Greek Saganaki

Ingredients

8 ounces feta cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil freshly ground black pepper 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

1. Slice feta into 2x3/8 inch squares, about 8 slices. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the oregano. Dip each slice of feta in egg, shake off excess, and coat in flour.

2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Quickly cook cheese in olive oil until golden, turning once. Pat dry with paper towels.

3. Arrange feta on a plate with thick tomato slices, season with black pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

Smoked Salmon Spread

Ingredients

1/2 lb smoked salmon or 2 cans of boneless, skinless, drained 1 block of Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 c. barbeque sauce 1 chipotle pepper 1/4 c. sliced green onions 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. creole seasoning

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend well, chill covered in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

2. Server with crackers, toasted pita bread, naan bread, or chips.

Spicy Deviled Eggs

Ingredients 12 hard cooked eggs 1 packet ranch salad dressing mix 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 2 TBSP sweet pickle relish 1/4 cup mayonnaise (I used reduced fat) 1/4 cup bottled ranch salad dressing (I used Hidden Valley Light Ranch

Dressing) 1 tsp prepared yellow mustard chives, dill, paprika optional

Directions

1. Peel hard boiled eggs and slice in half. Place yolks in a small bowl and mash with a fork into a grainy consistency.

2. In another small bowl combine remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth. Add about a third of the dressing to the egg yolks and stir until creamy and combined well. Add enough of the remaining dressing to reach the desired consistency you like your deviled eggs to be.

3. Spoon or pipe into egg whites. Garnish with chives, dill sprigs and paprika if desired.

Captain's Seafood Crab Dip

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 1 cup fresh crabmeat 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup French salad dressing 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

Direction

1. Mix mayonnaise, crabmeat, Cheddar cheese, French salad dressing, lemon juice, and horseradish together in a bowl; refrigerate until the flavors blend, at least 4 hours.

TACO PORK MEATBALLSIngredients

Meatballs

1 lb ground pork 1 egg ½ cup Progresso™ plain

panko bread crumbs 1/3 cup shredded Mexican

cheese blend 2 tablespoons (from 1-oz

package) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

1 tablespoon chopped seeded serrano chile

½ teaspoon salt

Guacamole Dipping Sauce

1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves ¼ teaspoon salt Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.

In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients until well combined. Using rounded tablespoon measure, shape 20 (1 1/2-inch)meatballs; place in pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until no longer pink in the center (at least 165°F).

Meanwhile, in small bowl, add avocado and lime juice; mash with fork until nearly smooth. Add 2 tablespoons green onions, the cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve with meatballs.

Chipotle Ranch Yoghurt Dip

Ingredients

1 cup Mountain High™ whole milk plain yoghurt 1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix (from 1-oz

package) ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper Fresh vegetables or pretzel twists, as desired

Directions

1. In small bowl, mix yoghurt, ranch dressing mix and chipotle chile pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

2. Serve with fresh vegetables or pretzel twists, as desired.

Creamy Crab and Bacon Phyllo Cups

INGREDIENTS

2 packages (1.9 oz each) phyllo cups (30 shells total)

2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped

½ cup finely chopped white mushrooms

½ cup finely chopped sweet onion

½ cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1 can (6 oz) lump crabmeat, drained and picked over

4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), softened

2 cups chopped baby spinach ½ cup shredded Parmesan

cheese 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped

thyme leaves

DIRECTIONS

1. Crisp phyllo cups as directed on package.2. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until

crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel-lined plate. Add mushrooms and onion to drippings in skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms and onion are soft and skillet is nearly dry.

3. Add broth; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Add crabmeat and cream cheese; stir 1 to 2 minutes or until cream cheese melts. Stir in spinach until wilted and mixture is heated through. Stir Parmesan cheese into mixture; remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice.

4. Scoop rounded teaspoons crab filling into phyllo cups; top with bacon and thyme.

Oven Skillet Nachos

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) can Old El Paso™ refried black beans ½ (10-ounce) can Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce  3 cups freshly grated mozzarella, monterey jack or fontina cheese 1 bag tortilla chips (thick ones work best) Optional toppings: Guacamole, Pico de gallo, Fresh cilantro, jalepenos,

sour cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce across the bottom of a large skillet. Spread the refried beans on top and add a little salt and pepper if desired. Then sprinkle on a little bit of cheese. I like to use a mix of freshly grated mozzarella and fontina.

2. Next, layer on tortilla chips with another layer of cheese (about 3/4 cup). Repeat, so that you have 3 layers of chips. Top the final layer of chips with the remaining cheese. Drizzle 2 to 3 Tablespoons of the enchilada sauce on top. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is nice and bubbly hot.

3. Top with your favorite toppings, just before serving. My favorites are guacamole and pico de gallo. Serve immediately.

Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Dip

Ingredients

2 containers (4 oz each) Yoplait® Greek 2% Whips!® yogurt mousse strawberry lemonade sorbet

1 container (8 oz) sour cream  1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon grated fresh lemon peel ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. In medium bowl, stir all ingredients until well combined. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.

2. Serve as a dip with assorted fresh fruits, such as whole strawberries, seedless grapes and melon wedges, as desired.

Broiled Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Aioli

Ingredients

Aioli

½ cup mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic, finely

chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon

peel

Shrimp and Bread

6 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Worcestershire

sauce 1 teaspoon crushed red

pepper flakes 3 cloves garlic, finely

chopped 16 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette 1 lb uncooked deveined peeled extra-large shrimp (16 to 20 shrimp),

with tails left on 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves

Directions

1. In small bowl, beat Aioli ingredients; set aside.2. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. Position oven

rack 4 inches from broiling element. Set oven control to broil.3. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from

heat; stir in Worcestershire sauce, pepper flakes and 3 cloves chopped garlic. Brush baguette slices on both sides with about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture; place on baking pan. Broil 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until toasted. Transfer to serving bowl or platter.

4. Add shrimp to same baking pan. Pour remaining butter mixture over shrimp; carefully toss to coat. Broil shrimp 4 to 6 minutes or until

shrimp are pink and firm; transfer to serving platter or bowl. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve shrimp with bread and aioli.

Upo Guisado Recipe

Ingredients

1 small bottle gourd (upo), sliced

6 ounces pork belly, sliced into small pieces

1 medium plum tomato, cubed 1 medium yellow onion,

chopped

4 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground black

pepper 3 tablespoons cooking oil 1 ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan2. Sauté garlic, onion, and tomato3. Add the pork. Cook for 3 minutes4. Pour 1 cup water. Let boil. Adjust the heat to medium and then

continue to cook until the liquid completely evaporates5. Add the sliced upo. Stir and then cook for 5 minutes.6. Season with ground black pepper and fish sauce.7. Add water. Cook for 2 minutes.8. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.

9. Share and enjoy!

BAKED GREEN BEAN FRIES

NGREDIENTS:

1 cup Panko* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Pinch of cayenne pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.

3. Working in batches, dredge green beans in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.

4. Place green beans in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

5. Serve immediately.

CREAMY MUSHROOMS

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Melt butter in a large skillet oven over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 5-6 minutes.

2. Stir in heavy cream, thyme and oregano; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in Parmesan.

3. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

HONEY GLAZED BABY CARROTS

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 (16-ounce) bag Grimmway Farms Baby Carrots 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 2 teaspoons fresh dill 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, honey,brown sugar, dill and thyme and gently toss to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.*

2. Serve immediately.

ROASTED VEGETABLES

NGREDIENTS:

2 cup broccoli florets 2 cups cremini mushrooms 2 cups chopped butternut squash 1 zucchini, sliced and quartered 1 yellow squash, sliced and quartered 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more, to taste 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.

2. Place broccoli florets, mushrooms, butternut squash, zucchini, squash, bell pepper and onion in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.

3. Place into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until tender.*4. Serve immediately.

Spinach Gratin

Ingredients

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

4 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large)

1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups milk

3 pounds frozen chopped spinach, defrosted (5 (10-ounce) packages)

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground

black pepper 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium heat.

2. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 15 minutes. Add the flour and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes. Add the cream and milk and cook until thickened. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach and add the spinach to the sauce.

3. Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and mix well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the spinach to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and the Gruyere on top. Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

4. Serve hot.

Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts Rice

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 cups diced butternut squash 2 cups Brussels sprouts, quartered 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 cups water 1 package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Herb & Butter 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, divided 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

DIRECTIONS

1. HEAT 1 Tbsp. olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook half of the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 Tbsp. vinegar and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Remove from skillet and set aside. Repeat with remaining oil, vegetables and vinegar.

2. RETURN vegetables to skillet. Stir in water and Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Herb & Butter and cook according to package directions.

3. STIR in 1/4 cup walnuts and 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Top with remaining walnuts and Parmesan cheese.

CHEDDAR BROCCOLI QUICHE

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups milk 3 eggs 1 package Knorr® Leek recipe mix 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese 9-inch unbaked or frozen deep-dish pie crust*

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°.2. Beat milk, eggs and Knorr® Leek recipe mix in large bowl with wire

whisk or fork until blended. Stir in broccoli and cheese; pour into pie crust.

3. Bake 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1-inch from edge comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

If using 9-inch frozen deep-dish pie crust, do not thaw. Preheat oven and baking sheet. Pour filling into pie crust; bake on baking sheet.

1-2-3 SAVORY POTATO SALAD

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. red potatoes or new potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon Cube(s) 1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise

DIRECTIONS

1. Cover potatoes and Bouillon Cube with water in 4-quart saucepot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cook uncovered 10

minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain; DO NOT RINSE. Let cool slightly.

2. Combine cooled potatoes with Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise in large bowl. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish, if desired, with parsley and black pepper.

Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews

Ingredients Serves 6

1 1⁄2 lb fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces  1⁄3 cup butter  1 tbsp brown sugar  3 tbsp soy sauce  2 tsp white vinegar  1⁄4 tsp black pepper, ground  2 clove garlic, minced  1⁄3 cup salted cashews, chopped 

Directions

1. Place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.

2. While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. Serve immediately.

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Oreo™-Shamrock Shake Cupcakes

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Mint green gel food color 2 ½ cups Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting (from two 12-

oz containers) 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 6 Oreo Thins™ chocolate mint creme sandwich cookies, cut into

quarters (about 1 cup)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.

2. Make cake batter as directed on box, stirring food color into batter to desired shade of green. Bake cupcakes as directed. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

3. In medium bowl, mix frosting and peppermint extract. Spoon about 1 cup frosting into decorating bag fitted with 1/8- to 1/4-inch tip. Insert tip into center of 1 cupcake, about halfway down. Gently squeeze decorating bag, pulling upward until cupcake swells slightly and filling comes to top. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.

4. Spoon remaining frosting into same bag; generously pipe frosting in circular motion on top of each cupcake, leaving 1/4-inch border around edge. Top with Oreo™ pieces.

Caramel-Drizzled Brownie Hearts

Ingredients

1 box (1 lb 6.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 48 caramels, unwrapped (from 14 oz) 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with foil. Grease bottom only of foil with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie mix as directed on box. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

2. Using foil to lift, remove brownie from pan. Remove foil. With deep 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut 12 brownies.

3. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until caramels are melted.

4. Arrange brownies on serving plate. Drizzle caramel mixture over brownies. Sprinkle with pecans.

Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients ¼ cup butter or margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved 1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries without stems, drained 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Directions1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan,

melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice, and arrange remaining cherries around slices; press gently into brown sugar.

2. Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Make cake batter as directed on box, substituting pineapple juice mixture for the water. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.

3. Bake 42 to 48 minutes (44 to 53 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 5 minutes so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.

DARK CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH PUMPKIN CHIPS

Ingredients:

o 1 (19.8 ounce) box brownie mixo 1/4 cup white flouro 1/8 cup dark chocolate cocoa

powdero 1/4 cup canned pumpkin

o 2 tablespoons watero 2 large eggso 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spiceo 1/2 cup white chocolate chipso 1/2 cup pumpkin baking chips

Directions:1. In a large bowl, beat together the brownie mix, flour, dark chocolate

cocoa powder, pumpkin, water, eggs and pumpkin pie spice until completely combined.

2. Stir in the pumpkin and white baking chips. If the dough is very wet, then add in a few additional tablespoons of flour, mixing in 1 tablespoon at a time and completely incorporating it into the dough.

3. Transfer the dough to an airtight container, and chill it for at least 8 hours and preferably overnight. (This is essential.)

4. Once the dough is completely chilled, line a tray with parchment paper, and scoop the dough with a cookie scoop onto the tray about 2 inches apart from one another.

5. Bake in a 350-degree F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.6. Remove from the oven, and allow the cookies to "cook" for another 2

minutes while on the tray.7. Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack

Raspberry Pretzel Salad

Ingredients

Topping 1 box (8-serving size) Jell-O™

raspberry-flavored gelatin 2 cups boiling water

Crust 3 cups mini pretzels, crushed ¾ cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons sugar

Filling

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 container (8 oz) Cool

Whip™ frozen whipped topping, thawed

10 oz raspberries, fresh or frozen unsweetened

Directions

1. In medium bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; set aside to cool to room temperature.

2. Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack.

3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.

4. Spread raspberries over filling; pour cooled gelatin on top. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or until firm. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

S'mores cookies recipeIngredients:

o 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

o 1/2 teaspoon baking sodao 1/2 teaspoon salto 1/2 cup butter, at room

temperatureo 1/2 cup granulated sugaro 1/4 cup packed brown

sugaro 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

extracto 1 large eggo 1/2 cup dark chocolate

chipso 1/2 cup small dehydrated

marshmallows

Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and line 2 baking sheets with

parchment paper.2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the butter, sugar, brown sugar and

vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.4. Add the egg, and mix well.5. Slowly add in the flour mixture, and mix just until the dough comes

together.6. Add in the chocolate chips and marshmallows. Mix just until the fillings

are stirred in.

7. Add 1-tablespoon-size balls onto the prepared baking sheets.8. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.9. Cool on a baking sheet for a few minutes, and then move the cookies

to a cooling rack.

S'mores dip recipe

Ingredients:

o 2 cups dark chocolate chipso 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milko 1 cup mini marshmallowso Graham crackers, for dipping

Directions:

1. In a 9-inch skillet set over low heat, add the dark chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Melt slowly until smooth.

2. Top with marshmallows, and broil under your oven broiler until lightly browned.

3. Use graham crackers to dip.

S'MORE MILKSHAKE RECIPE

Ingredients:

o 2 cups vanilla ice creamo 1/4 cup marshmallowso 2 tablespoons chocolate syrupo 1/4-1/2 cup milko 2 teaspoons graham cracker crumbso 2 large toasted marshmallows

Directions:

1. To a blender, add the vanilla ice cream, marshmallows, chocolate syrup and 1/4 cup of milk. Blend until smooth, adding more milk if too thick.

2. Pour equal amounts into 2 small glasses, and top each glass with 1 teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs and 1 toasted marshmallow.

Chocolate-dipped raspberry smoothies on a stick recipe

Ingredients:

For the smoothie popso Ice pop molds (or you can

substitute with paper cups and wooden ice pop sticks)

o 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen organic raspberries

o 2 bananas, slicedo 1 cup vanilla almond milko 1/2 cup dairy-free vanilla

yogurto 2 tablespoons agave or

maple syrupFor the chocolate coatingo 2 ounces good-quality

organic dark chocolate, chopped

o 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil

o 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup

o Pinch sea saltDirections:

1. To a blender, add all the ingredients for the smoothie.2. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. (If you have

trouble blending, then add a little more liquid to help the process.)3. Pour the smoothie mixture into the ice pop molds, and place the molds

in the freezer for several hours or until frozen solid.4. In a small sauce pot (or microwave-safe bowl), add the ingredients for

the chocolate coating, and warm them until the chocolate has melted. Pour the sauce into a bowl, and allow it to cool.

5. When ready to coat the smoothie pops, remove them from their molds, hold them by the stick, and carefully dip them into the chocolate mixture.

6. Lay them on a plate lined with wax paper, and place them back in the freezer for several minutes to allow the chocolate harden.

7. Remove from the freezer, and enjoy.

Hot dark chocolate with cinnamon and cognac

recipe

Ingredients:

o 3/4 tablespoon cornstarch (or flour)o 1-1/2 ounces unsweetened cocoa powdero 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powdero 1-1/2 ounces dark chocolate (60-70 percent), choppedo 1-1/2 tablespoons sugar (adjust according to the sweetness you prefer)o 1-1/2 cups milko 1 tablespoon cognac

Directions:

1. Over low heat, in a small saucepan, mix the cornstarch, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chopped chocolate and sugar.

2. Pour in the milk, little by little, and mix continuously with a small whisk.

3. Add the cognac before the hot chocolate thickens and let the alcohol evaporate, about 2 minutes.

4. If the hot chocolate is too thick or needs more sugar, just add more milk and sugar.

Poached Tilapia in Sour Broth

 

Ingredients 4 tilapia fillet 2 ripe plum tomato, wedged 1 bunch scallions, chopped 4 cups water 4 pieces unripe tamarind (or kamias) 3 pieces log green pepper Salt to taste

Instructions1. Pour water in a cooking pot. Bring to a simmer.2. Add the tomato, tamarind, and scallions. Cover and continue to simmer for 35 minutes.3. Squeeze the tamarind and discard the pulp.4. Remove the tomato and scallions. Set aside.5. Add the tilapia fillet. Poach the fish for 6 to 8 minutes.6. Add the green pepper and some salt to taste.Simmer for 3 minutes.7. Arrange the fish in a serving bowl. Add the tomato and scallions.8. Serve. Share and enjoy!

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dip

Ingredients

2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 3 tablespoons Greek-style yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice salt and pepper to taste 2 pounds salmon steaks 2 teaspoons dried dill weed 2 teaspoons lemon pepper salt to taste

Direction

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.2. In a medium bowl, mash together avocados, garlic, yogurt, and lemon

juice. Season with salt and pepper.3. Rub salmon with dill, lemon pepper, and salt. Place on the prepared

grill, and cook 15 minutes, turning once, until easily flaked with a fork. Serve with the avocado mixture.

Hoisin-Glazed Salmon

Ingredients

1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root 1 clove garlic, pressed 2 tablespoons olive oil (6 ounce) skinless, boneless salmon fillets

Direction

1. Whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and olive oil in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the salmon fillets into the marinade, and turn to evenly coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove and discard the plastic wrap from the salmon, use a spoon to scoop up the marinade that has collected in the bottom of the baking dish, and drizzle it over the salmon fillets.

3. Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.

Spanish Moroccan Fish

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 red bell pepper, seeded

and sliced into strips 1 large carrot, thinly sliced 3 tomatoes, chopped 4 olives, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo

beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

3 tablespoons paprika 4 tablespoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons chicken

bouillon granules Salt to taste

5 pounds tilapia fillets

Direction

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, olives, and garbanzo beans and continue to cook until the peppers are slightly tender, about 5 minutes more.

2. Sprinkle the parsley, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and chicken bouillon over the vegetables. Season with salt to taste. Stir to incorporate. Place the fish on top of the vegetables and add enough water to cover the vegetables. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork and juices run clear, about 40 minutes.

Curried Tilapia w/ Mango Salsa

Ingredients

1mango, peeled and diced 1⁄4cup red onion, chopped 1serrano chili, minced 1⁄2cup cilantro leaf, chopped 2tablespoons lime juice 1⁄2teaspoon salt 2tablespoons olive oil, divided 1tablespoon curry powder 1tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning 4fresh tilapia fillets

Directions

1. For the mango salsa, combine the mango, red onion, serrano chile, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a glass bowl. Set aside.

2. For the tilapia rub, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, curry powder and garlic pepper in a small bowl. Rub this mixture onto both sides of the fish fillets.

3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for about 3 minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork.

4. Serve with the mango salsa.

Tilapia w/ Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

1 mango, chopped 2 medium-sized tomatoes, quartered 1/2 cup roasted red peppers 10 fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 4-6 medium tilapia fillets

Directions:

1. Using a food processor, combine mango, tomatoes, peppers, basil, olive oil and salt and pepper until ingredients are roughly chopped, with a salsa-like consistency.

2. Place the tilapia in a greased baking dish and spoon the salsa mixture over the fish. Cover with foil.

3. Bake in 400-degree oven for approximately 20 minutes. Then remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.

Striped Bass with Sun-Dried Tomato and Kalamata Paste

Ingredients:

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes* 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for brushing 1/4 cup fresh basil, rinsed, dried, optional 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 teaspoons capers 1-1/2 pounds skinless striped bass fillet

Directions:

1 Heat grill to medium-low. In a food processor or blender, combine the tomatoes, olives, oil, basil and pepper. Process until mixture forms a thick paste. Stir in the capers and set aside.

2 Rinse the bass and pat dry. Paint the underside lightly with olive oil and place it oiled side down on the grill. Flip after 7 minutes and coat the grilled side with the paste to taste. Be careful not to contaminate it by touching remaining paste with any utensil that touches the uncooked fish.

3 Close the grill and continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until the bass is cooked through. It will be white and soft when pressed with a fork. Carefully life bass off grill and onto a serving plate.

Thai Spiced Mango and Prawns

Ingredients:

tablespoons coconut milk 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh

cilantro 1 small red chili, seeded, finely

sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Juice of 1 lime

2 ripe mangoes 2 pounds raw tiger prawns or large

shrimp, deveined, shells removed, tails intact

2 teaspoons coconut oil large lettuce leaves, optional 1 lime, cut into wedges, optional

Directions:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine coconut milk, curry paste, cilantro, chili, garlic and lime juice and whisk together to blend. Set half of the mixture aside to use a dressing on the cooked shrimp.

2. Peel mangoes, then cut the side "cheeks" of flesh away from the pit and slice flesh into wedges. Toss prawns and mango in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chop remaining mango from around the pits and add it to the reserved dressing mixture.

3. Heat oil in a griddle pan or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Cook the prawns and mango for approximately 30 seconds on each side, until prawns turn pink and the mango is softened.

4. Arrange prawns and mango on a serving platter or over the lettuce, if using. Drizzle with reserved dressing and serve with lime wedges, if using.

Broiled Salmon with Tamari-Orange Marinade

Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds wild Alaskan salmon fillet, cut into 4 equal portions 1/3 cup high-quality dry white wine (Chardonnay) or medium sweet

wine (Riesling) 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari 1/3 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed is best, about 1 large juicy

orange) tablespoons peeled, finely grated ginger 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 1 teaspoon raw honey 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions:1. Rinse the salmon gently in water and pat to dry. In a small bowl, combine

the wine, tamari, orange juice, ginger, scallions and honey and whisk to combine well. Place the salmon in a shallow glass baking pan, skin side down, and pour the marinade evenly on top. Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours or overnight, tipping the dish occasionally to recoat the salmon.

2. Remove the baking pan from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while you preheat the broiler. Lift the salmon out of the baking pan and remove any ginger or scallions to prevent burning. Rub the oil on the skin side of the salmon and place it on the broiling pan, oiled side down.

3. Broil the salmon under high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the flesh inside is firm and light pink. The top

should lightly brown and caramelize. (If the salmon browns within the first 5 minutes, move the broiling pan down 1 rack in your oven.)

Healthy Tuna Cakes

Ingredients

2 6oz cans tuna 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp finely chopped onions 2 Tbsp finely chopped bell pepper 2 Tbsp finely chopped tomatoes 2 raw eggs salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp oil (olive oil, coconut oil, ghee, or your fav)

Directions

1 Drain the tuna and place in a medium mixing bowl2 Now add in the finely chopped cilantro, onions, bell pepper, tomatoes,

eggs, salt and pepper to taste and mix together. 3 Place your large non-stick skillet over medium heat, pour in your oil of

choice ( I used coconut oil), allow it to warm and pour in 2 Tbsps of mixture, per cake (Space evenly in skillet. You can usually get 4 cakes in your skillet).

4 Cook until nicely browned on each side – depending on cake size it may take anywhere from 3-4 mins (don’t flip before browned or your cake may fall apart ).

Cajun Style Meatloaf

Ingredients

2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cayenne

pepper 1 teaspoon ground black

pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground white

pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg tablespoons butter 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell

pepper

1/4 cup chopped green onions

cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon hot pepper

sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire

sauce 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup ketchup 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 pound andouille sausage,

casings removed 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup dried bread crumbs

Ingredients

1. In a small bowl, combine the bay leaves, salt, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, ground white pepper, cumin, and nutmeg; set aside.

2. Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved seasoning mix. Saute until mixture

starts sticking to the bottom of the pan, about 6 minutes. Stir in the milk and ketchup; continue cooking for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Remove vegetable mixture from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature. Place the beef and sausage in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the eggs, the vegetable mixture, and the bread crumbs. Remove the bay leaves. Mix well by hand, and form into a loaf about 1 1/2 inches high.

4. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Then raise heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake for another 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Chef John's Ricotta Meatballs

Ingredients

1/2 onion, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground beef 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup packed chopped Italian parsley 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or

to taste 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce 1 cup water

Direction

1. Saute onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion and turn off heat. Transfer onion mixture to a large mixing bowl.

2. Stir ground beef, ricotta cheese, parsley, egg, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper with onion mixture until almost combined; stir in bread crumbs and continue to mix until thoroughly blended.

3. Roll about 2 tablespoons of mixture into a 1-inch ball for each meatball. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil in same skillet used to cook onions. Place skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides in hot oil, about 5 minutes. Hold a crumpled paper towel in a tongs and use it to remove excess grease from skillet.

4. Pour marinara sauce and water over meatballs in skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.

Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) jar salsa 1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix 1 lime, juiced tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Direction

1 Place the salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, and cilantro into a slow cooker, and stir to combine. Add the chicken breasts, and stir to coat with the salsa mixture. Cover the cooker, set to High, and cook until the chicken is very tender, about 4 hours. If desired, set cooker to Low and cook 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks to serve.

Beef Noodle CasseroleIngredients

Tbsp olive oil 1 medium white onion,

peeled and chopped, about 1 1/2 cups

1 bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed, finely chopped, about 1 cup

cloves garlic, minced, about 1 Tbsp

1 28-ounce can whole peeled or crushed tomatoes

1 1/2 pounds ground beef Salt ounces mushrooms, sliced 12 ounces egg noodles 1 1/2 cups frozen corn,

defrosted 1 15-ounce can of black

olives, strained and chopped

ounces cheddar cheese, grated

Method

1 Preheat oven and start heating water: Pre-heat the oven to 350°F and start to heat a large pot of salted water (1 Tbsp salt, 2 quarts water) for cooking the egg noodles.

2 Make tomato sauce base: Heat 1 Tbsp of oil on medium high heat in a large, heavy bottomed pot or skillet. Add the onions and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for a minute more.

Add the tomatoes, breaking them up with your fingers or a knife if you are using whole canned tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to warm.

3 Brown the ground beef: In a separate skillet, add 1 Tbsp of oil and heat to medium-high. Working in batches, so you do not crowd the pan, add the ground beef, breaking it up with your fingers as you add it to the pan.

Do not stir the ground beef, but let it sit and cook for a minute or two until it browns on one side.

Sprinkle a little salt over the meat while cooking.Once browned on one side, turn the pieces over to get the other side browned. Once the meat is mostly browned (can still be rare in the center), remove the beef from the pan and add to the tomato onion mixture.

4 Sauté the mushrooms: Add the mushrooms to the same pan that you had used for browning the beef, and sauté the mushrooms in the remaining oil and beef drippings. Once browned, add the mushrooms to the beef and tomato mixture.

5 Cook the egg noodles: While the mushrooms are cooking, add the egg noodle pasta to the boiling water. Cook as directed, about 4-5 minutes. Strain when cooked, but still a little firm (al dente).

6 Add everything to casserole dish: Add the cooked egg noodles to a large  (3 quart) casserole dish. (If your casserole dish isn't big enough, you may need to use 2 casserole dishes.)Stir in the tomato beef mixture. Stir in the corn, chopped olives, and about two thirds of the cheese.

7 Bake: Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of casserole. Place in the oven. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Roast Beef

Ingredients to 3 1/2 lbs (1.3 to 1.6 kg) of

Boneless Rump Roast (pick an end cut with a layer of fat if you can)

1 Tbsp olive oil 8-10 slivers of garlic (3 to 4

cloves, sliced in half or into thirds)

Salt and pepper

You will need a meat thermometer

For the gravy: Red wine, water, and or beef

stock corn starch

Method

1 Salt the roast and let sit at room temp: The beef should be brought to close to room temperature before you start to roast it so that it cooks more evenly. So, remove it from the refrigerator at least 1 hour, preferably 2 hours, before cooking. Open the wrapping, sprinkle all sides with salt, and wrap it up again.

2 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

3 Insert slivers of garlic into the roast: Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Use the tip of a sharp knife to make 8 to 10 small incisions around the roast. Put a sliver of garlic into each cut.

4 Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper: Rub olive oil all over the roast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

5 Place roast on rack, fat side up, with pan to catch drippings below: Place the roast directly on the middle oven rack, fatty side up, with a roasting pan to catch the drippings on the rack beneath it.

Placing the roast directly on the rack like this with a pan on the rack below creates a convection type environment in the oven, allowing the hot air to more easily circulate around the roast, so you don't have to turn the roast as it cooks.

Place the roast fat-side up so that as the fat melts it bathes the entire roast in flavor.

6 Roast initially at 375°F, then lower the heat to 225°F: Cook the roast initially at 375°F (190°C) for half an hour, to brown it. Then lower the heat to 225°F (107°C). The roast should take somewhere from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours additionally to cook.

The shape of the roast will affect the cooking time. If your roast is long and narrow, rather than a more round shape, it may take less time to cook, so keep an eye on it.

7 Remove roast when internal temp reaches 135°F to 140°F: When juices start to drip from the roast, and it is browned on the outside, check the roast's internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Remove the roast from the oven when the internal temperature of the roast is 135° to 140°F (57°C to 60°C).

8 Tent with foil and let rest before cutting: Place the roast on a cutting board and tent it with aluminum foil to keep it warm. Let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting. Thinly slice the roast to serve. (Resting the cooked roast is important. If you cut into it too soon, the roast will lose more of its juices.)

9 To make the gravy: Remove the dripping pan from the oven and place on the stove top at medium heat. Note that if you are pulling the roast out early, for rare or a medium rare level of doneness, you may not have a lot of drippings. Hopefully you will have some. If not, you may want to leave the roast in a little longer at even lower heat, 175°F, to ease some more drippings out of it.

Add some water, red wine, or beef stock to the drippings to deglaze (loosen the drippings from the pan). Dissolve a tablespoon of cornstarch in a little water and add to the drip pan. Stir quickly while the gravy thickens to avoid lumping.

You can add a little butter if there is not a lot of fat in the drippings. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mom adds some fresh thyme too if she has some. (See also How to Make Gravy.)

Pork Pochero

Ingredients

1 lb. pork belly (liempo), sliced into serving pieces

2 pieces Chinese sausage, sliced crosswise

1 large plum tomato 4 cloves garlic, crushed and

minced 1 large yellow onion,

chopped 4 pieces saba banana, halved

2 bunches bok choy, lower end cut

8 oz. green beans 1 large potato, cut into cubes 6 to 7 cups water 1 (8oz.) can tomato sauce 2 pork cubes Salt and ground black pepper

to taste 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions1. Heat oil in a cooking pot. Sauté garlic onion, and tomato2. Once the onion becomes tender, add the Chinese sausage and pork belly.

Continue to cook until the pork belly browns (around 3 minutes).3. Pour the tomato sauce and water. Let boil.4. Add the pork (or beef cubes). Stir. Cover the pot and set the heat to low. Boil

for 50 minutes. Add the banana and potato. Cover and continue to cook in medium heat for 12 minutes.

5. Add the green beans and bok choy. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes.6. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.7. Serve, Share and enjoy!

Chicken Adobo

Ingredients

2 lbs. chicken, cut into serving pieces

3 pieces dried bay leaves 4 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp vinegar

3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 to 2 cups water ¼ cup cooking oil ½ tablespoon white sugar Salt and whole peppercorn

Instructions

1. In a large container, combine the soy sauce and garlic then marinade the chicken for at least 1 to 3 hours

2. Place the cooking oil in a pan and apply heat3. When the oil is hot enough, put-in the marinated chicken. Cook all the

sides for about 5 minutes.4. Pour-in the remaining marinade and add water. Bring to a boil5. Add the dried bay leaves and whole peppercorn. Simmer for 30

minutes or until the chicken is tender6. Add vinegar. Stir and cook for 10 minutes.7. Put-in the sugar, and salt. Stir and turn the heat off.8. Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!

Pork Chop Bicol Express Recipe

Ingredients

2 pieces pork chops 2 cups coconut cream 2 tablespoons shrimp paste

(bagoong alamang) 12 pieces Thai chili or siling

labuyo, chopped 2 pieces long green pepper

(siling pansigang), chopped

1 medium onion, cubed 1 cup water 4 cloves garlic, crushed and

minced 4 tablespoons cooking oil Salt and ground black pepper

to taste

Instructions1. Heat oil in a pan.2. Once the oil gets hot, pan fry each pork chop for 1 minute per side. Remove

from the pan and then set aside.3. Using the remaining oil, sauté garlic and onion until the onion becomes soft.4. Pour the coconut cream in the pan. Let boil.5. Add the chili and green pepper. Stir.6. Gently add the pan-fried pork chop back in the pan. Pour the water and let the

liquid boil. Cover and cook in low heat for 40 minutes or until the pork chop becomes tender.

7. Add the shrimp paste. Stir. Cover and cook until the sauce reduces and becomes thick.

8. Sprinkle some salt and ground black pepper, if needed.9. Transfer to a serving plate. Top with chopped chives or scallions. Serve with rice.10.Share and enjoy!

Pork Embutido (Steamed Filipino Meatloaf)

Ingredients

3 lbs ground pork 1 large yellow onion, minced 1 large red bell pepper, minced 1 large carrot minced ¾ to 1 cup sweet pickle relish 2 to 4 oz. raisins 1½ cups shredded sharp

cheddar cheese

3 eggs ¼ teaspoon ground black

pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups breadcrumbs 4 to 5 cups water (for

steaming)

Instructions1. Prepare the embutido meatloaf by combining the following ingredients in a

large mixing bowl: ground pork, onion, red bell pepper, carrot, sweet relish, raisins, cheese, eggs, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are blended.

2. Add the bread crumbs. Continue to mix until well blended.3. Scoop a cup of embutido mixture and place over a sheet of pre-cut aluminum

foil (12 x 10 inches). Mold the mixture to form a cylindrical shape. Roll the foil and secure both edges. Set aside. Do this until all the embutido meatloaf mixture is consumed.

4. Arrange the wrapped embutido in a steamer. Pour water on the steamer and let boil. Steam (in medium heat) for 60 minutes.

5. Remove the steamed pork embutido from the steamer. Let it cool down. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Slice and arrange in a serving plate. You can also fry it.

6. Serve. Share and enjoy!

Binagoongang Talong with Lechon Kawali (Crispy

Binagoongan)

Ingredients

2 medium eggplant, sliced ½ lb. lechon kawali, chopped ¼ cup bagoong guisado (shrimp

paste) 1 small yellow onion, minced 1 teaspoon vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced A pinch of ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ½ cup water 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a cooking pot.2. Sauté the garlic and onion until the onion gets soft.3. Add the bagoong (shrimp paste) and crushed red pepper. Stir.4. Put the sliced eggplants in the pan. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

5. Pour-in water and vinegar. Let boil. Cook until the liquid completely evaporates.

6. Turn off the heat. Add the lechon kawali. Stir.7. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with warm rice.8. Share and enjoy!