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[jamesbond]

Beef Tapa Recipe




Ingredients :
2 pounds beef round or chuck, sliced thinly against the grain
1/2 cup lemon juice (or vinegar)
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head garlic, minced
Canola or any cooking oil for frying

Directions :
1-Mix together all the ingredients except the cooking oil. Blend well to coat beef thoroughly with the liquids and seasonings.

2-Cover and let marinate inside the refrigerator for minimum of 4 hours, or even overnight.

3-To cook, drain first the excess liquid from the marinade so the beef will fry and not boil in its own liquid.

4-Heat up the oil in the pan, fry the beef in batches.

5-Serve with Fried Rice, Fried Egg and a side of cut tomatoes.

[carlo1225]

Salted Caramel Ice Cream Cake Shots...
 

Ingredients:
1 tablespoons caramel sauce, plus a little extra for the glasses
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup whole milk
Pinch of sea salt, plus a little extra for the garnish
1 vanilla cupcake

Garnishes:
Gold sprinkles
Whip cream
Pinch of sea salt
Caramel sauce
Shot glasses

Blend ingredients together. Coat the rims of the glasses with caramel, and then dip them in gold sprinkles. Add a dab of caramel to each glass, and then fill with the shake just before serving. Top with whip cream and a pinch of sea salt!

[jamesbond]

more crazy ideas. . . . . . . . .

[Heathcliff]

matagal tagal na din akong hindi bumibisita dito sa favorite thread ko...it's a good thing, may dumadaan pa rin...

..sa mga bumibista, Salamat sa inyo...specially to you...Sir Carlo1225.

share ko lang itong article na ito ng ating Kababayan...

Chef Cristeta Comerford



Born in Manila, Philippines, Cristeta "Cris" Comerford now works in the most famous house in the United States of America. Mrs. Comerford became the first woman to become the executive chef at the White House since the Kennedys appointed the position to a high-profile statement of personal style. She is also the first minority, a Filipino-American, to hold the position. Serving as an assistant chef during the Clinton Administration, her consummate passion and talents proved worthy. Mrs. Laura Bush appointed her in August 2005, and she has since showcased the best of American cuisines.

Mrs. Michelle Obama reappointed Cris Comerford because of her passion and emphasis for healthy eating. Her many responsibilities include designing and executing menus for official dinners, social events and family entertaining. Some of her memorable events include the Governor's Dinner, because of the inclusion of culinary students. Mentorship and leadership has been a key to the success of the White House Kitchen.

Chef Comerford attended the University of the Philippines to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Food Technology. Her 26 years of culinary experience include fine dining restaurants in Washington D.C., Chicago, Austria, Napa Valley and France. As a member of the Club Chefs du Chef, an association of chefs of heads of state, she had continually pursued her growth in techniques, abilities and food trends.

Because of her strong belief in family and community, she had faithfully served as a church deacon and currently leads a home study group with her husband, John. They have both volunteered on humanitarian trips to an impoverished town in Brazil. Recently, she was a keynote speaker at an International Women's Leadership Conference hosted by the Governor of Hawaii, Gov. Linda Lingle. Mentorship to younger culinarians led her to speak to students at the Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu.

Her seven-year-old daughter, Danielle, had shown her culinary interest by writing their New Year's Eve dinner celebration. They live in Columbia, Maryland, in between visiting families in Seattle and Chicago.



here's some of her well favoured recipes from the White House...

No Cream Creamed Spinach



Ingredients
2 pounds baby spinach, washed and cleaned
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions
Blanch half a pound of spinach in salted, boiling water.

Immediately, "shock" the blanched spinach in a bowl of iced water. Drain and squeeze out the excess water.

Puree in a blender. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, sweat the shallots and garlic until translucent.

Add the rest of the spinach leaves. Toss and saute until wilted.

Fold in the spinach puree.

Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.


Cauliflower Gratin



Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper
2 cup shredded Gruyere
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or coarsely ground fresh bread crumbs

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

Trim the cauliflower and cut into florets.

Steam the cauliflower in a large pot with a little water over medium-low heat until tender. Remove the cauliflower from the pot to a towel to remove excise moisture.

Heat the butter in a medium saucepan (2-quart) over medium heat. When the butter has melted, whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Add the milk, whisking constantly to make sure there are no lumps.

Cook another 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and add the nutmeg.

Put the cauliflower into the prepared pan. Top with half of the cheese. Pour the white sauce (bechamel) over the cheese. Top with the remaining cheese and the bread crumbs.

Bake, uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.





credits to the original source. . . .

[carlo1225]

you're welcome miss Schy...thanks din dito sa thread mo na nakakatakam...hehe 


Airline Food: Economy Vs. First Class...
 
Economy class meals still come in a wrapper, and business or first-class meals come with real cutlery. This list shows the sometimes striking difference between what the different classes eat.
What do you think?

Japan Airlines


Emirates Airlines


Ana Airlines


Air France


Thai Airways


Singapore Airlines


Turkish Airlines


British Airways


Air Canada


Aegean Airlines

[carlo1225]

Minimalist Recipes With Neatly Arranged Ingredients...
by Mikkel Jul Hvilshøj
 

Bouillabaisse


Porridge


Ratatouille


Egg


Pasta

[naruto789544]

funny... it's as if i am looking at a wall decor rather than cooking ingredients laid out in sequence...

[jamesbond]

  let us munch!








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[naruto789544]

that veggie salad in a taco wrap is great... so is the pipino with bits of dried pepper??? 
i'll pass on the burger... looking at it makes me full already... 

[lovemarie]

food bits . .  . .. . . . . . . . .

[naruto789544]

really??? and here we are now paying USD 100 per plate of lobster... nice tip for the avocado... it's easier to determine now if it's just right...

[carlo1225]

Best-Ever Banana Bread With Cream Cheese Frosting...
by SALLY
 

Tender, flavorful, and super-moist banana bread made from 4 bananas, brown sugar, butter, and yogurt. Topped with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. My very favorite banana bread recipe.

Ingredients:
BANANA BREAD
1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar (or dark brown sugar)
2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
1/3 cup (80g) Greek yogurt*
2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 large very ripe bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (measured correctly)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (70g) chopped pecans

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
4 ounces cream cheese (112g), softened to room temperature
1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (120g) powdered (confectioners') sugar
1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk
1/8 teaspoon salt, or as needed
chopped pecans to sprinkle on top, optional

Directions:

Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Lightly spray a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.

Make the bread: Using a hand-held or stand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar on medium speed, about 3 minutes. On medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the yogurt, mashed bananas and vanilla on medium speed for 1 minute. Remove the bowl from the mixer if using a stand mixer. Set aside.

In a large bowl, toss the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together until combined. Using a large spoon or rubber spatula, slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Slowly stir everything together until no more flour pockets remain. Do not overmix. Fold in the pecans.

Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, loosely covering the bread with aluminum foil at the 30 minute mark. This will prevent the top and sides from getting too brown. A toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf will come out clean when the bread is done. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Make the frosting: beat the softened cream cheese and butter together on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until soft, creamy, and combined thoroughly. Add powdered sugar and beat until thick and combined. Add milk and beat on medium speed for 2 more minutes. Add more powdered sugar until desired thickness is reached. Add salt to taste. I a quick shake of salt to cut the sweetness.

Spread the frosting on the cooled banana bread. There may be some frosting leftover depending how thick you layer it on top. Sprinkle with additional pecans, if desired.

Store bread in the refrigerator (covered) for up to 7 days.  Frost right before serving.  Banana bread tastes best on day 2 after the flavors have settled together. Unfrosted banana bread freezes well, up to 2 months.

[jamesbond]

more crazy ideas . . . . . . . . . . .

[naruto789544]

chocolate burgers? hehehe... i think i'll pass on that one...
now the asparagus? with salmon.... that's for me...

[naruto789544]

moist banana cake... that is something worth craving for... hope you can also share the PAL's economy and business class meal sir @carlo1225