Merienda

Calamares

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Filipino Style Recipe: calamares or calamari is comprises a squid as main ingredient. Normally the squid rings mix with batter then deep fried for less than two minutes to prevent toughness. It is usually served plain with mayonnaise.

Estimated time of preparation: 20 minutes. Good for 2 persons

Ingredients:
500 grams squid, clean and cut into rings
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying
1/2 teaspoon paprika(optional)

Procedure:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Add squid and dip in beaten egg then coated onto breadcrumbs.

Part 2
1. In a frying pan, heat oil and fry the squid for 1 minute or until golden brown. Do not overcooked.
2. Remove squids and drain on paper towels.
3. Serve with dip.

Pasta in Shrimp and Lemon Sauce

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Filipino Style Recipe: angel hair pasta in shrimp and lemon sauce is another simple and low-carbohydrate dish. It is usually consist of pasta and a combination of cream, shrimp and lemon juice.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 15-20 minutes
Good for 4-6 persons

Ingredients:
350 grams pasta(I prefer angel hair)
500 grams medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup whip cream
1/4 cup chicken stock or water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper
1/2 cup parsley(kinchay),chopped(optional)
1/4 cup spring onions, chopped(optional)
zest of a lemon(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a large pot, prepare the pasta based on cooking instructions. Drain and set aside

Part 2
1. In a sauce pan, pour the chicken stock, cream and lemon juice and simmer in a low heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add shrimp, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp is done. Add water if needed.
3. Add parsley and green onions and cook for another minute.
4. Adjust seasoning according to taste.

Part 3
1. In a serving bowl, put the pasta and pour the sauce.
2. Add lemon zest and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and serve.

Creamy Shrimp Salad

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Filipino Style Recipe: creamy shrimp salad is comprises a shrimp as main ingredient. Combine with mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, cucumbers, salt and pepper.

Estimated time of preparation: 20 minutes. Good for 2 persons

Ingredients:
3/4 cup cooked shrimp, steamed and peeled
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
lettuce leaves(optional)

Procedures:
1. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Glazed Carrots Recipe

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Filipino Style Recipe: glazed carrots recipe is a quick and healthy meal. It is mainly made up of carrots boiled in salted water then cooked in butter and sugar. If using, you may add maple syrup and cinnamon.

Estimated time of preparation: 5 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 15 minutes
Good for 4 servings

Ingredients:
500 grams carrots, peeled and slice into 1/4 inch disks or diagonally.
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper(optional)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon(optional)
2 tablespoons of maple syrup(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a sauce pan, pour water with salt and bring to boil. Add carrots, cover and then cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well.

Part 2
1. In a sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat then add the carrots.
2. Add the maple syrup then sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar and white pepper. Stir well.
3. Cook until the juices are reduced to a glaze.
4. Remove from heat. Serve hot!

Notes:
1. You may use baby carrots instead.

Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Filipino Style Recipe: macaroni salad recipe is usually made with macaroni noodles, mayonnaise, condensed milk and all-purpose cream. Add with fruit cocktail, raisins, kaong, nata de coco and cheese make the recipe more delicious. This is usually served as appetizer.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 20-30 minutes
Good for 4-6 persons

Ingredients:
500 grams macaroni noodles
500 ml mayonnaise
2 cans Condensed Milk
2 cans All-Purpose Cream
1 medium-sized Del Monte Fruit Cocktail
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, diced or shredded
1/4 cup Raisins(optional)
1-1/2 cups Nata de Coco(coconut gel), drained(optional)
1 bottle Kaong(Red), drained(optional)
1 bottle Kaong(Green), drained(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. Cook macaroni noodles according to package cooking instructions. Set aside and let it cool down for about 15 minutes.

Part 2
1. In a large mixing bowl, transfer the macaroni and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.
2. Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour.
3. Serve cold. Enjoy!

Banana Cue

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Filipino Style Recipe: banana cue is a popular Filipino meryenda(mid-afternoon snack). It is normally a banana deep fried with a coating of caramelized brown sugar.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 15-20 minutes
Good for 2-3 servings

Ingredients:
8 pieces Asian plantains(saging na saba)
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil

Procedures:
1. In a pot, heat oil until boiling.
2. Gently add the bananas and fry for 3-5 minutes.
3. Add brown sugar and cook for another 5 minutes or until the sugar has melted and caramelize.
4. Remove the bananas one by one and let the oil drip.
5. Skew each banana on bamboo sticks, 2-3 bananas per stick.

Notes:
1. You may also add cinnamon powder when they are done.

Kamote Cue

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Filipino Style Recipe: kamote cue is a popular Filipino meryenda(mid-afternoon snack). It is normally a sweet potatoes deep fried with a coating of caramelized brown sugar.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 15-20 minutes
Good for 2-3 servings

Ingredients:
1 kilo sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/2 inch thick
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil

Procedures:
1. In a pot, heat oil until boiling.
2. Add brown sugar and cook until the sugar has melted.
3. Add the sliced sweet potatoes and fry for 5-8 minutes.
4. Remove the sweet potato and let it cool for a few minutes. Done!

Notes:
1. You may use barbeque sticks for a better presentation.
1. You may also add cinnamon powder when they are done.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

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Filipino style recipe: broccoli and cauliflower salad is a quick and easy side dish. It is mainly made up of steamed broccoli and cauliflower then add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, onion, salt and pepper.

Estimated time of preparation: 10 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 8 minutes
Good for 5 servings

Ingredients
1 head broccoli florets, cut into bite size
1 head cauliflower florets, cut into bite size

Dressing:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small onion, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Procedures
Part 1
1. In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Part 2
1. In a steamer, steam the broccoli and cauliflower for about 8 minutes.
2. Transfer the broccoli and cauliflower into a bowl and add the dressing.
3. Serve and enjoy!

Ginataang Monggo Recipe

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Filipino Style Recipe: ginataang monggo recipe is another sweet rice porridge popular among Filipinos. It is mainly made up of sticky rice and roasted mung beans boiled with coconut milk with sugar.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 20-30 minutes
Good for 4 servings

Ingredients:
1/2 cup sticky rice(malagkit), washed
1/4 cup mung beans(monggo)
1 cup water
1 can coconut milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup corn kernels(optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract(optional)

Procedures:
1. In a pan, toast monggo until roasted and brown.
2. Crushed the monggo using a rolling pin or bottle. Set aside.
3. In a casserole mix the rice, roasted monggo, water and coconut milk.
4. Cook in a low heat until the coconut milk is almost absorbed. Stir occasionally.
5. Add sugar, corn kernels and vanilla extract and stir well. Remove from heat.
6. Transfer to serving bowl and serve hot!

Mac and Cheese Soup with Broccoli

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Filipino Style Recipe: Mac and cheese soup with broccoli recipe is an easy soup dish. It is mainly made up of pasta and broccoli cooked in milk and cheese.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 20-30 minutes
Good for 5 servings

Ingredients:
100 grams elbow macaroni
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a large pot, prepare the pasta based on cooking instructions. Set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pot, heat butter and saute onions, garlic and carrots.
2. Add cornstarch, chicken broth and milk then stir well. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Add broccoli and Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer until broccoli is cooked.
4. Add pasta and cheddar cheese then remove from heat.
5. Transfer to serving bowl then Serve and enjoy!