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DULCE PRENDA INGREDIENTS AND PROCEDURES. (Hopiang Kapampangan / La Naval Pastry) Ingredients: Crust: 2 cups araro (arrowroot) or cornstarch 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt 1 cup sugar plus 2 tbsp sugar 6 pcs. Egg yolks ½ cup Kakang gata (coconut milk) ½ cup margarine lemon rind Procedure: 1. In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients except sugar. 2. In another bowl, mix sugar with the remaining ingredients. 3. Using your hands, combine both sets of ingredients and knead into smooth paste dough. 4. Divide the dough into small balls of approximately 30 pieces and set aside. Filling: 3 cups boiled grated cundul (winter melon) 6 pcs egg yolks, slightly beaten 2 tbsp. butter ½ cup white sugar 1 cup gatas damulag (carabao’s milk) 1 can condensed milk dayap rind Procedure: 1. Mix all ingredients and cook over low fire, stirring frequently to avoid burning (at the bottom). 2. Continue cooking u...

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

Adobong Dilaw sa Gata Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 500 Grams Pork Liempo (adobo cut) 1 Pc Red Onion (Sliced) 5 Cloves Garlic (Crushed) 1 Thumb Yellow Ginger 1 Pc Bay Leaf 1/4 Cup Vinegar 2 Cups Coconut Cream 1 Bunch Malugay Leaves 2 Pcs Potatoes (Peeled and diced) 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Salt 1 tsp Peppercorns Procedure: https://goo.gl/LcpX7I

Battered fish, squid and shrimps with sweet potato chips Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 250 Grams Tanigue (Sliced into fingers) 4 pcs Squid (Sliced into rings) 8 pcs Prawns (Peeled and devained) lour for dredging Salt Pepper 1 can Beer/Soda Water 1 1/2 Cup Flour 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 pc Egg 2 pcs Sweet Potato (Wedges) Roasted Garlic Aioli 1 Heads Roasted Garlic 1 cup Mayonnaise 3 tbsp Sour Cream Procedure:  https://goo.gl/v4g9nK

Brewed lemon iced tea Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 12 Bags Tea Leaves 1/2 Cup Lemon Concentrate 1/4 Cup Sugar Syrup 2 Liters Water 3 Pcs Lemon (Sliced) Procedure: https://goo.gl/bzWivu

Ginumis with Nata De Coco and Caramelized Mango Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 1 Kg Panocha 2 Cups Water 2 Cups Sago, Cooked 2 Cups Gulaman (Cooked and cubed) Cups Nata de Coco 1 Cup Pinipig (Toasted) 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk 2 Pcs Mango (Diced) 1 Tbsp White Sugar 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Shaved ice Procedure:   https://goo.gl/FlZ4yI

Apple Crumble Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients:  7 Pcs Granny Smith Apples (Peeled and sliced) 4 Tbsp Brown Sugar 1 Tsp Cinnamon 3 Tbsp Butter 1 Cup Flour 1/2 Cup Instant Oats 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Butter Whipped Cream Procedure:  https://goo.gl/K80ERM

Gumbo Ingredients and Procedures! Ingredients:  5 Strips Bacon (Chopped) 2 Pcs Large Green Bell Pepper (Diced) 1 Cup Celery (Diced) 2 Cloves Garlic (Chopped) 2 Pcs White Onion (Diced) 4 Pcs Keilbasa Sausage (Diced) 2.5 L Chicken Stock 3 Pcs Bay Leaf 1 Tsp Thyme 3 Cups Stewed Tomato 150 Grams Okra (Sliced) 500 Grams Crab Meat 1 Kg Shrimp (Peeled & De-vained) 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tsp Onion Powder 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 2 Tsp Oregano Powder 1 Tsp Basil Powder 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 Tsp Paprika 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Salt Pepper Procedure:  https://goo.gl/E2qqJN

Pork Asado with Hoisin Noodles Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients for Pork Asado: 1.5 Kg Pork Loin (Skin Off) ¾ Cup Dark Soy Sauce 2 Pcs Star Anise 2 Tsp 5 Spice Powder 2 Pcs Bay Leaf ½ tbsp Pepper Corn 3 Cloves Garlic (Crushed) 1 Pc Onion (Quartered) ¼ Cup Brown Sugar 500 ml Water Cooking Oil Ingredients for Hoisin Noodles: 500 Grams Egg Noodles (Boiled) 2 Pc White Onion (Sliced) 2 Cloves Garlic (Chopped) 1 Thumb Ginger (Minced) 1 Pc Carrots (Sliced) 2 Head Bok Choi (Sliced) 1 Tbsp Rice Wine 2 Cups Dried Shitake Mushrooms (Hydrated then Sliced, Keep Water) 500 ml Chicken Stock ¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce 2 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce 1 Bunch Spring Onions 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil ½ Cup Water 1 Tbsp Cornstarch Chili Flakes (Optional) Salt Pepper Procedure:  https://goo.gl/kjX4W4

Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 1 Kg Spare Ribs (Cut into 2 inch ribs, boil until tender) 1 Cup Cornstarch Oil for Deep Fry Salt Pepper 2 Pcs Onions (Sliced) 1 Thumb Ginger (Sliced) ¼ Cup Brown Sugar 2 Tbsp Ketchup 1 Cup Pineapple Juice 2 Tbsp Vinegar 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce 1 Pc Red Bell Pepper (Sliced) 1 Pc Green Bell Pepper (Sliced) ½ Cup Sliced Pineapple ½ Cup Water 1 Tbsp Cornstarch Procedure:  https://goo.gl/K3P3be

Mexican Style Frittata Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients:  6 Pcs Eggs 250 Grams Chorizo de Bilbao 1 Pc Green Bell Pepper (Sliced) 1 Pc Red Bell Pepper (Sliced) 1 Pc White Onion (Sliced) 4 Pcs Medium Size Potatoes (Grated) 1 Tbsp Oil Cilantro for Garish Procedure:  https://goo.gl/jrIfZM

Calamansi Mint Cooler Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 1 Liter Water 250 g calamansi, halved 6 tbsps honey Mint leaves Ice crushed Procedure:  https://goo.gl/u9r8fX

Machang-style Rice Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 2 cups glutinous rice, soaked in water and drained 1 tbsp olive oil 12 pcs shiitake mushroom, sliced 500 g pork belly, cut into 1 inch cubes ½ cup soy sauce 2 tbsp white sugar ¼ tsp 5 spice powder 1 pc red onion, minced 1 head garlic, minced 2 tbsps sesame oil 4 pcs Chinese sausages, sliced Banana leaf for lining Procedure:  http://goo.gl/bND7Bc

Seafood with Steamed Vegetables Boodle Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients for Pinaputok na Tilapia: 5 pcs medium sized tilapia, cleaned, scaled and filleted  2 pcs. Tomato, diced 2 pcs. Onion, diced 2 tsp. ginger, minced  5 pcs. Calamansi, juiced salt and pepper to taste 5 tbsp. olive oil leeks, sliced thinly (white part) for garnish cilantro for garnish banana leaves and foil for wrapping Ingredients for Halabos na Hipon at Tahong: ½ kilo suahe, washed and cleaned ½ kilo small to medium sized mussels, cleaned and removed the beard ½ cup lemon-lime soda. 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp oil salt and pepper to taste Ingredients for Steamed / boiled Vegetables: 5-10 pcs. Okra 2 bunch talbos ng kamote 5-10 pcs talong (bilog) Ingredients for Dipping sauce:  Bagoong Isda Calamansi Siling Labuyo Procedure:  http://goo.gl/h6QpGQ

Potato Au Gratin and Beans ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, peeled, clean and sliced thin 2 cups all purpose cream 2 cloves garlic 1 small white onion, chopped 1 tsp thyme leaves 3 tbsp butter ½ cup chicken stock Salt and pepper ½ cup grated cheddar cheese ½ cup parmesan cheese Parsley, chopped Procedure:  http://goo.gl/CdYTBQ

Chocolate Milkshake Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients: 3 scoops chocolate ice cream 2 tbsp chocolate syrup 1/2 cup fresh milk Strawberry syrup as needed Whipping cream as needed Chocolate powder as needed Procedure:  http://goo.gl/AsPL75

Asado Glazed Lechon Kawali Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 1 kilo whole pork belly 3 pcs star anise 1 head garlic, minced 3 pcs bay leaf 2 tbsp 5 spice powder 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp black pepper Ingredients for the dipping sauce: 6 tbsp hoisin sauce ½ cup water Procedure:  http://goo.gl/T1RwPH

Bacon, KesongPuti, and Mozzarella Croquettes with Cream Cheese Dip Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 4 pcs bacon, finely chopped cooked to crisp 40 g kesongputi, cubed 40 g mozzarella cheese, cut into ½ cm cubes 2 cups mashed potato, cooled 1 egg yolk 1 tsp spring onions, finely chopped ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups breadcrumbs 1 oc egg ¼ cup fresh milk Cooking oil for deep-frying Ingredients for the Cream cheese dip: 250 g cream cheese, softened ¼ cup water ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper Squeeze of half lemon Procedure:  http://goo.gl/lXLA6a

Chocolate Brownies-Whipped Cream-Almond Barks Parfait Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 1 tray of brownies, store bought 2 cups whipped cream, whipped to double 8 pcs almond barks, roughly chopped Ingredients for Almond Barks:  1 ½ cup almond slivers 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed 1 cup white sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt Procedure:  https://goo.gl/qW9MVG

Almond Bark dip in White Chocolate Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 12 pcs almond barks 2 cups white chocolate, melted credit:Idol sa Kusina  Ingredients for Almond Barks:  1 ½ cup almond slivers 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed 1 cup white sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt Procedure:  https://goo.gl/E3DyH1