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Former Kapamilya star from Star Circle Quest, turned-Korean popstar Sandara (Dara) Park spotted enjoying the famous Pinoy fastfood meals in New York City. The 28-year-old 2NE1 member posted on her official Twitter @krungy21 account a photo of her carrying bags full Jollibee meals while standing beside the fastfood chain's mascot. "Nakapunta ako sa jollibee sa new york!!! Akala ko sa phil. ako, nag order ako in tagalog.. D nya ako naintindihan!" Nakapunta ako sa jollibee sa new york!!! Akala ko sa phil. ako, nag order ako in tagalog.. D nya ako naintindihan! pic.twitter.com/ukpHzbuHVO — Sandara Park (@krungy21) September 15, 2013

Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Christmasarap na Hardinera with Chef Jan Co. Ingredients: Mantika Sibuyas Bawang Giniling na baboy Tomato sauce Sweet pickle relish Hotdog Pasas Asin Paminta Beef cube Pineapple chunks Roasted na matamis na paminta Carrot Liver spread Keso Tinapay Nilagang itlog Hilaw na itlog Kanin  Hamon Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Ilaga ang dalawang itlog at itabi. 2. Ihalo ang mga ginisang bawang, sibuyas at hotdog sa mga natitirang sangkap at ilagay sa llanera. 3. I-steam ng 30 minuto hanggang sa isang oras.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 17, 2013: Homemade tausi sardines with Chef Roger James Madrigal. Ingredients: black bean tausi tambakol kamatis brown sugar sukang puti bawang corn starch malamig na tubig asin paminta Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Igisa ang tausi, bawang, kamatis at tambakol. 2. Lagyan ito ng suka at brown sugar. 3. Palaputin ang cornstarch hanggang sa maging water "slurry." Timplahan ng asin at paminta. 4. Palamigin at ilagay sa bote.

Here's Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 16, 2013: Waknatoy with Irma San Miguel. Ingredients: karne ng baboy (menudo cut) kalamansi paminta tomato sauce bawang sibuyas pickle ships red bell pepper sausages chorizo cheese mantika Procedure: 1. I-marinate sa kalamansi, toyo at paminta ang karne ng baboy. 2. Igisa ang bawang, sibuyas at ang na marinate na karne ng baboy. 3. Ihalo ang tomato sauce o tomato paste, pickles, bell peppers, sausages, chorizo, at cheese. 4. Hintaying lumambot ang karne. 5. Ihain.

Here's Idol sa Kusina for Episode 109/Sept. 15, 2013- ORANGE LEMON FIZZ. Ingredients: 2 cups Lime soda 1 pc orange, peeled 1 pc lemon, peeled 1/2 cup crushed ice 1 tbsp sugar mint for garnish Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Place everything in a blender and pulse. 2. Pour into glass and garnish with mint

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 109/Sept. 15, 2013- STEAMED CRAB WITH CURRY DIP AND SPICY TOMATO RELISH. Ingredients: 1 pc king grabs, cleaned 2 pcs lemon, sliced water for steaming parsley for garnish Procedure: 1. Place King Crab in a steamer and top with sliced lemon. 2. Steam for 6-10 minutes or until cooked. 3. Cut into portion sizes, garnish with parsley and serve with curry dip and tomato relish. Curry Dip Ingredients: 1 bar cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp red onion, grated 1 tbsp curry powder 1 pc lemon, juiced salt and pepper to taste Procedure: 1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients together until light and fluffy. 2. Serve with steamed King Crabs. Spicy Tomato Relish Ingredients: 1/2 cup tomato, chopped 2 tbsp red onion, chopped 1 tbsp celery, chopped 1 tbsp garlic, sliced 3 tbsp green chili, chopped 1 tbsp parsley salt and pepper to taste 3 tbsp ketchup Procedure:

Here's Idol sa Kusina for Episode 109/Sept. 15, 2013- MAGIC CRAB & CORN SOUP. Ingredients: 1 liter water 1 can cream style corn 3 sachets 8g MAGGI MAGIC  SARAP ½ cup cooked crab meat,  flaked 6 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in  6 tbsp water 2 pcs egg, beaten 2 tbsp sliced spring onion 1 tsp sesame oil Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil. Add corn and simmer for 1 minute. Season with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP.  2. Add crab meat and bring to simmer. Check seasoning. Slowly pour slurry (cornstarch dissolved in water) while stirring to thicken the soup.  3. Slowly pour beaten egg while gently stirring to create strands of egg. Immediately remove from heat and stir in spring onion and sesame oil. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.