Christmas in the Philippines will not be complete without the most awaited Noche Buena. This is the time where Pinoy families gather together on Christmas Eve to give thanks for the bountiful year and enjoy sumptuous dishes served at the table. If you’re still planning which dishes to serve on your Noche Buena, why not try this savory and rich meat dish called Morcon. This dish, considered to be one of Pampanga’s signature dishes is basically a meat roll (looks like an embutido) stuffed with sausage/chorizo, carrots, cheese and egg.
Ingredients:
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup finely chopped Spanish chorizos, skins removed
• 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup raisins
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid seasoning
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 whole onion, sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 large can tomato sauce
• 1 can tomato paste
• 2 cups broth
Procedure:
• Mix in together the ground meats, eggs, cheese, chorizos, carrots, raisins, flour, soy sauce and seasonings in a large bowl. Make sure that you blend well all the ingredients. Shape this mixture into 3 large logs and individually in plastic wrap, then in aluminium foil and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the onions and then add the tomato sauce, paste and broth. When the sauce boils, lower your heat to simmer.
• Unwrap the meat rolls and place it in the simmering tomato sauce broth. Cook for about an hour and a half over a very low fire.
• Once cooked, allow the morcon meat rolls to linger in the sauce till ready to serve.
• Cut the rolls in half inch slices and serve with steaming rice
This recipe makes 3 large meat rolls (serves 4 to 6 each roll)
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Origami Stars - Easy DIY Christmas Home Decor Project
The holidays are just around the corner, and we're sure you're already right smack in the middle of your holiday preparations. After all, this season entails buying presents, attending and hosting parties, and of course, making sure that your house is holiday-ready!
Why don't you add a more personal touch to your house's holiday bling this year by trying out some DIY home decor projects?
So, are you ready for some craft-making fun? Check out our step-by-step guide to make the TOILET PAPER ROLL ORNAMENTS
ORIGAMI STARS
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You’ll need:
Origami paper (available at bookstores or Japanese discount stores)
Follow the step-by-step photos below to make this particular kind of origami stars.
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Why don't you add a more personal touch to your house's holiday bling this year by trying out some DIY home decor projects?
So, are you ready for some craft-making fun? Check out our step-by-step guide to make the TOILET PAPER ROLL ORNAMENTS
ORIGAMI STARS
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You’ll need:
Origami paper (available at bookstores or Japanese discount stores)
Follow the step-by-step photos below to make this particular kind of origami stars.
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Friday, December 12, 2014
Toilet Paper Roll Ornaments - Easy DIY Christmas Home Decor Project
The holidays are just around the corner, and we're sure you're already right smack in the middle of your holiday preparations. After all, this season entails buying presents, attending and hosting parties, and of course, making sure that your house is holiday-ready!
Why don't you add a more personal touch to your house's holiday bling this year by trying out some DIY home decor projects?
So, are you ready for some craft-making fun? Check out our step-by-step guide to make the TOILET PAPER ROLL ORNAMENTS
TOILET PAPER ROLL ORNAMENTS
You’ll need:
• Toilet paper cores
• Scissors
• Glue gun
• Decorating supplies (glitter, buttons, scrapbooking materials, paint, etc.)
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1. Flatten a toilet paper roll and cut into segments, about 1/2-inch wide.
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2. Use glue gun to stick four segments at the center, fanning them out to create the shape of an asterisk.
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3. Decorate as desired. Should you wish to turn it into an ornament, loop twine under the edge of one segment, knot, and hang.
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Why don't you add a more personal touch to your house's holiday bling this year by trying out some DIY home decor projects?
So, are you ready for some craft-making fun? Check out our step-by-step guide to make the TOILET PAPER ROLL ORNAMENTS
TOILET PAPER ROLL ORNAMENTS
You’ll need:
• Toilet paper cores
• Scissors
• Glue gun
• Decorating supplies (glitter, buttons, scrapbooking materials, paint, etc.)
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1. Flatten a toilet paper roll and cut into segments, about 1/2-inch wide.
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2. Use glue gun to stick four segments at the center, fanning them out to create the shape of an asterisk.
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3. Decorate as desired. Should you wish to turn it into an ornament, loop twine under the edge of one segment, knot, and hang.
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Friday, December 5, 2014
Scrap Paper Christmas Ball - Easy DIY Christmas Home Decor Project
The holidays are just around the corner, and we're sure you're already right smack in the middle of your holiday preparations. After all, this season entails buying presents, attending and hosting parties, and of course, making sure that your house is holiday-ready!
Why don't you add a more personal touch to your house's holiday bling this year by trying out some DIY home decor projects?
So, are you ready for some craft-making fun? Check out our step-by-step guide to make the Scrap Paper Christmas Ball
SCRAP PAPER CHRISTMAS BALL
You’ll need:
• Scrap paper/excess Christmas wrapping paper
• Styrofoam ball
• Pins
• Scissors
• Twine
• Ribbon
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1. Cut scrap paper/wrapping paper into circles. Size would depend on the size of the Styrofoam ball.
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2. Stick circles onto the Styrofoam ball by sticking a pin at the center of each circle. Make sure they’re evenly spaced. To add interest, stick a different color at random places.
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3. Pin a ribbon on top of the ball.
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4. Knot a piece of twine at the ends, then pin over the ribbon.
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Why don't you add a more personal touch to your house's holiday bling this year by trying out some DIY home decor projects?
So, are you ready for some craft-making fun? Check out our step-by-step guide to make the Scrap Paper Christmas Ball
SCRAP PAPER CHRISTMAS BALL
You’ll need:
• Scrap paper/excess Christmas wrapping paper
• Styrofoam ball
• Pins
• Scissors
• Twine
• Ribbon
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1. Cut scrap paper/wrapping paper into circles. Size would depend on the size of the Styrofoam ball.
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2. Stick circles onto the Styrofoam ball by sticking a pin at the center of each circle. Make sure they’re evenly spaced. To add interest, stick a different color at random places.
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3. Pin a ribbon on top of the ball.
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4. Knot a piece of twine at the ends, then pin over the ribbon.
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Saturday, November 29, 2014
Embutido Recipe - Panlasang Pinoy
Another way of making the popular Spanish dish Embutido.
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Ingredients
• 1 ¼ kilos ground pork 9 medium semi-ripe saba (cooking bananas)
• 6 pcs eggs - boiled and grated • 6 medium onions
• ½ kilo carrots - chopped
• 3 medium red bell pepper - chopped
• ¾ cup sweet pickle relish - chopped
• 1 pouch (250 g.) Tomato Sauce
• 9 slices bread, diced to make three cups
Method
• Combine ground pork, banana, eggs, onions, carrot, red bell pepper,pickle relish, tomato Sauce, Bread, 1 Tbsp. iodized salt(or 3 TBSP. of rock salt), 6 Tbsp. soy sauce and 1 ½ tsp. pepper.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Place every 1 (½ cups of mixture) on aluminum or colorless cellophane.
• Roll and tie (for cellophane) both ends with thread.
• Steam for I hour.
• Let cool and chill overnight.
• Sliced diagonally just before serving.
Makes 25 servings.
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Ingredients
• 1 ¼ kilos ground pork 9 medium semi-ripe saba (cooking bananas)
• 6 pcs eggs - boiled and grated • 6 medium onions
• ½ kilo carrots - chopped
• 3 medium red bell pepper - chopped
• ¾ cup sweet pickle relish - chopped
• 1 pouch (250 g.) Tomato Sauce
• 9 slices bread, diced to make three cups
Method
• Combine ground pork, banana, eggs, onions, carrot, red bell pepper,pickle relish, tomato Sauce, Bread, 1 Tbsp. iodized salt(or 3 TBSP. of rock salt), 6 Tbsp. soy sauce and 1 ½ tsp. pepper.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Place every 1 (½ cups of mixture) on aluminum or colorless cellophane.
• Roll and tie (for cellophane) both ends with thread.
• Steam for I hour.
• Let cool and chill overnight.
• Sliced diagonally just before serving.
Makes 25 servings.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Sunny Vegetable Salad
A delicious vegetable salad.
Another favorite recipe of my wife.
Ingredients
• 5 cups broccoli florets
• 5 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounce pkg)
• 2/3 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
Directions
• In a large bowl, toss broccoli, cauliflower, cheese and onion.
• In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.
• Pour over salad; toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Sprinkle with the bacon and sunflower seeds, if desired.
VARIATION: Add 2 cups spiral macaroni may be added if you want a pasta salad.
PREP Time:20 mins
READY IN; 20 mins
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Another favorite recipe of my wife.
Ingredients
• 5 cups broccoli florets
• 5 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounce pkg)
• 2/3 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
Directions
• In a large bowl, toss broccoli, cauliflower, cheese and onion.
• In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.
• Pour over salad; toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Sprinkle with the bacon and sunflower seeds, if desired.
VARIATION: Add 2 cups spiral macaroni may be added if you want a pasta salad.
PREP Time:20 mins
READY IN; 20 mins
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Luncheon Meat: Beans Aloha
A perfect dish for whenever surprise guests arrive at your place. Also, a quick and easy-to-prepare menu for the amateur cook.
Whenever my wife is out of town for a week and I and my son are left to take care of our meal, here is on of several easy-to-prepare dishes that I can handle at ease. Hope you like it.
Ingredients
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 small onion , sliced
• 1 can (165 g.) luncheon meat, cut into large cubes
• 1 can (439 g.) Fresh Cut sliced Pineapple, drained and quartered, • (reserved ¼ cup syrup)
• 3 cans (390 g, each) Pork and Beans
Preparation
Sauté garlic, onion and luncheon meat. Add pork and beans, Freshly cut pineapple and pineapple syrup. Season with 1 tsp. iodized salt (or ¼ tbsp. rock salt), soy sauce and ¼ tsp. pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Makes 14 serving.
Ingredients
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 small onion , sliced
• 1 can (165 g.) luncheon meat, cut into large cubes
• 1 can (439 g.) Fresh Cut sliced Pineapple, drained and quartered, • (reserved ¼ cup syrup)
• 3 cans (390 g, each) Pork and Beans
Preparation
Sauté garlic, onion and luncheon meat. Add pork and beans, Freshly cut pineapple and pineapple syrup. Season with 1 tsp. iodized salt (or ¼ tbsp. rock salt), soy sauce and ¼ tsp. pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Makes 14 serving.
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