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INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons plain flour 500g lean gravy beef or chuck steak, cut into 3cm pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 eschalots, peeled, quartered 1 carrot, peeled, chopped 1 celery stalk, trimmed, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary 2 cups reduced-salt beef stock 400g can no-added-salt tomatoes 1/4 cup smokey barbecue sauce 3 sheets reduced-fat shortcrust pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons poppy seeds 3 cups frozen peas, thawed HOW TO COOK: 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Coat beef with flour and set aside. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add half the meat and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until browned. Remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and beef. Remove from pan. 2. Return pan to heat. Add eschalots, carrot, celery and rosemary. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until vegetables start to soften. Add meat, stock, tomatoes and sauce to saucepan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, cover...

INGREDIENTS: FOR FILLING 1 cup Mashed paneer 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds 1 pinch Black pepper powder 1 tsp Gingergarlic paste 2 Green chilies 2 tbsp of finely chopped Coriander leaves 2 tbsp Milk Required amount of Red chilli powder FOR GRILLING Required amount Butter HOW TO COOK: 1. Take Paneer in a wide bowl and mash it with your fingers . 2. Now add coriander leaves, black pepper powder, cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, green chilies required amount of red chili powder, salt to taste. Mix it very well now add very little amount of milk for binding. keep it aside. 3. Now take bread slices cut brown borders take only white part of the bread, flatten those bread slices one by one by using rolling pin and keep aside. 4. Now take one bread slice and spread paneer mixture 3/4 th part on it .Now roll the bread carefully without breaking and apply water at one edge for stick the roll.

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder (or unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder ) 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 4 ounces coarsely chopped dark chocolate 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 cup peanut butter chocolate chips 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract sea salt for sprinkling HOW TO COOK: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt coarsely chopped chocolate with the butter in a small heatproof bowl in a double-boiler or in the microwave, stirring frequently. 3. Once melted, transfer chocolate mixture to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix on medium speed until combined. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture. Fold in chocolate and peanut butter chips. 4. Round batter into heaping tablespoon-fulls, and place 2...

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups dry macaroni 2 cups gruyere cheese (finely grated) 2 cups white cheddar (finely grated) 2 cups milk ½ cup heavy cream 1 tbsp sodium citrate ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt ½ tsp paprika 1 tsp mustard 4 tbsp butter 1 bag pearl onions ½ cup panko bread crumbs ½ cup asiago cheese HOW TO COOK: PASTA 1. Boil macaroni in pot (al dente) filled with (I boiled the wine and water then added the garlic, rosemary, and salt… as a warning, this will make it bubble over very quickly lol) Water Sauvignon Blanc (1 bottle) Garlic (1 tbsp) Rosemary (1 tbsp) Salt (2 tbsp) Pearl onions (1 bag) CHEESE SAUCE 1. Combine milk (2 cups), heavy cream (½ cup), and sodium citrate (2 tsp) in pot, whisk to dissolve, bring to simmer 2. Add grated white cheddar (2 cups) and grated gruyere (2 cups) to simmering mixture gradually, blending each time until melted and completely smooth 3. Add butter (2 tbsp), nutmeg (½ tsp), salt (1 tsp), black pepper (...

INGREDIENTS: 500 gr (17 oz) ground chicken (preferably from thighs). 1 large onion. 1 small bunch of flat-leaf parsley. A small bunch of fresh thyme. 1 egg. 2 slices of bread. 150 gr (5 oz) Feta cheese crumbled. 2-3 ripe tomatoes. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. 1 tablespoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon of ground pepper. 1 teaspoon of salt. HOW TO COOK : 1. Add the onion, parsley, thyme and olive oil in a blender and chop them coarsely. You don’t need a paste so chop them for 2-3 seconds (depending on your blender). 2. Add the chicken, mix from the blender, egg and oregano into a large bowl. Soak the bread slices in water, squeeze them and add them to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Use disposable vinyl gloves (chicken is quite sticky) and knead the mix for a few minutes. Let it rest for 15-30 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (360 F). 4. Use the gloves again and get some of the mixture at the size of a golf ...

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups (500 mL) bread flour (approx.) 1 pkg (8 g) quick-rise (instant yeast) yeast 1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar 1 cup (250 mL) warm water (120 to 130°F/50 to 55°C) 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil, divided 1 cup (250 mL) sliced Brie 1 large peach, cut into wedges 3/4 cup (175 mL) shredded Mozzarella Arugula leaves Sea salt and cracked black pepper Pesto: 1 1/4 cup (300 mL) packed fresh basil leaves 1 1/4 cup (300 ) packed stemmed arugula 1/3 cup (75 mL) olive oil 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp (30 mL) toasted pine nuts, almonds or cashews 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cracked black pepper 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated lemon zest PREPARATION: 1. In a large bowl combine flour, undissolved yeast, salt and sugar. 2. Stir in water and 2 tbsp (30 mL) of oil; mix until well combined. If necessary, add more flour to make a soft dough. 3. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and k...

INGREDIENTS: Sliders 1 pound ground beef 2 fresh jalapenos, sliced and quartered 6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper, to taste 6-8 small buns, grilled lettuce, chopped to slider size tomato, sliced and cut into slider size Spicy Sriracha Sauce 1 cup sour cream or greek yogurt Juice of 1 lime 2-3 teaspoons sriracha, depending on taste HOW TO PREPARE: Sliders 1. Season the meat with salt and pepper and roll each patty into a ball a little large than a golf ball. 2. With your thumb, create a depression and fill with cheese and slices of jalapeno. 3. Cover with meat, adding more if needed, and flatten into a patty about ½" thick. 4. Repeat with the remaining meat until no more is remaining. 5. Prepare grill and cook burgers until cooked throughout and cheese has begun to melt on the inside (you will probably start to see small pockets of melted cheese or you could test with a meat thermometer to get an exact interior temperature). 6. Once ...

INGREDIENTS: 1 Tablespoon muscovado sugar, or brown sugar 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground beef 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 eggs, beaten Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Filling: Hard boiled eggs Hot dogs or Vienna sausages, left whole HOW TO COOK: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Combine the sugar and soy sauce in a small bowl, stir until sugar dissolves, and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, combine the pork, beef and vegetables. Add the beaten eggs, the soy and sugar, and the black pepper to the meat mixture and stir until everything is well-combined (mixing with your hands is best for this). 4. Evenly divide the meat mixture between two sheets of aluminum foil about 15-inches long. Spread the meat into a rectangle (about 10x6 inches) in the middle of the foil, and then place filling (hard boiled eggs, hot do...

INGREDIENTS: Bibingka Batter 1 cup rice 1 cup water 1/2 cup refined sugar 2 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp melted butter 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup thick coconut milk Cooking Bibingka bibingka batter 4-5 salted eggs 1 packet white cheese grated coconut butter HOW TO COOK: 1. Soak one cup of rice in one cup of water overnight. 2. Drain water from the soaked rice. 3. Produce rice flour by grinding the rice softened by soaking, in a rice grinder. 4. If you don’t have a grinder, you can have the rice ground in the public market. 5. Any stall selling galapong will have a rice grinder. 6. Once the rice flour is ready, mix it with sugar. 7. Add baking powder, melted butter, beaten eggs and thick coconut milk to the rice flour mixture. 8. Mix the rice flour mixture thoroughly.This will serve as the bibingka batter. Cooking Bibingka 1. Put some coal in the improvised basin made of a piece of G.I. sheet or tin. 2. Make the ...

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into thin strips 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 Tablespoons steak sauce (I used Heinz 57) 6 hoagie buns HOW TO COOK: 1. Spray inside of crock pot with non-stick spray. Lay the onion and bell pepper slices in the bottom of crock pot. Pour chicken broth over the veggies. Lay chicken breasts over the top of vegetables. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder and steak sauce over the chicken. 2. Cover with lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours OR on high heat for 3 to 4 hours (or until chicken is tender and cooked through) 3. Carefully remove chicken from crock pot and shred with two forks. Return to crock pot and stir to combine the shredded chicken and veggies. (There will be liquid in the crock pot but I leave it in to keep the chicken moist) 4. Usin...

Serves: 25-30 pumpkin bites INGREDIENTS: For the Pumpkin Bites 1¼ cup oat flour (see notes) ¾ cup all purpose flour ¼ cup turbinado sugar (more for topping) 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup canned pumpkin 1 egg ½ cup maple syrup 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional) For the Glaze 2 tablespoons butter 1¼ cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon milk HOW TO COOK: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. Batter: In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a smaller bowl, whisk the vanilla, pumpkin, egg, maple syrup, and olive oil. Add the wet ingredients to the larger bowl with the dry ingredients - stir until just combined. Add the mini chocolate chips and stir just a few times to distribute them throughout the batter. 3. Baking: Scoop small amounts of the batter onto a baki...

INGREDIENTS: For the Enchiladas 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 14 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups shredded cheese 4 cups enchilada sauce (use canned sauce OR see recipe below) 10 10-inch flour tortillas For the Sauce (optional) 1 28 ounce can tomatoes (refilled twice with water or broth) 3 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons taco or Southwestern seasoning half an onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 1 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste) HOW TO COOK: 1. Put the quinoa, broth, and chicken in a rice cooker. Select the "white rice" setting - when it's done, just double check that the chicken is cooked through. 2. If you're making your own sauce, puree all the sauce ingredients in a blender. If you want, simmer the sauce for a while to bring out more flavor. But this is the lazy girl's enchiladas, so... 3. Pour about half o...

INGREDIENTS: 4 medium-sized potatoes, diced salt 250 g. of ground pork salt and pepper 1/4 c. of finely chopped onion 1 tsp. of finely minced garlic 1/2 tsp. of chopped tarragon 2 tbsps. of bread crumbs (Use panko) 2 tbsps. of butter 1/2. c. of roughly chopped onion 1/2 c. of cream 3/4 c. of shredded cheese (mature cheddar is recommended) chopped parsley cayenne powder HOW TO COOK: 1. Preheat the oven to 350F. 2. Place the diced potatoes in a pot, cover with water, sprinkle with salt and boil for 10 minutes or until partially cooked, still firm and able to retain shape. Drain. 3. While the potatoes cook, make the meatballs. 4. Place the ground pork, about half a teaspoonful of salt and a quarter teaspoonful of pepper in a mixing bowl. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, tarragon and bread crumbs. Mix well. Form into balls about an inch and a half in diameter. 5. Heat the butter in a frying pan. Brown the meatballs in t...

INGREDIENTS: ½ recipe homemade pizza dough or store-bought 10 ounces cooked grilled chicken, diced ½ cup + 2 tablespoon bbq sauce 1¼ cup smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded ¼ cup sliced red onion ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 10-12 sliced pickled jalapeños 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped HOW TO COOK: 1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 475ºF.  2. Flatten the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.  3. Create a lip or rim by thickening the dough around the crust portion. This keeps the sauce from running over the sides. Transfer dough carefully to a parchment lined baking sheet.  4. Let dough rest for 10-15 minutes. 5. Combine the diced chicken and ½ cup of barbecue sauce in a small bowl, set aside. 6. Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of bbq sauce on the pizza dough and spread the smoked mozzarella cheese on top.  7. Top with the diced chicken, followed by the red onions, jalapeño...

INGREDIENTS: 24 pcs. quail eggs, hard-boiled and shells removed 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 tsp + 1 pinch iodized salt a pinch or two of black pepper powder a pinch of Maggi Magic Sarap (optional) 1/2 cup tap water 2-3 drops red food color 2-3 drops yellow food color 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting) 1 cup cooking oil (for frying) HOW TO COOK: 1. In a shallow pan prepare and heat cooking oil over medium heat. 2. Meantime, stir in food color into water until you get the desired tint. (Tip: Go for a little darker because the shade will pale when combined with the starches.) 3. In a medium bowl combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper and Magic Sarap or MSG (if using). Gradually add-in colored water, pouring a little at a time as you beat the batter with slow strokes. Add in any remaining water until the batter is fluid but thick. 4. Pour the extra 1/4 cup all-purpose flour into a plastic bag o...

INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 cups brown sugar 2/3 cups water 2 tbsp oil sesame seeds HOW TO COOK: 1. Sift together dry ingredients. 2. Mix brown sugar, water and oil then add to flour mixture. Mix until blended well. 3. Using a teaspoon, take small bits of batter then roll in sesame seeds. 4. Fry in deep hot oil until golden brown. Source: Choose Philippines

INGREDIENTS: 2 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry (thawed) 1 egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup white sugar HOW TO BAKE: 1. Heat oven to 180C°, fan forced 2. Unroll the pastry on a lightly floured surface and brush the first sheet with egg. 3. Place one plain puff pastry over the egg. 4. Press the pastry sheets firmly together. 5. Cut the pastry with the biscuit cutter and transfer to the baking dish and brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar. 6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. 7. Let it cool and serve. Source: Ambitiouschef

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups glutinous rice flour 85 grams caster sugar 250ml water 1 cup purple yam jam (or any preferred filling) 1 cup sesame seeds 250ml vegetable oil or more for frying HOW TO COOK: 1. Using a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and water and mix with your hands thoroughly to make a dough. 2. Place the sesame seeds in a separate small bowl. Set aside. 3. Divide the dough into 20 round balls or more if you intend to make smaller treats. 4. Using a rolling pin, flatten one ball then scoop a teaspoon of your filling into the disc. 5. Put the edges together and shape it back into round balls with your hands. 6. Roll the stuffed balls into the sesame seeds. 7. Repeat for all the dough. 8. Prepare a deep skillet and heat with about a cup of vegetable oil. 9. Once the oil is hot, slowly drop the buchi balls into the hot oil and cook until golden. 10. Scoop out with a spider (in picture) or a slotted spoon. 11. ...

INGREDIENTS: filling: 2 large unripe papaya 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 Knorr pork cube salt and pepper to taste eggs crust: 1/4 kilo ground rice 30g butter 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 egg atsuete (with water) or yellow food color HOW TO COOK: 1. Peel off the papaya's skin, remove the seeds, and wash with water. Shred the papaya or if you don't have any shredder, you may cut the papaya into thin strips. 2. In a pan with a little cooking oil, cook the garlic over medium heat until golden brown and add in the onions. When the onions start to caramelize, add in the pork cubes and the shredded papaya. Sauté and stir continuously until all ingredients are well incorporated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover pan and cook for 3-5 minutes. Pour into a plate and set aside. 3. Pour in the ground rice in a separate bowl and add in the egg, butter, water, vegetable oil, and atsuete mixture. Using your cle...

INGREDIENTS: 6 cups flour 1 cup sugar 3 tsp baking powder 1 cup white wine 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup vegetable shortening 2 tbsp anise extract HOW TO BAKE: 1. In a mixing bowl combine sugar, vegetable shortening, vegetable oil and baking powder. 2. When mixed, add anise extract and stir. 3. While stirring continuously add flour until dry or crumbly. 4. Use hands to mix together dough. Divide the dough into small pieces and flatten it on a floured table. 5. Use a flower shaped cookie cutter and cut the portions. 6. Lay the cut dough on a baking tray and set aside. 7. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and bake cookies for 15 to 18 minutes. 8. Once cooked set aside and let it cool to prevent it from breaking down when removed from the tray. Source: Lokal Kusinero