Thursday, April 19, 2012

Pancit with Sardines




I am a big fan of noodles and I like sardines too, that is why I just tried this combination and it came out okey. In my family we always do the sardines and beehoon (bihon) combination. This pancit with sardines is a good one too. You can use fresh pansit for this recipe.

Ingredients:
300 grams egg noodles ( boiled and drained)
1/4 kilo cabbage
1 can sardines
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 carrot
1 onion
5 cloves garlic
spring onion ( for garnishing)
parsley ( for garnishing)
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water



Procedure:
1. Saute garlic and onion
2. Add the sardines and soy sauce then simmer for few minutes.
3. Add the water and let it boil.
4. Add the carrots then simmer for a minute, stir in the cabbage and mix well.
5. Add the pre-cooked egg noodles and mix well add salt and pepper if necessary then simmer for another minute.
6. Garnish it with spring onion and parsley before serving. Enjoy your food!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Kiddie Treat Supreme




I think this recipe is a good treat for your kids, that's why I called it Kiddie Treat Supreme. But of course this is also good for adults although I designed this recipe for kids :-). Get your kids involve in preparing this dish, I am sure that they will like it and eat a lot when you serve it. Have fun cooking.

Ingredients:
1/4 kilo hotdog
1 dozen Quail's egg ( hard boiled and peeled)
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
2 Potatoes
2 Carrots
3 cloves garlic
1 small onion
1 teaspoon chicken powder




Procedure:
1. Slice the hotdog, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers then mix together.
2. Saute the garlic and onion then add the mixed ingredients and chicken powder.

3. Mix well and simmer until it is done.
4. Serve it hot and top with quail's egg, parsley and spring onion :-)

Peanut Brittle


I think this is the simplest way of making peanut brittle, I made this quickly because I have visitors and I want to at least serve them a dessert after their meal. It is very simple to do so I hope that you will enjoy making this peanut brittle.

Ingredients:
1 cup toasted peanuts
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon butter

Procedure:
1. Melt the sugar, and when its totally melted put the butter and mix well.
2. Pour in the peanuts then mix well, turn of the heat
3. In a baking sheet pour the mixture, and spread evenly.

4. Let it cool and crack into pieces before keeping it in a jar or before serving.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Sauted Squash, Okra and Eggplant

I am missing my mother's sauteed vegetable from our farm when I was young, which consist only of 3 vegetables ( squash, okra and eggplant) I really liked it specially if it is saucy. Here is how to cook it.

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo squash
1/4 kilo okra
1/4 kilo eggplant
1/4 kilo pork's fat
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic
1 onion
3 cups water
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Burn the fats until you obtain the oil from it, then put it in the side of the pan, then saute the garlic and onion using that oil from the pork's fat.
2. Pour in the soy sauce and add the squash, let it simmer for a minute.
3. Add the water, and simmer until the squash is almost done.
4. Add the okra and eggplant, mix well and simmer until it is done.
5. Serve it hot and with a smile :-)

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Strawberry Cookies


It is Sunday and I want to serve the kids at the church something sweet for a snack and at the same time something that they will love and enjoy to eat by involving them to do it with me. I let them choose what they want to put in it with some sprinkles or strawberry syrup and everyone likes the strawberry syrup to go with it. Here is the simple recipe of strawberry cookies.

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons strawberry syrup flavor
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar

Procedure:
1. Sift the flour, sugar and baking powder.
2. In a mixing bowl mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you form a firm dough.
3. Spoon a portion from the dough and flatten a little then place in a baing sheet.
4. Preheat the oven to 170 degree Celcius then bake the cookies for 10 minutes or until done.
5. Serve it with a smile:-)

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Mac and Cheese


Simple and easy to prepare, this macaroni dish is favorite of my friends, they loved this because it is creamy, cheesy and yummy! :-)

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo elbow macaroni ( cooked according to its packaging procedure then drained) Set aside.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter
4 cups milk
3 cups grated cheese ( reserved 1 cup for toppings)
1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam and bubble, stir in the flour; cook on medium heat around 3 minutes.
3. Add salt and pepper then whisk in the milk and let it simmer until sauce thickens.
4. Then add 2 cups of cheese and the mustard, mix well to combine. Turn off the heat.
5. Mix the cooked macaroni and the sauce, top it with the remaining grated cheese then bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until it is done.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Sweet and Spicy Ginger Chicken



This Chinese chicken dish is sweet and spicy that will surely tickle your taste buds. The blending of all the flavors are perfect! Try this recipe and enjoy eating :-)

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo chicken
100 grams ginger ( cut into strips)
1/4 cup Chilli Sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce

Procedure:
1. Marinate the chicken with the soy sauce for 10 minutes
2. Saute the ginger until golden brown, remove some for garnishing later.
3. Put the chicken ( don't include the marinating sauce) then increase the heat and braise the chicken until the meat will be light brown, if this process is done pour in the marinating sauce and let it simmer for few minutes making sure the flavor penetrates the meat.
4. Add the sugar and the chili sauce, simmer until done.
5. Serve it with rice.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Coffee Ice Cream


If you loved coffee, this ice cream is for you. The aroma of the coffee makes this ice cream so tempting. Try it!

Ingredients:
1 cup brewed coffee (already cold)
400 grams all purpose cream
380 grams condensed milk
a pinch of powdered coffee


Procedure:
1. In a blender put all the ingredients except powdered coffee.
2. Blend well, then pour in a container.
3. Sprinkle the powdered coffee then refrigerate until it is done.
4. Serve it with your favorite decoration or just plane delicious coffee ice cream.



Sunday, April 1, 2012

Macaroons



One Of the desserts that I like to make is macaroons because it is very simple and easy to do. I have posted macaroons in my previous post but this one is another try and making it simple and easy, so I hope you will try this one.

Ingredients:
100 grams dessicated coconut
1/2 cup condensed milk
1 piece egg 
2 tablespoons melted butter



Procedure:
1. In a mixing bowl combine the ingredients until fully mixed.
2. After mixing well, put the mixture in a small baking paper cups.
3. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown at 170 degrees celcius. ( preheat the oven)



Saturday, March 31, 2012

Chocolate Chips Cookies



This is my first time to make this chocolate chips cookies and I'm glad about the result. :- )
Now I knew that it's just easy to bake cookies, I am scared to try but I'm glad I did. I make it lighter because I use less chocolates, less sugar and I removed the egg from the original recipe, and I am happy that it is just fine! Here is how I did it.

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup light chocolate powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Procedure:
1. In a large mixing bowl, put the flour, sugar, choco powder, baking powder, and butter.
2. By using your hands mix well then pour in the chocolate chips but leave some for toppings later before baking.


3. Continue mixing until you form a ball of dough, then spoon a portion and flatten on your palm and put some chocolate chips on top and arrange in a baking tray.
4. Preheat the oven to 170 degree Celcius then bake the cookies for 10 minutes or until done.
5. Serve it..............
I have eaten my share :D.

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