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Inipit style pancakes with caramel and dessicated coconut filling. 1 Cup Flour ¾ Cup Butter Milk 1 Pc Egg 2 Tbsp White Sugar 1 Tsp Baking Powder 2 Tbsp Butter Caramel: 1 Cup Sugar 4 Tbsp Butter ½ Cup Cream ½ Cup Condensed Milk Dessicated Coconut Filling: 1 ½ Cups Milk ½ Cup Coconut Cream ½ Cup Brown Sugar 4 Pcs Egg Yolks 1 Tsp Vanilla ¼ Cup Dessicated Coconut Pinch of Salt Procedure: https://goo.gl/e3CZew

Dulong pate and dulong pasta served with toasted tasty bread Ingredients and Procedures. Dulong Pate: 200 g Dulong 1 Stick Celery 1 Pc Red Onion (Diced) 150 g Cream Cheese 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Bunch Parsley (Chopped)  ¼ Cup Green Olives Salt Pepper 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Tasty Bread Butter Dulong Pasta: 300 g Spaghetti 150 g Dulong 1 Tbsp Anchovie 1 Pc Red Onion (Diced) 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1 Tsp Chili Flakes 1 handfull Olives (Sliced) 1 Bunch Basil (Chopped) 1 ½ Cup Sun Dried Tomato (Chopped) Parmesan Cheese 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Parsley Procedure: https://goo.gl/nzeJe2

Banana and kamote maruya with Kaya sauce Ingredients and Procedures. Banana & Kamote Maruya Ingredients: 5 Pcs Saba (sliced into sticks) 2 Pcs Kamote (sliced into sticks) 1 ½ Cup Flour ½ Cup Sugar 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Pc Egg 1 Cup Milk Kaya Sauce Ingredients: 1 Cup Coconut Jam ¼ Cup Coconut Cream 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar ½ Cup Condensed Milk Procedure: https://goo.gl/WNr2zB

Oxtail Kare-kare with gata Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 2 Pc Oxtail (Boiled until tender) 1 Liter Oxtail boiling liquid 2 Pc White Onion (Chopped) 3 Cloves Garlic (Chopped) 3 Tbsp Atsuete Oil 1 ½ Cup Peanut Butter 3 Tbsp Rice Flour 2 Pc Talong 1 ½ Cup Gata 1 Bunch String Beans 2 Bunch Bokchoy Bagoong Salt Pepper Procedure: https://goo.gl/cpgbtu

Diningding topped with crispy sugpo Ingredinets and Procedures. Ingredients: 6 Pcs Tomato (Qurtered) 2 Pc Onion (Sliced) 2 Pcs Talong (Sliced) 8 Pcs Okra (Sliced) 1 Pc Ampalaya (Sliced) ¼ Pc Kalabasa (Sliced) 1 Bunch Bataw (Halved) 2 Pcs Bunga ng Malungay 1 Cup Saluyot (Just leaves) ¼ Cup Bagoong Isda Salt Pepper Crispy Sugpo: 200 g Sugpo 1 Cup Cornstarch 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 1 Tsp Paprika Salt Pepper Procedure: https://goo.gl/uVvXKB

Lumpiang Togue Ingredinets and Prcedures. Ingredients: 200 g Togue 1 Pc Carrots (Shredded) 1 Pc Onion (Sliced) 3 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1 Bunch Baguio Beans (Sliced) ¼ Pc Cabbage (Sliced) 1 Tsp Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil Lumpia Wrapper Eggwash Lumpia Sauce: Ingredients: 1 Cup Vinegar 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Cloves Garlic 3 Pcs Shallots 1 Pc Sili Labuyo Okoy Kalabasa: Ingredients: ¼ Pc Kalabasa (Julienne) 1 Pc Carrots (Julienne) 2 Pc Leeks (Sliced) 2 Pcs Onion (Sliced) ¾ Cup Cornstarch ½ Cup Flour 2 Pcs Eggs ½ Cup Water 1 Tsp Baking Powder 2 Tbsp Atusete Oil Salt Pepper Flour for drenching Cooking oil for frying Pinsec Frito: Ingredients: 150 g Ground Pork 100 g Shimp (Chopped) 1 Pc Red Onion (Minced) 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1 Bunch Spring Onion (Chopped) 1 Thumb Ginger (Minced) 2 Tsp Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce ½ Tbsp Cornstarch Salt Pepper Wonton Wrapper...

Meatballs with ginger honey sauce on rice Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients Meatballs: 300 g Ground Beef 150 g Carrots (Grated) 100 g Shitake Mushroom 1 Pc White Onion (Minced) 4 Cloves Garlic (Miced) 3 Tbsp Flour 1 Pc Egg Oil for frying Ginger Honey Sauce: 1 Thumb Ginger 1 Cup Honey 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce ½ Tbsp Oyster Sauce White Rice Procedure: https://goo.gl/q0bolI

Lychee Lemonade Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 3 Cups Canned Lychee 6 Pcs Lemonade 6 Tbsp Sugar Syrup 1 Bunch Basil (Chiffonade) 3 Cups Ice Procedure: https://goo.gl/dk7Qll

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Ginanggang (inihaw na saging) Ingredients and Procedures. 6 Pcs Banana Saba 2 Tbsp Honey ½ Cup Brown Sugar 3 Tbsp Margarine Procedure: https://goo.gl/P7dXjI

Beef and Avocado Tacos Ingredients and Procedures. 500 g Beef Sirloin/Rib eye (Sliced into ½ inc steaks) 1 Bunch Wansuy 1 Cup Orange Juice 2 Pcs Lime 1 Head Garlic (Chopped) Salt Pepper 1 Pc Avocado 1 Bunch Iceburg Lettuce (Shredded) 1 Bunch Red Cabbage (Shredded) 1 Pc Tomato (Chopped) 1 Pc Red Onion (Chopped) 1 Bunch Wansuy (Chopped) ½ Cup Kesong Puti ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese 1 Pc Lemon  Soft corn/Flour tortilla Procedure: https://goo.gl/fipxPm

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Fried Hainanese Chicken Ingredinets and Procedures. Ingredients: Chicken 1 Pc Chicken ¼ Cup Ginger (Peeled & Crushed) 1 Pc White Onion (Quartered) 3 Cloves Garlic (Crushed) 2 Pcs Leeks (Sliced) ½ Tbsp Rice Wine 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil 3 Pcs Pandan Leaves Rice: 3 Cups Rice 1 Big Thumb Ginger (Chopped) 1 Bunch Spring Onion (Sliced) 3 ½ Cup Chicken Stock 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil Procedure: https://goo.gl/8vz0V2

Sparkling cucumber, mint and mandarin orange Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 1 Pc Cucumber (Peeled & Sliced) 1 Bunch Mint 3 Pcs Mandarin Orange (Peeled and segmented) ½ Cup Orange Juice 500 Ml Soda Water Sugar Syrup (To Taste) Handful Ice Cubes Procedure: https://goo.gl/hA5sKu

Chicken and Jalapeño poppers Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 1 Pc Chicken (Butterflied) 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1/2 Dried Oregano ¾ Cup Pineapple Juice ¼ Cup Orange Juice  2 tablespoons of lime juice ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 1 Cup Salsa Tortilla Wrapper Jalapeño Poppers Ingredients: ¼ cup jalapeño peppers ¼ cup quick melting cheese ¼ cup mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp bread crumbs 2 tbsp flour Oil for deep frying For breading: Flour Eggs Breadcrumbs Procedure: https://goo.gl/tH91pB

Fried spinach and cheese ravioli with marinara sauce Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients : Fresh Pasta: 1 Cup Flour 1 Pc Egg 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tsp Vinegar Salt Pepper Spinach & Cheese Stuffing: 2 cups Spinach 1 Cup Kesong Puti 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1 Pc Shallots (Diced) ¼ Cup Mozzarella ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese Egg for egg wash Oil for frying Marinara Sauce: 2 Cups Canned Diced Tomato 1 Pc Onion (Diced) 3 Cloves Garlic (Miced) ½ Tbsp Sugar 1 Bunch Basil (Chopped) 1 Cup Water 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Parmesan Cheese (To taste)  Procedure: https://goo.gl/eKrDSN

Korean style ribs with Kimchi potato salad Ingredients and Procedures. Korean Style Ribs: Ingredients: 1 Kg Beef Short Ribs ¼ Cup Brown Sugar 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce ¼ Cup Mirin 1 Pc Onion (Quartered) 1 Pc Pear (Grated) 4 Pcs Garlic (Crushed) Black Pepper 1 Bunch Spring Onion (Sliced) Water Kimchi Potato Salad Ingredients: 300 g Baby Potato 1 Cup Kimchi (Chopped) 1 Pc Carrots (Shredded) 1 Small Bunch Cilantro (Chopped) 1 Pc Leeks (Sliced) 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp Sugar 1 Tbsp Korean Red Pepper Paste Salt Pepper Procedure: https://goo.gl/wljV2x

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Mango Ginger Cooler Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 2 Pcs Ripe Mango 1 Tbsp Ginger (Grated) ½ Cup Milk 8 Pcs Mint Leaves ¼ Cup Sugar Syrup 1 handfull Ice Cubes ½ Cup Mango Syrup Guyabano – Honey Ingredients: 2 Cups Guyabano (Peeled and Seeded) 3 Tbsp Honey ½ Cup Milk ¼ Cup Sugar Syrup 1 handfull ice cubes Buko Melon with Clear Gulaman Ingredients: 1/2 Pc Melon (Shredded) ¼ Cup Buko Meat (Shredded) 3 Cup Buko Juice ¼ Cup Sugar Syrup 1 handfull Ice Cubes 1 Cup Gulaman Procedure: https://goo.gl/nXKAAJ

Pancit Canton (For long life!) Ingredients and Procedures. 100 Grams Liempo (Sliced into Strips) 150 Grams Shrimp (Peeled & Save Shells) 100 Grams Fish Balls (Sliced into 2) 100 Grams Chicken Thigh Fillet (Diced) 500 Grams Pansit Canton 8 Pcs Snow Peas ¼ Pc Cabbage (Shredded) 1 Pc White Onion (Sliced) 1 Pc Red Bell Pepper (Silced) 2 Cloves Garlic (Chopped) 1 Tbsp Oil 3 Cups Chicken Stock 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce Shells from shrimp 2 Tbsp Cornstarch Salt Pepper Procedure: https://goo.gl/Cg4rn5

Osso Bucco alla Milanese Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 2 Pcs Veal/Beef Shank ½ Cup Flour 2 Pcs Celery (Diced) 1 Pc Onion (Diced) 1 Pc Leeks (Sliced) 2 Pcs Carrots (Diced) 1 Cup White Wine 2 Tsp Sage 2 Sprigs Rosemary 1 Pc Bay Leaf 1 Bunch Parsley (Chopped) 2 Cups Whole Peeled Tomato 2 ½ Cup Beef Stock Gremolata: ¼ Tbsp Lemon Zest (Grated) 1 Tbsp Parsley Procedure : https://goo.gl/rLGGGL

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Liver sauce Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 1/2 kg pork liver 2 cups water or more 1/3 cup onions, minced 2 tbsp garlic, minced 3 tbsp lard to saute the onions and garlic 1/3 cup vinegar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup bread crumbs (toasted and crumbled) 1 tsp ground black pepper salt to taste Procedure : https://goo.gl/bF22ry

Deep fried whole chicken and Pork belly stuffed with lemon grass Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 1 Pc Whole Chicken 1 Slab Pork Belly 8 Pcs Lemon Grass 3 Pcs Red Onion (Sliced) 8 Cloves Garlic 2 Tsp Black Pepper 4 Pcs Lime Patis Procedure: https://goo.gl/bF22ry

Chicken and Jalapeño poppers Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 1 Pc Chicken (Butterflied) 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1/2 Dried Oregano ¾ Cup Pineapple Juice ¼ Cup Orange Juice  2 tablespoons of lime juice ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 1 Cup Salsa Tortilla Wrapper Jalapeño Poppers Ingredients: ¼ cup jalapeño peppers ¼ cup quick melting cheese ¼ cup mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp bread crumbs 2 tbsp flour Oil for deep frying For breading: Flour Eggs Breadcrumbs Procedure: https://goo.gl/tH91pB

Korean style ribs with Kimchi potato salad Ingredients and Procedures. Korean Style Ribs: Ingredients: 1 Kg Beef Short Ribs ¼ Cup Brown Sugar 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce ¼ Cup Mirin 1 Pc Onion (Quartered) 1 Pc Pear (Grated) 4 Pcs Garlic (Crushed) Black Pepper 1 Bunch Spring Onion (Sliced) Water Kimchi Potato Salad Ingredients: 300 g Baby Potato 1 Cup Kimchi (Chopped) 1 Pc Carrots (Shredded) 1 Small Bunch Cilantro (Chopped) 1 Pc Leeks (Sliced) 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp Sugar 1 Tbsp Korean Red Pepper Paste Salt Pepper Procedure: https://goo.gl/wljV2x

Grilled pineapples with ice cream (home made ice cream using plastic bag) Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 1 Pc Pineapple (Peeled and Sliced to wedges) Salted Caramel: 1 Cup White Sugar ¼ Cup Cream 2 Tbsp Condensed Milk 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter ¼ Tbsp Rock Salt Home Made Ice Cream: 1 Cup Cream 2 Tbsp Sugar/Honey 1 Tsp Vanilla 1 Pc Large Ziplock Bag 1 Pc Medium Ziplock Bag 4 Cups Crushed Ice/tube ice 6 Tbsp Salt Mint (For Garnish) Procedure: https://goo.gl/jXew3V

Chicken and veggie kebabs Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 500 Grams Chicken Thigh fillet (Diced into Chunks) 3 Pcs Bell Pepper (Large dice) 1 Pc Zuccini (Sliced into disks) 1 Pc Egg Plant (Sliced into disks) 4 Pcs Tomato (Quartered) 2 Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Paprika 1 Tsp Oregano Powder 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 1 Tsp Onion Powder 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper ¼ Cup Olive Oil Salt Pepper 1 Cup Sour Cream 1 Bunch Cilantro (Chopped) 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced) Procedure: http://goo.gl/AV7YFg

Crispy fried fish with watermelon and mango salsa Ingredients and Procedures. Crispy Hito 3 Pcs Hito (Cleaned) Cornstarch Salt Pepper Paprika Watermelon and Mango Salasa ¼ Pc Watermelon 2 Pcs Mango 1 Pc Red Onion (Sliced) 1 Bunch Cilantro (Chopped) 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1 Tsp Sugar 1 Pc Lemon Procedure: https://goo.gl/6OITcz

This was featured in GMA News Channel 11 Reel Time. Cacao is said to be the new gold in terms of buy and sell demand. Meanwhile, according to GMA News, Britain's leading chocolate professionals recognized a product from Davao City. The Academy of Chocolate gave "Malagos Premium 100% Unsweetened Chocolate" a bronze award for the Best Unflavoured Drinking Chocolate category. "This goes to show that our base chocolate (cocoa liquor) can compete side by side with other chocolates around the world. As far as I know, this is a first for the Philippines," said Rex Puentespina, chocolate maker and sales and marketing director at Malagos Agri-Ventures Corp. According to The Academy of Chocolate, they received a record number of entries with over 500 products from different parts of the world. For this year, judges included chocolate experts and buyers, pastry chefs, food professionals, and food journalists. They are chaired by globally respected wine expert Charl...

Fried spinach and cheese ravioli with marinara sauce Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: Fresh Pasta: 1 Cup Flour 1 Pc Egg 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tsp Vinegar Salt Pepper Spinach & Cheese Stuffing: 2 cups Spinach 1 Cup Kesong Puti 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1 Pc Shallots (Diced) ¼ Cup Mozzarella ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese Egg for egg wash Oil for frying Marinara Sauce: 2 Cups Canned Diced Tomato 1 Pc Onion (Diced) 3 Cloves Garlic (Miced) ½ Tbsp Sugar 1 Bunch Basil (Chopped) 1 Cup Water 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Parmesan Cheese (To taste)  Procedure: https://goo.gl/eKrDSN

Grilled Beef with Kamote Flat Bread Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: Grilled Beef 500 Grams Beef Sirloin (Cut into 100 gram steaks) 1 Tsp Turmeric 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Garlic powder 1 Tsp Onion Powder Salt Pepper 5 Pcs Tomato (Sliced) 1 Pc Red Onion (Sliced) 1 Head Lettuce (Small) Garlic Mayo: 1 Cup Garlic Bread ½ Cup Yogurt 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced) Salt Pepper Kamote Flat Bread: 170 Grams All-purpose flour 1 Tsp Sugar 1/4 Cup Oil 90 Grams Loosely Packed Kamote 2 ¼ Tsp Active Dry Yeast ¾ Cup Warm Water Procedure: https://goo.gl/PeQO9X

Fish wrapped in banana leaf Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 500 Grams Dorado (mahi-mahi) 200 Grams Tomato (Wedged & Seeded) ¼ Cup Calamanis Juice 4 Cloves Gralic (Crushed) 1 Thumb Ginger (Crushed) 2 Pcs Sili Haba (Sliced) Patis Salt Pepper Banana Leaf BBQ Sticks Procedure: https://goo.gl/lxncgY

Dessert Nachos Ingredients and Procedures. 200 g Nacho Chips 150 g Strawberries (Sliced) 150 g Blueberries 1 Pc Red Apples (Sliced) ¼ Cup Wall Nuts/Cashews 1 Cup Marshmallows ¼ Cup Chocolate Syrup ¼ Cup Caramel ½ Cup Crushed Oreos Whipped Cream Procedure: https://goo.gl/7ZSnG2