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GMA-7’s Kusina Master proves its international caliber once more after winning as Best Lifestyle Program at the prestigious 19th Annual NAMIC Vision Awards. Chef Boy Logro’s well-loved cooking show, which was submitted as an entry for GMA Life TV, the first Filipino lifestyle channel abroad, also makes history as the first ever winner from GMA as well as the Philippines in the said competition. GMA Pinoy TV’s co-production Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika, on the other hand, bagged a nomination in the Foreign Language Category. GMA Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia considers their latest achievement as an important milestone for GMA Life TV, which recently marked its fifth anniversary. “This award is truly an honor for both GMA Life TV and the excellent team behind Kusina Master, confirming its world class standards for the second time this year,” he said.  Kusina Master bested entries from Scripps, one of the biggest TV networks in the

Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Sinigang na Pusit- July 16, 2013 with Chef Ric Loterio. Ingredients: Sibuyas Kamatis Tanglad Luya Labanos Sigarilyas Pusit Sinigang mix/sariwang sampalok Dahon ng sili Photo/video and recipe credit:Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Pakuluan ang sibuyas, kamatis, tanglad at luya. 2. Idagdag ang labanos at lutuin hanggang lumambot ito. 3. Idagdag ang pusit at hayaang kumulo. 4. Ilagay ang sinigang mix o kaya fresh tamarind. 5. Patayin ang apoy at ialagay ang dahon ng sili. Happy eating, Kapuso

Here's Idol sa Kusina for Episode- 100/July 7- MILK SHAKE. Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla ice cream 2-3 tbsp. sugar ½ cup milk Procedure: 1. Using a blender or milkshake machine, blend all ingredients together until smooth. 2. Serve in tall glasses with a straw. Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina recipe

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 100/July 7- SLEEPING BEAR – OMURICE. RECIPE COURTESY OF: Ms. Mabel Toribio Orden Ingredients for the Sleeping Bear: 1½-2 cups cooked sushi rice with vinegar and sugar Tomato catsup 3 eggs Cheese singles Nori sheet for the face 1/8 cup mayonnaise Suggested decoration:  blanched broccoli  carrots cucumber fried chicken nuggets the shape of stars and moon ( optional) Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Tools:  Tamagoyaki pan for the pillow and blanket Frying pan Scissors for cutting 1 pc biggest straw ever (used in pearl shakes) Cling wrap A pair of chopsticks I could use in making the pillow and blanket Bowls for the beaten eggs Catsup in plastic squeeze bottle Procedure for the bear’s face: 1. Mix a little amount of tomato catsup in your cooked sushi rice to get the desired color you want for your bear. 2. With considerable size of cling wrap on your right palm, scoop ½ cupful of coo

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 100/July 7- MAGIC PORK CHOP A LA PARMIGIANA. Ingredients: For Sauce: 4 slices bacon, thinly sliced  4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pc. medium onion, minced ¼ cup tomato paste 2 cups canned crushed tomato ¼ tsp. dried oregano 1 pc. bay leaf 1 sachet 8g MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. brown sugar ½ cup grated melting cheese 1kg 8 pcs. pork chop 2 sachets 8g MAGGI MAGIC SARAP ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 pcs. egg, beaten 1 cup bread crumbs 1 cup vegetable oil for pan frying Photo and recipe credit: idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. To prepare the sauce, place bacon in a sauce pan and render the pork fat. Add garlic and onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes while stirring continuously over low heat. Add crushed tomato, oregano and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes or until thick and chunky. Season with MAGG MAGIC SARAP, pepper and sugar. Check seasoning. 2. Meanwh

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 100/July 7- FANTASY FISH CAKES WITH TARTAR SAUCE. Ingredients: 500g potatoes, peeled and boiled  440g dory fillet  1 small onion, peeled, grated  2 celery sticks, finely chopped  1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill  1 tsp. grated lemon rind  1 tbsp. lemon juice  2 eggs, lightly beaten  2 tbsp. milk  ½ cup plain flour  2 cups breadcrumbs  canola oil, for frying spring onion for garnish Photo andr ecipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Mash boiled potatoes until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl to cool.  2. Combine fish to the potatoes with the onion, celery, dill and lemon rind and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well together, then use your hands to form into the shaped molds. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.  3. Beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl. Place flour and breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Dip each patty in the flour, then in the egg mixture and lastly in the breadcrumbs. Heat the oil in a heavy

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