Sisig Pizza

Sisig Pizza

Ingredients

• ¾ lb. cooked sisig
• 1 large pizza dough
• 1 cup Alfredo sauce
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced crosswise into rings
• 4 pieces finger chili, sliced diagonally
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400.
2. Meanwhile, place the pizza though in a flat surface. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the pizza though and spread it all throughout equally.
3. Arrange the sisig over the Alfredo sauce. This is best done using your hands (it will be better if you wear plastic gloves during the process).
4. Arrange the onion and sliced finger chili on top. Sprinkle chili flakes all over the pizza.
5. Put the pizza in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven. Slice.

Carrot Cake Recipe

Carrot Cake

Ingredients

Cake

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 pcs raw eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup fresh milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 6 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 cups confectioners sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Cooking Procedure:

1. Bake the cake

1.1 Combine flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl than whisk until everything is properly distributed
1.2 Beat the eggs using an electric mixer in a separate mixing bowl.
1.3 Add the granulated and light brown sugar then continue mixing until fully blended.
1.4 Add the vegetable oil, fresh milk, and vanilla extract then continue mixing until texture becomes smooth.
1.5 Put-in the flour-baking soda-cinnamon-baking powder-salt mixture then continue mixing using low speed.
1.6 Fold-in the carrots and walnuts
1.7 Pour the batter on a cake pan with shaped wax paper
1.8 Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the batter for 35 to 50 minutes (you know that the cake is done when toothpick inserted comes out clean)
1.9 Remove from the oven and allow to cool down.

2. Make the frosting

2.1 Beat the cream cheese using an electric mixer
2.2 Add-in the butter and vanilla extract then continue mixing until the mixture is well blended
2.3 Add the confectioners sugar then mix until texture becomes smooth
2.4 Set aside

3. Apply the frosting over the cake

3.1 Place the first cake on a flat surface and apply frosting on the top part spreading it evenly
3.2 Place the second cake on top of the first cake and align properly
3.3 Apply the remaining frosting on top and on the sides of the cake
3.4 Garnish with chopped wallnuts on top and on the sides
3.5 Refrigerate for at least an hour then serve. Share and enjoy!

Number of servings (yield): 8

Banana Muffin Recipe

Banana Muffin

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 5 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 tablespoons granulated white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cooking Procedure

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mash the bananas. Set aside.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Mix using a wire whisk. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and granulated white sugar. Mix well.
5. Fold-in the dry ingredient mixture in the large mixing bowl. continue this step until
   the texture becomes smooth.
6. Arrange regular sized paper cups in the muffin pan. Scoop the mixture in each paper cup. Do not fill the cup as it will overflow.
7. Bake in the oven for 13 to 16 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool by placing in a wire rack.
9. Serve. Share and enjoy!

Number of servings (yield): 8

Sapin-Sapin Recipe

Sapin-Sapin

Ingredients

• 2 cups glutinous rice flour
• 4 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
• 7 oz. (1/2 can) condensed milk
• 1/2 cup ripe jackfruit
• 3/4 cup mashed purple yam
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ube extract
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil (or coconut oil)
• Violet food coloring
• Yellow food coloring
• 1/4 cup latik

Cooking Procedure

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and sugar. Mix well.
2. Pour-in the condensed milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the texture becomes smooth.
3. Divide the mixture into 3 parts.
4. Add the mashed purple yam and ube extract on the first part along with the violet food coloring. Stir thoroughly and then set aside.
5. Shred the jackfruit (without the seed) in a food processor. Add the processed jackfruit on the second part along with the yellow coloring and then mix well. Set aside. Note: leave the 3rd part as it is.
6. Arrange the steamer on your stovetop and pour-in about 1 quart of water. Turn on the heat and let the water boil.
7. Grease a round baking pan by brushing cooking oil or coconut oil.
8. Pour-in the first part (colored violet) on the greased baking pan. Make sure that the mixture settles. Cover the baking pan with a cheesecloth and then steam for 12 to 16 minutes.
9. Remove the baking pan and then pour-in the white mixture. Use a spatula to spread it on top of the violet mixture. Remove excess water from the cheesecloth by squeezing it. Put it back on the baking pan. Steam for another 12 to 16 minutes.
10. Remove the baking pan from the steamer and then pour-in the yellow mixture. Spread the mixture over the succeeding one using a spatula. Try to remove the excess water again from the cloth and then put it back on the baking pan. Steam for 15 to 20 minutes. Note: If you think that the mixture is still a bit runny, try to steam for 5 minutes more.
11. Arrange a clean banana leaf over a wide serving plate. Brush coconut or cooking oil on the leaf. Use a spatula (brushed with oil) and gently run on the side of the baking pan to prevent the mixture from sticking. Turn the baking pan over the banana leaf and let the cooked sapin-sapin fall.
12. Brush oil on top of the sapin-sapin (the violet part should be on top). Sprinkle with latik.

Nilupak Recipe

Nilupak

Ingredients

• 1 lb. grated cassava
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 can (14 oz.) condensed milk
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking Procedure

1. Combine the grated cassava, shredded coconut, condensed milk, salt, and butter. Mix well.
2. Place the mixture in a pan. Start to heat the pan and cook the mixture in low to medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Gradually stir the mixture while cooking.
3. Scoop part of a mixture and place it in a mold such as a ramekin or small bowl. Drop the molded mixture in a serving plate lined with cut banana leaves and shredded coconut.
4. Top with butter. Serve. Share and enjoy!

Number of servings (yield): 4

Chicharon Bulaklak Recipe

Chicharon Bulaklak

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ruffle fat
• 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
• 5 dried bay leaves
• 2 ½ tablespoons sea salt
• 4 cups canola oil
• 6 cups water

Instructions

1. Arrange the ruffle fat, whole peppercorn, 2 tablespoons salt, and bay leaves in a cooking pot. Pour-in water. Let boil. Cover and then simmer for 1 hour.
2. Turn the heat off. Remove the boiled ruffle fat from the pot and then let the water drip-off.
3. Rub the remaining salt all over the ruffled fat. Set aside.
4. Meanwhile, heat the cooking oil in a deep fryer or a deep cooking pot.
5. When the oil gets hot, slowly add-in the ruffled fat. Deep fry in low to medium heat until the texture becomes crisp and the color turns medium brown.
6. Remove from the deep fryer or cooking pot. Arrange in a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the oil.
7. Serve with spiced vinegar.
8. Share and enjoy!

Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe

Lumpiang Shanghai

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground pork
• 1/2 cup green onions
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 cup onion
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Lumpia wrapper (Spring roll skin)
• 3 to 6 cups cooking oil

Cooking Procedure

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients with the pork starting with the onion, carrots, green onions, parsley, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and 1 piece raw egg. Mix well.
2. Wrap the about 1 to1 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture in a lumpia wrapper (for proper way, see video). Do this until all the mixture are consumed.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a deep fryer (350F). Deep fry the lumpia for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the deep fryer and let the excess oil drip.
5. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with sweet and sour sauce .

Mashed Potato Recipe

Mashed Potato

Ingredients

• 2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3/4 cup fresh milk
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 to 4 cups of water

Cooking Procedure

1. Combine potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and water in a cooking pot and bring to a boil. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
2. Turn off the heat and drain the water by placing the potatoes in a colander.
3. Transfer the potatoes in a large mixing bowl then add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash using an electric mixer. You may also use fork or potato ricer for this procedure.
4. Pour-in the melted butter then mix again until everything is well incorporated.
5. Gradually add the fresh milk while mixing; continue mixing until all the ingredients are well distributed.
6. Transfer to a serving plate and top with KFC Style Gravy.

How to cook Sticky Asian Fried Chicken Wings

Sticky Asian Fried Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. chicken wings, separated at joints
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1¼ tablespoons sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup spicy banana ketchup
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 thumb ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons sherry cooking wine or mirin
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch diluted 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• ¼ cup chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 cups canola oil

Instructions

1. Rub salt and ground black pepper all over the chicken wings. Let it stand for 30 minutes.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a deep cooking pot.
3. Dredge the chicken wings in cornstarch. Deep fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the texture becomes crisp. Place the chicken in a plate lined with paper towels.
4. Meanwhile, make the glaze by heating a wok or wide pan.
5. Pour-in water, honey, ketchup, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, cooking wine. Stir to mix well. Let boil.
6. Add the soy sauce and cornstarch mixture. Stir.
7. Once the mixture becomes thick, add the fried chicken wings. Toss until the wings are coated.
8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
9. Transfer to a serving plate.

How to cook Ham and Cheese Quiche

Ham and Cheese Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 Pastry dough
• 1/2 lb. ham, cubed
• 1 cup fresh milk
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Procedure

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Arrange the pastry dough on a round baking dish.Blind bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine the beaten egg, salt, pepper, milk, and cheese. Mix well.
4. Add the cubed ham to the egg mixture and stir.
5. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Pour the entire mixture in the baking dish.
6. Place it back in the oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350F.
7. Remove from the oven.