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Here's Fudz Republic of the Philippines Recipe- Simple and Affordable Empanada  8 servings 1.) Shell/Dough Ingredients  8tblsp flour 3tblsp oil/butter 1egg beaten 2tblsp water Pinch of salt 2.) Shell/Dough Directions *On a mixing bowl put shifted flour, butter, beaten egg, water and pinch of salt mix until you can make dough, rest the dough for 1 hour and cover. *After hour Roll dough out on a lightly floured board to circles about 2-3 inches in diameter, dough should be flatten thin. *Place a teaspoon of empanada filling into empanada shell. Moisten the edges of the circle with a small amount of water and press the edges together to seal using tip of the fork.  *On a deep fryer heat up cooking oil in medium heat temperature to avoid over cook , when empanada rises in oil and golden brown in color you can remove into fryer and ready table napkin to remove excess oil. image and recipe credit:  Fudz Republic of the Philippines Recipe via F

Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 73- Dec. 9, ROASTED TURKEY WITH MAPLE MUSTARD SAUCE. INGREDIENTS: 1 WHOLE TURKEY ABOUT 5KLS. ¼ CUP VEGETABLE OIL  SPICE RUB: 1 TBSP GARLIC POWDER 1 TBSP SALT 1 TBSP CORIANDER POWDER ½ TBSP BLACK PEPPER  MAPLE MUSTARD SAUCE: 1 CUP DIJON MUSTARD 1 CUP MAPLE SYRUP  image and recipe credit: idolsakusina PROCEDURE: 1. MIX GARLIC POWDER, SALT, CORIANDER, AND PEPPER TOGETHER.  2. LIGHTLY OIL TURKEY BREAST. RUB SPICE MIXTURE INTO TURKEY BREAST.  3. BAKE TURKEY BREAST IN A SHALLOW ROASTING PAN AT 325°F (160°C) UNTIL INTERNAL TEMPERATURE REACHES 170°F | 75°C (ROASTING TIME FOR A 4 TO 6 POUND TURKEY BREAST IS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 TO 2 1/4 HOURS; A 6 TO 8 POUND BREAST TAKES 2 1/4 TO 3 1/4 HOURS). LET TURKEY BREAST REST FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE SLICING. SERVE WITH MAPLE MUSTARD SAUCE.  4. FOR MAPLE MUSTARD SAUCE: MIX TOGETHER THE DIJON MUSTARD AND MAPLE SYRUP.  MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS.

Idol sa Kusina Recipe- Episode 73, Dec. 9- MAGIC STUFFED ROAST CHICKEN. INGREDIENTS 2 whole chickens, at least 1.3 kg each For Brine: One half cup MAGGI MAGIC SARAP One half cup brown sugar One half cup white sugar 2 lemons, juiced enough water to cover chicken For Stuffing: One fourth cup butter 2 cups diced longganisa, casings removed 1 cup diced bacon One and a half cups chopped squash One and a half cups chopped carrots One and a half cups chopped sweet potatoes 2 cups chopped potatoes enough water to cover vegetables One fourth cup maple syrup One fourth cup unsalted butter, softened 1 tbsp chopped garlic 1 cup chopped white onions One half tsp dried rosemary One half tsp dried thyme 2 8g sachets MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 1 tsp pepper image and recipe credit: idolsakusina PROCEDURE: 1. For the brine: Mix all ingredients in a non-reactive container. Ensure that chickens are submerged in water. Leave to brine inside the refr

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 73- Dec. 9 GIANT MEATBALLS W/ TOMATO, CHILI, and ANCHOVY SAUCE. INGREDIENTS: 500G PORK MINCE 500G VEAL MINCE 2 TBS. RICOTTA 1 EGGS ¼ CUP FINELY GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE 2 HANDFULS OF FRESH BREAD CRUMBS 2 SPRIGS OF THYME 2 CLOVES GARLIC CLOVES, CRUSHED 1 TSP TOMATO PASTE  6 CUBES FIRM MOZZARELLA, 3CM X 3CM  TOMATO SAUCE: 2 TBS. OLIVE OIL 1 ONION, FINELY CHOPPED 2 CLOVES GARLIC, FINELY CHOPPED 3 ANCHOVY FILLETS 1 CHILLI FINELY CHOPPED 1 BAY LEAF 1 CAN CRUSHED TOMATOES ½ CUP WHITE WINE 2 X 700 ML TOMATO PASSATA (TOMATO PUREE) 6 BASIL LEAVES, TORN FRESHLY GROUND SALT AND PEPPER image and recipe credit: idolsakusina PROCEDURE: 1. TO MAKE THE SAUCE: HEAT THE OIL IN A LARGE HEAVY BASED SAUCEPAN (THAT CAN GO IN THE OVEN). 2. ON MEDIUM LOW HEAT, FRY THE ONION, GARLIC, ANCHOVIES AND CHILLI UNTIL SOFT. ADD THE WHITE WINE AND COOK OFF FOR 5 MINUTES. NOW ADD THE CRUSHED TOMATOES, THE PASSATA AND BAY LEAVES. SE

How to Join and Win on Jollibee's Win a Trip to the Philippines Promo? WIN A TRIP TO THE PHILIPPINES PROMO Promo Mechanics WHO CAN JOIN: 1. The contest is open to females and males 18 years old and above. 2. Participants must be residing outside the Philippines and must be a holder of a foreign passport valid 6 (six)  months from the travel period. 3. Employees of Jollibee Foods Corporation and its third party agencies and business partners; as well as their  relatives up to the 4th civil degree of consanguinity and affinity are disqualified from joining this promo. 4. Promo duration will run from November 26, 2012 to January 18, 2013. HOW TO JOIN: 1. Interested participants will be invited to visit the Happy Filipino website: www.thehappyfilipino.com. 2. Participants are required to register on the website to have full access (e.g. participating in the promo, leaving  comments, etc):  Complete Name  Age  Ema

How to Join and Win on Jollibee's JolliMilyonaryo Raffle Promo? Are you ready to be a MILLIONAIRE? Then Drive-Thru your nearest Jollibee store or order through 87000 Jollibee Delivery or visit www.jollibeedelivery.com and upgrade any value meal with a Coca-cola product to get you one (1) Raffle coupon to this year's JOLLIMILYONARYO!

TV5‘s Chef vs. Mom - an ultimate mother and son cooking showdown - won Best Lifestyle Program at the 2012 Asian Television Awards (ATA) held at the Shangri-LaHotel in Singapore last December 6. Chef vs. Mom bested Singapore’s “Passage to Abu Dhabi,” “Chef On The Road,” and “Lonely Planet Six Degrees China - Episode Shanghai”; India’s “Band Baajaa Bride with Sabyasachi”; and Malaysia’s “Axian Food Adventures (Season 2)” and “Now Everyone Can Fly to New Zealand.”