda dry while cooking the rice stick you can add a little more stock.

Pancit Canton Recipe

2010-01-07T16:22:00.000-08:00

Filipino's enjoys pancit canton for snack's and some special

occasions.Fresh and Nutritious recipe

A Friend of mine requested for me to cook something

with Mixed vegetables.

When my husband and I went to the Asian Market the other day,

I thought of her and decided to make pancit canton noodles

Ingredients:

8 ounces/227 grams flour stick (pancit canton)

1/2 pound shrimp (peeled)

1/2 boiled chicken (cut into thinly strips)

1/4 pound snow peas

1 medium carrots

1 Chayote squash( sayote)

8-10 pcs green beans

1/4 sliced head cabbage

1 medium onions

3 cloves garlic

1 and 1/3 cup chicken stock

1/3 cup soy sauce

4 tables spoon vegetable oil

Pepper

Directions:

1. Heat the pan, add 2 tables spoon oil ; saute garlic and onions

2.Add vegetables,half cook and set aside

3.Add 2 tablespoon of oil and stir fry chicken and shrimp ( don't over done it)

4.Boil chicken stock and soy sauce

5.Add noodles,simmer until noodles absorb the liquid

6.Finally, add vegetables and season with pepper

*Serve together with ban bread if desired*

Ginisang Upo ( Long Green Squash)

2010-01-05T20:35:00.002-08:00

Ingredients:

1 medium sized Upo (long green squash)

1/2 lb pork

1 tomato

1 medium size onions

3 cloves garlic (crushed)

1 tablespoon patis

3 tablespoon vegetable oil

pepper

Direction:

1. Saute garlic,onions,tomatoes and pork,cook until golden brown

2.Add Upo and keep stirring and cook for about 10 minutes or until vegetable is tender

3. Season with patis and pepper.

You can also add shrimps if desired

Puso ng Saging!

2010-01-05T20:35:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

2 pieces puso ng saging ( banana heart)

1/2 lb pork

1/2 lb shrimps

1 med. onions

1 med. tomatoes

3 cloves garlic crushed

1 pork bouillon

1 can or 2 1/2 cups coconut milk

salt and pepper

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 oz vermicelli noodles

Directions:

1.Wash and peal the outer part of puso ng saging or banana heart,cut both ends,chopped into tiny pieces

2. In a bowl mashed puso ng saging with a little bit of water and salt to drain its sap

3.In a pan saute garlic,tomatoes , onions,pork and shrimps

4.Add puso ng saging,stir, cook for 5-7 minutes, pour coconut milk,simmer for 15 minutes

5.Dissolved bouillon cube and add your vermicelli noodles, stir,cover and simmer for another 5 minutes or until vermicelli are soft..

6. Season with salt and pepper

Add a little bit of water if you want more saucy or coconut milk