Picky Eaters

Little children are picky eaters, here's something from Associated Content that could help mommies who have problems with their children when it comes to making them eat good foods:I didn't always like vegetables. Sure, I ate kid favorites like french fries and corn on the cob, and I even enjoyed green peas and baked beans. But boy, was I picky about the rest.I'd eat baked potatoes, but only if I...

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Visayan Chicken Curry

My hubby is a Visayan (Cebuano) that is why he chose the cyber name Pastilan to represent him. "Pastilan" is a Cebuano expression that could mean anything from exasperation, to endearment, to empathy. I am not a visayan so I cannot really explain completely the deeper meaning of the term. Anyway, it...

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Strawberry Cheese Cake

What I will share to you now is my strawberry cheese cake recipe. Since it's my favorite I have my dearest cousin (a chef) to thank for this recipe because she had shared and demonstrated how it was done. Thank you so much Peej c: She now has a resto named "Arla" located at Maahas, Los Banos Laguna...

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Inihaw na Pusit (Grilled Squid)

Have you seen the movie Surf's Up? Do you remember the island food that Chicken Joe liked very much? Yes, it was grilled squid. I know that squid is not commonly grilled so here is a recipe for those who want to try this delicious way of cooking squid.You will need...1 klg squid1/2 cup brown sugar1/2...

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What's Your Favorite Seafood Recipe?

Like my husband, I love seafood that is why I always try to find ways to learn new seafood recipes every now and then. A couple of hours ago, while searching the net for a new seafood recipe, I stumbled upon www.GreatAmericanSeafoodCookOff.com, a site that showcases chefs and domestic, sustainable seafood...

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Pork Sinigang (Pork Tamarind Soup)

One of my favorite dishes is Pork Sinigang. I am quiet good at cooking it. There are a thousand and one ways of making sinigang. Here, I will share to you my husband's way of doing it (which is slightly different from the way I do it).You will need...1 & 1/2 Kgs pork ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped10-15 pieces tamarind (may be substituted with 1 packet sinigang tamarind powdered mix)4-5 cups...

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Choco-Marble Loaf

Here's something good for dessert. I am sure you little ones will love this. This is Choco-Marble loaf.What you need...2 cups cake flour3 egg whites, stiffly beaten2 teaspoons baking powder1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted1 cup milk1/3 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon soda1/4...

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My Fried Rice

Here's my own way of making fried rice. Here are the ingredients that you must have:7 cups of cooked rice (not fresh out of the fire but already cold, left over rice from the last meal is best)3 eggs4 tbsp corn oil1 or 2 large Lapchang sausage (diced)2 pcs garlic (minced)soy saucesalt and pepper to tastesugarLets cook...Soft scramble the eggs in a wok in 2 tablespoons of corn oil. When done remove...

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Fish Paksiw (pickled fish)

Here's another recipe I want to share around . Another one of my husband's favorite dishes.What you need:1/2 kilo milk fish (or any kind of fish you desire)2 cloves garlic (crushed)2 pcs. medium onions (cut into rings)2-3 pcs chilis (as many as you like)1 pc ginger (julienne cut)1/4 cup vinegar1 tbsp.soy...

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Cool Bananas

hi friends...i got this from a friend, thanx Kool Timec: after reading this great info i decided to eat bananas daily...i hope u too will after reading this...If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels there's no better snack than a banana.Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose...

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Get Egg-centric

Get Egg-centricAre you sick of sunny side up? Bring some egg-citement to yourmorning with something new.4 colors of permanent marker1 or 2 eggs cheese( grated) cold cooked noodles or sproutsToastLets cook... Bring a small pot of cold water to a boil. When the water is bubbling, drop in the eggs with...

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Crab and Asparagus Soup

Here’s another one of my favorite recipes that I would like to share around... it isCrab and Asparagus Soup 3 tbsp butter (or oil) 1 tbsp garlic (chopped) ½ cup onions (chopped) 2 pinch black or white ground pepper (optional) ½ cup crab meat 1 cup asparagus (sliced) ¼ cup red...

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Pepperoni Lasagna Roll-Ups

I got this recipe from Jennifer Juday of Copperas Cove, TexasPREP: 25 min. BAKE: 25 min.3 lasagna noodles3/4 cup ricotta cheese1/2 teaspoon minced chives1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil24 slices pepperoni3 slices Swiss cheese, cut into thirds1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce1/4 cup shredded...

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Simply Squash it

Here’s a simple recipe you might like for an appetizer or can be served with or for a main course meal. My mom says she got it from a Japanese friend. Simply yummyJ ¼ squash, sliced thinly (length wise, do not peel) 2 tbsp. oil Sauce: (mix in a sauce bowl) soy sauce ground pepper 1 pc. kalamansi (medium) ...

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Honey Mustard Dip

Here’s something a lot of food lovers want to know. I got this recipe from a TV show. Mix together in a small bowl the following ingredients: Cream Honey Mustard Lemon *it all depends on how much you want to prep...

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Diningding

My father is an Ilocano so we grew up with diningding. This Ilocano dish is, i believe, something that every Ilocano could not live without. So it is only natural for me to introduce this to my husband who is not an Ilocano. This dish is very nutritious because its ingredients are vegetables. Anyone can have diningding, all one needs to have is a pre-cooked fish, bagoong (not the one that is made...

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