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, … [read more]
Protein Packed Bite Sized Snacks for Tots in School
The first week of school has fueled my drive to search for new and interesting ideas for nutritious baon for my little ones. As I was going through some old magazines a recipe card from The Maya Kitchen recipes and I got my answer for next week’s new baon feature for my kids – a Mini Calzone packed with meat mushroom and veggies. Here are the steps and ingredients for the Mini Calzone recipe from Maya Kitchen: Crust: 1 pack Maya Original Hotcake Mix (200 grams) 1/3 cup shortening 2-3 tbsps … [read more]
Homemade Chicken Nuggets for Snacking on the Go
One of my favorite snacks when I was a kid was the chicken nuggets, actually it still is. However, during my younger years snacking on these fast food treats are considered as a fad without any thought on the health implications of eating greasy and high in sodium fares. Nowadays, there are healthy preparation options that you can go for in order to enjoy these snacks in and out of the house. There are two ways to go on this snack, one is to get the frozen variety in the grocery and fry it … [read more]
Sugar Cookie Food Gift From Our Little Kitchen
Tinkering around the kitchen is an activity that the kids always enjoy. Last Mother’s Day, we thought it would be a wonderful idea to gift the moms in our lives with yummy baked treats that the kids made in our own little kitchen. We used the sugar cookie recipe passed on by thier eldest cousin, Ally. It was the same one she used when she baked her first batch of cookies as a little pre-schooler herself. So, out came the measuring cups, mixing bowls, whisks and spoons to start our baking … [read more]
Protein Packed Mussels That Kids Can Enjoy
Shellfish are often great appetizers that are served in dinner parties. Crustaceans like shrimps, prawns, crabs, and lobsters may also be served as a main course. Clams, oysters, scallops and mussels on the other hand are mainly used as appetizers or added ingredients in soups, sauces and dishes. A popular shellfish appetizer that we love to prepare at home is the baked mussels. Baked Mussels are practical and nutrition packed appetizers that the kids have grown to love. The chewy and flavorful … [read more]
Ooops…Is That Burnt Rice I Smell? Fix That Kitchen Flop Fast.
It is terrible to see food go to waste. But this is almost inevitable to kitchen newbies like me. I remember well how I botched up a huge batch of chicken curry for not being wise enough to realize that I wasn’t supposed to use the entire pack of curry mix. My kitchen experience was then only weeks old and most of the dishes I cooked were made palatable by ready-mix sauces and flavorings. That was years ago, and I have learned quite a few tricks since then. Here are some ways to fix those … [read more]
Simple and Flavorful Grilled Porkchop with Mango Salsa
nuffnang_bid = "d175e9992140cd6109378c3f2c1efb2b"; Marinated dishes are flavorful dishes that kids really love. The marinating process creates flavorful dishes through the seamless blend of natural food flavors and spices that are combined during the procedure. Aside from adding flavor to your dishes it also helps in tenderizing tough meat like those that are usually found in pork and beef cuts. Marinated grilled dishes go well with sidings or toppings that are cold, fresh and equally … [read more]
Ten Minute Stir-Fry Chicken Meal
A pack of frozen mixed vegetables can be a tummy saver when moms suddenly find themselves short of time and a couple of rumbling tummies that are about to burst in the doors. It can save you a lot of prep time and allow you to whip up a yummy and nutritious meal in a flash. Just like the Stir-Fry Chicken with Mixed Veggies which can be done in 10 minutes. Ingredients: 2 pcs of chicken breast fillet sliced into strips 1/3 cup of frozen mixed vegetables 1 small sized bell pepper cut into … [read more]