When you have picky eaters, preparing a nutritious meal for school can be a challenge. I still remember when Mama Foodie used to wake-up in the wee hours of the morning just to prepare Bento Boxes for her kids. Thanks to healthy lunch box recipes shared by experts, preparing a nutrition packed baon is no longer a challenge. Mama Foodie’s Bento Box ingredients usually include egg, cheese, ham, rice, and some fruits or veggies. But if you want to ensure that the kids have healthy and nutrition … [read more]
Sardine and Tomato Pasta Recipe for Meatless Days
Health Campaigns like Meatless Monday encourage people to remove meat from their diet at least once a week. According to them, removing meat at least once a week can reduce your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Some also abstain from eating meat on Friday due to religious reasons. Having no meat in your diet doesn’t mean boring or unsavoury meals for the family. This Sardine and Tomato Pasta Recipe can be a filling and tasty treat for your meatless days. Ingredients: 1 … [read more]
Lumpiang Ubod with Ajinomoto PORKSAVOR
Getting kids to eat their veggies is a challenge for a lot of moms. Some moms simply hide their veggies in the meat dishes to sneak some added nutrients into their child’s diet. This can be done in dishes like Lumpiang Shanghai or meatballs where the veggies are grated or minced and mixed with ground meat so that they would also look like meat. Another approach is to prepare veggie dishes with strong meaty flavors that even the picky eaters will love. My newly discovered cooking buddy for this … [read more]
Ajinomoto Porksavor ™: The Newest Flavor in Town
Your home cooked pork dishes can now be tastier and more delicious with the help of the latest flavor from Ajinomoto, the Porksavor All-in-One Seasoning Mix. Read on to find out what the buzz is all about and learn two yummy recipes from the newest All-in-One Seasoning in town. PRESS RELEASE: Savor the deliciousness of the new Porksavor™ Filipinos love food with strong meaty flavors, which is why saucy, soupy or stir-fried dishes would usually be accentuated with pork meat or … [read more]
Del Monte Kitchenomics Launches New Season
More Recipes, Less Hassles with Del Monte Kitchenomics' New Season Who says you have to be a couch potato when you watch the television? One of our favorites, Del Monte Kitchenomics continues to get viewers off their couches and head off to their kitchens to whip up delicious yet family-approved and budget-friendly recipes. Tune in to GMA 7 on Feb 19, 2014 for the first episode and new season of the Del Monte Kitchenomics cooking show. This will be hosted by Kapuso actress Carla Abellana … [read more]
Aloha! Binagoongang Baboy
Watching cooking shows like Top Chef, Iron Chef, and Master Chef can teach you that anything is possible in the kitchen. Weird ingredients or unlikely combination of flavors can sometimes turn into a delectable dish. Sometimes, even a kitchen boo boo can result to a new and improved version of an old recipe. Unlike seasoned cooks or chef, I am not brave enough to put my own twist in any tried and tested recipe. At least not until I tried cooking Binagoongang Baboy from scratch and double dosed … [read more]
Bread Waffle: A New Look for Classic Buttered Toast
One of the best ways to encourage kids to eat healthy food is through tasty dishes that are presented in fun and appetizing manner. A plain bowl of oatmeal can be made more appetizing by adding banana for eyes, nuts for nose, and honey for a sweet smile. For our back to school breakfast, we gave the good old buttered toast a new and more enticing look with the use of a waffle maker. Here are 3 easy steps to make Bread Waffle, our quick and fun breakfast that is perfect for the morning … [read more]
Fried Lumpiang Ubod Recipe
A couple of weeks ago, we featured some healthy and crunchy veggie snacks that kids and adults can enjoy together. One of the snack options mentioned there was the Fried Lumpiang Ubod or the Heart of Palm Spring Roll. This Filipino food fare is usually enjoyed in the traditional soft crepe wrapper drizzled with sweet brown sauce and sprinkled with ground peanuts and garlic. But the fried version makes it easier and more fun for the kids to snack on. Here is our recipe for the Fried Lumpiang … [read more]
Take-Two-Series # 4: Chopsuey to Canton
Vegetables dishes are best eaten when they are fresh or lightly cooked and they still have some of their natural crisp. One has to be careful in reheating left over veggies because they can easily be overcooked. Leaving them in the heat longer than necessary or frequent reheating will result to a mushy or wilted veggie meal. Here is one way to enjoy leftover Chopsuey with little risk of over cooking, take a look at our Take-Two Series # 4 featuring Chopsuey to Canton. Ingredients: left … [read more]
Menudo Rice Toppings to Go
Today’s fast paced lifestyle has brought a lot of changes in the Filipino family, especially in their eating habits. The dining table is hardly used for the family meals because every member of the family has his own schedule. But these should not deter moms from preparing yummy yet economical and nutritious meals lest her family settle for the fast food lanes. Here is a time tested one-dish meal for busy moms: Menudo Rice Toppings! Slice 1/2 kilo of kasim or pigue into small cubes, season with … [read more]