...  Needed: ½ kilo medium fresh shelled shrimps (set aside the head for boiling) 4 pcs large tomatoes quartered 1 onion sliced 5 cloves garlic minced 1 thumb garlic minced 2 tbsp spring onion chopped 4 pcs green chili pepper sliced 1 cup tomato sauce 1 tbsp white sugar 2 cup water Cooking oil Salt and ground pepper to taste Directions: In a pot, boil the shrimp head for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside the shrimp stock. In a sauce pan, heat the cooking oil. Put in the garlic, ginger, onion and tomatoes until fragrant. Pour the shrimp stock and let it boil for 3 to 5 minutes.  Add the tomato sauce, green chili pepper and sugar, stir. Put in the fresh shelled shrimp and spring onions. Simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to ...

...  Needed: 1 bundle pandan leaves tied into knot 5 tbsp white sugar 1 glass water 1 cup of cooked tapioca pearl 2 cups shredded young coconut 2 cups green gulaman or jelly sliced in small cubes 1 medium can condensed milk Directions: Boil water and sugar with the pandan leaves for 5 to 8 minutes over a low heat to make arnival. Let it cool and take out the pandan leaves. In a container, combine all the ingredients. Add cool arnival. Mix all the ingredients to blend the taste, chill for 5 hours or more. Share and enjoy your ...

...  thin slice of fresh ginger root (optional) 1-1/2 shallots, sliced 1-1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets Directions: Combine  the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sherry, and sesame oil in a bowl. Put in the meat and thoroughly mix with ingredients in the bowl. Let sit for 10-15 minutes. Put the broccoli in a casserole bowl, add a tablespoon of water, cover, then microwave for 6 minutes. You can also steam the broccoli over a stove. Slice the shallots, and grate the palm sugar. You can also use white sugar. Add oil to the wok, heat, and check for readiness by dipping in a wooden spoon. The oil is ready when you see bubbles on the spoon. Stir fry shallots for 2 minutes on medium heat. Add the beef and stir fry until the pink is gone. Add the sugar. Add the broccoli to the wok and stir fry for another 3 minutes. Pour the beef and broccoli into a serving bowl. Serve and enjoy your Chinese beef and broccoli with white jasmine rice or brown ...

...  Needed: 2 bunch Talbos(sweet potato leaves), stems removed and cleaned 5 tbsp cane vinegar 2 tbsp white sugar 2 pcs tomatoes sliced 2 onions sliced 3 tbsp calamansi juice Water for boiling Salt and ground pepper to taste Directions: Boil water, blanch the potato leaves. Stay the potato leaves in boiling water for 20 to 30 seconds. Drain the leaves and submerge in a bowl with cold water. Strain and let it dry, set aside. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients (vinegar, sugar, calamansi juice, salt and pepper). Add the boiled leaves, tomatoes and onion, mix together to blend the taste.  Place in ...

...  Needed: 2 kilos ube or purple yam (cooked in boiling water) ½ cup margarine/butter (if you want your jam to be creamy, use butter instead) 1 can evaporated milk (big) 1 can condensed milk (big) 3 cups white sugar Desiccated coconut Directions: In a pot, boil the ube or purple yam until tender. Remove from heat and let it cool. Peel it. In a big bowl, mash the ube using a fork or for a smoother texture you can use a blender or a food processor. Set aside. In a separate bowl, mix butter /margarine and sugar. Add the mashed ube, condensed milk and evaporated milk together. Heat the pan, put in all the mixed ingredients. Cook over a low fire. Stir constantly until the texture becomes thick. ...

...  doesn’t love a slice (or two) of fresh banana bread, particularly when chocolate is involved? Here’s a surefire banana bread with chocolate recipe that will keep everyone coming back for more. This recipe makes 2 loaves, but you may want to double the recipe and freeze the extra loaves because they are so good! Ingredients Needed: 6 ripe and mashed bananas 1 cup soft margarine 1 ½ cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 3 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda ¼ cup cacao powder ¾ cup chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly oil regular sized loaf pan or 2  9” x 5 “ loaf pans. After you have mashed the bananas, place them in a large bowl with the margarine, sugar, vanilla and eggs. Whisk or use an electric mixer until the ingredients are creamy. Add the butter buttermilk and whisk until smooth. Add the flour, baking ...