Posted by Nez | Sep 3rd, 2009

Banana Blossom Burger

Banana Blossom Burger (Puso ng Saging) is a no meat burger that you will praise for keeps.  I never thought Banana Blossoms would taste like a real meat! Absolutely a great tasting patty alternative to meat burgers. Banana Blossom Burger is a supreme vegetarian burger patty. So, vegetarian people, hurry to your nearest grocery and get a piece or two of banana blossoms and prepare to get amazed with the bursting...

Posted by Nez | Sep 2nd, 2009

Ginisang Monggo (Sauteed Mung Beans)

Royce asked me to cook beans for dinner but wasn’t able to ask him of what beans he wanted. I have red, white, mung and black beans in our storage. Red beans are commonly known as chili beans, white are those we usually find in canned pork and beans, mung beans are the most popular seeds in the country and are also called munggo or monggo, lastly, black beans are popular American legumes. Since I was craving...

Posted by Nez | Sep 1st, 2009

Pound Cake

We will be welcoming a new member of the family 8 months from now! Yes, I am a month pregnant and I am excited again for our new baby! And to mark this day with a celebration, I baked Pound Cake to share with family and some friends. Pound cake is a light cake with delicate crumbs. A very simple cake to bake which remains as one of the amateur bakers’ best pleasure – nobody commits mistake with Pound...

Posted by Nez | Aug 28th, 2009

Fried Chicken Necks

Judge me guilty this Fried Chicken Neck. I admit and I know how high in cholesterol this is but hey, forgive me again! I love its crispiness and juiciness. Fried Chicken Neck is a good chicken dish if you wanted to eat chicken but ran out of budget. So to make it even, serve them with vegetables. Just be careful to munch only 2 or 3 Fried Chicken Necks. You might find yourself later hypertensive. I hope not because...

Posted by Nez | Aug 28th, 2009

Ginisang Sardinas (Sauteed Sardines)

I cooked Ginisang Sardinas or Sauteed Sardines with Cabbage last night to go along with the Fried Chicken Necks. I am not a fan of eating sardines from the can. I find it too fishy so I sautee sardines in garlic and onion to remove the fishy smell. 2 tbps. cooking oil 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 1 clove onion, peeled and minced 1 small cabbage, touch core removed, cut into 1 inch strips 1 can sardines in...

Posted by Nez | Aug 26th, 2009

Giniling na Baboy (Ground Pork)

Giniling na Baboy (Ground Pork) is one of the traditional Filipino dishes that translates the richness of flavor and color of our Philippine food heritage. The main ingredient of Giniling na Baboy is lean ground pork which is sauteed with striking colors of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, red bell peppers and green peas in rich tomato sauce. Preparation  needs ample time for peeling, slicing and chopping of the...

Posted by Nez | Aug 25th, 2009

Nilagang Baboy (Boiled Pork Bones)

Nilagang Baboy or Boiled Pork Bones is one of the most favorite soup in our home – always instantly and distinguished comforting food not only best during the cold but also during the warm weather. Absolutely Nilagang Baboy is not a burdensome and extremely simple as ABC,  no need for a numerous complicated preparations or fancy elaborative cooking. There is no intricate technique in cooking the. The only...

Posted by Nez | Aug 22nd, 2009

McDonald’s Burger Caramba and Saucy Beef Rice

My husband and I went to Manila last August 5 to get some supplies for his contracts and went to Banawe, the car accessories selling mecca of the country. It was only then that I fully understood why my husband would let me go shopping alone or would leave me at the mall, do my shopping and he would just go find some food or just anywhere he pleased. Car things are not a thing for me so I asked him to drive me to...

Posted by Nez | Aug 17th, 2009

Squash Bread

Feeding our kids with something healthier like vegetables and fruits is usually a fight scenario at homes and is such a hopeless mom’s mission to accomplish. Moms, like I, do some crazy ideas just to nosh my 3 year old son, Colby, with peas, broccoli or anything green like a spoon pretends to be an airplane to land on his tongue or hide bits of carrots under rice. Although lately, Colby seems to liken...

Posted by Nez | Aug 9th, 2009

Chicken Sate at Pedritos Restaurant

Pedrito’s Restaurant may very well be one of the best restaurants in Dagupan City. Besides its amazingly delectable breads and pastries, the food haven is also known for some really good tasting meals paired with java or plain rice, that are worth the money.I got to eat at Pedrito’s again a few days ago and ordered the local favorite Chicken Sate. Pedrito’s Chicken Sate is a grilled chicken glazed...