Blog Feed: Quick, Easy and Healthy Recipes

Orange Beef Stew

Published on 2011-10-10 04:09:57

Warm up in the cool holiday weather with this hearty stew. Enjoy the tender meat and full-flavored sauce with a refreshing zing from the orange juice. Serves 6 Prep Time 45 minutes Cooking Time 3 hours Ingredients: 1 1/2 kilos beef brisket or short ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, chopped 2 large onions, diced 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup red wine 1 cup fresh or [..]

Slow-cooker Beef Shank Stew

Published on 2011-10-10 03:19:07

Intimidated by Italian-inspired osso buco? Try it using your slow cooker and be amazed at how fuss-free preparing a gourmet dish can be. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/3 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra to taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus extra to taste 4 pieces bone-in beef shanks, sliced into 3-inch-thick pieces 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium white onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic, plus 1/2 tablespoon for garnish 1/2 cup finely chopped carr [..]

Fruitcake Bars

Published on 2011-10-10 03:13:18

It is the season for fruitcake! Here's a superb tweak on the traditional recipe: Use dried local fruits and cut the cake into bite-sized bars. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup mixed dried fruits 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon honey 3/4 cup chopped nuts (we used walnuts and cashews) Procedures: 1 Preheat oven to [..]

Stovetop Mac and Three-Cheese

Published on 2011-09-16 00:13:38

Serves 5 to 6 Prep Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 30 minutes Ingredients: 500 grams elbow macaroni, cooked until al dente according to package instructions 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 cups milk 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese 2 cups grated Jack cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese bacon bits and crushed crackers for topping (optional) Procedures: 1 In a soup pot, boil the macaroni unt [..]

DRIED FISH IN OLIVE OIL

Published on 2011-09-16 00:11:56

Preparation Time: 50 minutes including 20 minutes to soak dried fish Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: 8-10 Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil or corn oil ¼ cup chopped garlic 1 onion, chopped 2 cups, soaked and shredded meat of dried daing na bisugo or any meaty dried fish of choice 1 cup peeled garbanzos 2 cups diced and fried potatoes 2 bell pepper, sliced thinly 1 8g MSG Procedure: 1. Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside remaining olive oil for later use. 2. Saute ga [..]

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Published on 2011-09-16 00:09:01

Preparation Time: 20 minutes plus 15 minutes to marinate chicken Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: ½ kg skinless chicken thighs or breasts fillet 3 tbsp Liquid Seasoning, Classic ¼ cup peanut butter, divided 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds 1 small garlic clove, peeled A few drops of hot sauce (optional) 1 tsp MSG, Seasoning Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon rice or other mild vinegar 2-3 tsp of hot w [..]

Chicken-Mushroom Pasta Salad

Published on 2011-09-16 00:05:26

Serves 4 to 6 Prep Time 45 minutes, plus 30 minutes inactive time Total Cooking Time 20 minutes Ingredients: For the salad dressing 2 teaspoons mustard 1/4 cup Rizal Dairy Farms naturally fermented coconut vinegar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 3 tablespoons naturally fermented soy sauce (Kikkoman) 3 tablespoons Rizal Dairy Farms Greek yogurt or sour cream 3 tablespoons mayonnaise scant 3/4 cup corn or canola oil For the chicken 2 teaspoons fresh ging [..]

Trio Formaggio Fettuccine with Prosciutto and Arugula

Published on 2011-09-16 00:01:44

Serves 3 to 4 Prep Time 5 minutes Cooking Time 10 minutes Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup all-purpose cream 3/4 cup grated fontina cheese 1/3 cup (about 60 grams) goat cheese, Boursin, or cream cheese salt and white pepper to taste 270 grams fettuccine noodles, cooked according to package directions 3 to 4 slices Prosciutto de Parma, cut into strips 15 pieces arugula leaves truffle oil (optional) 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese Procedures: [..]

Chicken Inasal

Published on 2011-08-30 10:30:36

Preparation Time: 15 minutes plus 1 hour to marinade the chicken Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6-8 Ingredients: ¼ cup chopped ginger 2 tbsp chopped garlic ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup calamansi juice 1 tsp rock salt ½ cup coconut vinegar 2 sachets 8g MSG/seasoning 1 kg chicken, cut into serving pieces ¼ cup cooking oil 2 tbsp. atchuete Bagoong-Calamansi Dip: Combine- 2 tbsp sinamak or bagoong isda 2 tbsp Savor/Liquid Seasoning, Calamansi 5 pieces siling labuyo, sliced ¼ cup calamansi j [..]

HALO-HALO ICE CREAM

Published on 2011-08-30 10:26:59

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: Servings: 2 Ingredients: 2 tbsp sweetened garbanzos 2 tbsp nata de coco 2 tbsp kaong 2 tbsp sweetened monggo 2 scoops Ube Especial Ice Cream Leche flan (optional) Ube haleya (optional) Procedure: 1. Arrange garbanzos, nata de coco, kaong and monggo in a halo-halo glass. 2. Top with scoops of Ice Cream, leche flan and/or ube haleya. 3. Serve immediately. Nutritional Content: Calories: 193 Carbohydrates (g): 36 Protein (g): 4 Fats (g): 5 Goo [..]

Pasta Puttanesca

Published on 2011-06-05 12:23:36

*Good source of Iron- for healthy red blood cells *Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 175 g Spaghetti Pasta, cooked 1 tsp (5 g) olive oil 4 cloves (20 g) garlic, minced 1 pc (50 g) medium onion, sliced 1/4 c (51.5 g) canned button mushrooms, sli

Layered Cookie And Cake

Published on 2011-06-05 12:21:07

*Has Iron- for healthy red blood cells *Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 3 pc (80-100 g) raisin bread, cut into 1/2" cubes 1 can (439g) Fruit Cocktail, drained 1 tbsp (-) brown sugar, - CHOCOLATE CREAM 1/2 cup (-) all-purpose cream, chilled 1 tbsp (-

Fish Menudo

Published on 2011-06-05 12:17:46

*Excellent source of Potassium – for proper muscle and nerve functioning. *Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 3/4 kg labahita, filleted and cut into 1" x 1" cubes 3/4 tbsp calamansi juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 pc medium onion, sliced 150 g potat

Shanghai Sweet And Sour

Published on 2011-06-05 12:08:47

*Rich in Vitamin B1 - prevents beri-beri *Makes 10 serving Ingredients: 350 g (350 g) ground pork 18 g (18 g) All-in-One Seasoning 50 g (50 g) singkamas, chopped 3 stalks (45 g) green onions, chopped 1 pc (100 g) small carrot, chopped 1 pc (50 g)

Sweet & Sour Pork

Published on 2011-06-05 12:06:03

*High in Vitamin B3 - Promotes normal digestion and healthy skin *Makes 5 serving Ingredients: 350 g (350 g) pork 1 pc (50 g) egg 1/4 cup (32.5 g) all purpose flour 1 pc (30 g) small red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 pc

Chili Shrimps

Published on 2011-05-22 02:03:34

*Good source of Vitamin A – for good eyesight.*Makes 9 servings Ingredients:2 tbsp chopped garlic2 tbsp chopped ginger1 pc medium onion, chopped1-1/2 cups coconut milk1 pouch (200 g) Original Style Tomato Sauce2 tbsp soy sauce or oyster sauce1/2 k

Chicken A La Cacciatore Pasta

Published on 2011-05-21 07:07:31

*Mouth-watering chicken pasta that's easy to prepare for impromptu family gatherings.*Rich in Vitamin A - for good eyesight*Makes 5 servings Ingredients: 200 g Spaghetti Pasta, cooked200 g chicken breast fillet, cut into large strips2 tbsp margarine

Pasta Pancake

Published on 2011-05-21 06:49:02

*Rich in Calcium- for strong bones and teeth*Makes 5 servings Ingredients: 160 g Salad Macaroni Pasta, cooked2 pc (150 g) eggs, beaten1/3 c (85 g) evaporated milk2 1/2 tbsp (21.25 g) all-purpose flour3 1/2 tbsp (28 g) grated Parmesan cheese100 g chi

Tuna Sandwich Filling

Published on 2011-05-21 06:45:35

*High in Lysine – promotes growth in the young.*Makes 2 cups Ingredients: 1 can (234 g) Crushed Pineapple, well-drained1 can (184 g) tuna chunks in brine, drained2/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 tsp iodized fine salt1/8 tsp black pepper2 tsp chopped onion, s

Tuna Cups

Published on 2011-05-21 06:42:18

*Rich in Thiamin- prevents Beri-beri*Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 cloves (10 g) garlic, crushed1 pc (30 g) small onion, chopped1/2 c (100.5 g) canned button mushrooms, sliced1 pouch (130 g) Sweet Style Spaghetti Sauce1/3 c (63 g) tuna chunks in o

TOSSED GREENS WITH CREAM DRESSING

Published on 2011-05-21 06:36:53

Preparation Time: 00:15Cooking Time: 00:00Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 small lettuce torn into serving pieces4 to 5 medium-sized tomatoes cut into wedges1 small cucumber unpeeled and sliced1 big onion cut into rings1 piece eggyolk1/4 tsp calamansi j

JAPANESE VEGETABLE SALAD

Published on 2011-05-21 06:25:20

Preparation Time: 00:20Cooking Time: 00:00Servings: 10-12 Ingredients: 3 medium cucumbers halved lengthwise, seeded and grated3 medium carrots, peeled and grated1 tbsp salt1/3 cup crabstick1 170g can Cream1 tbsp vinegar2 tbsp sugar1/2 cup mayonnaise

Beef And Pasta Au Gratin

Published on 2011-05-21 06:21:29

*Excellent source of Lysine - promotes growth in the young.*Makes 5 servings Ingredients: 200 g Shell Macaroni Pasta, cooked1/4 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, mixed with1/2 cup grated quickmelt che

BARBEQUE CHICKEN IN OYSTER SAUCE

Published on 2011-05-19 23:14:02

Preparation Time: 00:10 Cooking Time: 00:30 Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken thighs Marinade: 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup Oyster Sauce 1 tbsp chopped spring onions 1 tbsp ginger strips 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tsp sesame oil Procedure: 1. M

Yema Frosted Cake

Published on 2011-05-19 23:13:39

*Rich in Vitamin B1 - prevents beri-beri*Makes 12 servings Ingredients: 1 pc store bought chiffon cake, 8" or 9"1 can (388 g) sweetened condensed milk1-1/2 cups (337.5 g) unsalted butter or margarine3 tbsp (54 g) all-purpose cream1 tsp (5 g) lemon o

Tropical Blast

Published on 2011-05-19 23:13:01

*Good source of Vitamin C – helps fight common infections.*Makes 12 servings Ingredients: 1 can (439 g) Fruit Cocktail, drained (reserve syrup)1 bag (20 pc) round milk biscuits CREAM FILLING1 tbsp all-purpose flour1/4 cup evaporated milk1/4 cup su

Fruited Leche Flan

Published on 2011-05-19 23:12:02

*Fruity, syrupy heaven for those with a sweet tooth.*Rich in Vitamin C – helps fight common infections.*Makes 8 servings Ingredients: FLAN4 pc eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk2 tbsp sugar1 can (439 g) Fru

CONFETTI PASTA

Published on 2011-05-18 02:18:29

*Preparation Time: 00:15*Cooking Time: 00:15*Servings: 2-4 Ingredients: 2 eggs2 tbsp all purpose cream1 tbsp MSG6 slices bacon, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 small carrot, diced1 small red bell pepper, diced1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed2 tbsp choppe

LINGUINE A LA VONGOLE

Published on 2011-05-18 02:00:33

*Preparation Time: 15 minutes *Cooking Time: 15 minutes *Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 2 tbsp flour 1 cup clam meat, diced 1 1/2 cups clam broth 2 tsp MSG salt and pepper to taste 1/

MILKY SAUSAGE PASTA

Published on 2011-05-18 01:58:50

*Preparation Time: 15 minutes*Cooking Time: 15 minutes*Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter1 medium onion, chopped2 pieces Hungarian Sausage or your favorite type of sausage, sliced2 cups canned or fresh pureed tomatoes3 cups Non Fat Milk dissol

BEEF POCHERO

Published on 2011-05-17 12:18:18

*Preparation Time: 30 minutes *Cooking Time: 1-1/2 hours *Servings: 8-10 Ingredients: 1 ½ kg beef ribs, sliced into cubes 1 onion, quartered Seasoning/MSG 2 liters water 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 tbsp minced garlic ¼ cup sliced onion 2 pieces toma

FOUR SEASONS PLUS

Published on 2011-05-17 12:16:52

*Preparation Time: 5 minutes *Cooking Time: *Servings: 2-3 Ingredients: 1 ripe mango, cubed 1 piece banana lacatan 10 pieces cherries ½ - 1 cup guava juice Yogurt Shaved Ice Honey to taste or as needed Procedure: Combine everythi

PINAPUTOK NA TILAPIA

Published on 2011-05-17 12:15:41

*Preparation Time: 25 minutes *Cooking Time: 30 minutes *Servings: 6-8 Ingredients: 8 pieces tilapia, scaled and cleaned Seasoning / MSG Cooking oil for frying 2 pieces onion, chopped 4 pieces tomatoes, chopped Salt and pepper ¼ cup melted but

Tropical Fantasy Smoothie

Published on 2011-05-17 12:14:39

*A fresh new way for kids and adults to enjoy fruits. *Excellent source of Vitamin C – helps fight common infections. *Makes 5 servings Ingredients: 2 cans (24 cl) Sweetened Mango Juice Drink 2 pc ripe lacatan bananas 5 tbsp sugar 1 tsp calam

Ranch Style Chops

Published on 2011-05-17 12:13:53

*Prepare a nice American surprise for your family's meal without breaking a sweat! *Excellent source of Lysine – promotes growth in the young. *Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 600 g pork chops (about 6 slices) 1 tbsp margarine 1 pc medium onion

Pine-choco Revel Bars

Published on 2011-05-17 12:12:29

*Induldge in the goodness of oats and chocolate with a tangy pineapple surprise! *Good Source of Vitamin B1 – helps prevent beriberi. *Makes 16 servings Ingredients: 2/3 cup margarine, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 pc egg 3/4 tsp vanilla extra

Chicken Festive

Published on 2011-05-17 12:11:22

*Excellent source of Niacin- promotes normal digestion and healthy skin *Makes 10 servings Ingredients: 1 kg chicken breast and thigh, cut into serving portions 4 cloves (20 g) garlic, crushed 1 can (198 g) button mushrooms, sliced 1 pc each (1

Burger Steak

Published on 2011-05-17 12:10:16

*Cook your family's favorite burger steak at home without putting a dent in your budget.*Good source of Riboflavin- essential for growth and production of red blood cells*Makes 5 servings Ingredients: 2 pc (-) sliced bread, diced (1/2 cup)1 tbsp (

Lasagna Kitchenomica

Published on 2011-05-17 12:08:56

*Excellent source of Vitamin B1 - prevents beri-beri*Makes 18 servings Ingredients: 1 cup (115 g) grated cheese1 pc (50g) egg 1 cup (130 g) all purpose flour1 1/3 cups (339.15 g) evaporated milk1/3 cup (42.9 g) all purpose flour1/4 cup

Chicken Guisado

Published on 2011-05-17 12:08:42

*High in Vitamin C – helps fight common infections. *Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken, cut into serving portions 1 tbsp calamansi juice 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 pc medium onion, sliced 1 pc medium singkamas, cut into cubes 1 pou