Steamed Cream Dory

Ingredients:

1/2 kl Cream Dory
1/2 Cup Butter
5 cloves of Garlic, Minced
2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice


Procedure:

1. Mix butter, garlic, oyster sauce and lemon juice.

2. Marinate the cream dory in the lemon mixture for an hour.

3. wrap the marinated cream dory in foil

4. steam for 15 mins or until done.

Easy Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

250g beef tenderloin cut into strips
200g button mushroom cut in half
1 small onion chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
3/4 cup sour cream
salt and pepper

Procedure:

1. Marinate the beef in soy sauce for at least 10 minutes
2. Melt the butter in a sauce pan.
3. Add onions and saute until translucent.
4. Add marinated beef and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
5. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste and continue to cook for 2- 3 minutes
6. Thicken the sauce with cornstarch diluted to 1/4 cup of water and cook for another minute.
7. Serve over rice or pasta.
 

Famous Tuna Carbonara

Ingredients:

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 thumb size ginger, minced or extract
1 tbsp butter
1 can evaporated milk
1 can all purpose cream
1 can tuna flakes , drained
1 pack cream of mushroom diluted in 1 cup water
1 can button mushroom, sliced
3/4 kg bamboo macaroni pasta
1/4 bar cheese, grated
salt to taste
pepper to taste


Procedure:
Cook pasta according to package direction.
Saute garlic, onion, ginger in butter
add tuna
add celery
add button mushroom
add milk
add cream of mushroom
add cheese
add all purpose cream
When sauce is already thick, add salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Terms (F)

Flake Breaking food into small pieces, most often with a fork. This technique is used to break apart delicate foods such as fish or crab meat for salads. Flaking is used to test fish for doneness.

Flute/Fluting Pressing or crimping an attractive edge into the edges of a piecrust before baking, using a fork or fingers. The fluted edge should be pressed under the rim of the pan in several places to prevent shrinkage. When a top crust is used, the top and bottom crusts are pressed together to seal in the filling.

Fold Combining 1 ingredient, usually a light or delicate ingredient, with another heavier ingredient by gently turning the mixture with a spoon or spatula to minimize loss of air. Two motions are used: cutting vertically through the mixture and sliding it across the bottom of the bowl and up the other side. Typically used to mix fruit into a batter such as muffin or pancake batter.

Fry Cooking food in hot fat over moderate to high heat. Pan-frying (frying) and sautéing are similar, although sautéing is generally considered to be quicker and uses less fat. Deep-frying requires that the food be submerged in the hot fat.

Carrot Raisins Cookies

Why not let your Kids help you bake nutritious and delicious cookie. No doubt you kids will love to eat their very own homemade Cookie.

Ingredients:

1/2 C butter
1/2 C Sugar
1 c carrot shredded
3/4 C flour
pinch of salt
Some Raisins
1 egg beaten

Procedure:

1. Cream butter and sugar until well blended.
2. Add the remaining Ingredients and blend it well.
3. Sprinkle some flour in your cookie sheet
4. drop about spoonful of your Cookie mixture on the cookie sheet
5. Cook them in the oven in medium heat for about 5 minutes or until done.
6. Serve them while enjoying hot chocolate or a glass of milk.

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Cooking Term of the Week (G)

Garnish
A decorative piece of an edible ingredient such as parsley, lemon wedges, croutons, or chocolate curls placed as a finishing touch to dishes or drinks.

Glaze
A liquid that gives an item a shiny surface. Examples are fruit jams that have been heated or chocolate thinned with melted vegetable shortening. Also, to cover a food with such a liquid.

Grate
To shred or cut down a food into fine pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface.

Grease
To coat a pan or skillet with a thin layer of oil.

Grill
To cook over the heat source (traditionally over wood coals) in the open air.

Grind
To mechanically cut a food into small pieces.

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Ampalaya Con Carne

Many of us don't like eating AMPALAYA (Bitter Melon) because of its taste, but if you try this recipe you can enjoy eating it.

You'll Need:

4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium (50 g) onion, sliced
200 g pork, cut into strips or ground ( you can also use beef)
3/4 cup water
1-1/2 Tbsp tausi (salted black beans)
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1 large (300 g) ampalaya (bitter melon), seeded and thinly sliced

Procedures:
1. Saute garlic, onion and pork.
2. Add water and tausi.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. ADD oyster sauce and pepper.
5. Simmer for 7 minutes.
6. Add ampalaya.
7. Cook for another 3 minutes. Serve while hot.

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Cooking Terms of the Week (E-F)

Egg wash
A mixture of beaten eggs (yolks, whites, or whole eggs) with either milk or water. Used to coat cookies and other baked goods to give them a shine when baked.

Fillet
To remove the bones from meat or fish for cooking.

Filter
To remove lumps, excess liquid, or impurities by passing through paper or cheesecloth.

Flan
An open pie filled with sweet or savory ingredients; also, a Spanish dessert of baked custard covered with caramel.

Fold
To cut and mix lightly with a spoon to keep as much air in the mixture as possible.

Fry
To cook food in hot cooking oil, usually until a crisp brown crust forms.

Honey And Herb Grilled Fish

I'm just curious of what the beer can do to my grilled fish. That's why I added beer to my marinade and it turned out good.

300 g Tanigue ( you can also use any meat that you want)
1/2 c. honey
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp. rosemary leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 c. beer or ginger ale
1/2 c. dijon mustard
2 tbsp. onion powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder

Procedure:

1. Combine all of the ingredients
2. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
3. Remove fish from marinade.
4. Grill it until done.

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Cooking Terms of the Week (D)

Dash
A measure approximately equal to 1/16 teaspoon.

Deep-fry
To completely submerge the food in hot oil.

Dice
To cut into cubes.

Direct heat
A cooking method that allows heat to meet food directly, such as grilling, broiling, or toasting

Dredge
To sprinkle lightly and evenly with sugar or flour. A dredger has holes pierced on the lid to sprinkle evenly.

Drizzle
To pour a liquid such as a sweet glaze or melted butter in a slow, light trickle over food.

Drippings
Used for gravies and sauces, drippings are the liquids left in the bottom of a roasting or frying pan after meat is cooked.

Dust
To sprinkle food lightly with spices, sugar, or flour for a light coating.

Uses of Tarragon

Last week, my sister and I saw herbs on pots for sale at the grocery store. They have basil, rosemary and tarragon.

We already tried basil and rosemary in our dishes that's why we chose tarragon this time.

Here are some information about tarragon

Tarragon has an Anise-like flavor that is suited to vinegars and fish, but it also has many other uses in the kitchen. It has limited medicinal uses, but does have the peculiar property of causing slight numbness of the mouth when the leaves are chewed. It is an aromatic perennial that is native to Siberia and the Caspian sea area. It enhances the flavors of many foods, but can become overpowering if excessively used. It enhances fish, pork, beef, poultry, game, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, and most mainstream vegetables. It also goes well with lemons and oranges. It can be used in cream sauces, herbed butters and vinegars, soups, sour creams, and yogurt.

Tarragon is not a beautiful plant specimen, but it is still a viable herb to grow in the home garden. It has a rampant root system, and should be divided every 2-3 years to keep it flavorful and vigorous. It should be started as seedlings, cuttings, or divisions. The French Tarragon is much more flavorful for kitchen use than the Russian Tarragon, so be careful when buying seed. Sprigs can be used anytime, but the main cuttings should be at 6-8 weeks after setting out and before a killing frost. Tarragon should be mulched for the winter in the colder climates. It prefers sandy, well-drained loamy soil and will do well in full sun or partial shade. It can be divided and potted for the winter, but may resist transplanting. Be aware also that if you do get over this obstacle, as an indoor plant it does require a good bit of light.

Tarragon makes a good companion plant for other herbs and vegetables

Tarragon is also effective for eliminating intestinal worms in children. Follow the directions for herbal teas and give 2 cups per day. Teas can also be used for menstrual cramps, stomach cramps, digestive problems, fatigue, nerves, and to promote the appetite. Alternatively, capsules can be made using dried, powdered leaves for situations where making teas is not convenient.

For toothaches, try chewing on a couple of Tarragon leaves for relief. Tarragon can also be used in place of salt for people on salt-restricted diets.

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Cooking Terms of the Week (C)

Caramelization

Browning sugar over a flame, with or without the addition of some water to aid the process. The temperature range in which sugar caramelizes is approximately 320º F to 360º F (160º C to 182º C).

Chop

To cut into irregular pieces.

Coat

To evenly cover food with flour, crumbs, or a batter.

Combine

To blend two or more ingredients into a single mixture.

Cream

To beat vegetable shortening, butter, or margarine, with or without sugar, until light and fluffy. This process traps in air bubbles, later used to create height in cookies and cakes.

Crisp

To restore the crunch to foods; vegetables such as celery and carrots can be crisped with an ice water bath, and foods such as stale crackers can be heated in a medium oven.

Crush

To condense a food to its smallest particles, usually using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin.

Crystallize

To form sugar- or honey-based syrups into crystals. The term also describes the coating.

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Pasta Chicken Perfect Combination

Pasta and chicken are always perfect combination. Try this easy to prepare chicken and pasta recipe

Ingredients:

For the Pasta:

1 can corn

1 small bellpepper(chopped)

Onion

Garlic

25 pcs. chicharo

1 cup Milk

pepper

Basil

salt

1/2 kl cooked pasta

grated cheese

1 cup water

For Chicken:

1/2 kl Chicken

garlic powder

1 tbsp. butter

basil

pepper

garlic

Procedure:

For pasta:

1. Saute the garlic and onion

2. Add bell pepper, chicharo, corn

3. Add water simmer for 2 minutes

4. Add milk and simmer until thick

5. seasoned it with pepper, basil and salt

6. Put it over cooked pasta and sprinkle grated cheese on top.

For chicken:

1. Seasoned Chicken with garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper

2. Fry them in butter until cooked.

Serve them together while hot.

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All About Herbs

Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, or in some cases even spiritual usage. General usage differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs. A medicinal herb may be a shrub or other woody plant, whereas a culinary herb is a non-woody plant, typically using the leaves. Herbs can be purchased in dried or fresh forms. Just before using, wash the herbs and blot dry with a paper towel. Dried herbs are available year-round in metal or cardboard boxes, bottles, cellophane packages and unglazed ceramic pots. They have a stronger, more concentrated flavor than fresh herbs, but quickly lose their pungency. Crushed or ground herbs become lackluster more quickly than whole herbs. The more airtight the storage container, the longer the herbs will last. Each time you use the herb, make sure the lid is tightly resealed. Store dried herbs in a cool, dark place for a maximum of 6 months. Herbs are used to flavor all manner of food and drink. Most should be used judiciously because many of them can be quite pungent.

Sio Mai

One of my favorite food is Sio Mai, Here's how I cook my own sio mai.

Ingredients:

Sio Mai:
1/2 k ground pork
1/2 c flour
1 medium sized carrot (diced)
2 tbsp oil
1 egg
pinch of Salt and Pepper
1 buillon cubes crushed (shrimp or pork)
Sio mai wrapper

Chili Sauce:
10 pcs chili chopped ( siling labuyo)
3 tbsp oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 c garlic (chopped)


Procedure:

Sio Mai
1. Combine all the Ingredients, and mix them thoroughly.
2. wrap sio mai mixture in sio mai wrapper
3. Steam the siomai until done.

Chili Sauce:

Cook garlic in oil until golden brown then ad chili and cook for 1 minute
add soysauce

Serve sio mai with calamansi, soy sauce and chili sauce.

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Cooking Terms of the Week

Boil
To cook food in heated water or other liquid that is bubbling vigorously.

Braise
A cooking technique that requires browning meat in oil or other fat and then cooking slowly in liquid. The effect of braising is to tenderize the meat.

Bread
To coat the food with crumbs (usually with soft or dry bread crumbs), sometimes seasoned.

Brine
A salt, water, and seasoning solution used to preserve foods.

Broil
To cook food directly under the heat source.

Broth or stock
A flavorful liquid made by gently cooking meat, seafood, or vegetables (and/or their by-products, such as bones and trimming) often with herbs, in liquid, usually water.

Brown
A quick sautéing, pan/oven broiling, or grilling method done either at the beginning or end of meal preparation, often to enhance flavor, texture, or eye appeal.

Brush
Using a pastry brush, to coat a food such as meat or bread with melted butter, glaze, or other liquids

Apple Pineapple Cinnamon Cake

You can never go wrong with the nutritious and easy to make cake like this.

Ingredients:

1 c diced apple
1 c diced pineapple
1 c sugar
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 c flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c chopped nuts
1 egg (beaten)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon

Procedure:

1. Place apples and pineapple in a mixing bowl
2. Add sugar and mix.
3. Let stand for 10 mins.
4. Add oil and egg and blend well.
5. Sift all dry Ingredients on apple mixture.
6. Add peanuts and mix well.
7. Add vanilla and stir well again.
8. Turn into well greased and floured 8X8 pan.
9. Bake 25 to 30 Minutes in 350 degrees oven.
10. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
11. Serve warm.

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Honey Mustard Chicken

Yesterday, I surfed the internet for another tasty but easy to prepare recipe. We tried and it tastes really delicious. Here's how to do it.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. prepared mustard
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. calamansi juice
1 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 kilo breast chicken

Procedure:

1. Mix first 6 Ingredients in a bowl until well blended.
2. Marinate chicken into the mustard mixture for 30 mins.
3. Broil or grill the chicken turning frequently and cooked.

Serve it with hot rice.

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No bake Cream Pie

No oven, and you want to eat homemade cream pie??? Why not try this easy to prepare No Bake Cream Pie.

Ingredients:

1 C Graham Crackers (crushed)
1/4 C brown sugar
1/4 C butter / margarine
1/2 C White Sugar
5 Tablespoons all purpose flour
1 pinch of Salt,
1 C evaporated milk
1 C all purpose cream
2 egg yolk
1 tsp. Vanilla extract

Procedures:

For the Crust:

1. Combine crushed graham crackers and brown sugar.
2. Mix well, then stir in softened butter.
3. Mix until all Ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4. Grease an 8 inch pie pan
5. Press graham mixture evenly into pan .
6.Chill until ready to use.

For Filling:

1. Mix together sugar, flour, salt in a heavy sauce pan.
2. Gradually add milk, stirring well
3. Add All purpose cream and egg yolks and whisk until mixture is smooth.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture become thick.
5. Add vanilla extract and allow mixture to cool
6. Pour cooled filling into crust.
7. Chill before serving.

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Cooking Terms of the Week

Bake
To cook in the oven. Food is cooked slowly with gentle heat, causing the natural moisture to evaporate slowly, concentrating the flavor.

Baste
To brush or spoon liquid fat or juices over meat during roasting to add flavor and to prevent it from drying out.

Batter
A mixture of flour, fat, and liquid that is thin enough in consistency to require a pan to encase it. Used in such preparations as cakes and some cookies. A batter is different from dough, which maintains its shape.

Beat
To smoothen a mixture by briskly whipping or stirring it with a spoon, fork, wire whisk, rotary beater, or electric mixer.

Bind
To thicken a sauce or hot liquid by stirring in ingredients such as eggs, flour, butter, or cream.

Blanch
To boil briefly to loosen the skin of a fruit or a vegetable. After 30 seconds in boiling water, the fruit or vegetable should be plunged into ice water to stop the cooking action, and then the skin easily slices off.

Blend
To mix or fold two or more ingredients together to obtain equal distribution throughout the mixture.