Cheesy Cupcake

Cheesy Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients:
1 cup grated cheese
1 and 1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup condensed milk or 1 small can
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt, iodized
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, beaten

Instructions:
1.  Beat the two eggs.
2.  Add vanilla, sugar, butter and stir.  Also add the condensed milk.
3.  At another bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder.  Mix well.
4.  Combine the two mixtures together.
5.  Pre-heat oven for 5 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.  Prepare non-stick tray with muffin cups and fill each cup with the prepared mixture.
6.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.  Enjoy!

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Chicken Lumpiang Shanghai Rolls

Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that’s easy to make and bursting with flavour? These Chicken Lumpiang Shanghai Rolls are a must-try! Filled with a delicious blend of ground chicken, vegetables, and seasonings, then wrapped in a crispy golden shell, these rolls are perfect for any occasion. Paired with a tangy dipping sauce, they’re guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering. Let’s dive into this simple recipe and bring some Filipino flair to your table!

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo ground chicken
1 onion chopped
1 clove of garlic crushed
onion leaves, chopped
1 medium sized carrot, julienne
1 tbsp soy sauce
small lumpia wrapper
cooking oil
pinch of salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Sauce:
ketchup with sesame oil and hot sauce

Cooking Instructions:
1.  Excluding the cooking oil and the lumpia wrapper, mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
2.  Measure 1 teaspoon of the mixed ingredients and fold in the lumpia wrapper.
3.  Deep fry the rolls in moderate heat and drain.
4.  Prepare the sauce and serve while hot and crispy.

These Chicken Lumpiang Shanghai Rolls are the perfect combination of crispy, savoury, and satisfying. Whether served as a party appetizer, an afternoon snack, or part of a meal, they’re sure to impress. The tangy ketchup dipping sauce adds just the right kick, making each bite even more irresistible. Try this recipe today and enjoy a taste of Filipino comfort food at its best. Don’t forget to share your experience in the comments and spread the love by sharing this recipe with friends. Happy cooking!

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SPAM Fries

Ingredients:
1 can SPAM
4-5 tbsp cooking oil
1 pack Japanese breading
2 eggs
1/4 kilo flour
pinch of pepper (optional)

Sauce:
mayonnaise with garlic powder
ketchup with sesame oil and hot sauce

Cooking Instructions:
1.  Cut the SPAM into finger-size sticks or about the size of French fries.
2.  Coat the SPAM with flour, dip in beaten egg and then coat again with Japanese breading.  (You can optionally add pepper to the Japanese breading.)
4.  Deep fry the SPAM sticks/fries and drain.
5.  For a good presentation, place some of the SPAM fries in the empty can where the SPAM/luncheon meat was stored.  Place the rest in a plate together with the two kinds of dips prepared (mayonnaise with garlic and ketchup with hot sauce and sesame oil.)
6.  Serve hot and enjoy.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo medium or large size shrimp
1 bottle small Sprite/7 Up
3 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup of butter
2 red chili (seedless, chopped)
1 medium sized red onion (chopped)
1 clove of garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
juice from 2 calamansi
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
garlic powder
parsley/ spring onion

garlic powder

Instruction:
1.  Wash the shrimps and marinate them in 1 bottle of Sprite for 1 and 1/2 hours to two hours.
2.  Saute the garlic and onion in cooking oil.  Put the shrimps and fry until half cooked or shrimp turns into a light orange color.
3.  Put some ground pepper and salt according to taste.  Add also about 3 to 4 tablespoons of the remaining Sprite used in marinating the shrimp.
4.  Put the butter, stir and add the seedless red chili.  Add soy sauce and calamansi juice.  Sprinkle with some parsley or spring onion and season with garlic powder.
5.  Cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes or until shrimp turns to an orange color indicating it is already cooked.  (Avoid overcooking the shrimp.)
6.  Serve hot and enjoy!

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Chop Suey

Chop Suey

Ingredients:
1/4 kilo chicken breast, sliced into small cubes
1/4 kilo pork, sliced into small cubes
1/4 kilo shrimp, peeled
1/4 kilo snow peas
1/4 kilo cabbage
1 carrot, medium sized
1 can young corn
Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 to 3 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup of water
2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water
3 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce or according to taste
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
10 quail eggs, cooked
Pepper to taste

Instructions:
1.  Fry the peeled shrimp and set aside.
2.  Saute garlic and onion in cooking oil.  Add and fry the pork and chicken. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce and oyster sauce.  Stir.  Add water and simmer for 10 minutes.
3.  Add the snow peas, young corn, cabbage and carrot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4.  Add the sliced red bell pepper, shrimp and quail eggs.  Add ground black pepper to taste.
5.  Add cornstarch mixed with about 1/2 cup water.  Simmer for 5 minutes.

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Gising-Gising

Gising-Gising

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo ground pork
1/4 kilo Baguio beans
3 red chili, chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 clove of garlic minced
3 tablespoon cooking oil
1 and 1/2 tablespoon shrimp paste
1/3 cup water
1 pack instant coconut milk
pepper

Instructions:
1.  Saute onion and garlic in cooking oil.
2.  Add ground pork and simmer for 15 minutes or until light brown.
3.  Add red chili and shrimp paste. Also add pepper to taste.  Simmer for 5 minutes.
4.  Add one pack of coconut milk and water then boil for 20 minutes.
5.  Add Baguio beans and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
6.  Serve and enjoy.

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Super Yummy and Easy Brownie

Super Yummy and Easy Brownie Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup melted butter
2 eggs

PROCEDURE:
1.  Mix all the dry ingredients (sugar, flour, cocoa).
2.  Beat the eggs and mix the melted  butter.  Add to the above mixture of dry ingredients.
3.  Preheat oven for 10 min at 175 degrees Celsius.
4.  Grease the pan and pour in your brownie mixture.
5.  Bake for 35 minutes.

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Banana Raisin Cake

Banana Raisin Cake

INGREDIENTS:

2 to 3 large bananas
2 eggs
1/2 cup raisin
1/4 cup oil
1 and 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

PROCEDURE:

1.  Beat the two eggs.  Add the vanilla and oil.
2.  Mash the bananas.  Set aside.
3.  Mix the flour, salt, baking soda and sugar.  Add this mixture to the mashed bananas and the beaten eggs with vanilla and oil.  Add the raisins.
4.  Preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
5.  Grease the pan then pour the mixture.
6.  Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

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Chicken Quesadilla Special

Chicken Quesadilla Special

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup butter
3 to 5 Tortilla wheat bread
Shredded fried chicken (half breast)
Mayonnaise, 1 small sachet
Garlic powder
2 egg yolk
1 green bell pepper
1 white onion
1/2 bar Grated cheese
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Salt
Pepper
Taco seasoning (optional)

PROCEDURE:

1.  Make a Hollandaise sauce.  Beat 2 egg yolks, then heat it in low fire with butter.
2.  Fry or roast the chicken. Shred it.  Set aside.
3.  Heat the tortilla in low fire for one to two minutes and spread a little butter. Set aside.
4. Saute minced white onion in butter with thinly sliced bell pepper.  Set aside.
5.  Place the said mixture as well as the shredded chicken in the tortilla.  Place also the Hollandaise sauce, grated cheese, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and taco seasoning.
6.  Fold the tortilla bread with filling and bake for 5 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.

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Kalabasang Okoy (Squash Patties)

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Kalabasang Okoy (Squash Patties) is a delightful Filipino dish that’s perfect as a snack, side dish, or even a main course. Made with fresh squash, carrots, and your choice of chicken or shrimp, these patties are both nutritious and delicious. Whether you’re looking for a quick family treat or an appetizer for gatherings, this simple recipe is sure to satisfy. Let’s dive in and create these crunchy, flavorful patties!

INGREDIENTS:
one cup flour
1/4 cornstarch
1 egg
1 carrot (julienne cut)
1/4 kilo meat - chicken or shrimp (minced)
1/4 of medium size squash (julienne cut)
1/4 cup water
spring onions
salt
pepper

PROCEDURE:
1.  Make sure the squash and the carrot are sliced thinly (julienne cut).
2.  Beat the egg and mix with one cup of flour, water and 1/4 cornstarch.
(Adjust the water consistency as necessary)
3.  Mix with the squash, carrots, shrimps/chicken and spring onions.
4.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
5.  Deep fry until golden brown.

These Kalabasang Okoy (Squash Patties) are a testament to how simple ingredients can create a dish that’s irresistibly delicious and perfect for any occasion. The combination of crispy vegetables, savory meat, and a golden batter makes every bite a delight. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them as is for a satisfying treat. Try this recipe today, and don’t forget to share your experience in the comments below. Happy cooking and enjoy your crispy Kalabasang Okoy!

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