STUFFED TOMATO RECIPE

Ingredients for 4 portions:

• 4 ripe, firm tomatoes,

• 1 cup whipping cream,
• 1/2 cup grated provolone cheese (or mozzarella),
• 1 tbsp. grated parmesan,
• 2 cups vegetables (green peas, sweet corn, sliced zucchini, diced peppers, cauliflower,
broccoli, etc.),
• 1 tsp. minced garlic, 1 tbsp. butter, chives.

Recipe:

1. Dip the 4 large tomatoes in boiling water and after 30-35 seconds transfer them in
iced water to cool down and stop the cooking.
2. Peel the tomatoes and remove the seeds, leaving the tomato cup-shaped.
3. Heat the butter in a medium frying pan and sauté the vegetables with the garlic until
soft.
4. Add the cream and reduce the sauce slightly.
5. Thicken with the grated cheese and season to taste.
6. Place the tomato cups in appetizer plates and pour over it the creamy vegetable
filling.
7. Garnish the stuffed tomato with chives and chopped parsley, or fresh thyme.
 SMOKED SALMON CROSTINI

Ingredients:

• 3 thin baguette slices,

• garlic-flavored oil,
• 3 slices of smoked salmon,
• 1 tbsp. cream cheese,
• chives,
• sprouts,
• 3 grape tomatoes,
• 2 lemon wedges.

Recipe:

1. Brush the baguette slices with the garlic oil and bake them until golden brown.
2. Let them cool down a bit and spread the cream cheese over them.
3. Roll the smoked salmon with the sprouts in the shape of little palms and place them
over the toast.
4. Serve the salmon crostini over the chives in the way seen in the picture.
5. Tip: The salmon crostini is a very easy and simple recipe, but very elegant and can
be prepared in advance and kept refrigerated for a few hours before serving.
 POACHED TROUT FILLET RECIPE

Ingredients for 1 portion:

• For appetizer use a 4 oz., and for main course an 8 oz. rainbow trout fillet or the
same size salmon fillet, carrot and celery sticks,
• 4 asparagus spears,
• 1/2 cup coconut milk,
• 1 tsp. salt,
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice,
• 1/4 cup water,
• 1 tbsp.sugar,
• 6 melon scoops

Recipe:

1. Put the coconut milk, water, salt, sugar and lemon juice in a pan and bring to a boil.
2. Add the trout fillet and vegetables and cook until the carrot sticks are soft,
approximately 7-8 minutes.
3. Serve the trout fillet in a bowl on top of the vegetables and pour around some of the
poaching liquid.
4. Check if salt is according to your taste and garnish with the melon scoops, physalis
(also called gooseberry) and fresh dill.
 SCAMPI PROVENCALE

Ingredients for 4 portions Scampi Provencale:

• 16 uncooked jumbo shrimp,

• tablespoon butter,
• 1 ounce white wine,
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic,
• 1 tablespoon diced onion,
• 1/4 cup whipping cream,
• chopped parsley or thyme,
• 2 tablespoon each - diced tomatoes and red or yellow peppers, salt.

Recipe:

1. In a medium frying pan heat the butter and stir in the garlic,
onion and diced pepper until they are soft.
2. Add the shrimp, cook for 1 minute on each side and add the
white wine.
 3. When the wine evaporates, add the chopped tomato, cream
and parsley, reduce the sauce slightly and season with salt and pepper
to taste.
4. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with garlic bread.

Scampi Provencale is the perfect recipe for whenever you need an easy
and very tasty appetizer, to go with a glass of nice white wine.

GRILLED LANGOUSTINE RECIPE

Ingredients for 4 portions of grilled langoustine:

• 16 langoustine or large prawns,

• 3 tablespoons olive oil,
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley,
• 1 tablespoon dried herbs,
• 1 large pinch chopped fresh dill,
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice,
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic,
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce,
• Salt and white pepper to taste.

Recipe:

1. Butterfly and de-vein the langoustine.

 2. Mix all the ingredients for the marinade and brush the langoustine with it before
grilling.
3. Grill them meat side down over charcoal, or at home in a cast iron griddle pan, until
they turn orange-red.
4. Turn the langoustine and grill the other side for about 1 minute.
5. Serve immediately.

Cooking tip: The same simple marinade can be used with many other kinds of seafood -
fish, scallops, squid, etc.
 EASY MEATLOAF

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1/3 cup ketchup

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker
crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased
5x9 inch loaf pan, OR form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13
inch baking dish.
3. In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and
ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
 SAVORY POT ROAST

Ingredients
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98%
Fat Free or Healthy Request)
• 1 (2 ounce) pouch Campbell's® Dry Onion Soup and Recipe Mix
• 6 small red potatoes, halved
• 6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 (3 pound) boneless beef bottom round roast or chuck pot roast

Directions
1. Stir the soup, onion soup mix, potatoes and carrots in a 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Add
the beef and turn to coat.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours* or until the beef is fork-tender.
 BARBEQUE BRISKET

Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of fat
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 cups barbeque sauce

Directions
1. Combine thyme, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne,
and cumin in a small bowl; set aside. Rub brisket all over with liquid smoke, then rub
with spice mixture.
2. Pour Worcestershire and barbeque sauces into a slow cooker; place beef on
top. Cover, and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours, until fork tender.
 CALDERETA

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs. stewing beef, cut into 1.5" cubes

• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 6 whole peppercorn, crushed
• 3 tsp. cooking oil
• 2 tsp. salt
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 green pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 red pepper, cut into strips
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. tabaso
• 1/2 tsp. MSG
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 3 tbsp. oil
• 1 small can peas (8 oz.)
• 2 oz. liver sausage or 3 oz. can liver spread

Garnishes

2 hard cooked eggs, sliced

1/4 cup stuffed olives

METHOD

1. Marinate beef in a mixture of vinegar, peppercorn and garlic for 1 to 2 hours. Drain.
Brown in hot oil a few pieces at a time. Set aside.
 2. Saute onions in remaining fat in skillet until soft but not brown. Return the pieces
of beef to skillet. Add tomato sauce, bay leaf, salt, MSG, sugar and hot water. Bring to
a simmer, cover and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours or until beef is tender.

3. Add red and green peppers and tabasco sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes
more. Add liver paste and green peas. Stir and cook another 5 minutes. Garnish with
sliced hard boiled eggs and stuffed olives.

FILIPINO BEEF STEAK (BISTEK)

Ingredients

• 1/2 kilo of beef (round, sirloin or tenderloin), sliced 1/4-inch thick

• 4 tbsp. of kalamansi (native lemon) juice
• 1/4 c. of dark soy sauce
• freshly-ground pepper
• 1 tsp. of minced garlic
• 2 large onions, cut into rings
• 2 tbsp. of cooking oil

METHOD

1. In a glass mixing bowl, mix kalamansi or lemon juice and soy sauce. Add beef, garlic
and ground pepper. Mix well. Let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. Heat a heavy skillet. Add oil. Lightly fry the onion rings. Remove from skillet and
drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
3. Reheat oil until smoking. Pan-fry the beef slices in batches, removing them as they
brown. When all the beef has been cooked, pour the marinade into the skillet and boil
for 1 minute.
4. Arrange beef slices on a plate. Place the onion rings on top. Pour the sauce over the
onions and beef. Serve at once.
 SWEET AND SOUR PORK

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 kilo pork loin, sliced into pieces

• 1 small can pineapple chunks
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1 red & 1 green bell peppers, sliced into strips
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons of peanut oil
• 4 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons of ketchup
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 3 cloves of minced garlic

DIRECTIONS

1. In a pot, boil pork in 2 cups of water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt until tender,
then drain (keep the pork stock for later).
2. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and soy sauce then coat the pork with the
cornstarch mixture.
3. Fry the pork in a skillet until golden brown, set aside.
4. Dissolve the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch on 1/2 cup of pork stock
– set aside.
 5. Sauté garlic and onions on oil, then add the bell peppers, pineapple chunks
(including the syrup), ketchup, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the dissolved
cornstarch. Stir until sauce thickens.
6. Pour over fried pork then serve with rice.

PORK MENUDO

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 kilo pork (cut into small chunks)

• 1/4 kilo pork liver (cut into small cubes)
• 5 pieces chorizo Bilbao (also cut in small pieces)
• 4 potatoes (peeled, cut in small cubes, fried)
• 1 green and 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup pork or chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons of patis (fish sauce)
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon atsuete oil (optional)
• 3 tomatoes (diced)
 • 1 small head of garlic (minced)
• 1 medium size onion (diced

DIRECTIONS

• In a pan or wok, heat cooking oil and atsuete oil.

• Saute garlic, onion. Then add the pork, liver, chorizo de Bilabo, tomatoes,
bell pepper, paprika, patis and the stock.
• Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the pork is tender.
• Add the chickpeas, potatoes and raisins. Boil of another 2 minutes.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot with white rice.

FRESH LUMPIA

Filling:

• 1/4 kilo pork liempo, boiled and sliced

• 1/2 kilo shrimp, shelled
• 2 squares tokwa (tofu), cubed
• 1/2 cabbage, medium-sized, shredded
• 1 cup string beans, sliced diagonally
• carrot, cut into thin strips
• kinchay, cut lengthwise, half inch
• kamote, medium-sized, cut into thin strips
• lettuce leaves
• 3 tbsp. cooking oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 garlic, crushed
• peanuts, finely chopped (for garnishing)

For sauce:
 • 1 cup brown sugar
• water
• cornstarch
• soy sauce

DIRECTION:

1. Saute garlic and onions. Add pork and shrimp.

2. When pork and shrimp are slightly cooked, add tofu.
3. Add carrots, string beans, kamote, then kinchay and cabbage. Do not overcook.
4. Season to taste. Cool before wrapping.
5. To make sauce:
Dissolve cornstarch in water and soy sauce. Put brown sugar in a saucepan. Caramelize by
stirring the sugar continually until totally melted. (Don’t scorch the sugar.) Add some water
and simmer until the caramel is dissolved. Add cornstarch dissolved in water and soy
sauce. Stir until mixture becomes smooth and transparent.
6. To make lumpia:
Put 2-3 tablespoons of filling in lumpia wrapper. Roll wrapper and seal. Serve with sauce
and finely chopped peanuts.

PORK KILAWIN

INGREDIENTS

• 1 kilo pork skin

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup Vinegar
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 pcs chili (siling labuyo)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a casserole, put pork skin in water and some salt.

 2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until the pork is tender and the
skin is soft.
3. Remove pork skin from water.
4. Slice the pork skin into bite sized pieces while still hot.
5. Place in a bowl and add vinegar, chili, soy sauce and chopped, uncooked
onions and tomatoes.
6. Serve immediately!

PORK LIEMPO AND PORK RIBS SINIGANG

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ liters rice washing or water

• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• ½ kg pork liempo, sliced
• ½ kg pork ribs, cut into serving pieces
• 1 medium radish, sliced
• 1 sachet 20g MAGGI Sinigang sa Sampaloc Mix
• 2 cups sliced mustasa leaves
• 2 pieces siling panigang (finger chilies)
• patis (fish sauce), to taste
DIRECTIONS

• Boil rice washing with tomatoes, onions, pork liempo and pork ribs.
• Simmer over low heat for 40-45 minutes or until pork meat begin to disintegrate
from the bones.
• Add radish and cook for 5 minutes. Stir-in MAGGI Sinigang sa Sampaloc Mix.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add mustasa leaves and siling panigang.
• Season with patis to taste.

BRAISED CHICKEN LEGS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp cooking oil

• 1 kg chicken legs (thighs & drumsticks)
• 2 tsp crushed garlic
• 1/2 cup minced celery stalks
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 cups diced and peeled tomatoes
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 2 pieces 11g MAGGI Chicken Broth Cube dissolved in 1 cup water
• 1 cup water
 • 1 cup baby potatoes, washed
• sprigs of parsley
• . carrot sliced into strips
• . zucchini sliced into strips

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil and stir-fry chicken in batches until half-cooked.

2. Set aside.
3. Sauté next 4 ingredients in the same pan.
4. Return chicken to pan and add the rest of the ingredients.
5. Simmer until meat and potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Sprinkle top with parsley and serve with buttered carrot and zucchini strips.

CHICKEN BALLS TOMATO SOUP

INGREDIENTS

• Chicken Balls:
• 100 g ground chicken
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 sachet 8g MAGGI MAGIC SARAP
• 1 pc egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp oil
 • 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped cabbage
• 2 pcs 11g MAGGI Chicken Broth Cube dissolved in 8 cups water
• 100 g sotanghon soaked in water and drained

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, green onions, MAGGI MAGIC SARAP,
egg, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
2. Heat oil and saute garlic, onions, and tomatoes.
3. When the tomatoes are limp, add in the carrots, celery and cabbage for 5
minutes or until limp.
4. Pour in prepared chicken broth and let boil.
5. Form 1 teaspoon of chicken mixture into balls and add one by one into the
boiling broth. Let boil for another 5 minutes.
6. Add sotanghon into the broth, simmer for another 2 minutes. Serve hot.

CHICKEN SATAY

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium chicken thighs

• 1 tsp ground white pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp ground turmeric
• 1 tbsp aniseed powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
 • 1 tbsp paprika powder
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium lime
• 6 6 inch wooden skewers
• 1 teaspoon
• 1 tablespoon
• 1 knife
• 1 bowl

DIRECTIONS

1. Step 1: The Satay Mix

Into a bowl put a teaspoon of ground white pepper, a teaspoon of garlic powder, a
tablespoon of aniseed powder, a tablespoon of ground cumin, a tablespoon of
ground coriander, a tablespoon of paprika, and a tablespoon of ground turmeric.
Stir thoroughly to create a dry satay mix. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the mix into
another bowl, one tablespoon for each of our two chicken thighs. Add 2
tablespoons of vegetable oil. Stir to create a paste.

2. Step 2: The Chicken

Remove the bones by running a sharp knife down either side. The top end will
come away easily. Then cut around the bottom of the bone and remove the
gristle. Trim and scrape off any excess fat. Tear the skin away as this will burn.
Carefully cut from the middle into one side of the thigh and fold it open. Cut into
the other side the same way to open it out. This will create a flat, evenly sized
piece of chicken. Slice into pieces of about 5 centimetres.
Repeat with the second thigh. Run the knife alongside the bone and cut it out
along with the gristle. Feel with your fingers to make sure all the bones are
removed and then tear away the skin. Cut into both sides and open out. Slice into
strips ready to be marinated.
3. Step 3: Marinate
Place the chicken strips into the bowl with the marinade. Mix well. The consistency
of the marinade should evenly coat the chicken, lift the strips up to make sure this
is the case. As it is a strong sauce the chicken is ready to cook immediately.

4. Step 4: Get Skewering

TOP TIP
Soak the skewers in cold water for a few seconds, this will prevent them from
burning when cooking.
Take a skewer and thread on a chicken piece. Try to ensure that the skewer
doesn’t show through either side. Push it down but leave room at the bottom for
holding. Thread on a second, and then a third piece. Satay literally means ‘Triple
Stacked’ so aim to thread 3 pieces on each skewer if you can.
Repeat with the next skewer, and then the next until you have run out of meat.
You should have enough chicken to fill at least three skewers. This can be a messy
procedure so wash you hands well when finished.

5. Step 5: Grill
Place the skewers onto a grill or griddle pan that has been preheated to a high
temperature and leave to cook. Occasionally press them down but not too hard
though as this may squeeze the flavours out. If the meat sticks gently prise it
loose.
After about 4 minutes, when the chicken is a golden brown, turn it, and leave the
other side to brown for a further 4 to 5 minutes. To check the chicken is cooked
through, cut into it. It should be white inside. When done transfer the satay to a
serving plate.

6. Step 6: Serve
TOP TIP
Roll a lime back and forth under your hand. This will squeeze the insides making it
juicier
Cut a wedge from the lime and place it alongside the satay.
Satay is an informal dish in Malaysia and is often bought and eaten on the streets.
It is especially good served with a peanut dipping sauce. Sprinkle chopped
peanuts on top of the sauce as a finishing touch.

CHICKEN A LA KING
INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups evaporated milk or half-and-half
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup chopped pimiento

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan.

2. Add mushrooms and green pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
3. Blend in flour, salt, and pepper.
4. Continue stirring and cooking until smooth and bubbly.
5. Gradually add milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly.
6. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. If you’d like a thicker sauce, blend 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup
cold water; add to sauce, a little at a time, until desired thickness is reached.
8. Cook for a few more minutes.
9. Add chicken and pimiento; heat through.
10. Serve on toast points or pastry shells or rice.

EGG SARCIADO
INGREDIENTS

• 7 pcs eggs
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 pc small onion, chopped
• 1 pouch (115 g) DEL MONTE Filipino Style Tomato Sauce
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 pc chicken bouillon cube
• 100 grams potatoes, sliced
• 1/4 cup cooked/frozen green peas
• 1 pc small red bell pepper, cut into cubes

DIRECTIONS

1. COOK 6 pieces eggs until hard boiled. Cut each egg lengthwise into two.
2. Beat remaining egg. Set aside.
3. SAUTÉ garlic and onion in oil. Add chicken cube, DEL MONTE Tomato Sauce,
water and potatoes.
4. Season with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp iodized fine salt (or ¾ tsp iodized rock
salt) and 1/8 tsp pepper.
5. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. ADD green peas, bell peppers and beaten eggs.
7. Simmer while stirring for 2 minutes, or until cooked. Add boiled eggs.
 POACHED SALMON RECIPE

Ingredients for 4 portions:

• 4 salmon fillets (7 oz. each),

• 1/2 cup dry white wine,
• 1 cup water,
• 1/2 teaspoon salt,
• 1 handful julienne vegetables mix (peppers, carrots, celery, zucchini),
• 8 asparagus spears,
• 1 tarragon sprig,
• a few rings of white onion,
• a few leaves of cilantro,
• 1 sprig parsley,
• the juice of 1/2 lime.

Recipe:

1. Put all the ingredients, except salmon, in a large heavy skillet and bring to a boil.
2. Add the salmon fillets and reduce the temperature to simmer.
3. Cover the skillet with a lid and poach the salmon fillets for about 7 minutes or until
the desired doneness.
4. When ready, remove the onion and the fresh herbs from the broth. Share the julienne
vegetables in four bowls and place the salmon fillets over them.
5. Pour the poaching liquid over the salmon and decorate the plates with a slice of lime
and a few balls of cantaloupe.
6. You can cut the cantaloupe balls with a small butter scoop. This is a great low-calorie
and low-fat recipe, full of vitamins and Omega-3.
 POACHED SEA BASS RECIPE WITH SPINACH &
ASPARAGUS

Ingredients for 1 portion:

• 1 (9 oz.) Sea Bass fillet,

• 1 tbsp. butter,
• 1 cup fresh spinach,
• 10-15 asparagus spears,
• 1/4 sliced onion,
• 2 tbsp. coconut cream,
• salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe:

1. Season the Sea Bass and place it in roasting pan, pour 3 tbsp. water, cover
with aluminum foil and put in a preheated oven to 425 F. for about 12 minutes. Sea
Bass is expensive and delicate fish and I find this cooking method to be the best,
because it preserves all of its delicate buttery flavor.
2. Meanwhile sauté the sliced onion with the butter and add the fresh spinach.
Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water and add them in the pan. Season to
taste and serve the Sea Bass filet on top of the ready vegetables.
3. Heat some coconut cream in the pan from the sautéd vegetables and drizzle it
over the fish. I garnished the Sea Bass for this photo with physalis (gooseberry),
strawberry tomato, lemon, salmon roe and fresh dill.
 Seafood Risotto Recipe

Ingredients for two portions of Seafood Risotto:

• 2 cups boiled and rinsed rice (slightly under-cooked),

• 12-15 fresh, cleaned mussels,
• 1-2 cups chicken stock, 1
• 0 large, pealed and deveined shrimp,
• 6 oz. small scallops,
• 5 oz. calamari rings,
• 2 tbsp. grated parmesan,
• 1 tbsp. diced onion,
• 1 tsp. minced garlic,
• 1 tbsp. butter,
• 1 tbsp. EV olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh tarragon,
• 2 tablespoon white wine,
• 2 tablespoon tomato sauce (optional).

Recipe:

1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan and saute the onion and garlic.
2. Add the mussels and when they start opening, add the rest of the seafood.
3. Add the wine, too, and cook for 2 minutes before adding the boiled rice.
4. Stir well and start pouring gradually the chicken stock while stirring. (It is better to
use chicken stock instead of fish stock, as there is enough fish flavor from the
seafood).
 5. When the stock absorbs into the rice and you get the desired consistency, season,
add the chopped tarragon and fold in the grated parmesan.
6. Contrary to what some people say, that parmesan and seafood don't go well
together, I find this recipe to taste even better with parmesan in it.
7. Serve the Seafood Risotto as shown in the picture.

Steamed Whole Lobster

Recipe for 1 Steamed Whole Lobster:

• 1 whole, live lobster,

• 3 cups water,
• 1/4 cup beer (or white wine, if you prefer it),
• 1 tbsp. salt,
• fresh basil and dill,
• 1 lemon wedge,
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar.

Recipe:

1. Combine all the ingredients for the lobster in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Dip the lobster, head first, into the boiling liquid and cover with a lid. Cook for 7-8
minutes or until ready. Serve with drawn butter.
 GRILLED SHRIMP RECIPE OVER FRESH MEXICAN
SALSA

Ingredients:

• 16 black tiger shrimp (21-25 per lb.),

• 1 tsp. chopped garlic,
• 1 tbsp. olive oil,
• little salt and white pepper,
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
For the salsa:
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced,
• 1 tsp. chopped cilantro,
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil,
• some chopped onion,
• green bell pepper and celery,
• the juice of 1 lemon,
• salt to taste
For decoration:
• 4 sprigs rosemary,
• 4 leaves purple cabbage.
 Recipe:

1. Mix together the chopped garlic, olive oil, salt pepper and lemon juice and dip the
shrimp in the marinade.
2. Grill the shrimp over an open-flame barbeque, approximately 2 minutes on each side.
3. Mix the ingredients for the fresh Mexican salsa and fill the four purple cabbage leaves
with the salsa.
4. Arrange four grilled shrimp on each rosemary sprig and serve them upright as seen
in the picture.
5. Drizzle little olive oil over the grilled shrimp and serve immediately.
6. This grilled shrimp recipe is for four appetizer sized servings. If you increase the
grilled shrimp to 5 or 6 it can be served as a light entree for the hot summer season.

SPICY KANKONG WITH CHICHARON

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp chopped garlic

• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 2 pcs or to taste sili haba, chopped
• 2 pcs tomatoes, chopped
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 sachet 8g MAGGI MAGIC SARAP
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 3 bunches kangkong trimmed about 6 cups
• patis to taste
• 2 cups crushed chicharon

DIRECTIONS
 1. Sauté the garlic, ginger, siling haba and tomatoes in the oil.
2. Add MAGGI MAGIC SARAP and sugar. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the milk and bring to a simmer.
4. Add the kangkong and stir to mix well. Cover and bring to a quick boil.
Season with patis and remove from heat. Do not overcook the kangkong.
5. Transfer to a serving platter and top with chopped chicharon or bagnet.
Serve hot.

ONION RIGS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large white onions, sliced into rings

• 1 cup NESTLE Fresh Milk combined with
• 1 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 sachet 8g MAGGI Magic Sarap
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne red pepper
• cooking oil for deep-frying

DIRECTIONS
 1. Separate onion rings and soak in the milk mixture. Cover and chill for about
1 hour.
2. Sift together flour, MAGGI Magic Sarap, paprika, and cayenne red pepper.
3. Drain onions and dredge into the seasoned flour. Shake off excess flour and
deep-fry in hot oil
4. until golden. Drain in paper towels and serve right away.

Thai Tomato and Green Bean Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 3 heirloom tomatoes
• 100 g green beans
• 4 tbsp coriander, chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped basil
• 2 tbsp chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

For the sauce:

• 1 fresh red chilli, de-seeded & finely chopped
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp palm sugar
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced

DIRECTIONS

1. Core and cut the tomatoes into cubes.

2. Discard the very top and bottom of each tomato. Place them in a bowl.
3. Cut all the beans in half, finely slice them into strips and add them to the
tomatoes.
4. Add the chopped herbs and the peanuts.
5. Put the chilli, lemon juice, palm sugar, fish sauce and garlic into a bowl and
mix well.
6. Mash the palm sugar with the back of the spoon to help it dissolve.
7. Pour the sauce over the tomatoes and beans.
8. Toss the salad well and serve.

Japanese Vegetable Salad Ingredients:

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 c Soy sauce

• 3 tb Rice-wine vinegar
• 2 tb Sugar
• 1 tb Sake
• 2 ts Fresh lemon juice
• 1 md Carrot; peeled
• 1 Japanese cucumber
• 1 sm Daikon; peeled
• 3 tb Black sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice-wine vinegar, sugar,
sake, and lemon juice.
2. Cut the carrot, cucumber, and daikon using the green machine.
3. Combine vegetables in a medium bowl.
4. Pour dressing over vegetables, and toss well to coat.
5. Divide salad among four bowls, and sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish.

Lumpiang Togue

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup minced pork or chicken or beef (optional)*

• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp cooking wine
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 cups togue (beansprouts) [about 400 gm]
• 1 stalk celery – shredded
• 1 medium carrot – finely julienned
• 8 big egg roll wrappers (about 9 inch x 9 inch)
 • 2 Tbsp oil

Seasoning:

• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Flour Paste:

• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1 Tbsp water

Dip:

• 2 Tbsp vinegar
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove – smashed

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix all seasoning, flour paste and dip ingredients separately. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix the cooking wine, salt, and cornstarch. Stir until salt is
dissolved. Add the meat into it and mix to combine.
3. In a wok, heat the oil. Tip in the meat mixture and cook until meat changes
color – about 3 minutes. Making sure to mash it from time to time to separate the
meat.
4. Turn heat to high and add in all the vegetables. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and transfer to a colander.
6. Mix in the seasoning. Leave to drain in the colander for several hours or until
completely cool and fully drained.
7. Place the egg roll wrappers on a clean working surface. Put about 3
Tablespoonful of the vegetable mixture on the wrapper. Fold and roll like an
envelope.
8. Seal with the flour paste.
9. Deep fry for a few minutes or until golden brown. Drain vertically on a small
colander or sieve or on paper towels. Serve warm with the dip.

Grilled Vegetable Salad

 Ingredients:

• Zucchini, mushrooms (Cremini, Agaricus, Baby Portabello, etc.),

• 1/4 radicchio or 1/2 radicchio treviso,
• carrot sticks (blanched),
• red bell peppers.

For the dressing:

• whipping cream, blue cheese, minced garlic, white vinegar, dried herbs (basil, oregano,
thyme).

Recipe:

1. Cut the zucchini, the red pepper and carrots to sticks.

2. First blanch the carrot sticks in boiling water for 2 minutes.
3. Season all the vegetables and grease them with little oil.
4. Grill all vegetables over the B-B-Q and arrange them in a plate.
5. Meanwhile, mix in a food processor all the ingredients for the dressing according to
your taste. Drizzle over the grilled vegetables. Garnish with chives and fresh mint.

CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE

 Ingredients for 1 Caprese salad:

• 1 ripe tomato,
• 4 slices buffalo mozzarella cheese
• or 2 balls baby bocconcini (sliced),
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil,
• 2 teaspoons basil pesto sauce,
• pinch fresh basil, chopped,
• little spring mix salad,
• salt and freshly ground
• black pepper to taste.

Recipe:

1. Prepare a canapé from the spring mix salad and put over it 4 round slices or 8 half
slices of the tomato.
2. Season the tomato to taste and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Put the cheese on top and garnish with little pesto and a leaf of fresh basil.
4. For an additional twist try some walnut oil. This salad is very tasty and elegant, and
suitable for a party platter.

CAESAR SALAD AND CAESAR DRESSING RECIPE

Ingredients for the Caesar dressing:

• 400 ml. mayonnaise,

• 1 tbsp. lemon juice,
• 1 tbsp. white vinegar,
• 1 chopped anchovy fillet or the same quantity anchovy paste,
• 1 tsp. minced garlic,
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese,
• 1 large pinch Italian herbs,
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce,
• 1 pinch black pepper,
• 1 tsp. chopped cilantro.
• Salad for 3-4 people: 1 head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces and
washed, 1 cup croutons, Parmesan cheese shavings.

Recipe for the dressing:

1. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing, except mayo, in a food processor and
blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add the mixture to the mayo and stir. In a salad bowl combine the lettuce and the
croutons, add as much dressing as desired, toss and serve. Store the rest of the
dressing for future use.
3. Garnish with Parmesan shavings.
4. Tip: To add some twist to your salad, try to make some herb croutons from several
kinds of bread, or use diced prosciutto instead of bacon bits. If you run a restaurant
you simply can't avoid having Caesar salad in your menu, because it is so popular.
One of the few things you can do to stand out from the rest is to have your
own, house made Caesar dressing.
 CARAMELIZED SALMON AND FRUIT SALAD RECIPE

Ingredients for each portion:

• 5 slices of smoked salmon,

• 1/2 mango,
• blueberries,
• 10 gr. brown sugar,
• pomegranate,
• dragon fruit,
• 1/2 lime.

Recipe: Caramelized Salmon Fruit Salad

1. Roll 4 or 5 slices of smoked salmon for each person in the way you see in the picture,
arrange in a baking pan over parchment paper, sprinkle with sugar and broil in a
preheated oven until caramelized.
2. Serve over spring salad and sprinkle with berries and other fruits of your choice. You
can use sesame ginger dressing for the fruits.
 Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 can mandarin oranges, drained

• 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. Gently mix together all ingredients. The sour cream version can be immediately put
into serving bowls as it will be firm enough when made. The yogurt version might be
a little runny so you may want to refrigerate it for a couple of hours first.
 FUSILLI CON GAMBERI - SHRIMP PASTA

Ingredients for 2 portions of shrimp pasta:

• 250 gr. fusilli pasta (rottini),

• 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil,
• 1 cup sliced three color bell peppers,
• 16 (count 21-25) black tiger shrimp,
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic,
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley,
• 1/2 cup steamed broccoli,
• 1/4 thinly sliced onion.

Recipe:

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan and sauté the garlic and onion for 2-3
minutes.
2. Add the shrimp and vegetables and cook stirring until the vegetables are soft and the
shrimp turns red.
3. Boil the fusilli pasta according to your taste or following the package instructions.
4. Add the boiled and strained fusilli noodles to the pan and season to taste with salt
and pepper.
5. Sprinkle the shrimp pasta with the fresh parsley and toss well.
6. Dried basil and oregano can be used, too. Top the pasta with freshly grated
Parmesan cheese after serving.
 CONCHIGLIE RECIPE - STUFFED SEASHELL PASTA
NOODLES

Ingredients for 4 portions of conchiglie or 28 stuffed seashell pasta

noodles:

• 3/4 pound ground beef,

• 1 large egg,
• 1 small chopped onion,
• 1 garlic clove, minced,
• 2 tablespoons pesto sauce,
• 1 cup table cream,
• 2 tbsp. tomato sauce,
• 1 tablespoon butter,
• salt and pepper to taste,
• chopped parsley.

Recipe:

1. Bring 1 litre of water to a rolling boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt and boil the noodles al
dente. Cool them down with cold water and leave them aside until you are ready with
the stuffing.
2. For the stuffing: Mix the ground beef with the egg and add the tomato sauce,
chopped onion and the chopped parsley. Add some breadcrumbs if desired (optional).
3. Season to taste and fill the seashell noodles with the ground beef stuffing. You do not
need to pre-cook the stuffing. In a frying pan, heat the butter and cook the garlic until
soft, then add the stuffed noodles with the opening facing the bottom of the pan, to
sear the stuffing.
 4. Add the pesto and table cream to the pan and bring the sauce to a boil, but do not
reduce the sauce on the stove. Instead put the pan in a preheated oven and leave it
to cook there for about 10 minutes.
5. Make sure you are using a pan with a metal or oven-proof handle. If the sauce
thickens, before the stuffing is cooked, simply pour an ounce of water or more cream
in the pan with the conchiglie.

PENNE POMODORO

Ingredients for 3 litres of this Italian tomato sauce:

• 1 (3 l.) can Italian peeled tomatoes in tomato juice,

• 100 ml. olive oil,
• 1 small bunch fresh basil,
• 1 chopped onion,
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic,
• 1/2 tsp. sugar,
• 1 tbsp. salt,
• 3 bay leaves,
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter,
• 1 lb. dry penne pasta (enough for 4 dinner-size portions).

Recipe:

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot and add the onion and garlic.
2. Stir regularly for about 3-4 minutes. Liquefy the tomatoes with a blender and add
them in the pot.
 3. Add the salt and bay leaves. Cook over low temperature for 45 min. (or until the
desired thickness is achieved), stirring regularly.
4. Add the sugar, chopped basil and butter 10 min. before the sauce is ready. Boil the
penne, strain and toss with some of the pomodoro sauce. The remaining sauce can
be kept for 7-8 days in refrigerator or to be frozen.
5. Serve with freshly grated or shaved Parmesan cheese on top. Garnish the Penne
Pomodoro with fresh basil.

GNOCCHI MONTANESCA PASTA RECIPE

Ingredients for 2 portions:

• 300 gr. frozen gnocchi,

• 1/2 cup whipping cream,
• 3 large slices prosciutto (thinly sliced and diced),
• 1 handful snap peas,
• 1/2 cup shitake mushrooms (regular mushrooms will do),
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic,
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion,
• 1 tablespoon butter,
• 1 cup pomodoro sauce,
• 50 ml. dry white wine,
• 1/2 small cube chicken base.
Recipe:

1. Heat the butter in a medium frying pan and sauté the garlic and onion for 1 minute.
2. Add the shitake mushrooms, prosciutto and snap peas and sauté for 1 minute more.
3. Deglaze with the white wine and add the cream and pomodoro sauce.
4. Season to taste with salt, pepper and the chicken base.
5. Reduce the pasta sauce to almost half. Meanwhile drop the gnocchi in boiling water
and when they rise to the surface of the water, boil for 1 minute more, or
approximately 3 minutes in total. Strain and toss the gnocchi with the sauce and
serve.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio - olive oil and garlic sauce

pasta

Ingredients for 2 portions of Spaghetti Aglio e Olio:

• 250 gr. spaghetti, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil,

• 1/4 cup beef au jus, chopped parsley,
• basil and fresh thyme,
• 1 pinch chili flakes,
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic,
• 1 tsp. butter, salt,
• Parmesan cheese,
• chopped bacon and sliced sundried tomato – optional, salt and fresly ground black
pepper to taste.
Recipe:

1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium frying pan over medium-high temperature.
2. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown. Be careful to not brown the garlic too
much, as the pasta will have unpleasant smell. Pour gently the beef au jus and
reduce for 1 minute.
3. Add the boiled and strained spaghetti to the pan and toss with the chili flakes and
chopped fresh herbs. Season to taste.
4. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. If using bacon and sundried tomato, add them
in the beginning with the garlic.

FRENCH CREPES RECIPE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM

Ingredients:

• 250 ml. whole milk,

• 150 gr. flour,
• 2 large eggs,
• 1 pinch salt,
• 1 tablespoon sugar,
 • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract,
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil or butter.

Recipe:

1. Prepare the batter for the French crepes according to the recipe for Crespelle with
the addition of 1 tbsp. sugar and 1 tbsp. vanilla extract.
2. Cook according to the same recipe. Cool down the crepes completely.
3. Put 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center of every crepe and fold into a square
pressing gently.
4. Put the filled crepes for about 20 min. in the freezer until they are firm but not
entirely frozen.
5. Melt 1 tbsp. butter in a small frying pan and add 2 tbsp. sugar, 2 shots Irish cream, 1
espresso and 2 tbsp. chocolate sauce.
6. Cut each crepe to 2 triangles and drizzle the sauce over it.

VANILLA BEAN CREME BRULEE RECIPE

Ingredients for 10 ramekins of Vanilla Creme Brulee:

• 1 liter table cream,

• 3 oz. whole milk,
 • 16 egg yolks,
• 250 gr. sugar (1 cup),
• half vanilla bean,
• 1 oz. vanilla extract.

Recipe:

1. Bring the cream and milk to a boil with the vanilla bean inside. As soon as it starts
boiling, remove from heat and let cool down to 36 C.
2. In the mean time, whip the egg yolks with the sugar and the vanilla essence until
creamy but still liquid. Pour slowly the yolk mixture in the cream while whisking.
3. Pour the ready mixture in 10 ramekin cups and place them in a hotel pan. Fill the pan
with hot water to the middle of the ramekins, cover with aluminum foil and place it in
a preheated oven at 350 F.
4. Leave a small hole in the foil.
5. After about 35 minutes start checking every 5 minutes or so. When the crème brulee
is set, it is ready. It may look a little bit wobbly in the middle, but it should be ready.
Keep in mind that you can't safely leave it to cook for a little while longer, because
you can end up with sweet and expensive scrambled eggs instead of creme brulee.
Refrigerate the desserts until completely cold.
6. Before serving sprinkle lightly with sugar and burn the top. If you don't have a pastry
torch you can caramelize sugar in a pan and spoon a thin layer on top of the crème
brulee.
7. Cooking tip: You can add a shot of liqueur in the creme brulee mixture, if desired.
Suitable liqueurs are all nut-flavored liqueurs such as Frangelico (hazelnut),
Disaronno (almond), even Sambucca (star anise).

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE RECIPE

Ingredients for 6 martini glasses of Chocolate Mousse:

• 8 squares semi-sweet bakers chocolate,

• 1 cup double espresso,
• 30 ml. artificial vanilla extract,
• 30 ml. Kahlua liquor,
• 6 egg whites,
• 5 egg yolks,
• 200 ml. whipping cream,
• 80 gr. sugar,
• maraschino cherries and a little whipped cream for decoration

Recipe:

1. Melt the chocolate with the espresso, the vanilla and the Kahlua in a bowl.
2. Meanwhile whip individually the egg yolks, the egg whites and the cream with 1/3 of
the sugar for each.
3. The egg whites must be completely free of any egg yolk in order to be able to whip
them to stiff peaks properly.
4. Rinse the bowl and whip the cream to stiff peaks, too. C
5. ool down the melted chocolate to about 38-40 C and fold together the other whipped
ingredients starting with the whipped yolks.
6. Pour the chocolate mousse in the martini glasses right away after folding together
and leave in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to set.
7. Garnish this decadent chocolate dessert according to your taste.
 CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE RECIPE

Ingredients:

• For the chocolate sponge cake: 4 egg whites, 2 egg yolks, 1/4 tsp. cream of
tartar, 1 pinch salt, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup cocoa
powder.
• For the chocolate mousse follow my chocolate mousse recipe.
• For decorating the chocolate mousse cake: 5 cubes semi-sweet baker's
chocolate (about 5 oz.),
75 ml. whipping cream,
1 tsp. vanilla extract,
white chocolate shavings.

Recipe:

1. Start with the chocolate sponge cake. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in a
bowl until foamy.
2. Add the sugar slowly and continue beating until stiff peaks. Fold in egg yolks and
vanilla and continue beating until thoroughly mixed.
3. Combine flour and cocoa and add them slowly through a sieve in the mixture while
mixing. Line a 20-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and pour the batter
in on a thin layer.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 325 F for 20 minutes. Let the sponge cake cool down
and refrigerate. Cut the cold cake with a 3-inch pastry ring.
5. You should get at least 20 rounds. Wrap the walls of ten 3-inch pastry rings with
plastic wrap and arrange them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Place one slice of sponge cake on the bottom of each ring. Top with chocolate
mousse and repeat one more time. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
7. In the meantime, melt the semi-sweet chocolate with the cream and vanilla over
double boiler and cool it down to 45 C.
8. Pour the chocolate topping over each mousse cake, sprinkle with white chocolate
shavings and refrigerate for 1 hour more.
9. Before serving pull up gently the pastry rings from around the chocolate mousse
cakes.
 TIRAMISU RECIPE

Ingredients for 20 squares of Tiramisu:

• 500 ml. mascarpone cheese,

• 1 litre whipping cream,
• 120 g. sugar,
• 4 cups double espresso,
• 100 ml. Tia Maria or Kahlua,
• 50 ml. artificial vanilla extract,
• 2 pounds lady fingers.

Recipe:

1. Put the mascarpone, the sugar and the cream in a mixing bowl and whip them
together to stiff peaks .
2. Cool down the coffee and mix with the liqueur and the vanilla extract.
3. Dip each lady finger in the coffee mixture and arrange them horizontally in a suitable
tray.
4. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top and continue with the lady fingers but
this time vertically.
5. Spread the second half of the mascarpone on top and shave some semi-sweet bakers
chocolate over the dessert.
6. Cover the Tiramisu and leave it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours to set before
cutting.