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Here's how to make CHOCOLATE CHIP SMOOTHIE. Ilagay sa blender ang dalawang scoops ng chocolate ice cream, one - half cup all purpose cream, one - half cup din ng chocolate chip cookies at whipped cream. Kapag smooth na ang consistency, pwedeng lagyan ng crumbled cookies on top. Heto na siya, ang ating CHOCOLATE CHIP SMOOTHIE. Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselves. Recently seen as the head judge of GMA 7’s Kitchen Superstar, Chef Boy Logro is a master chef in Oriental, Mediterranean and Western cuisine. He finished international culinary training in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Turkey

Hurry for The Return of McDonald's Curly Fries only for a limited time! McDonald’s Philippines has announced the return of its famous spiced and deep-fried twister fries or potato curls but only for three weeks. “Hi guys, yes, it’s back! Get ‘em in the nearest McDonald’s store for only P60 a la carte,” McDonald’s Philippines said on Facebook. McDonald’s Philippines only sells twister fries for a limited run each year, increasing the product’s value.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 56 / Aug. 5 - PINOY FISH AND CHIPS WITH TUBA VINAIGRETTE DRESSING. Ingredients: 1 kg. tawilis 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornstarch 2 pcs beaten egg 1 cup water 1 tbsp baking powder oil for deep frying ½ cup tuba 1 tsp fish sauce 1/3 cup olive oil ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp garlic, chopped salt and pepper Procedure: 1. Combine beaten egg, water, flour, baking powder and cornstarch. Mix well until fluffy. Set aside. 2. Season tawilis with salt and pepper, dredge into flour, deep into mixture of batter dough. 3. Deep fry until crispy. Place on platter and serve on the side with vinaigrette dressing. 4. For vinaigrette dressing, combine all ingredients in bowl, then lastly whisk in the oil slowly to emulsify the dressing. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 56 / Aug. 5 - CELERY PASTA SOUP. Ingredients: 1 white onion, diced 1 large potato, diced 1 carrot, diced 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup garbansos 2 tbsp oil 2-3 pcs cloves garlic, chopped salt and pepper to taste 5 cups stock 2 cups cooked wheat pasta noodle (macaroni or any small pasta) parmesan cheese to top Procedure: 1. In pot, saute onion, potato, carrots and celery and season with salt and pepper. 2. Saute until celery and potatoes are a little soft. Then add in garlic, garbansos and stock. 3. Bring to a simmer until vegetables are cooked. Add in cooked pasta and stir for a minute. 4. Transfer into bowls and top with parmesan cheese. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informat

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 56 / Aug. 5- POACHED PRIME RIBS AND HERBED MASHED SWEET CAMOTE. Ingredients: 1.5-2 k prime rib 1/3 cup yellow mustard salt and pepper to taste 1 pc white onion 1 pc carrot 1 pc celery Procedure: 1. Tie with butcher's string then season with salt and pepper, and rub with mustard. 2. Have ready roasting pan with mirepoix then place prime rib; and roast until done or around 1½ hours. For Herbed Mashed Camote: Ingredients: 1kg sweet potato par-boiled and mashed already ¼ cup butter 1 cup fresh milk 1 tbsp chopped basil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp white pepper Procedure: 1. Melt buter, add mashed sweet potato, milk, salt pepper, mixing well and lastly chopped fresh basil. Scoop into the platter, arrange slices of roast beef. 2. Serve on the side with au-jus (gravy sauce) image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 55 / July 29- CRISPY ITIK IN PEKING SAUCE. Ingredients: 1 whole itik 1 tbsp dark mushroom soy sauce ½ cup soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp chicken powder 10 pcs star anise 100g mire poix 1 cup white sugar 50g cornstarch 2 liters water 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black peppercorn 2 pcs bay leaf oil for deep frying spring onion for garnish Procedure: 1. Have ready deep stock pot. Pour water, dark mushroom soy sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, chicken powder, star anise, mirepoix, white sugar, salt and pepper and bay leaf. 2. Add itik and simmer for 1 hour, take out from the stock and drain. 3. Deep fry drained itik and set aside. 4. In separate pan, simmer itik stock, thicken with cornstarch and adjust seasoning with sugar, salt and pepper. 5. Cut itik into portion sizes and garnish with spring onion. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Pr

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 55 / July 29- BABY BACK RIBS WITH ADOBO GLAZE. Ingredients: 1.5 kg pork back ribs ½ cup soy sauce 1 cup vinegar ½ cup brown sugar 2-3 pcs laurel leaves ½ cup crushed garlic 10g black peppercorn ½ cup honey ¼ cup fine powder of breadcrumbs 2 tbsp butter parsley for garnish Procedure: 1. Place ribs on large sauce pot, add all ingredients except bread crumbs, butter and honey. Simmer for two hours until soft and tender. 2. Remove the back ribs and set aside. Add breadcrumbs, butter and honey into adobo sauce and simmer. 3. Glaze on top of ribs and place in oven or salamander until a little brown. Cut into portion sizes and garnish with spring onions. 4. Arrange in platter and garnish with chopped parsley. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUS