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Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 87- April 7- ALOHA SHAKE. Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple, diced 1 cup watermelom, diced 1/2 cup orang ejuice 1/2 cup ice cube grenadine Pineapple or watermelon slices for garnish Toothpick umbrella for garnish Photo and Recipe credit: IdolsaKusina Procedure: 1. Pour little greandine at the sides of the glass 2. Blend all ingredients together until smooth and pour into glass 3. Garnish with fruits and umbrella

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 87-April 7- SEAFOOD RICE. Ingredients: 2 tbsp. oil 1 red onion, sliced 4 ribs celery, sliced diagonally 1 tbsp. ginger, grated 2 gloves garlic, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 4 cups cooked rice 1/2 cup beef broth 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup crab meat, flaked 1/2 cup snow peas 2 eggs, beaten 2 tbsp. soy sauce spring onions, sliced Photo and Recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Heat oil in a pan or wok over low heat. Saute shrimps, onions, celery, garlic, and ginger. Stir and cook until shrimps change color. 2. Add red bell peppers and cook for a minute. Add rice and broth. Add crabmeat and snow peas and cook for another minute. 3. Remove the heat, the beat eggs and soy sauce together. Push the rice to one side of the skillet. Return to heat and add eggs and stir until eggs are cooked and set. 4. Combine eggs into rice and transfer into bowls. Sprinkle with spring onions.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 87-April 7- CAJUN SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN. Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, scored 2 garlic gloves, thinly sliced salt black pepper 5 pcs. pineapple slices Cajun Spice: 1tbsp. paprika 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. cumin 2 tsp. ground chili peppers 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. dried sage 1/2 tsp. dried thyme Basting: 2 tbsp. canola oil 2 tbsp lemon juice Procedure: 1. Insert a slice of garlic in each slit of chicken 2. Season each breast with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Combine paprika, brown sugar, red pepper, oregano, sage and thyme. 4. Rub chicken with spice mixture; chill for 30mins to 1 hour. 5. Preheat grill to medium. 6. Mix together oil and lemon juice and brush onto chicken. 7. Grill the pineapple slices and set aside. 8. Grill for 12 -15mins or until done. Serve over grilled pineapple slices.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 87- April 7-SINUGLAW Ingredients: 1/2 kg. pork belly 1/2 kg. fresh tuna meat, cut into cubes 2 cups cucucmber, seeded and thinly sliced 1 cup cane vinegar 1 medium sized red onion, diced 2 tbsp. ginger, julienned 4 pcs. finger chilis, sliced 3 pcs. calamansi, juiced 4 to 6pcs silinghaba, chopped 2-3pcs labuyo, chopped salt to taste Photo and Recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Season pork with salt and pepper then grill until done. Chop and set aside. 2. In large bowl place the tuna meat and add 1/2 cup of vinegar; then marinate for 10minutes. Drain the vinegar then add cucumber,onion,ginger,finger chili, chillies,and salt. Mix thoroughly. 3. Add calamansi then add the remaining 1/2 cup vinegar, add the grilled pork belly. Mix well and serve. (OPTIONAL) Place the mixture inside the refrigerator for 30mins to one hour before serving.

Watch Idol sa Kusina- April 14, 2013 Episode with celebrity guest, Andrea Torres.  Don't forget to watch IDOL SA KUSINA this Sunday ( April 17), 6:30pm on it's new timeslot at GNTV Channel. 11 featuring the the following recipes: Chicken ala King, Magic Crispy Noodle Medley, Binakol ni Idol, and Classic Banana Split! together with our KAPUSO star Ms. Andrea Torres and for Maggi episode Mommy Soraya Borbe.

Watch Kusina Master Summer Episodes on GMA Network. Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master is a 30-minute cooking show that features a step-by-step cooking guide and unfold excellent kitchen skills and unravel secrets to make cooking and food preparation effortless and fun. Every week, there will be a celebrity guest co-host that will assist Chef Boy in preparing different dishes. At the end of every episode, Chef Boy will give an assignment to viewers on what they need to buy or prepare for next episode. "Samahan si Chef Boy sa pagluto ng isang easy to prepare dish na tamang tama para sa mga summer gatherings and picnics ngayong panahon ng tag-init."

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 86 / March 31- BACON POTATO TOTS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD. Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, boiled 4 bacon strips Oil for deep frying 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste Procedure: 1. In a pan, cook bacon until crisp. Chop finely and set aside.  2. Shred the potatoes using a grater or a food processor. 3. Place the potatoes on top of the paper towels and fold. Squeeze as much moisture out of the potatoes as possible.  4. Combine the potatoes with the bacon, flour and season with salt. Mix well to combine. 5. Form the potato mixture into small logs using a 1 tbsp. measuring spoon.  6. Fry the potatoes until golden brown. Serve with creamy mustard. Photo and Recipe credit: idol sa kusina For Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce: Ingredients: 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper  1. Combine the mayo, honey and mustard in a small bowl. S