Fried Lumpiang Togue (Spring Rolls)

Lumpia is relatively easy do, but definitely easy to cook. When i sometimes can't figure out what to cook, it's comforting to know that i have this in the freezer. We made around 30 pieces this afternoon, had some for dinner and the rest went into the freezer.

Fried Asuhos (Silver Sillago)

I attended a wedding anniversary party at Cafe Juanita and one of the dishes served was Fried Asuhos with crab fat. I'm not really a fish person, though i enjoyed eating this, though i'm not sure if it's because of the crab fat. ;)

Seeing some frozen Asuhos at Cold Storage in Rustan's Supermarket, i decided to do it myself, without the crab fat. I seasoned it with salt and pepper, some freshly squeezed lemon then covered it in flour, eggs and japanese bread crumbs.

We had this for dinner and was good even without the crab fat. Ketchup or pickled mayo will do.

Chicken, Ham & Potato Casserole

I was stuck with lots of Christmas ham over the holidays and was thinking of recycling them into a different dish. I got inspiration from Connie of pinoycook.net when she did her Chicken, Ham & Potato Pie. I got some chicken fillet, Christmas ham and pepperoni sauteed them in butter with garlic, onion and bell pepper. Added a can of mushroom soup, topped it with mashed potatoes and cheese then straight to the oven for a few minutes. I brought some to the office and everyone enjoyed it!

Hotdogs with Basil in Ketchup

This dish can easily pass for a meal or "pulutan". I had a lot hotdog leftovers from my daughter's birthday party and decided to turn it into something a little more interesting. I got this from a friend a couple of years ago and have been making it eversince. It's basically sliced hotdogs sauteed in butter and onions mixed with dried parsley, paprika and ketchup. If you want it spicy, just add some chili powder/peppers/sauce.

Mangga at Bagoong

If there's one appetizer that really gets my family's appetite going, it has to be semi-ripened mangoes and fermented shrimp paste or locally known as the popular "mangga at bagoong".

Pizza Night

A crunchy crust, lotsa pepperoni, some sliced ham, minced garlic, chopped onions, grated cheese, chopped bell peppers and homemade pizza sauce equals - Pizza Night!

Asparagus Omelette

Basically the same as the Asparagus in butter and garlic except that i added some dried basil leaves and eggs. A little twist and you have a new delicious dish.

Choco Walnut Cake

Baking a cake was the furthest thing in my mind after a cheesecake disaster i had a few years ago. A recipe posted by Connie of Pinoycook kinda gave me hope and had me looking for the ingredients yesterday. The result -- good....but can be improved on. I think i should change the kind of chocolate i used.

Chicken Salpicao

This was taken from the Magnolia fillets cuts recipe flyer. I just adjusted for twice the amount of chicken. Delicious and definitely doing it again!

Marinade the chicken in seasoning, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce for about 10 minutes. Saute some sliced garlic in butter then set aside. Drain the chicken, saute some minced garlic in butter, add the chicken. When cooked, add the marinade and mix till cooked. Add the toasted garlic.

Pinaputok na Tilapia

This was the companion of the Inihaw na Liempo. I was really in a grilling mood. To do this, you need to clean the fish, make a few slits on the side, add salt and pepper, then stuff the belly with, onions, tomatoes and coriander. Wrap it in banana leaves and grill till done! Great with soy sauce, pepper, calamansi as dipping sauce.

Inihaw na Liempo

Surprised my wife with this a few nights ago. She was just thinking of buying some. There are so many marinades for Inihaw na Liempo. Some common ones are - soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic and pepper or soy sauce, ketchup, 7-up or vinegar, garlic and pepper. Different marinades, so many choices. You could also keep it simple and just add salt and pepper and let the natural flavors of the pork do the rest. For this dish, i used worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. I cooked the pork in the marinade first for a few minutes before putting it on the grill. If you want this to be spicy, just add your choice of chili peppers or chili sauce to the marinade.

Steamed Asparagus in Butter and Garlic

Very simple delicious dish of steamed asparagus that is quickly fried in butter with garlic.

Wash the asparagus and steam till tender. Season with salt and cracked black pepper.

In a pan, saute some garlic in butter. Add the steamed asparagus and mix for about a minute.

That's it!

Coconut Prawns

At first my wife didn't like the idea of dessicated coconuts and prawns. That changed quickly after the first bite. :)

Steamed Soy Lapu-Lapu

Another dish from my Mom's birthday. We had a seafood party. Rub the fish with salt, let it stay for a while and rinse. Steam the Lapu-Lapu until cooked. For the sauce, just mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, some water, sugar, ginger, a small onion, onion leeks, chives leaves, minced garlic and sesame oil and cook it for a while. Pour over the steamed Lapu-Lapu. Simple and yummy.

Chili Garlic Crab

I did this for my Mom's birthday. This is something she's been craving for a long time.

Cheddar Cheese Soup

I just love cheese!
Too bad it was too rich for my baby daughter.

Ginataang Kalabasa

This has to be one of my favortie vegetable dishes. I never imagined one day i'd admit to such a thing. :)

Bistek

Bistek or Filipino Beef Steak. Fairly common dish among Filipino households and surely one of the favorites. The only thing different i do, is i use sukiyaki cuts for this.

Kailan Leaves in Oyster Sauce

Kalian leaves with oyster sauce mixed with crabsticks. Blanch the leaves and set aside. Saute some minced garlic and chopped onions, stir in your favorite oyster sauce, add the crabsticks, then the Kailan leaves.

Kung Pao Chicken

Found this recipe for Kung Pao chicken. It turned out well but i think there is still room for improvement.