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Mango Trifle with Almond Barks Ingredients and Procedure Ingredients: 2 pcs ripe mango, cubed 2 cups whipping cream 1 can condensed milk 1 cup graham crackers, crushed 1 pack gelatin 6 pcs almond barks 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/yzKMGk

Beef Stroganoff Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 500 g beef strips 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1 pc large white onion, thinly sliced 250 g button mushrooms, quartered 250 ml beef broth 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 250 ml heavy cream 3 pcs potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 tsp chives, chopped 200 g Fettuccine pasta, cooked Procedure:  http://goo.gl/t13dqo

Buffalo Wings Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 1 kg chicken wings, wings and drumettes cut separately Cooking oil for deep-frying For the buffalo sauce: 125 g unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup hot sauce 1/8 tsp salt For the coating: 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ tbsp. chili powder 1 tbsp paprika ½ tbsp. cayenne pepper ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Procedure:  https://goo.gl/QiRfao

Aligue Pizza Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 2 pcs pizza crust 2 tsp olive oil 10 pcs button mushrooms, sliced ½ cup olive oil 1 head garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp peanuts 1 cup basil leaves 1 cup aligue, store bought Salt as needed Black pepper as needed 8 pcs asparagus, tip cut off and peeled, cut into ½ inch 1 cup cheese, grated Procedure:  http://goo.gl/uh0PZK

Stir-fried Garlic Bok Choy Ingredients and Procedure. Ingedients: 300 g baby bok choy, washed and drained Salt to taste 2 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp water 1 tsp white sugar ½ tsp white pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp oil Procedure:  https://goo.gl/6tFzRf

Roasted Lechon Kawali and Bottled Pickled Peppers Ingredients and Procedures. Ingredients for Roasted Lechon Kawali: 1 kg slab of pork liempo without bones 4pcs bay leaf 1 tsp. peppercorns 2- 3 pcs of celery stalks Water for boiling:  Oil for deep frying 1 tbsp rock salt Ingredients for Pickled Bell Peppers: 4 pcs red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 pcs green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large red onion, thinly sliced Salt and black pepper to taste 1 cup sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon  1/3 cup water Procedure: http://goo.gl/WTDXzN

Chicken Galantina Ingredients and Procedure? Ingredients:  1 whole chicken, dressed and deboned except for the legs and wings 250 g ground pork 1 cup sweet ham, chopped 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish 1 cup cheese 1/4 cup green peas 1 pc white onion, minced 1/4 cup raisins 1 small can liver spread 2 pcs eggs 1 can sausage 4 large eggs, hard-boiled 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon white pepper Lemon juice 1 cup soy sauce Twine 100 g butter Procedure: http://goo.gl/O5gRGE

Lumpiang Shanghai Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 500 g ground pork 2 pcs red onion, minced 1 pc carrots, minced 2 tbspskinchay, coarsely chopped ¼ tsp 5 spice powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 pcs egg Lumpia wrapper ½ cup flour Cooking oi for deep-frying Ingredients for the Sweet and Sour Sauce: ½ cup water ½ cup white sugar ¼ cup vinegar 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp cornstarch Procedure: https://goo.gl/5dFKob

Chicken Spread Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 250 g chicken breast, skin removed 1 pc red onion, peeled and quartered Salt as needed Black pepper as needed 125 g mayonnaise 1 stalk celery stem, peeled and minced 2 pcs red onion, minced ¼ tsp white pepper ½ cup crushed pineapple White sugar to taste 4 pcs Pandesal 6 pcs biscocho 12 pcs gallieta or egg cracklets Procedure: https://goo.gl/3MQyTK

Chicken Mami Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 250 g chicken breast 1 pc red onion, quartered Salt to taste Black pepper to taste 250 g mami noodles 6 cups chicken broth 1 head garlic 1 pc red onion, sliced ¼ cup spring onions, chopped 2 tbsp celery, minced 1 pc carrot, julienned Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Fish sauce to taste Oil for sautéing Sesame oil for drizzling Procedure: https://goo.gl/bq5O6O

Pancake Burger with Bacon Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients for the Pancakes: 500 g all-purpose flour, sifted ½ tsp salt ½ tsp caster sugar 4 pcs eggs 1 tbsp butter 500 ml fresh milk Sesame seeds Butter, as needed Ingredients for the burger patty: 750 g ground beef 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 ½ tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Cooking oil as needed 8 pcs bacon 4 pcs cheese slices Catsup Mayonnaise Ingredients for the Potato Wedges: 3 pcs large potatoes, washed and slice into wedges ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 cup all-purpose flour Cooking oil for deep-frying Procedure: https://goo.gl/qSiOcC

Carrot, cucumber mint with honey juice Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 1 pc cucumber, peeled and deseeded 1 pc carrot, peeled and chopped Mint leaves 4 tbsp honey Ice cubes Procedure:  http://goo.gl/gG7nRK

Stuffed Okra with Bacon and Cheese Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 500 g okra, slit in lengthwise 125 g bacon, chopped into bits, cooked 125 g cheddar cheese, slice into matchstick size Salt as needed Black pepper as needed ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 pcs eggs, beaten ½ cup all-purpose flour mix into ½ cup cornmeal ½ tsp garlic powder Cooking oil for deep-frying Ingredients for the dip: 1 tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 cup mayonnaise Procedure:  http://goo.gl/BzNDLK

Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 1 head cabbage leaves separate 500 g ground pork 500 g ground beef ¼ cup grated cheese 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 pcs eggs 1 cup breadcrumbs ½ cup milk 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp brandy 1 tsp dried oregano 1 head garlic, minced ¼ tsp nutmeg Salt as needed Black pepper as needed Ingredients for the tomato sauce: 1 can 450 g crushed tomatoes 60 g butter, unsalted 1 pc medium white onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp brandy ½ tsp dried oregano ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Procedure:  https://goo.gl/PEKYHF

Inihaw and Ensalada Boodle Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients for Inihaw na Bangus: 1 pc whole boneless bangus, trimmed and cleaned 3 pcs tomatoes 1 pc red onion, sliced Salt as needed Black pepper as needed Ingredients for Inihaw na Panga ng Tuna: 2 pcs Panga ng Tuna,cleaned Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients for Inihaw na Liempo: 500 g pork belly, cut into ½ inch thick 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 head garlic, minced 1 cup banana catsup ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tbsps brown sugar 2 tbsps calamansi juice 1 tbsp cooking oil Ingredients for Ensaladang Talong: 4 pcs large eggplants 2 pcs white onion, cubed 4 pcs tomatoes, cubed 2 tbsp calamansi juice 3 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp sugar Salt and pepper Ingredients for Ensaladang Mangga: 1 pc whole green mango, cubed 1 pc white onion, finely chopped 2 pcs tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsps bagoong Inihaw na Kamote at Saging na Saba 5 pcs medium sized kamote (regular or v

Adobo Boodle Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients for Adobong Puti: 750 g pork belly, cut into 2-inch cubes 1 head garlic, minced 1 pc red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup white vinegar 3 cups water 3 pcs bay leaves 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed 1 tsp white sugar Cooking oil for sautéing Ingredients for Adobong Pusit sa Gata: 1 kilo baby squid, cleaned and ink reserved 4 eads garlic, minced ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup vinegar 400 ml coconut cream 1 tbsp sprig onion, chopped 2 pcs chili finers, seeded and chopped ½ tbsp. white sugar Cooking oil for sautéing Flour for dreding the squid  Cilantro leaves for garnish 1 tbsp garlic, minced and toasted Ingredients for Adobong Kangkong: 100 grams of ground lean pork 2 bunches of kangkong (leaves and tender stalks) 4 to 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 c. of vinegar about 3 t

Corn Fritters Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 1 can whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup cornmeal 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup milk 2 pcs eggs, beaten 125 g butter, melted Cooking oil for frying Ingredients for the Salsa Dip: 1 pc. Ripe mango, cubed 1 pc red onion, chopped 1 pc tomato, cubed 2 sprigs cilantro chopped Salt and pepper Juice of half Lemon Procedure: http://goo.gl/H8njBp

Pata with Cream of Corn Ingredients and Procedure. Ingredients: 1 kilo pork pata, sliced into ¾ inch thick 1 head garlic, minced 1 pc white onion, thinly sliced 1 can whole kernel corn, reserve liquid Cooking oil for sautéing 1 can all-purpose cream 1 can heavy cream 1 tsp fish sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 cup reserve liquid of pork pata Salt as needed Black pepper as needed White pepper as needed Procedure: http://goo.gl/ge9uyD

Kani Salad Ingredients: 6 pcs crab meat strips 1 cup cucumber strips 8 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise 3 tbsps fish egg/roe for topping 6 leaves iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced Procedure: https://goo.gl/8aIUae

Tempura Ingredients: 350g medium prawns, peeled, deveined 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 pcs eggs, beaten 2 tsp baking soda 4 tbsps potato starch Oil for deep-frying Ingredients for the tempura sauce: 1 cup water 3 tbsps soy sauce 3 tbsps mirin 1 tbsp bonito flakes ½ tsp lemon juice Procedure: https://goo.gl/8aIUae