Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Asparagus Bake Recipe by Bobbie Pearsall
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I really love asparagus, but the only recipe I've known is to blanch asparagus and pair it with mayonnaise or vinegar for salad.
Thanks to Bobbie Pearsall recipe, my asparagus will have a different presentation.
ASPARAGUS BAKE
- 4 cups asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 12 dinner rolls
- 1 1/2 cups diced processed cheese
- 2 1/2 cooked ham, coarsely chopped
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 3 tbsps minced onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Directions:
Prep. 15 mins
Cook 55 mins
Ready In 1hr 15mins
- If using raw asparagus, place a steamer basket or insert a two cups of water into a small stock pot. Bring water to boil then add the asparagus. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 mins. Drain and let it cool.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Split dinner rolls in half and set top half aside. Tear bottom half of rolls into pieces and spread evenly in pan. Layer asparagus, cheese and ham over bread pieces. Arrange the remaining half rolls on top of other ingredients.
- Beat together eggs, milk, onion, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture into pan and refrigerate over night.
- Remove pan from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
- Bake uncovered until a knife inserted into center of pan comes out clean, about 55 mins. Lets stand about 10 mins before cutting.
***You can substitute asparagus with spinach. And if you don't have process cheese, you can substitute it with mozzarella cheese.
Source: AllRecipes
Thursday, May 19, 2016
SINGTULONG RECIPE (Sinigang na Tuyo with Longanisa) #FilipinoRecipe #Food #Recipe
I already have longganisa sausages, and was wondering if there are any Filipino recipes to mix in, the likes of mixing it with a sauce, casserole or a gourmet.
I watch GMA TV and for their segment "Good News", they introduced this recipe called - SINGTULONG (Sinigang na tuyo with longganisa).
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| Photo credit to GMA News Online |
Right now, we have many variations of sinigang:
- Sinigang sa miso
- Sinigang sa Bayabas
- Sinigang sa mangga
- Sinigang sa kalamansi
- Sinigang na isda
- Sinigang na baboy
- Sinigang na hipon
- Sinigang na baka
- Sinigang na manok
INGREDIENTS:
- 5pcs Longganisa
- 6pcs tuyo(dried fish)
- 3 pcs red tomatoes, chopped
- 1 pc onion. chopped
- Sinigang Mix
- Kamias (optional)
- Vegetables (string beans, camote, radish, bataw, sigarilyas, kamote tops
- salt, pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
- Boil the longganisa and fry.
- Put the onions, tomatoes in the broth where you boiled the longganisa.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- You opt to use kamias if you already have Sinigang Mix for that sour taste.
- Or you can use tamarind (sampalok) if available.
- Good serve while its still hot.
FROM: GOURMET TUYO RECIPE
photo credit: 酸汤鱼 via photopin (license)
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Avocado Brownies #HealthyBrownies #HealthyFood #FruitBrownies #AvocadoBrownies
My family favorite is cupcakes, they are easy to eat than a cake. We also love fudge and brownies, especially when it is a CHOCOLATE! I just can't stop mindlessly eating the overloaded sweetness of chocolates. For me, it's much easier to scoff down a large bar of chocolates unthinkingly that it is to eat just a few.
Now, I need to lower down my cravings in eating pastries and cakes due to health reason. But I've solved my problem, by using AVOCADO instead of a butter.
One sunny afternoon, as I am resting while watching Food Network, I found this unusual AVOCADO BROWNIES RECIPE flashing below our TV monitor. And I said, this is a unique recipe, I've never try this kind of a brownies. This has opened my mind and taste buds to try something that is odd but definitely yummy and delicious.
So I try to search it via YUMMLY, and I am lucky to see the recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
Now, I need to lower down my cravings in eating pastries and cakes due to health reason. But I've solved my problem, by using AVOCADO instead of a butter.
One sunny afternoon, as I am resting while watching Food Network, I found this unusual AVOCADO BROWNIES RECIPE flashing below our TV monitor. And I said, this is a unique recipe, I've never try this kind of a brownies. This has opened my mind and taste buds to try something that is odd but definitely yummy and delicious.
So I try to search it via YUMMLY, and I am lucky to see the recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Avocado (4 1/2 ounces)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened process cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 tsps pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps confectioners sugar
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Sweet Sotanghon Mixed with Almonds and Pistachios #Food #HealthyFood #EatWell
I just love Chicken Sotanghon Soup mixed with vegetables, a hearty soup that warms your body and nourishes the soul. A Filipino style noodle soup that typically serve with shredded chicken meat or chicken wings sauteed with onions, garlic, kinchay, crisp vegetables and added with egg as delectable toppings ---so hearty and delicious indeed!
We always have a sotanghon noodles in our kitchen cabinet, that is why when I saw an article from Yummy Magazine, though it's about sotanghon recipe, but different style in presenting.
#EATWELL PLATE - SWEET SOTANGHON MIXED with ALMONDS and PISTACHIOS
Almonds are rich in energy and healthy mono-unsaturated fats.
Pistachios on the other hand are one of the oldest nuts that rich in vitamins. minerals, fats and protein.
Sotanghon or also known as the "cellophane noodles", made from starch and water.
If you combine all of these ingredients, you will come up with a healthy and nutritious meal, if taken moderately.
INGREDIENTS:
By the way, this recipe is good for hot summer days! So easy to prepare ... mouth-watering meal.
We always have a sotanghon noodles in our kitchen cabinet, that is why when I saw an article from Yummy Magazine, though it's about sotanghon recipe, but different style in presenting.
#EATWELL PLATE - SWEET SOTANGHON MIXED with ALMONDS and PISTACHIOS
Almonds are rich in energy and healthy mono-unsaturated fats.
Pistachios on the other hand are one of the oldest nuts that rich in vitamins. minerals, fats and protein.
Sotanghon or also known as the "cellophane noodles", made from starch and water.
If you combine all of these ingredients, you will come up with a healthy and nutritious meal, if taken moderately.
INGREDIENTS:
- 100g Vermicelli or Sotanghon or Cellophane Noodles
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 3 tbsps. sliced cashew nuts
- Pistachios
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- Almonds
- 2-3 pcs. cherries
- Heat butter in a frying pan.
- Fry Vermicelli or Sotanghon over medium heat until golden brown. Set aside.
- In a large pan, add milk, cinnamon powder, sliced cashew nuts, pistachios, raisins and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and cook until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
- Add cane sugar and stir well. Add the fried sotanghon.
- Refrigerate and served chilled.
- Decorate with sliced almonds and cherries on top.
By the way, this recipe is good for hot summer days! So easy to prepare ... mouth-watering meal.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Steamboat Recipe #Hotpot #Stew #Recipe #ChineseFood
This is what I love about blogging, aside from meeting a lot of friends you will also get information from other co-bloggers.
In a syndication we have with one of my Facebook group --- Bloggers Worldwide I encounter this recipe and I was planning to have this in my meal planner.
STEAMBOAT or Hot Pot
Originated to several East Asian varieties of stew. A meal serve during dinner time. Consist of a simmering metal pot of stock at the center of the dining table, where the pot is kept on simmering and ingredients like meat, vegetables, mushrooms, wontons, egg dumplings and/or seafood are being cooked.
The cooked food is usually eaten with a dipping sauce.
In a syndication we have with one of my Facebook group --- Bloggers Worldwide I encounter this recipe and I was planning to have this in my meal planner.
STEAMBOAT or Hot Pot
Originated to several East Asian varieties of stew. A meal serve during dinner time. Consist of a simmering metal pot of stock at the center of the dining table, where the pot is kept on simmering and ingredients like meat, vegetables, mushrooms, wontons, egg dumplings and/or seafood are being cooked.
The cooked food is usually eaten with a dipping sauce.
To prepare a quick and healthy recipe for my family, I learn how to plan weekly and eating meals at home is the best solution for a stay-at-home budget mom like me. I prefer food that are less expensive but higher in nutrients.
To a plan a healthy and balanced family meal can be done also by a time saver and/or even the busiest people in the planet. So have it prepare, to conserve time and money.
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| Photo credit to Spring Tomorrow |
So here are the COMMON INGREDIENTS <---- Click this.
Today in many modern homes, particularly in a big cities in China, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, or even here in the Philippines, the traditional way of cooking steamboat in a coal-heated hot pot has been replaced by electric, propane, butane gas, or induction cooker.
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| Photo credit to Spring Tomorrow |
Monday, July 6, 2015
Fruit Bowl Salad with Honey Mint Dressing by Mahalo #Mahalo #Salad #FruitBowl #HealthyBreakfast
If you want to start your morning with a healthy breakfast, start it with the refreshing and easy to make Fruit Bowl Salad with Honey Mint Dressing.
INGREDIENTS:
See video here >>> RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, snipped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 small cantaloupe melon
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled or halved or quartered
- 3/4 cup red seedless grapes
- 4 kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
PROCEDURE:
How to make the dressing
- Mix all the dressing. First the juices and the honey. Add the fresh mint.
- Whisk all the mixes. And set aside.
Fruit Bowl Salad Mixture
- First get the melon, cut into half, scoop out all the seeds.
- Get an ice cream scoop or a spoon to scoop the flesh inside and put it in a bowl.
- Add all the remaining fruits, like the strawberries, kiwi, and grapes then toss it.
- Then add in our dressing with a lovely snipped part bits of mint.
- Then toss again, to give a perfect taste of a Fruit Bowl Salad with a Honey Mint Dressing.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
HASH BROWN POTATO CAKES RECIPE
In every occasions FOOD is the center of attraction. Crowds arriving to the table will have the opportunity to connect and savor great food to pick. Food is absolutely delicious, most especially if you have sumptuous appetizer on the table!
An appetizer, is a small dish that stimulate your appetite to go extra hungry, then followed by the main course.
HASH BROWN POTATO CAKES is fantastic for breakfast added with bacon and also a good appetizer served with a dry hay and sour cream.
INGREDIENTS:
PROCEDURE:
Video here >>> HOW TO MAKE HASH BROWN
An appetizer, is a small dish that stimulate your appetite to go extra hungry, then followed by the main course.
HASH BROWN POTATO CAKES is fantastic for breakfast added with bacon and also a good appetizer served with a dry hay and sour cream.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 kg round red potatoes
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, snipped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
PROCEDURE:
- Peel and washed potatoes, then shredded it coarsely, rinsed and patted it dry.
- In a bowl, put the coarse potatoes add the thinly slice onions.
- Add the fresh thyme, this will make a great aroma and taste in our potato cake.
- Mixed with the olive oil and salt & pepper to taste.
- Prepare the skillet, medium high heat.
- Get 1 tablespoon of the potato mixture and carefully put it on the preheated skillet.
- Use spatula to flattened down the potato and flip them every 5 minutes until you achieve the golden nice brown potato cake.
Video here >>> HOW TO MAKE HASH BROWN
Thursday, June 4, 2015
DIY S'more Recipe: A TREAT THAT YOU CAN'T RESIST #ChocolateIndulgent #S'MORE
I know summer here in the Philippines is over, but who can't resist this yummy goodness chocolate indulgent summer treat for kids?
S'more a traditional nighttime campfire treat that is popular in the United States. This is a combination of a roasted marshmallow and a layer of two-pieces chocolate sandwiches of graham cracker.
But you can make S'Mores, no need of a campfire, just by having it dip. Yes, a S'Mores DIP RECIPE.
S'more a traditional nighttime campfire treat that is popular in the United States. This is a combination of a roasted marshmallow and a layer of two-pieces chocolate sandwiches of graham cracker.
But you can make S'Mores, no need of a campfire, just by having it dip. Yes, a S'Mores DIP RECIPE.
S'MORE A TREAT THAT YOU CAN'T RESIST
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| Photo by BUZZFEED |
Yields 1 (9-inch skillet)
- 2 cups dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- 1 cup jumbo Marshmallow
- Graham crackers(for dipping)
A very quick and easy to prepare treat for kids that you will surely love!
Watch video here on how to make it.
Watch video here on how to make it.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Top 5 Drinks To Be Avoided #WorstDrinks #DietDisasters
I'm enrolled in a diet plan and after exercising and dieting, it is easy for us to grab a drink just to quench our thirst and tiredness. But after learning this from SHAPE, I guarantee--- you won't attempt to drink again.
There are a lot like this in the market, flavored and infused. Most of this, you can read at the back of the labels have added few extra vitamins but most of it are sugars.
So be careful in buying flavored waters that says it has a lot of vitamins,.good for the body. CHECK THE LABEL, if you see that it is more on water and sugar then leave it on the fridge. DO NOT BUY IT!
How many of us were to believe about this drink, SUGAR FREE and LOW or ZERO CALORIES? Oh c'mon! Maybe all of us were hypnotized with this campaign.
I have a friend who is addicted with cola, she drinks diet coke all day, not thinking that for every drink she might damage her body.
Let us say its TRUE, that it has zero calories and indeed a diet cola, but we have also to discipline our self, that drinking too much of this can destroy our self too!
I'm sure everyone will be shock about this. Yes, fruits are healthy and it is good for us, especially those who are in to a diet.
Let us say, eating whole pineapple or the entire mango and a cup of strawberries and grapes in just one sitting. How many calories you have there? Too much consumption of sugar content but fewer intake of a fiber and proteins plus 700 calories??? My gosh!
Those calories will be stored in our fat cells, now you have to burn it again and again by exercising.
Lemonade in an artificial flavoring pack.
Well you can buy this one in the market. Just add water then mix and there you have your lemonade drink. A cup of lemonade is composed of 100 calories, plus six teaspoon of sugar and zero nutrients--- you are just drinking a liquid candy. Not good, most especially if that pack is added with a magic sugar. Whew! Very bad!
If we're tired we need energy, and to give us that kind of boost we need "ENERGY DRINK".
Problem is that most energy drinks are loaded with too much caffeine and sugar. Even if they say, they have less caffeine and no sugar added but still they will give you short-term burst of energy.
For me, too much is not good. Limit your intake and if you need something to boost your energy and at the same time help you with your diet just drink 8 glasses of water per day, or sip a cup of a green tea and snacking a handful of a walnuts.
*Source: Shape
FLAVORED WATER
There are a lot like this in the market, flavored and infused. Most of this, you can read at the back of the labels have added few extra vitamins but most of it are sugars.
So be careful in buying flavored waters that says it has a lot of vitamins,.good for the body. CHECK THE LABEL, if you see that it is more on water and sugar then leave it on the fridge. DO NOT BUY IT!
DIET SODA
How many of us were to believe about this drink, SUGAR FREE and LOW or ZERO CALORIES? Oh c'mon! Maybe all of us were hypnotized with this campaign.
I have a friend who is addicted with cola, she drinks diet coke all day, not thinking that for every drink she might damage her body.
Let us say its TRUE, that it has zero calories and indeed a diet cola, but we have also to discipline our self, that drinking too much of this can destroy our self too!
FRUIT SMOOTHIES
I'm sure everyone will be shock about this. Yes, fruits are healthy and it is good for us, especially those who are in to a diet.
Let us say, eating whole pineapple or the entire mango and a cup of strawberries and grapes in just one sitting. How many calories you have there? Too much consumption of sugar content but fewer intake of a fiber and proteins plus 700 calories??? My gosh!
Those calories will be stored in our fat cells, now you have to burn it again and again by exercising.
LEMONADE
Lemonade in an artificial flavoring pack.
Well you can buy this one in the market. Just add water then mix and there you have your lemonade drink. A cup of lemonade is composed of 100 calories, plus six teaspoon of sugar and zero nutrients--- you are just drinking a liquid candy. Not good, most especially if that pack is added with a magic sugar. Whew! Very bad!
ENERGY DRINK
If we're tired we need energy, and to give us that kind of boost we need "ENERGY DRINK".
Problem is that most energy drinks are loaded with too much caffeine and sugar. Even if they say, they have less caffeine and no sugar added but still they will give you short-term burst of energy.
For me, too much is not good. Limit your intake and if you need something to boost your energy and at the same time help you with your diet just drink 8 glasses of water per day, or sip a cup of a green tea and snacking a handful of a walnuts.
*Source: Shape
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Black Rice Pudding #LentenMeal #GoodFriday #HolySaturday
Read a lots of shout-outs in Facebook about someone having BINIGNIT and BIKO for Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
Each households are busy preparing and helping in dicing, grating, slicing of ingredients. Even the smell of our house and some of my neighborhood tells that their are also cooking BINIGNIT and BIKO.
These are some of the foods identified as food for the Holy Week. Why? Because no meat in observance of this religious occasion.
Last year we had also Binignit and Biko, and its like we had binignit and biko the whole week, ended up bloated. So, I tell my mom if she is going to cook again binignit and biko this time kindly give some to other neighbors who haven't nothing to eat at all.
Though it was indeed popular in my hometown, I prefer this BLACK RICE PUDDING for a change, as my #BLACKFRIDAY meal.
I saw this recipe from Veronica's Cornucopia Site, and I adore her pudding recipe.
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| (C) Black Rice Pudding |
You can print recipe HERE
This is another healthy recipe that you can enjoy. A dessert that is full of antioxidants, more than a blueberries.
