A Delicious Spin on an Old Classic

What is Adobo? From Wikipedia, its description is –

The immersion of raw food into a preparation, in the form of a stock (or sauce), of different components, including  peppers, oregano, salt, garlic, and vinegar — mixed according to the place of origin and the food with which it is intended to be used—primarily to preserve and enhance the flavor of food.

 

So whether it’s a party or just an everyday meal, adobo just seems to be one of those dishes Filipinos can’t get enough of. But just when you thought your old recipe couldn’t get better, here comes DEL MONTE Sandosenang Sarap All-in-One Seasoning, a versatile new seasoning that promises to give your grandma’s adobo a flavorful new kick. Here’s how: Continue reading

Recipes from Zamboanga City

Visit Zamboanga City and almost everyone tells you not to miss tasting the famous Curacha,
a hybrid crustacean that bears resemblance to the sea crab and a spiny lobster.
The name means “cockroach” in Chavacano, maybe because of its appearance.
But don’t let that unappetizing translation dissuade you from sampling this tasty crustacean, which is caught only in the seas of Zamboanga and Sulu.

1. Curacha crab cakes with white sauce

Mix curacha meat, 2 cups bread crumbs,onion, knorr seasoning in a large bowl til well combined.
stir ladys choice bacon spread,mustard,lemon juice and grated lemon rind.season with salt and pepper.stir egg to bind.
form mixture 4 inch thick patties,place remaining bread crumbs on a plate.coat curacha meat cakes with bread crumbs.
refrigerate for at least 30 mins.
in a large pan,over medium heat with 2 tbsp.oil cook the meat cakes until golden browned about 3 mins.
for the white sauce,heat oil in a pan add garlic saute for 1 minute,
add mayonaise nestle cream,orange juice sugar,calamansi juice and curry powder mix well until smooth.
serve hot with white sauce. Continue reading

Di Lusso – A Heavenly Treat this Christmas Season

Di Lusso – A uniquely elegant combination of Pistachio, Chocolate and Strawberry Gelato enrobed in a layer of rich chocolate ganache, resting on a crust of crashed grahams.. This dessert is surely a heaven to have this christmas season.

Months before Christmas, people are already busy writing on their list the things that they are going to prepare for this festive season..and surely Cakes couldn’t be absent on that list. During holiday season – everyone is very busy buying what’s in their shopping list.

My Comfort Food

I call this recipe ” Shrimp with Corn Soup”..To do this sautee first onion, garlic and tomatoes, then add the shrimps wait till it turns reddish- then add the corn, water. Bring it to boil..then add the dahon ng sili in tagalog or any green leaf you prefer..salt and pepper then taste..wahoooo-you have another one great exciting recipe to share with your family..I’m sure they will love it…:) enjoy!