Kalingking

A really yummy sweet potato recipe from Nanay Linda of  Cavite.

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo sweet potato (sliced into french)
1/4 kilo all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 kilo sugar
2 cups water ( add if needed)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Procedure:
1. Mix the sugar, water, salt, baking powder and flour, combine well until the batter is smooth then add the sliced sweet potatoes. Mix well until the batter is thick and firm, if it's too dry add water.
2. Scoop a portion then deep fry over medium heat until golden brown.
3. Serve it hot, if you want it sweeter, you can sprinkle some sugar.

Contributed by: Nanay Linda

Deviled Egg Boat

A cute appetizer that will surely capture the eyes of your guests or loved ones during family gatherings.

Ingredients for 4 servings:
4 hard boiled eggs
1 can sardines in tomato sauce ( drained) - This can be replaced with tuna, meat, etc
1 tablespoon mayonaise
2 slices from loaf bread ( formed into triangles)
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Cut the eggs into halves, then remove the egg yolk.
2. Mix the yolks, sardines, mayonaise, salt and pepper, then put the mixture into the hard boiled egg whites. Insert a toothpick in the bread slices then put it on the deviled eggs to serve as a sail.
3. Serve with a smile :-).

Contributed by: Mr Ron Del Rosario

Tanigue Kinilaw

Nothing beats a very good kinilaw that's made with very fresh fish and spices, just like this version of kinilaw that shared to us by our regular contributor, Miss Gloria, she said that after eating this with her children, nothing's left, even if I was not able to taste it, I can imagine how yummy is this. The picture says it all.

Ingredients for 5 servings:
1/2 kilo tanigue fresh tanigue fish ( Spanish mackerel)
thumb size garlic ( sliced into strips)
1 onion
2 tomatoes ( optional)
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 tablespoon calamansi or lemon juice
spring onion
some chilis
1/4 cup calamansi juice or vinegar to season
salt to taste
1/2 cup vinegar ( to wash the fish)


Procedure:
1. Slice the fish into cubed and wash it properly with vinegar.
2. Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
3. Serve with a smile :-).

Contributed by: Miss Gloria Resurreccion

Fistek

If  bistek is for beef cooked like a steak but Filipino style, there is also a delicious fish dish cooked like bistek and the name is fistek, have you tried it? Of course it is yummy, specially this one that's contributed by a loving mom, who loves to cook delicious dishes for her love ones, enjoy this recipe from Miss Gloria Resurreccion of Cavite, Philippines.

Ingredients:
1 kilo any fish of your choice ( this one we used tanigue or Spanish Mackerel)
1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
2 onions ( Sliced into rings)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons calamansi Juice ( add if needed)
Salt to taste

Procedure:
1. Fried the fish then set aside. Saute the onion until soften, remove some for toppings later.
2. Add the water and black pepper, wait until it is boiling then add the fried fish and simmer for 2 minutes to give a soft texture to the fish, then add the soy sauce and calamansi juice, simmer until the sauce is well blended, turn off the heat. ( Add salt if needed)
3. Top with ring onions then serve.

Contributed by: Miss Gloria Resurreccion

See other recipe contribution from Miss Gloria
Tortang Talong

Pastel de Lengua

Tasty, juicy and creamy is what I can described for this beef tongue recipe. So perfect with steamed rice and the meaty and nutty  taste of the tongue will make you crave for more Try this easy to make recipe.

Ingredients:
1 beef tongue ( or pork)
2 big potatoes ( sliced)
3 cloves garlic
1 onion
1 big carrot ( sliced)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup Nestle Cream
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Clean the tongue then boil until tender.  Slice to your desired thickness.
2. Saute the garlic and onion then add the sliced tongue, salt and pepper then continue to saute for 2 minute, then add the water and simmer.
3. Add the potatoes then stir well, let simmer until half cooked, then add the carrots and mushrooms, simmer until cooked.
4. Add the Nestle cream and simmer for a minute then turn off the heat.
5. Serve it hot.

Contributed by: Miss Loida Dumandan

Hot and Spicy Pork Adobo

An adobo cooked by my friend, which he served to us when we visited him, while we were eating I told him that I would love to post it because it's so yummy I almost forgot my problem lol. The tangy taste of vinegar and soy sauce was just perfect. Thank you Mr. Rupert for allowing me to post this.


Ingredients:
1/2 kilo pork
4 pieces hot dog ( slice to your desired size)
2 big potatoes ( sliced into quarter)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground laurel / bayleaf
1 cup water
6 pieces chili pepper or labuyo
4 cloves garlic

Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic then add the pork and braise for few minutes until the natural juice comes out.
2. Add the soy sauce, sugar, ground pepper, laurel and chili then simmer for 3 minutes then add the water, simmer until the meat is tender.
3. Add the potato, simmer until tender then add the hot dog and vinegar, simmer until cooked.
4. When everything is done, increase the heat to high allowing the sauce to boil and becomes thick, then turn off the heat.
5. Serve hot with a smile.

Contributed by: Mr. Ruperto Angeles