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Tandoori Chicken and Mango Salad with Lime Dressing INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup tandoori paste 1/4 cup plain Greek-style yoghurt 600g chicken ****** fillets 1 large mango, thinly sliced 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges 1 cup fresh mint leaves...

Mango Chicken Quinoa Salad INGREDIENTS: 3 cups cooked quinoa 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed 1 1/2 cup diced mango 1/2 of a large avocado, diced 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 tbs chopped green onion 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup Extra ****** Olive Oil 1/3 cup fresh...

Awesome Pasta Salad INGREDIENTS: 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed 1/2 pound salami, cubed 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 (10 ounce) can black olives...

Chorizo and Crisp Smashed Potato Salad INGREDIENTS: 600g baby red-skinned potatoes 1 tablespoons olive oil 2 chorizo sausages, thinly sliced 1 red onion, cut into wedges 100g baby rocket leaves 1/2 cup Paul Newman's Own Southwest Ranch dressing DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 200C. Line a...

Steak and Bacon Salad INGREDIENTS: 4 to 6 thick-cut slices bacon, coarsely chopped 6 cups chopped romaine hearts 2 cups chopped watercress and/or arugula 1/2 cup Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dressing (see note), plus more for passing 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes Leftover grilled steak, thinly sliced...

Ensaladang Ampalaya INGREDIENTS: 1 big size ampalaya, cut in half de-seeded and sliced crosswise 1 medium size onion, chopped finely 1 medium size tomato, chopped 1/4 cup bagoong na isda, sauce 2 tbsp. vinegar INSTRUCTIONS: In a casserole boil water and blanch sliced ampalaya for 1/2 to a...

Extreme Chocolate Cake INGREDIENTS: 2 cups white sugar 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water 3/4...

Decadent Trifle INGREDIENTS: FOR THE GINGER CAKE: 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1¾ cups flour, plus more for pan ¾ cup Lyle's golden syrup or dark corn syrup ½ cup packed light brown sugar ¼ cup heavy cream 2 eggs 1 tbsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. kosher salt 1 cup...

Filipino Custard Cake INGREDIENTS: For the caramel 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup water For the custard 8 eggs room temperature 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 can evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp lemon juice For the cake 8 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter softened 1/3 cup millk + 2...

Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake INGREDIENTS: Topping: 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 ½ tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon dark rum (optional) 1 cup packed dark brown sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract 20 ounce can pineapple slices (7 rings)...

Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake INGREDIENTS: ¾ lb. rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1 ½" pieces on an angle 1 ½ cups sugar 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus 6 tbsp. cut into ½" cubes and chilled 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. kosher salt 2 ½ cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ cup...

Banana Pudding Pie INGREDIENTS For the crust: 1 (12-ounce) box vanilla-flavored wafer-style cookies, preferably Nilla Wafers 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 4 yolks from large eggs 2 cups whole milk 2...

Bluebarb Pie INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CRUST: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 cup vegetable shortening FOR THE FILLING: 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 1/4 lbs. rhubarb stalks, cut into 1'' pieces 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. lemon zest 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt 1 cup blueberries (thaw and drain, if...

Easter Rice Pie INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cold butter, cut into chunks 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups whole milk 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta...

Puto Lanson INGREDIENTS: 6 cups grated cassava 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup grated young coconut 1/2 cup star margarine or butter Tin Molds INSTRUCTIONS: Peel cassava and wash. Grate the cassava. Using a cheese cloth squeeze out the juice and set aside. Using a deep bowl mix the grated...

Puto-Pao INGREDIENTS: For the batter 500 grams all purpose flour 250 grams white sugar ¼ cup baking powder 2½ cups water 1 cup powdered milk 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled For the filling 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 500 grams flaked pork ½ cup...

Meatball and Egg Sarciado INGREDIENTS: 12 eggs hard boiled and shelled 3-4 lbs of fresh ground beef, rolled into 1/2 inch diameter meatballs (pre-season with salt and pepper) 1 egg 1 large whole tomato, sliced 2 cloves of fresh garlic, crushed and minced fine Dash fresh cracked black pepper...

Bibingka de Pastillas INGREDIENTS Pastillas: 1 ¼ cups Hotcake Mix, lightly toasted 1 ¼ cups powdered milk 1 can (300 ml) condensed milk 1 teaspoon melted butter sugar for coating, as needed Bibingka: 1 pack Oven Toaster Bibingka Mix 150g 1 egg 1/3 – ½ cup water 1 tablespoon melted butter or...

Pastillas de Leche, No-Cook Version INGREDIENTS: 2 to 3 cups powdered milk 1 can (300 mL) condensed milk granulated sugar, for rolling paper or cellophane, cut to size INSTRUCTIONS: Use dulce de leche instead of condensed milk. Add any sort of texture component (pinipig, shredded coconut...

Fresh Figs with Orange, Ginger Sauce Figs are such a delicious treat when they are in season. This healthy dessert recipe gives you an unusual and delicious way of enjoying them with very little effort, and no added sugar. The spicy orange sauce is a perfect complement to this healthy summer...