Saturday, March 13, 2010

Delightful Asian Tuna Steaks

September 29, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Recipes

Here is a great and healthy recipe for tuna steak. The combination of lime, garlic, lemon grass, chili and coriander add real zing to already succulent tuna steaks.
Ingredients:
8 tuna steaks, about 1.5cm-2cm thick
2 x 20g packs fresh coriander
2 large red chillies, de-seeded and finely sliced
4 shallots, finely sliced
Grated zest and juice of 3 limes
4 cloves [...]

Tasty Barbecued Pork Fried Rice

September 24, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Recipes

Now, this is a great dish that you will want to prepare for your family tomorrow night! It is very easy to make and your family will love you for making it. So lets get started.
Ingredients:
For barbecued pork loin
* a 1-pound piece center-cut boneless pork loin
* 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 [...]

Mediterranean Turkey Casserole

September 22, 2009 by Jo  
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This is a great recipe that I stumbled on recently. It is fairly easy to make and is a great treat for the family after a hard workday.
Ingredients:
1 pound Medium Egg Noodles, uncooked
1 14 1/2-oz. chicken broth
1 cup skim milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 [...]

Chicken Empanada – A Filipino Favorite

September 17, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Pinoy Pride, Recipes

Among Filipinos, Chicken Empanada is a favorite snack and party fare that can be serve hot or cold. I always thought making empanada was difficult but after my first attempt it seems to get easier each time I make it. Empanada can be prepared in the morning and heated for dinner. Here is an easy [...]

Slow Down on the French Fries

September 16, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Food Safety, Health, Nutrition

About seven years ago, Swedish researchers caused an uproar when they reported that starchy foods like french fries, crackers, potato chips, and even bread and breakfast cereals contain acrylamide, a chemical that causes
cancer in lab animals.Acrylamide is produced when carbohydrates are cooked at high temperatures—that is, fried, grilled, baked, or toasted. Scientists have long studied [...]

Philippine Beef Caldereta

September 15, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Pinoy Pride, Recipes, Traditions

Philippine Beef Caldereta
Here is a Filipino staple food that is served for special occasions such as fiesta days, birthdays etc. Preparing this recipe takes a bit of time but is well worth the effort.
This recipe tastes better when prepared a day beforehand and reheated at serving time… it gives the flavors time to blend in!
Ingredients:
* [...]

Tuna Fried Rice – Quick and Easy

September 10, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Pinoy Pride, Recipes

Here is a recipe that is cheap and quick to make during those days when your time is short and your family is hungry.
Ingredients
* 1 can 5 oz chunk tuna
* 2 – 3 cups mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, beans)
* 1 1/2 cups rice
* onion (chopped)
* 2 cloves garlic (minced
* olive oil
* 1 tsp Maggie [...]

Chicken Afritada – A Global Favorite

September 8, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Pinoy Pride, Recipes

Whenever we’re talking about food that Filipino’s inherited from the Spaniards, Afritada is one of the dishes that stand out. In Philippine cuisine there are several dishes that use tomato sauce based ingredients and Afritada is definitely one of them.
There are two types of Afritada, pork and chicken, and chicken is the easier version to [...]

Tasty Stuffed Green Peppers

September 3, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Food, Recipes

Stuffed peppers are a family favorite at our house. Easy to make with an endless variety of filling recipes, you’re sure to find something that will please everyone. Beef can be combined with rice, barley, pasta, cheese or just veggies to fill bell peppers. For fun, try using a variety of green, yellow and red [...]

Rellenong Manok – Filipino Stuffed Chicken

September 1, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Recipes

We all have our favorite recipe for stuffed chicken but this is a Filipino specialty. If you haven’t tried this recipe then give it a try this weekend as a Sunday special meal for the family.It is a winner!

Rellenong Manok Ingredients:
*1 whole chicken, deboned with shape kept
*2 tablespoons calamansi juice
*2 tablespoons soy sauce
*1 1/2 [...]

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