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Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 30, 2013: Menudong Pusit with Chef Zandra Tepait. Ingredients: Pusit Hotdog Liver spread Green at red bellpepper Patatas Carrots Green peas Sibuyas Bawang Tomato sauce Mantika Asin Paminta Asukal Laurel leaves Photo and Recipe creidt: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Igisa ang sibuyas, bawang at pusit kasama nang dahon ng laurel ng dalawang minuto. Pagkatapos, itabi ito. 2. Igisang muli ang bawang at sibuyas. Isama na rin ang hotdog. 3. Isama na rin ang carrots at patatas. 4. Maglagay ng konting asin, paminta, at liverspread. Haluing mabuti 5. Lagyan ng kaunting tubig. Pakuluan. 6. Ilagay ang naunang iginisang pusit. 7. Ilagay ang tomato sauce at haluin. 8. Ihalo ang green peas. 9. Haluin sa loob ng isang minuto. Ihain.

This Saturday (August 31), Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid will invade the controversial “1720 Condo Unit” of Eric and Vincent in My Husband’s Lover(MHL). Sought-after Kapuso actor Tom Rodriguez will prepare Sausage and EggplantPasta. Aside from his talent in cooking, Tom will also display his skills in graphic design and illustration as he sketches a portrait of Asia’s Songbird. Also joining Tom are his co-stars Victor Basa and Kevin Santos better known in the series as David and Danny, respectively. The two guys of MHL will also showcase their kitchen skills as they prepare Bulalo Steak.

Here's Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 29, 2013: Lechon Lomi with Chef Patricia Joanna Azada Ingredients: Lechon (hiniwa) Miki noodles Patis Toyo Beef powder Itlog Bawang Sibuyas Cornstarch Tubig Paminta Mantika Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Sa isang kawali, igisa ang bawang at sibuyas. 2. Idagdag ang hiniwang lechon at pampalasa. Hayaang kumulo sa loob ng limang minuto. 3. Lagyan ito ng tubig at muling pakuluin ng 30 minuto. 4. Timplahan ito ng toyo at patis. 5. Dagdagan ng cornstarch upang lumapot ang sabaw. 6. Ilagay ang itlog at haluin. 7. Idagdag ang noodles at paminta.  8. Haluin at hayaang maluto sa loob ng 5 hanggang 8 minuto.

Here's Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day-August 28, 2013: Ginataang balun-balunan at langka with Chef Kia Del Rosario. Ingredients: Langka Balun-balunan Tuyong dilis Alamang na bagoong  Gata / powdered coconut milk Berdeng sili Pulang sili Malunggay Sibuyas Bawang Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Lagyan ng kaunting alamang ang ginisang bawang, sibuyas at luya. 2. Ihalo ang pinakuluan at nilamas na balun-balunan sa asin at kaunting suka. 3. Ilagay ang pinakuluang balunbalunan at langka. 4. Lagyan ng tubig at hayaang kumulo. 5. Ihalo ang gata. 6. Kapag malambot na ang langka, ilagay ang malunggay at sili.

Naghanap ang Pop Talk ng 3 breakfast places na bukas 24/7.  "Nag-join sa pagre-review ang Kapuso hunk na si Carl Guevarra!" Vidoe embed only from YouTube.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Soupy Chopseuy with Giniling with Chef Jionne Ocinar. Ingredients: Giniling na baboy Itlog ng pugo Patola Sayote Carrot Bell pepper Kinchay Sibuyas Bawang Cornstarch Sugar Asin Paminta Mantika Asukal Tangkay ng sibuyas Oyster sauce Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Igisa ang bawang at sibuyas 2. Idagdag ang pork giniling sa ginisa at hintayin itong maging kulay brown. 3. Lagyan ng asin, paminta, asukal at 3 tasa ng tubig. 4. Pakuluan at isimmer sa loob ng 2-3 minutes. 5. Ilagay ang sayote, patola, carrots at haluin sa loob ng 2-3 minutes. 6. Idagdag ang bell pepper, kinchay, mushroom at quail eggs. 7. Haluin sa loob ng 3 minutes. 8. Lagyan muli ng asukal, asin at paminta. 9. Lagyan ng corstarch na tinunaw sa tubig upang lumapot ang sabaw. 10. Ihain.

Here's Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 26, 2013: Kinulob na Manok with Nancy Reyes-Lumen. Ingredients: Manok Sibuyas Patatas Sibuyas na mura Ham bones o bacon Chorizo bilbao Asin Paminta Toyo Dahon ng saging Pamintang buo Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Sa isang kaserola, pakuluin sa tubig ang mantika, isang buong manok, sibuyas, patatas, sibuyas na mura, ham bones at chorizo bilbao. 2. Habang kumukulo ay hinaan ang apoy at hayaang maluto sa loob ng 45 minutes o hanggang mabawasan ang sabaw nito. 3. Timplahan ito ng asin at paminta.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe- Episode 106/Aug. 25- COOKIES & CREAM SMOOTHIE. Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate cookie and cream  3 cups vanilla ice cream Photo and recipe credit: idol sa kusina Procedure: 1. Place everything in a blender and pulse. Serve immediately.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 106-/Aug. 25- SPARE RIBS WITH POTATO BOMBS. Ingredients: 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, peeled and minced 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup peanut oil 3 cups (24 oz.) tomato puree 2 cups brown sugar ½ cup Worcestershire sauce 1 oz. white wine vinegar 1 tbsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. paprika Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina For Dry Rub for Barbeque Pork Spare Ribs: 2 tbsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. black pepper 2 tsp. cayenne pepper 3 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. ground allspice 2 tbsp. chili powder 3 tbsp. paprika 2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dry mustard Barbeque Pork Spare Ribs: 1 full rack spareribs 1 cup dry rub  1 cup barbecue sauce, with the remaining 3 cups set aside and served on the side aluminum foil Procedure: BARBEQUE SAUCE: Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan, add onions and saute until just soft. Add garlic, tomato puree, brown sugar, Worcester

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 106/Aug. 25- CORNED BEEF WITH HERBED POTATOES. For Corned Beef –  Ingredients: 1 liter water ½ cup salt ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp. salt 1 cinnamon stick, broken into several pieces ½ tsp. mustard seeds 1 tsp. black peppercorns 4 whole cloves 1 tbsp. all-spice 1 bay leaf, crumbled ½ tsp. ground ginger 3 cups ice 1k whole beef brisket, trimmed 1 white onion, quartered 1 carrot, coarsely chopped 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped parsley for garnish Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina For Herbed Potatoes –   Ingredients: 3 cups marble potatoes, boiled and halved 3 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped 1 tbsp. spring onions, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped salt and pepper to taste Procedure: 1. Place the water into a large stockpot along with salt, sugar, salt, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, allspice, bay leaves and ginger.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 106/Aug. 25- AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLES. For Fried Chicken –  Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces  4 cups water 3 tsp. salt 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 eggs 1 tbsp. salt 1 cup flour 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. Season-All salt vegetable oil  honey for drizzling Photo and recipe credit: idol sa kusina Procedure: 1. Soak chicken in water and salt at least 2 hours in the refrigerator. 2. Mix buttermilk, eggs and Season All and dip chicken pieces in this mixture. 3. Combine flour, oregano, and Season All salt in a bag. 4. Drop dipped chicken in the bag at one time. Shake to coat. 5. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and done.  6. Serve with waffles and drizzle with honey. For Waffles –  Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour  1 tsp. salt  4 tsp. baking powder  2 tbsp. white sugar  2 eggs  1½ cups warm milk  1/3 cup butter, melted  1 tsp. vanilla extra

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day-August 23, 2013: Tinolang Manok with Miswa with Chef Mikel Zaguirre. Ingredients: Mantika Sibuyas Bawang Luya Tanglad Patis Siling haba Chicken, leg and thigh quarter fillet Luya Bawang Tanglad Kalamansi Asin Paminta Asukal Atsuete Sayote/ green papaya Dahon ng sili Miswa Pechay/ bokchoy Dahon ng sibuyas Siling labuyo Photo/video and Recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Pagkatapos igisa ang mga pampalasa, ihalo ang tanglad, patis at paa ng manok. 2. Iluto hanggang sa mag-brown ang paa ng manok. Samahan ng sili para sa broth. 3. Lagyan ng asin, paminta at asukal ang manok na tinanggalan na ng buto.  4. Pahiran ng bawang, luya at tanglad saka buhusan ng patis, mantika at kalamansi ang manok. Iprito.  5. Idagdag ang pinakuluan nang sayote.  6. Paghalu-haluin ang mga sangkap. Dagdagan ng sili. 7. Ilagay ang miswa at dahon ng sili sa broth.  8. Isama ang pechay o bokchoy.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 22, 2013: Nilagang Buto-buto ng Baka with Sotanghon with Chef Ric Loterio. Ingredients: Buto-buto ng baka Sibuyas na pula Bawang Carrots Patatas Baguio beans Pechay tagalog Pechay baguio Sotanghon noodle Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Pakuluan ang buto buto ng baka kasama ang sibuyas, patatas at carrots. 2. Ilagay ang baguio beans, pechay baguio, pechay tagalog at sotanghon 3. Hintaying lumambot ang mga gulay 4. Ihain.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 20, 2013: Sinabawang Afritada with Chef Jerwyn Rabo Ingredients: Chicken leg at thighs Mantikilya Bawang Sibuyas Tomato paste Tomato sauce Soy sauce Pork sausage Patatas Carrots Red bell pepper Green bell pepper Yellow bell pepper Asin Paminta Asukal Siling labuyo Chicken stock  Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Lutuin ang nahiwang manok sa kawali at ihalo ang pork sausages, nahiwang mga bell pepper at siling labuyo. Igisa ng 5 minuto saka itabi. 2. Ilagay ang mantikilya sa pinag-gamitang kawali at igisa ang bawang at sibuyas. Haluan ng tomato paste at iluto ang paste para mabawasan ang asim at hilaw na lasa nito. 3. Lagyan ng tomato sauce, toyo at chicken stock para maging sinabawan. 4. Ibalik ang manok na sangkap sa kawali at ihalo ang patatas at carrots hanggang itong lahat ay lumambot at maluto. 5. Para madagdagan ang lasa mag lagay ng asukal. 6. Budbur

Here's Guidelines from the Department of Health on purifying water. Tropical cyclone Maring (Trami) intensified into a tropical storm Sunday afternoon, even as state weather forecasters warned of possible flash floods and landslides over Metro Manila and parts of Luzon in the next 24 hours. Advisory from GMA Network: Maring flood rescue database  Send them your information in this link: http://goo.gl/QNC3i5 If you or anyone you know is in need of rescue, you can enter their details in the form on the link above. Concerned rescue agencies can download and copy this database to help facilitate rescue efforts.

Here's Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 19, 2013: Sinigang na Buto-buto ng Baka sa Bayabas with Chef Duy Baltazar.  Ingredients: Baka  Hinog na bayabas Kangkong  Okra  Siling pang-sigang Gabi  Sibuyas Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Sa isang kaserola, pakuluan hanggang sa lumambot ang baka. Lagyan ng tamang dami ng asin. 2. Ilagay ang siling pang-sigang at okra. Hayaang kumulo pa hanggang sa maluto ang gulay. 3. Huling ilagay ang kangkong. Tikman at i-adjust ang lasa. Maaari ding timplahan ng patis sa halip na asin.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 105/Aug. 18- RICE TEA WITH LEMON GRASS. Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice 2 stalk lemongrass, (white part only) pounded 3 tbsp honey 3 cups water Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. In a pot, brown the rice without any oil on medium high heat. 2. Once browned, place rice in a cheese cloth and tightly secure to make a teabag. Add in water and lemongrass into the same pot and simmer with the browned rice teabag. 3. Steep for 5-7 minutes and serve. Add honey if preferred.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 105/Aug. 18- STUFFED RICE BALLS. Ingredients: For breading –  1 cup bread crumbs For filling –  4 cups cooked and cooled short-grain rice 1 cup bread crumbs ¾ cup parmesan cheese 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup shiitake mushrooms, diced 1/3 cup Hungarian sausage, diced 2 eggs, beaten 100g Quickmelt cheese, cubed  Vegetable oil, for frying ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved toothpicks to secure parsley for garnish Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Breading: Put the bread crumbs in a medium bowl. Set aside. 2. Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the rice, bread crumbs, parmesan, basil, and eggs. With damp hands, form the mixture into balls. Make a hole in the center of each ball and insert a cube of cheese, mushroom and sausage. Cover up the hole to completely enclose the stuffing and roll the balls in breadcrumbs to coat. 3. Deep fry rice balls until browned. Pla

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 105/Aug. 18- MAGIC TUYO RICE. Ingredients: 2 tbsp. oil 2 tbsp. chopped garlic ¼ cup fried shredded tuyo 4 cups cooked rice ½ cup diced tomatoes 1 8-gram sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: Saute garlic in hot oil until golden brown. Add tuyo, rice and tomatoes. Cook for 3 minutes. Season with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP.  Serve hot.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 105/Aug. 18- SEAFOOD CONGEE. Ingredients: 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water, diced and stock reserved 1 cup boiling water 2 tbsp. vegetable oil ½ -inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 100g squid, bodies cut into rings 100g clams, cleaned 100g mussels, cleaned and de-bearded 150g prawns, peeled and deveined 3 cups cooked jasmine rice 3 to 4 cups vegetable stock 1 tbsp. Chinese rice wine 1 tbsp. light soy sauce salt and white pepper to taste 100g bok choy, cut in half through the stem and sliced, stems and leaves separated 1 can bamboo shoots 1 bunch cilantro, leaves separated from the stems Century egg, to top (optional) Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Heat a wok or pan over high heat and the vegetable oil. Once smoking, add the ginger, shallots and diced mushrooms and stir-fry for a few seconds.  2. Add in the squid, clams,

Watch Idol sa Kusina August 18 Episode. Participating Schools: Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College - Tandang Sora, Q.C.Our Lady of Lourdes Technological College - Novaliches Q.C. Video embed only from YouTube. Credit to Idol sa Kusina and GMA News.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 16, 2013 : Boneless Lechon Belly with Chef Boy Logro Ingredients: Liempo Evaporated milk Bawang Sibuyas Tanglad Dahon ng laurel Taba ng baboy Paminta Butcher's string Procedure: 1. Pakuluan ang pork belly hanggang sa lumambot. 2. Kapag malambot na ang karne, timplahan ito ng asin at paminta. 3. Pahiran ng puree ng tanglad, bawang at sibuyas.  4. Para maging mas makapit ang lasa, talian ito gamit ang butcher's string. 5. Iprito sa mainit na mantika. 

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 15, 2013: Crispy Dinuguan with Chef Trixie Macasaet. Ingredients: Liempo Sariwang dugo ng baboy Puti ng itlog Cornstarch Harina Sibuyas Bawang Tanglad Beef broth Suka Gata Sili Wansoy Puto Asin Paminta Photo/video and recipe credit: Unang Hirit on GMA Procedure: 1. Hanguin ang pinakulang liempo at hiwain ito sa maliliit na piraso. 2. Ilagay ang nahiwang liempo sa binating itlog at pagkatapos ilagay naman ito sa pinaghalong harina at cornstarch na may asin at paminta. 3. Siguraduhing nabalot ang liempo mabuti at saka ito i-prito hanggang sa lumutong. 4, Igisa ang sibuyas, bawang at tanglad. 5. Ilagay na ang beef broth at durugin ito. 6. Lagyan na ngayon ng suka at siguraduhing mabawasan ito nang mabuti. 7. Isunod naman ang gata, pakuluan ito sandali at ilagay naman ngayon ang sariwang dugo ng baboy. 8. Tapusin ito sa paglalagay ng asin at paminta. Ayon sa gusto mong timpla

Watch Yasmin Kurdi's Juice Diet in Unang Hirit- Video. Ibinahagi ni Kapuso actress Yasmien Kurdi sa Unang Hirit ang juice diet at iba pang mga paraan na ginamit niya sa pagpapapayat.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 14, 2013: Visayan Pride: Bas-uy with Chef Jionne Ocinar. Ingredients: Atay ng baboy Karne ng baboy Sibuyas Upo Bawang Patola Sibuyas Kamatis Luya Photo/Video and Recipe credit: Unang Hirit on GMA Procedure: 1. Igisa ang bawang, sibuyas at luya. 2. Idagdag ang pork broth at tanglad. 3. Pakuluan ang atay at idagdag ang luya. 4. Idagdag ang upo, patola, kamatis at ginger leaf. 5. Timplahan ayon sa panlasa. 6. Maari itong budburan ng chihcaron.

Isang kakaiba at makulay na food review ang inihatid ng Pop Talk kasama ang Kapuso actress na si LJ Reyes! Video credit: GMA News/ Poptalk. Video embed only from YouTube.

Watch “My Puhunan” tomorrow (August 14), 4:15 PM on ABS-CBN. For updates, follow @mypuhunan on Twitter or visit www.facebook.com/MyPuhunan. Broadcast journalist Karen Davila traces how the owner of R. Lapid’s Chicharon and Barbecue got his start when he was just nine years old and expanded his business to become a millionaire tomorrow (August 14) in “My Puhunan.” Rey Lapid started earning from chicharon when he was just nine. He would accompany his father to their stall at a market in Quiapo, where he noticed customers would often ask for the skin of pork to be removed. Rey thought of bringing the pork skin home and have his father fry it. Rey eventually sold the chicharon and people liked it. At age 23, Rey was on his way to success by selling chicharon, and then later on,barbecue and tocino. He made it big when his mini-restaurant in Quiapo gaining patrons. It eventually expanded into 100 branches situated in different areas in the country. Now, Rey wants to share

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 13, 2013- Beef Meatballs Kaldereta with Chef Matt Yabut. Ingredients: Giniling na baka Itlog Patatas Carrots Liver spread Bawang Sibuyas Parsley Bell pepper Pamintang buo Tomato sauce Liquid seasoning Toyo Keso Dahon ng laurel Sili Asin Mantika  Photo and recipe crdit: Unang Hirit/GMA Network Procedure: 1. Sa isang bowl, pagsama-samahin ang giniling, asin, paminta, bawang at kinchay.  2. Bumuo ng mga meatball at saka ito iprito. 3. Sa hiwalay na kawali, igisa ang bawang at sibuyas. 4. Idagdag ang patatas, carrots, tomato sauce, toyo, pamintang buo, dahon ng laurel at parsley. Hayaan itong kumulo sa loob ng 2 minuto. 5. Dagdagang ng tubig at hayaang kumulo sa loob ng 5 hanggang 8 minuto. 6. Idagdag ang prinitong meatballs, liver spread, liquid seasong at hiniwang sili. Idagdag ang nilagang itlog. Muling pakuluin hanggang sa maluto. 7. Timplahan ayon sa panlasa. 8. Magl

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 12, 2013: Tinolang Buto-buto with Chef Rency de Jesus. Ingredients: Tanglad Dahon ng sibuyas Bawang Dahon ng sili Siling haba Patis Papaya Putjng sibuyas Buto-buto Hugas bigas Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit on GMA Network Procedure: 1. Lagyan ng paminta at asin ang buto-buto. 2. Igisa ang sibuyas, bawang at luya. 3. Ilagay ang buto-buto at lagyan ng patis, hugas bigas at tanglad. 4. Ilagay ang papaya at siling haba. Pakuluan. 5. Ihalo ang dahon ng sili. 6. Timplahan ayon sa panlasa.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode104/Aug. 11- SUMAN WITH CORN AND MANGO SAUCE. INGREDIENTS: Suman : 2 cups glutinous rice, rinsed 1 1/3 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup corn kernel banana leaf for wrapping Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Mango Sauce: 2 pcs ripe carabao mango, pureed 1 pc lime, juiced 1 tbsp honey PROCEDURE: In a pot, combine rice, corn, coconut milk, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes while stirring. When mixture is dry and sticky, remove from heat and cool. Scoop mixture and place on banana leaf, roll and secure tightly. Steam for 30 minutes and serve with mango sauce. For mango sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 104/Aug. 11- IGADO. INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp oil 500g. pork kasim, thinly sliced  150g. liver, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. vinegar 1/3 cup soy sauce 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp. chopped garlic 1 large onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, cubed 1 potato, cubed 1 medium green bell pepper, cubed 1/3 cup green peas salt and pepper to taste Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina PROCEDURE: 1. Saute onions, bell peppers, potatoes and garlic in oil. 2. Add tomatoes and pork strips, and stir fry until pork is light brown. 3. Add in the liver and pour in the vinegar, soy sauce and the sugar. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Simmer until the meat is cooked, lastly add in the green peas. 5. Serve with steamed rice.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 104/Aug. 11- ARROZ ALA RIZALINA. INGREDIENTS:  1 pc red onion, diced 3 pcs tomatoes, diced 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 whole chicken cut into pieces 1 1/2 lbs pork loin (fat trimmed), cut into 1-inch cubes 200g squid, cut into rings 500g white rice, sticky 4-6 cups itag broth 1 large pinch kasubha threads 200g mussels in shell  200g clams 200g shrimp, shell on 2 pcs red bell pepper, strips 1 bunch string beans 10 pcs squash flower 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter salt and pepper to taste 1 pc lime wedges banana leaf bunch of spring onions for garnish Photo and Recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina PROCEDURE:  1. Saute onions, tomatoes in oil and butter. Then add the chicken pieces and brown it. 2. Add squid and cook for a minute. 3. Place the rice and toss, making sure rice is coated with the oil. 4. Slowly add the itag broth and kasubha until everything is covered. Spread the meat and ve

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 104/Aug. 11- LECHON. INGREDIENTS: 1 whole pork, cleaned salt and pepper 15 pcs laurel 5 stalks tanglad 250g calamansi oil for basting corn  Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina PROCEDURE: 1. Pour boiling hot water over the pork, remove the skin with a sharp knife and skewer in a long bamboo. 2. Season cavity or pork with salt, pepper, calamansi, laurel leaves and lemongrass. 3. Roast pork over hot coal while basting with oil until done. 4. Place corn in the mouth of the roast pork instead of apple.

Tonight-August 11, Ang Pinaka lists down the Top 10 Yummiest Restaurants in Bacolod.  Get ready to drool again, Team Pinaka!  This Sunday, ‘Ang Pinaka’ brings you part ten of its series of monthly food trips as host Rovilson Fernandez and field correspondent Maey Bautista take us to a grand tour of the different home-grown restaurants around the City of Smiles, Bacolod! Find out the Top 10 “Ang Pinaka: Yummy in Bacolod” this Sunday on ‘Ang Pinaka,’ August 11, 2013, 5:45 PM on GMA News TV.

Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Bahay Kubo Bagoong Fried Rice with Chef Kia del Rosario Ingredients: Mantika Luya Siling haba Kamatis Bagoong alamang Talong Sitaw Mustasa Tomato sauce Kanin Itlog Manggang hilaw Dahon ng sibuyas Kamatis Asin Recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Igisa ang luya, siling haba, kamatis, bagoong, talong, sitaw, mustasa at tomato sauce sa mantika. 2. Idagdag ang cooked rice at budburan ng kaunting vetsin at haluin. Set aside. 3. Iprito ang itlgo at i-wrap ang fried rice sa nalutong itlog. Ihain kasama ang manggang hilaw o green mango salsa.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day-August 8, 2013- Putaheng Bisaya: Utan ug Buwad with Chef Jam Melchor. Ingredients: Buwad (dried fish o daing) Malunggay  Kalabasa Sitaw Labong Gabi Okra Talong Alugbati  Sibuyas  Asin o bagoong na isda Recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Ibabad ang daing sa tubig upang mabawasan ang alat nito. 2. Punasan ang tubig sa mga daing at hayaang matuyo. 3. Pakuluan ang mga gulay na gabi, kalabasa at labong hanggang sa maluto. 4. Idagdag ang sitaw, okra at talong hanggang sa maluto. 5. Isama ang daing at timplahan ito ng asin ayon sa panlasa. 6. Ihulog ang malunggay, sibuyas na mura at alugbati.  7. Hayaan itong kumulo hanggang sa maluto.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 7, 2013-  Pesang Tulingan with Ensaladang Kamatis with Chef MJ Nicasio. Ingredients: Tulingan Mantika Luya Kamatis Tubig o hugas bigas Asin Patis Bokchoy o pechay  Dahon ng sibuyas Pamintang buo Sibuyas Kamatis Suka Asin Pipino Asukal Procedure: 1. Iprito ang tulingan. Itabi. 2. Sa isang kaserola, igisa ang luya, sibuyas at kamatis. 3. Lagyan ng tubig o hugis bigas. 4. Haluan ng asin, pamintang buo at patis. Hintayin kumulo. 5. Ilagay ang isda, bokchoy o pechay at leeks.  6. Para sa ensaladang kamatis, hiwain ang kamatis, pipino at sibuyas. 7. Sa isang mangkok, tunawin ang asukal at asin sa suka. 8. Ilagay ang kamatis, pipino at sibuyas.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Sarciadong Manok with Chef Manny Nario. Ingredients: Bawang Sibuyas Kamote Green peas Bell pepper (pula at berde) Dahon ng sibuyas Bay leaves Kamatis Tomato paste Patis Asukal Itlog Asin Mantika Harina Photo/Video and Recipe credit: Unang Hirit on GMA Preparation: 1. Hatiin ang manok, linisin at hugasang mabuti. 2. Balatan at i-dice ang patatas. 3. Balatan at hatiin ang kamote at i-set aside. 4) Alisin ang buto ng bell pepper at hatiin. I-set aside. 5. Linisin at hiwain ang onion leeks. I-set aside. 6. Balatan at i-chop ang garlic. I-set aside. 7. Balatan at hiwain ang sibuyas. I-set aside. 8. Linisin, alisin ang buto at hiwain ang kamatis. I-shred. 9. Alisin ang tomato paste sa lata. I-set aside. 10. Kapag nadrain na ang tubig mula sa manok, lagyan ito ng asin, 1 pc beaten egg at potato starch o harina Cooking Procedure: 1. Maglagay ng tubig, asin at half boiled potato sa isang cooking p

Jollibee Yum named the best-tasting burger on 2013 IPSOS Blind Product Test for Burger. Teens may differ in their likes and wants, but when it comes to burgers, Jollibee Yum is their only choice! Jollibee Yum is the best-tasting and only langhap-sarap burger (based on 2013 IPSOS Blind Product Test on Burgers)! 1/2 Teens may differ in their likes and wants, but when it comes to burgers, Jollibee Yum is their only choice! http://t.co/DiS9kEWNPD — Jollibee (@iwantjollibee) August 5, 2013 2/2 Jollibee Yum is the best-tasting and only langhap-sarap burger (based on 2013 IPSOS Blind Product Test on Burgers)! #ChoiceKoYum — Jollibee (@iwantjollibee) August 5, 2013 Meanwhile, here are some of the best Jollibee commercial through the years.

Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- August 5, 2013: Bangus sa Mais with Chef Heidi Reodica. Ingredients: Bangus Mais Bawang Sibuyas  Ttubig Mantika Asin o patis Dahon ng sili Photo/Video and Recipe Credit: Unang Hirit/GMA Network Procedure: 1. Igisa ang bawang at sibuyas sa isang kaserola.  2. Gayatin ang mais at idagdag ito sa paggisa. Pakuluan.  3. Dagdagan ito ng tubig at hayaang kumulo sa loob ng ng tatlong minuto.  4. Ilagay ang mga hiniwang parte ng bangus at pakuluan hanggang sa maluto ang isda.  5. Ihulog ang dahon ng sili at muling pakuluan. 6. Timplahan ito ng asin o patis ayon sa panlasa.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 103/Aug. 4- Kilawing Kambing. INGREDIENTS: 500g goat meat with skin (get from thigh, neck and shoulder) water for boiling 2 pcs laurel leaves 2 red onion, minced 2 thumbsized ginger, sliced 2 pcs labuyo, sliced vinegar salt and pepper cucumber for garnish Photo and Recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina PROCEDURE: 1. Burn hair of the goat from the skin, then boil the meat in water, ginger, laurel and salt until soft and tender. 2. Cut the goat into small pieces and marinate in vinegar, labuyo, ginger, onion and salt. 3. Place sliced cucumber on the side for garnish.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe- Episode 103/Aug. 4- KALDERETANG KAMBING. INGREDIENTS: 500g kambing meat, cut into 2 inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 pcs red onion, sliced 4 pcs tomatoes, diced 3 pcs labuyo, sliced 1 cup tomato sauce 2 pcs bell peppers, sliced 1/3 cup liverspread 1/3 cup calamansi 1 pc carrot, diced 1 pc potato, diced 2 tbsp oil 2 cups water 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce salt and pepper to taste spring onions for garnish Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina PROCEDURE: 1. Combine the calamansi, worcestershire, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl then marinate the goat meat for at an hour then separate the meat from the marinade. 2. Pour the cooking oil in a pot and sauté the garlic, onion, and tomatoes 3. Add the marinated goat meat then cook until the color of the outer part turns light brown 4. Pour tomato sauce and chili and cook for a minute. 5. Add the water and allow to boil. Simmer until the meat is

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 103/Aug. 4- PANCIT CABAGAN. INGREDIENTS: ½ kg boneless pork belly 4 cups water 2 sachets 8g MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 4 cup vegetable oil for frying. ½ kg fresh miki ¼ kg pork liver, cut into strips ½ sachet 8g MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup pork stock 4 tbsp soy sauce 1 head small cabbage, cut into bite-size pieces, blanched 1 pc medium carrot, julienned blanched 2 bunch pechay, remove stem, blanched and coarsely chopped 12 pcs quail egg, hard cooked and peeled 3 pcs shallots, chopped 6 pcs calamansi, sliced 3 pcs red chili, minced  Photo and Recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Place pork belly in a small pot, pour water and bring to simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Season with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP and continue to simmer until tender. Remove pork belly and set aside to cool. Reserve pork broth.  2. Once pork is cooled, pre heat oil for deep frying. Deep fry pork for 5 minutes or until golden