EASTER HAM SINIGANG

EASTER HAM SINIGANG. Boil 3/4 cup sliced ginger, 2 cups chopped all-meat ham, 2 liters water, and 1 to 2 packs Knorr sinigang mix for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and mix in 1 to 2 cups fresh spinach leaves.

DOLCE CHICKEN PICANTE

DOLCE CHICKEN PICANTE. Marinate 1 kilo chicken thigh fillet (skin on) in soy sauce and pepper overnight. Fry in 1 cup oil, skin side on top, until well done. Turn over and fry until chicken skin is golden brown. Set aside. Using the same oil, add 1 pack 150g Del Monte tomato paste, 1 cup water, 3 tbs muscovado or brown sugar, 1/2 tbs chili powder, and 1 pack 8g Maggi magic sarap. Bring to a boil while stirring well. Turn off heat and wait to cool. Mix in 1 tbs fresh-grated garlic, 1 cup chopped leeks, and 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell peppers. Add some fresh-milled black pepper. Serve with chicken.

GRAPE COLE SLAW

GRAPE COLE SLAW. 2 cups chopped cabbages, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup grapes, 1/2 cup Lady's Choice mayo, 1 tbs muscovado sugar, 2 tsp fresh-milled black pepper, 1 tbs fresh grated garlic, 1 tbs Papa banana ketchup, 1/2 tbs Mother's Best hot sauce, and 1/2 tbs Knorr liquid seasoning.

PORK AND LEEK SOUP

PORK AND LEEK SOUP. Pressure cook 1 kilo pork cubes (bone in) with 1/2 cup sliced ginger for 40 minutes. Season to taste with 3 tbs patis, 1 tbs muscovado, 1/2 tbs fresh-milled black pepper, 1 tbs soy sauce. Add in 1 bundle pechay tagalog, and 1 cup chopped leeks. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes and serve hot.

MANDARIN AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA

MANDARIN AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA. Fry 1/2 kilo ground sirloin. Add 2 tbs raisins, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup patis, 1/4 cup Datu Puti spiced vinegar, 1 tbs muscovado or brown sugar, 2 tbs Magnolia Gold butter, 5 tbs Magnolia Cheezee, 1 pack 8g Maggi magic sarap, and 2 tbs SM Bonus Homestyle peanut butter. Set mandarin pasta sauce aside. Cook pasta and chopped eggplant Tagalog together. Drain. Add sauce and top with steamed cauliflower, chopped leaks, fresh milled black pepper, and fresh grated garlic.

MANGO SALSA

MANGO SALSA. One large chopped red onion, two large sliced tomatoes, 1 cup cubed ripe mangoes, 3 tbs Lady's Choice mayo, 1/2 tbs Papa banana ketchup or Heinz tomato ketchup. Season with fresh milled pepper and a pinch of sea salt. I like serving this with barbecues, or chicken adobo, or grilled seafood.

CUCUMBER SIDE SALAD

CUCUMBER SIDE SALAD. Peel and cube one medium-large cumcumber. Top with 1 tablespoon fresh-grated garlic. Season with fresh-milled pepper, 1/2 tbs sesame oil, 1/2 tbs patis, and 1 tbs rhum vinegar. I like serving this with chicken pork adobo.