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Adobong Pusit (Squid Cooked in Vinegar)

2010-02-01T00:41:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1/2 kilo squid, cleaned
1/4 cup vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium-sized onion, sliced
squid ink
salt and pepper to taste
1 pc of bayleaf

Directions:

1. Clean the squid and harvest the squid ink. Click here for instructions. For larger squids, you can cut it into rings. For small squids, leave as it is.
2. In a pan, put the squids, ink, and vinegar together. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. *DO NOT STIR*
3. Remove the squids and set aside the vinegar mixture.
4. In the same pan, heat oil, saute garlic and onion, add bayleaf and the squids. When squids are tender, pour the mixture and simmer for another 5 minutes.
5 Serve hot with rice.

Binagoongang Baboy (Pork cooked with Shrimp Paste)

2009-07-15T23:22:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
- 1/2 kilo pork
- 1 cup bagoong (shrimp paste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 cup water

Directions:
1. Boil the pork in 1/2 cup of water. When the water dries out, put some oil and fry the pork.
2. When the pork is lightly browned, add in garlic, onion, tomatoes and shrimp paste. Stirring occasionally for a few minutes.
3. Pour in vinegar and add the remaining cup of water. Wait until the pork is cooked.
4. Season with brown sugar. Remove from pan. Serve.

Fish Steak

2009-07-15T23:14:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
- 2 pcs fish
- 2 medium-sized onion, cut into rings
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 pcs calamansi (small lime)
- salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Season fish with salt. Fry until golden brown then set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, calamansi and pepper.
3. Mix the fried fish and the soy sauce mixture together. Leave for a few minutes.
4. In a pan, saute onions until caramelized. Set aside.
5. Using the same pan, boil the mixture until the sauce thickens, add the onions. Remove from heat and serve hot with rice.

Chicken Adobo

2009-07-15T23:04:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
- 1/2 kilo chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- pepper
- 2 large potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup water

Directions:
1. In a pan, heat oil, saute garlic then add the chicken pieces. Add pepper and fry the chicken for a few minutes until lightly browned.
2. Pour in the soy sauce then the vinegar (do not stir). let simmer for a few minutes.
3. When the sauce thickens, add the water and simmer for a few minutes more or until the chicken pieces are slightly cooked. If the water dries out, you can add another 1/2 cup of water.
4. Add the potatoes and wait until the potatoes are cooked.
5. Remove from heat.

Pork Giniling with Ampalaya (Ground Pork with Bitter Gourd)

2009-06-24T22:37:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
- 1/4 kilo ground pork
- 1 medium-sized ampalaya (bitter gourd), seeds removed and chopped
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp patis (fish sauce)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Saute garlic, onion, and tomatoes in a pan. Add the ground pork. Season with salt and pepper. Wait until it is nicely browned. Stirring occasionally.
2. Pour in water then the fish sauce. Simmer for a few minutes.
3. Add the bitter gourd and wait until cooked.

Chicken Teriyaki

2009-06-24T03:04:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
- 1/2 kilo chicken
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 6 tbsp teriyaki sauce

Directions:
1. Mix chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and marinate for 30 minutes or more.
2. Boil mixture, simmer until sauce thickens.
3. Add oil and teriyaki sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes.
4. Serve.

Sweet and Sour Fish

2009-06-24T02:52:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
- 1 pc tilapia
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 4-5 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, julienned

Directions:
1. Season fish with salt inside and out (make sure the fish is cleaned). Fry the fish. Set aside.
2. In a pan, heat oil, saute the garlic and onion. Pour in water and wait until it boils. Pour in vinegar (do not mix until it boils).
3. Add in sugar and salt.
4. Add in cornstarch.
5. Add the fried fish then add the carrots. Wait for the carrots to cook then lastly add the bell pepper. Remove from heat.

* You can also add a bit of food coloring (achuete) to obtain that reddish color of the sauce.

Pork Giniling recipe

2009-06-11T02:37:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

-1/2 kilo ground pork
-1 medium-sized onion
-4 cloves garlic, chopped
-2 tomatoes, chopped
-1 carrot, cut into small cubes
-2 potaotes, cut into small cubes
-1 red bell pepper, julienned (cut into long strips)
-3 tbsp soy sauce
-3/4 cups water
-salt and pepper to taste
-2 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions:
1. Heat oil in a pan, saute garlic, onion, tomatoes then add the ground pork. Season with salt and pepper. The water in the pork will come out, wait for a few minutes until all the water is gone and the pork is nicely browned.
2. Add in the potatoes and carrots. Then add in the soy sauce and water. Simmer for a few minutes.
3. Lastly, add the bell pepper and stir. Simmer for a few minutes more or until the potatoes are cooked. You can season with more salt and pepper depending on your preferred taste. Remove from heat. Serve with hot rice.

Cinnamon Tortilla with Cream Cheese and Strawberries

2009-06-09T02:09:00.000-07:00

serves 4

Ingredients:
4 pkts sugar substitute or 2 tsp sugar equivalent
1 tsp ground cinnamon
4 (6-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
nonstick cooking spray
4 tbsp reduced-fat soft cream cheese
1 cup fresh strawberry slices

Directions:
1. Combine sugar substitute and cinnamon in a cup and mix well.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat one side of a tortilla with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with cinnamon mixture. Place tortilla, cinnamon side down, in the hot skillet.
3. Cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet.
4. Spread uncooked side of tortilla with cream cheese, arrange strawberries down the center of tortilla. Roll up or fold the tortilla while it is hot, secure with string and repeat with other tortillas. Serve immediately.

Nutrition fact: (per serving)

114 calories
3g total fat
2g saturated fat
4g protein
18g carbohydrate
8mg cholesterol
7g fiber
256mg sodium

Stir-fried Liver with Sweet Onions

2009-02-01T16:07:00.000-08:00

Liver is an excellent, very concentrated source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals. It can be used in the prevention and treatment of a variety of nutrient deficiency illnesses. So, if you like the taste of liver, here is one recipe that you'll surely enjoy. (This recipe is from FOOD magazine)

Ingredients:
1/4 grams pork liver, cut into 8 serving pieces
or 8 chicken livers, washed and well drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 white onion, quartered
1 teaspoon sesame oil
ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions:
1. Season liver with salt 10 minutes before cooking
2. In a frying pan, heat the cooking oil and saute the livers. The liquid from the liver will come out. Stir occasionally and let the liquid dry.
3. Pour in oyster sauce and continue stirring for 2 minutes.
4. Add the quartered onions and sesame oil. If desired, season with salt and pepper. Stir fry for another minute then remove from pan.
5. Serve hot with plain rice.

Sweet-style Spaghetti

2009-02-01T14:18:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
500 grams spaghetti
6 pcs hotdog, cut into pieces
1/4 kilo ground beef
1 pack Del Monte sweet-style spaghetti sauce
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium white onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp canola oil
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Cooking Instructions:
1. Cook the spaghetti according to instructions.
2. Cook the ground beef and remove all the water out.
3. In a saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the garlic and onion.
4. Add the hotdog pieces and cook for a few minutes.
5. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
6. Pour in the Del Monte sweet-style spaghetti sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
7. Add half the cup of grated cheese. Simmer for few minutes more until cheese melts.
8. In a plate, put cooked spaghetti, pour over sauce and top with grated cheese.

Chocolate Mousse

2009-01-29T18:36:00.000-08:00

I made this for the kids during our vacation in the Philippines. The verdict - they loved it!

What you need:
4 eggs, separated
1/3 cup caster sugar
125 grams chocolate (dark, milk or white), finely chopped
1 pack Nestle All purpose cream or 300ml double cream
grated chocolate (optional for decoration)
whipped cream (optional for decoration)

How to do it:
1. Beat the egg yolks and sugar together with electric beater until thick and fluffy.
2. On a double saucepan, melt the chocolate over simmering water then let cool slightly.
3. Whisk the chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
4. Whip the cream until it stands in soft peaks, then fold into the chocolate mixture.
5. Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Fold 1 tablespoon into the mousse, then fold in the remainder.
6. Pour the mousse mixture into small dishes and chill.

To decorate:
1. Decorate with piped whipped cream and grated chocolate on top.

*These mousses, without the cream and chocolate decorations, can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cover them in clingfilm, then wrap in polythene bags.

Chicken Pastel

2009-01-20T16:53:00.000-08:00

A must-try for special occasions.
I made this recipe for my friend's baby shower party.

Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken, cut into serving pieces
1/4 cup butter
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (305 gms) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup water
1 cup grated cheese (half for cooking, half for garnish)
1 can (284 gms) sliced mushroom
1 cup green peas (optional)
1 cup quail eggs, optional
salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Ingredients:
1. In a sauce pan, combine butter and oil, heat and fry chicken pieces. Add a dash of salt and pepper.
2. Take out chicken pieces and set aside.
3. In the same sauce pan, saute garlic and onions. Cook until translucent.
4. Pour in cream of mushroom sop and water. Add grated cheese and mix well.
5. Add mushrooms, green peas and quail eggs.
6. Add the chicken pieces and mix well.
7. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the remaining grated cheese.

Chocolate Fondue

2009-01-15T15:45:00.000-08:00

for chocolate lovers...
Ingredients:
2 Nestle All-Purpose Cream (reserve one to thin out the fondue if it becomes too thick)
2 bars dark chocolate, chopped into pieces
2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur, optional
1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts or almonds, optional

Suggested Dippables:
-sliced bananas
-marshmallows
-strawberries
-bread sticks/pretzel sticks
-almond biscotti

Directions:
1. Heat cream in a saucepan over moderate heat until cream comes to a low boil.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate pieces. Let the chocolate stand in hot cream 3 to 5 minutes to soften, then whisk chocolate together with the cream.
3. Stir in liqueur and/or chopped nuts and transfer to a fondue pot or set the mixing bowl on a rack above a small lit candle. If fondue becomes too thick, stir in reserved cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, to desired consistency.
4. Arrange your favorite dippables in piles on a platter along side chocolate fondue with fondue forks or bamboo skewers as utensils, for dipping.

Beef Salpicao

2009-01-14T05:46:00.000-08:00

Last year, my husband and I went to Eastwood Libis for a stroll. It was evening then and we got hungry so we decided to dine-in at Bedroom bar (we were fascinated with the beds and couches inside and we felt sleepy at the same time) and ordered their super expensive beef salpicao (which is worth Php290) together with 2 glasses of iced tea (which is not even bottomless). when our orders arrived, we were shocked to see only a few pieces of beef chunks and mushrooms on our dish. and when we got our bill - PHP500++ - it didn't even reach my tummy! although the beef salpicao is delicious and would leave you wanting for more, for me it's not worth the penny we spent.

So instead of ordering this outside, I decided to have my own version of beef salpicao. and here it is..same taste but cheaper in price.

Ingredients:
-1/4 kilo beef tenderloin,
-2 tbsp worcestershire sauce or oyster sauce
-4 tbsp olive oil or canola oil (other half for marinating and the other half for sauteeing)
-3 tbsp knorr liquid seasoning
-ground black pepper
-salt
-garlic, crushed (for marinade)
-crushed and fried garlic (for garnish)
-1/4 cup butter
-1 large can whole champignion mushrooms, cut into halves

1. In a bowl, mix oil, garlic, salt and pepper then add beef chunks. Marinate for 3-4 hours. The longer, the better.
2. In a pan, heat oil then put the beef chunks together with the marinade (on high-heat). All the water in the beef will come out. Cook until water evaporates and beef becomes tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Add in the mushrooms, oyster sauce and the liquid seasoning. Stir for another minute then add the butter until it melts.
4. Remove from heat. Place in a plate then garnish with fried garlic on top.

Spicy Eggplant in vinegar

2009-01-14T02:34:00.000-08:00

This is another recipe that my mom taught me during her stay in the Philippines. I'm not fond of eating dishes with eggplants in it, maybe because I can't describe exactly what it tastes like. when my mom prepared this dish to us, I didn't even bother to taste it but when she insisted, it left me no choice. I took a spoon and scooped a piece of it and the only words I were able to mouth at that time were "ma, teach me"

It didn't occur to me that I will be indulged into something that I didn't want in the beginning. I became addicted. And everytime I get to see some fresh eggplants in the grocery, I didn't hesitate on buying them.

This can be served as a main course or as a side dish, whichever way you want it. And it can last for a long time because of its vinegar ingredient. and one thing is you don't even need to refrigerate it, so it will save you energy and money.

Ingredients:
3 large eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch thick rectangular chunks
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 chicken cube
4 pcs of siling labuyo (red chili), cut into halves - (you can also use green chili)
cooking oil - for frying eggplants and 2 tbsp for sauteeing
3/4 cup vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:
1. Fry the eggplants until brown, remove from pan.
2. In the same pan, heat oil and sautee garlic. Add the chili then the chicken cube until melted.
3. arrange the eggplants into the pan, add some dash of salt and pepper.
4. Add the vinegar, cover the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes. DO NOT STIR! wait until all the vinegar is cooked out.
5. When all the vinegar is cooked out and the oil appears, remove from heat then serve.

Garlic Shrimp

2009-01-12T23:46:00.000-08:00

My brother taught me this recipe back in the Philippines, and has become one of mine and my husband's favorites because of its buttery and garlicky flavour. I always prepare this recipe whenever we are craving for some seafood dishes over lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup butter
5-6 cloves of garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1 tbsp banana ketchup
sugar (optional - if u want a sweet taste)

Cooking Instructions:
1. Heat pan on a medium-heat fire. Melt in the butter.
2. Saute the garlic and add a dash of salt and pepper.
3. Add the shrimp and cook until shrimps turn orange, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the ketchup and cook for another minute or two.
5. Remove from heat, transfer to a plate, garnish with fresh parsley on top then serve.

Mashed Potato

2009-01-08T15:44:00.001-08:00

Ingredients:
3 pcs. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into half, lengthwise
1/2 cup butter, unsalted
1/2 cup whole milk
salt
white pepper
wire masher
wire whip

Instructions:
1. Soak the potatoes in cold water, enough to cover the potatoes and add some salt.
2. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
3. When done, drain them immediately and put them back in the pot and return to the stove on low heat. The low heat will allow some of the excess water to evaporate.
4. Mash the potatoes using the wire masher.
5. Add butter then mash again. Add the milk then stir using the masher.
6. Last, add some salt and pepper. Whip until well-blended and potatoes are fluffy and thick.
7. Put it on a plate, add some melted butter and fresh parsley on top. Serve.

Easy Salmon Recipe

2009-01-06T00:20:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
200 grams salmon fillet
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper
fresh parsley, chopped

Cooking Instructions:
1. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Let stand for 20-30 minutes.
2. In a pan, melt the butter and pan-fried the salmon.
3. Cook salmon for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes off easily with a fork.
4. Drizzle with the melted butter and garnish with fresh parsley.

Mushroom Ragout on Lamb Chops

2009-01-01T02:17:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

For the Mushroom Ragout
*2 lbs of white button mushroom (you can also use brown crimini as they are the same)
*2 cloves minced garlic
*1 tablespoon fresh thyme
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1/2 teaspoon pepper
*1/3 cup marsala wine or sherry
*1/2 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
*1/2 cup heavy cream
*2 tablespoons butter

For the Lamb Chops:
*1/2 kilo lamb chops
*2 small onions, quartered
*salt and pepper to taste
*6tbsp lemon (juiced)
*3tbsp olive oil

Cooking Ingredients:
1. Combine oil, onions, lemon, salt and pepper. Marinate the lamb chops. Leave for 1-2 hours on the fridge. Do not freeze.
2. Throw the butter in a large sauté pan on high heat. When it foams, add all the mushrooms and pile them up.
3. Add the salt and pepper. sauté these until brown, but that's going to take a while because they're going to boil first. The salt and pepper is going to bring out all the water and it's going to take about 15 minutes.
4. The liquid will come out. Just cook all the water out. Leave it on high; it will go faster. And then when all the water is gone, they will start to sauté and brown.
5. When the mushroom get browned and nice and sautéed, throw in the garlic and sauté that for a minute. Then add the marsala wine. just let it cook for 30 seconds, and all the alcohol will cook out.
6. Add the chicken stock and the cream. cook this for about 3 minutes, and it will slowly start to thicken up.
7. To finish add half the thyme, use the other half on top for garnish.
8. Remove from heat. Set aside.

mushroom ragout

9. Drain lamb and place 4 inches below moderate broiler heat and broil about 10-12 minutes, turning several times. Broil longer for chops or steaks well done.
(you can also use a turbo broiler. just set the the broiler to 235°C then set the timer to 12minutes)

well done lamb chops

10. Now when the steaks are done, spoon the mushroom ragout over your lamb chops. Drizzle some of the sauce. Top with the fresh thyme.

You can also put the mushroom ragout over chicken or even garlic toast. It can also be a main dish if you partner it with salad.

Enjoy your meal!

Kabsa

2008-12-30T17:45:00.000-08:00

This is a recipe taught to me by my mom who is in Saudi Arabia.
Mom introduced this to me when I was in grade school. Then when she arrived here in the Philippines for my wedding, she prepared this recipe again. It was so delicious! and spicy!

Know more about Kabsa here.

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo chicken, cut into pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, cubed
4 tomatoes (pakuluin sa tubig pagkatapos ay balatan)
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups of basmati rice
2 cups water (kung ilang cups ang basmati rice ganun din ang tubig)
1 stick of cinnamon bark
2 pcs of cardamom pods (hill)
2 cloves (optional)
1 chicken cube
salt and pepper to taste
2 potatoes (optional)

Cooking Instructions: (click pictures to enlarge)

Nilagang Baka (Beef Stew)

2008-12-30T17:39:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo kasim (shoulder part ng baka), cut into cubes
3 potatoes, quartered
1 bundle Pechay, cut into half
1 small cabbage, quartered
2 onions, quartered
1 head garlic, minced
4 tablespoons of patis (fish sauce)
3 tablespoons of cooking oil
10 black peppercorns
1 liter of water
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:
1. In a big casserole, heat oil and sauté the garlic and onions.
2. Add water, beef, black pepper and patis. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
3. Add the potatoes. Continue to simmer until potatoes are cooked.
4. Add the cabbage then the pechay. Do not over cook the vegetables.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve steaming hot in a bowl and plain white rice.

*for more added flavor, you can also use Maggi Magic Sarap as seasoning in exchange of salt and pepper..1 tablespoon will do.

Chicken Kiev

2008-12-30T17:33:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, boneless
1 cup butter, softened
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs
salt
pepper
flour
bread crumbs

Chicken filling:
1. In a bowl, combine the butter, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Using a paring knife, make an incision on the chicken breasts and widen it into a pocket.
3. Spoon the butter mixture and stuff it into the chicken. You can also use a plastic bag to stuff the chicken. Make an opening on the corner of the plastic bag, put the butter mixture and squeeze into the chicken.
4. Place the chicken on a shallow dish, refrigerate for 30 minutes or more until butter mixture hardened.

Chicken Kiev breading:
1. Add some salt and pepper on flour.
2. Beat the eggs until well mixed.
3. Dip the chicken on flour then on the egg mixture then on the bread crumbs. make sure chicken is well covered.
4. turn the heat to medium. Pan fry the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on both sides or until golden brown.
5. Cut the chicken kiev into half then serve.

Shrimp Alfredo with Brocolli

2008-12-30T17:31:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
200 grams shrimp
3 packs heavy cream
brocolli, steamed
salt
pepper
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, minced
1/4 cup butter
500grams fetuccini

How to:
1. Follow the instructions on the fetuccini pack.
2. Boil the shrimps until orange colored. Remove the head and peel the shell. Do not throw the heads. Set aside.
3. Heat butter in a sauce pan, saute garlic and onions. Add the shrimp heads (the strongest flavor is in the head of the shrimps). Season with salt and pepper.
4. Pour the heavy cream and let it boil. Add grated cheese.
5. Cook for a few minutes more.
6. Pour the sauce into the pasta. Top with shrimps and steamed brocolli. Serve.

Note: In this recipe, I used spirals instead of fetuccini (because unfortunately, I was not able to find fetuccini pasta and I'm running out of time to look for one)

Simple Steak Recipe

2008-12-30T17:27:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
450grams pork loin, medallion cut
1 medium-sized onion, cut into rings
2 tbsp. oyster sauce (you can also use worcestershire sauce)
3 tbsp. water
3 tbsp. olive oil/canola oil
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak
salt
ground pepper

How To:
1. Season pork with McCormick Montreal Steak. Rub until all sides are covered. Leave for a few minutes. (you can also use salt and pepper as seasoning)
2. Heat oil in a pan. Cook onions. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, place the marinated pork and cook until both sides are nicely brown. Medium-heat fire.
4. Add the oyster sauce. Then add the water.
5. Cook for a few minutes more until pork is tender.
6. Remove from pan. Place in a platter and garnish with onions.
7. Serve hot with rice.

*You can also serve this as a steak sandwich. Just cut the pork into strips and place in hotdog buns with onions.