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Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 42- EMBUTIDO GANADO. Ingredients: 150 g sinsal, leaf lard 1 ½ kilo lean ground pork 2 cans Vienna sausage, chopped 1 pc. Chorizo de bilbao, chopped 1 pc. small carrot, finely chopped 2 pcs. red bell pepper, roasted and chopped 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 4 pcs. onion, chopped ½ cup evaporated milk ½ cup pickle relish ½ cup raisins, chopped ½ head garlic, chopped 4 pcs. egg, beaten 1 tbsp. ground black pepper 2 tbsp. salt For core filling: 6 pcs. hard-boiled eggs, quartered into wedges 2 cans whole Vienna sausage For steaming: 2 tbsp. vinegar 1 head garlic, crushed 3-5 pcs. bay leaf Procedure: 1. Wash and drain sinsal, divide to make seven pieces of embutido and set aside. Divide also hard-boiled eggs and whole Vienna sausages into seven portions and set aside. 2. Combine all ingredients and mix until well blended. Divide into seven portions and set aside. 3. Spread out sinsal wrapper on big plate. Spread

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 42- MAGIC BREADED PORK CHOPS. Ingredients: ½ kg thinly sliced pork loin or pork chops ½ cup oyster sauce 1 8g Maggi Magic Sarap salt to taste 4 eggs, beaten Japanese breadcrumbs cooking oil for deep-frying For Teriyaki Sauce Combine – ½ cup oyster sauce 1 tbsp grated ginger 1 cup hot water 1 tsp Maggi Magic Sarap 2 tbsp bron sugar Procedure: 1. Marinate pork in oyster sauce, Maggi Magic Sarap and sit for at least 15 minutes. 2. Dip marinated pork in beaten egg then dredge with Japanese breadcrumbs. Repeat procedure to make sure pork is completely coated with breadcrumbs. 3. Heat oil. Fry coated pork for at least 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. 4. Transfer on plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. 5. Serve with teriyaki sauce on the side. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taug

Here's Idol  sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 42- TWICE-FRIED CHICKEN. Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped ¼ cup Hoisin sauce 2 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 1 ½ tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. honey ¼ tsp. pepper Vegetable oil, for frying 500g chicken drumstick 1 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted Procedure: 1. Using blender, puree chicken broth, garlic, hoisin sauce, ginger, soy sauce, honey and pepper. Transfer to small saucepan and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Cover and keep warm over low heat. 2. In large pot, add 2-inch deep oil; heat over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, fry wings, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel to drain out excess oil. 3. Heat oil again. Working in 2 batches, fry chicken drumstick again until browned. Drain on paper towel. 4. Immediately transfer to large bowl, add half of ginger-garlic sauce and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Use the r

Watch-out for Mark Bautista’s Secret Revealed in Pinoy MD. Whatever the weather, staying healthy should always be top of one's list. This Saturday, join Connie Sison and the rest of the health brigade - dermatologist Dr. Jean Marquez, cancer surgeon Dr. Dave Ampil II and OB-Gynecologist Dr. Raul "Dr. Q" Quillamor on GMA-7's Pinoy MD for an hour filled with useful tips and helpful information to stay hale and hearty all year long! This week, watch Kapuso balladeer Mark Bautista as he cooks his favourite healthy snack, Vietnamese shrimp sandwich while sharing his secrets on how he keeps his body buff and in tip top shape. And now that summer is definitely here, the weather surely spells nothing but fun, fun and more fun under the sun. But unfortunately, prolonged sun exposure can also lead to first, and even up to third degree burn. This week, learn everything there is to know about proper skin protection from resident dermatologist, Dr. Jean. As the tempera

Here's Quickfire recipe -SPICED CHOPSUEY. Ingredients: 2 tbsps oil 150g kilo pork liempo, cubed 1/3 cup water 100g shrimp, peeled and deveined 10 pcs quail eggs, boiled and shelled 1/2 carrot, sliced thinly 1 cup oyster mushroom 5 pcs baby corn, sliced diagonally in half 100g snow peas 1/4 head cabbage Sauce: 1 tsp soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp slurry 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp 5 spice powder Procedure 1. Pan-fry the pork until it is slightly brown. 2. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and bring to a boil, add shrimp. 3. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the sauce in a bowl by combining the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, slurry, 5 spice powder and sugar. Set aside. 4. When the pork is tender, and the shrimp is cooked, add the cabbage, mushrooms, quail eggs, snow peas, carrot and baby corn. 5. Add the sauce, stirring until it thickens. Then season with AJI GINISA SHRIMP and serve. image and recipe credit:Quickfire QUICKFIRE is a Cook

Get a copy of Quickfire with Chef Mom Rosebud on DVD out now! Treat your family and friends with your own cooking with these 12 easy-to-cook recipes from Chef Mom Rosebud's "Quickfire - 10-Minute Kitchen Wonders" vol.5, now available at Astroplus, Astrovision, Odyssey, The Landmark and SM Music and Video outlets @ Php250. image credit:gmarecords

Watch Kusina Master: April 20, 2012 episode as Kusina Master- Chef Boy Logro prepares Fried Fish Fillet. “Kusina Master” is a 15-minute cooking show in front of live audiences that will unravel the secrets in making everyday foodpreparation fun, easy and exciting. Hosted by Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro, the one and only “Idol sa Kusina,” will guide every viewer to a step-by-step food preparation with practical cooking tips added with special techniques in making everyday dishes with a “wow” factor. video credit:kusina master

Watch Kusina Master: April 19, 2012 episode as Kusina Master- Chef Boy Logro prepares Chicken Curry. “Kusina Master” is a 15-minute cooking show in front of live audiences that will unravel the secrets in making everyday foodpreparation fun, easy and exciting. Hosted by Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro, the one and only “Idol sa Kusina,” will guide every viewer to a step-by-step food preparation with practical cooking tips added with special techniques in making everyday dishes with a “wow” factor. video credit:kusina master

Pinoy Chefs in the Philippines can earn as much as 100k to 400k working as Executive Chefs in 5-Star Hotels. Add to that lucrative salary is the housing from the hotel they are working with. Let's talk about the life and how good the Filipino Chefs are in Bawal Ang Pasaway kay Mareng Winnie. Some people can tell just by aroma whether they are cooking the food right. Others, like Mareng Winnie, need a recipe in front of them. The story of Chef Mau and Chef Carlo teaches us that there is no easy way to success.

Watch Kusina Master: April 18, 2012 episode as Kusina Master- Chef Boy Logro prepares Chicken with Pears. “Kusina Master” is a 15-minute cooking show in front of live audiences that will unravel the secrets in making everyday foodpreparation fun, easy and exciting. Hosted by Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro, the one and only “Idol sa Kusina,” will guide every viewer to a step-by-step food preparation with practical cooking tips added with special techniques in making everyday dishes with a “wow” factor. video credit:kusina master

Watch Kusina Master: April 17, 2012 episode as Kusina Master- Chef Boy Logro prepares  Fried Beef Satay . “Kusina Master” is a 15-minute cooking show in front of live audiences that will unravel the secrets in making everyday foodpreparation fun, easy and exciting. Hosted by Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro, the one and only “Idol sa Kusina,” will guide every viewer to a step-by-step food preparation with practical cooking tips added with special techniques in making everyday dishes with a “wow” factor. video credit:kusina master

Watch Kusina Master: April 16, 2012 episode as Kusina Master- Chef Boy Logro prepares  Chicken Caldereta. “Kusina Master” is a 15-minute cooking show in front of live audiences that will unravel the secrets in making everyday foodpreparation fun, easy and exciting. Hosted by Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro, the one and only “Idol sa Kusina,” will guide every viewer to a step-by-step food preparation with practical cooking tips added with special techniques in making everyday dishes with a “wow” factor. video credit:kusina master

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 41- Seared Tuna Salad with Mango Vinaigrette. Ingredients: 100 red lolo roso, rinsed 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed 1 cup cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp oil 300g tuna loin sashimi grade Salt to taste Freshly cracked pepper to coat tuna Mango dressing: 2 pcs mango (reserve few slices for garnish) 1/3 tsp ginger 1/2 lemon, squeezed 1/2 tsp Sesame oil Splash of Soy sauce 1/2 cup olive oil Procedure: 1. Place all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Set aside. 2. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Pan sear and set aside before slicing. 3. Assemble lettuce, spinach and sliced tomatoes, plate the tuna and drizzle with mango vinaigrette. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 41- Japanese Pasta with Mushrooms and Chicken Soy Sauce and Butter Sauce. Ingredients: 3/4 lb dry spaghetti Al Dente 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 lb shiitake mushrooms 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce 3 tbsp butter 2 tbsp neutral oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 500g Chicken slice 1/2 cup pasta water fresh ground black pepper 1 pc. Nori ½ cup white wine/vinegar + 1/4 cup sugar (Mirin) 1 tsp. Chicken powder (Hondashi) Procedure: 1. Fill large pot with salted water and bring to boil. Add spaghetti to pot. 2. In large pan over high heat, add oil, butter and garlic. Cook for 2 mins. 3. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 mins. 4. Add shallots and cook for 2 mins. 5. Add chicken breast slices. 6. While pasta is boiling, reserve about ½ cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and add to pan of cooked mushrooms. Mix well and add soy sauce, sake and mirin. Mix well again, making sure all pasta is coated with ingredients. 7. Add good amount

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 41- CHICKEN YAKITORI. Ingredients: 60g Deboned Chicken Chunks 2pc/30g Onion Leeks 1inch Long (White Part Only) 1pc Bamboo Skewers Four Inch Long Pinch S alt & Crusted Peppercorn 1tbsp Yakitori Sauce Procedure: 1. Thread on bamboo skewers alternate chicken and leeks two pieces each. 2. Season with salt crusted peppercorn 3. Have ready heated pan broiler (Skillet Steel) 4. Broiled the skewered chicken (Yakitori) for two minutes turn one side for 2 minutes then brush with yakitori sauce from time to time until done. 4. Place on plate pour over the top with the remaining yakitori sauce. TERIYAKI SAUCE for Chicken Yakitori Ingredients: 2 cups Chicken Stock 1 cup Japanese Soy Sauce 1 1/2 cup white wine/vinegar + 1/2 cup sugar (mirin) 100g Carrots Long Slice (for broiling) 100g White Onion Cut Into 3 Pcs 100g Onion Leeks (Green Part Only) 50g Corn Starch (Dissolved) 150g Sugar 250g Chicken Bones (for broiling) 10

It's National Grilled Cheese day on April 12. Watch Grad Life's National Grilled Cheese Day Recipe- Video Watch Kobayashi thrashes world record for grilled cheeses in 1 minute at GroupMe.com event.

Watch Kusina Master: April 12, 2012 episode as Kusina Master- Chef Boy Logro prepares  Baked Spareribs . “Kusina Master” is a 15-minute cooking show in front of live audiences that will unravel the secrets in making everyday foodpreparation fun, easy and exciting. Hosted by Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro, the one and only “Idol sa Kusina,” will guide every viewer to a step-by-step food preparation with practical cooking tips added with special techniques in making everyday dishes with a “wow” factor. video credit:kusina master

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 40- BEEF TENDERLOIN TIPS IN POTATO BASKET. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Coarse salt 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions 500g beef tenderloin steaks 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon (or more) olive oil 6 pcs. Potato Basket crispy Procedure: 1. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cover and cook until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. 2. Sprinkle steaks with coarse salt and pepper and cayenne, then chopped thyme. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook to desired doneness, adding more oil as needed, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Then add whipping cream. 3. Divide potato basket then fill with beef tips among plates. Place steaks on plates and serve. Sprinkle with chives. image and

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 40- SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES SPRING ROLLS. Ingredients: Spring rolls: • Rice paper wrappers or lumpia wrappers- 8 rounds • Shrimp - 8 pieces • Sesame oil • Carrot (Julienne) - 1 small • Cucumber (julienne) - ½ piece • Celery leaves - 1 pinch • Scallions - 4 pieces • Avocado - 1 • Fresh mint or fresh basil • 1 liter oil for frying Dipping sauce: • Soy sauce - 1 cup • Fresh mint (chopped) - ½ cup • Chopped garlic - ½ tsp • Lemon juice - ½ • Sesame oil couple of drops • Water - ½ cup Procedure 1. Sauté the shrimp split in half in vegetable oil and sesame oil. 2. Dip the rice wrappers in hot water until soft then place them on a wet rag and arrange on top the julienne of vegetables and the sautéed shrimps. 3. Roll and reserve until service time. Then deep fry until golden brown. 4. Make the dipping sauce by combining all the ingredients together. Let it sit a few minutes before using it for dipping the spring rolls. image and

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 40- CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS. Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into strips 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup milk 2 pcs. egg 1 quart vegetable oil for frying 500g pounds fillets Fish Directions: 1. Place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk and egg; stir until the mixture is smooth. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes. 2. Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 3. Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels. 4. Dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown. If necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) temperature. Drain well on paper towels. 5. Fr

According to the report from Reuters, renowned "Karat chef" Angelito Araneta Jr. places African diamonds on top of pearls to re-create his Guiness World Record for most expensive sushi in Manila April 1, 2012. Araneta was recognized by the Guinness Book World of Records in June 2010 as the maker of the World's Most Expensive Sushi, costing 91,800 pesos (US$ 1,978.15) for five pieces. image credit:yahoo philippines

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 39- Scallops in Kasubha Cream Sauce. Ingredients: ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup fish stock 1 pinch kasubha (saffron) 500g shelled scallops, large 1 tsp salt and pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 125 ml cup heavy cream 1 tbsp lemon juice , squeeze 10g chopped flat leaf parsley (to garnish) crusty bread, to serve Procedure: 1. Put wine, fish stock and saffron in a pan and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes. 2. Season scallops with salt and pepper. 3. Heat olive oil in large heavy bottom skillet. Add onion and garlic and cook for five minutes or until soft. Add scallops and cook gently for five minutes stirring occasionally, or until they turn just opaque. Be careful not to overcook. 4. Using a slotted spoon, remove scallops from skillet and transfer to warmed plate. Add kasubha liquid to skillet, bring to a boil, and boil rapidly until

Here's Diol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 39- Hot Chick ala Pobre. Ingredients: 500 gms chicken fillet (skin on) 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp lemon 8 cloves chopped garlic 1/2 tsp oregano (marjoram) 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp ground pepper salt to taste 1 tsp paprika Parsley for garnish Procedure: 1. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together and rub chicken evenly. Marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes. 2. In charcoal grill or oven, grill chicken to desired doneness. 3. Serve in sizzling plate for better and long-lasting heat. Garnish with parsley. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers sav

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 39- CLASSIC CAESAR's SALAD. Ingredients: 100g Romaine lettuce 20g Crispy bacon chopped 10g Parmesan cheese 5g Croutons 5g Garlic mashed ½ tspn. mustard ½ cup Olive oil 1pc. Egg yolk 1 tspn. Vinegar or Lemon juice Procedure: 1. Drain properly the romaine lettuce, and set aside. 2. Mix into bowl egg yolk, mashed peeled garlic, mustard. Pour slowly with olive oil until creamy. Add vinegar, at the last. 3. Tossed lettuce with Caesar’s Salad sauce then place it on salad bowl, over the top with bacon, parmesan cheese, and croutons. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring