Paano Lutuin Ang Masarap na Macaroni Sopas

Ang sopas na macaroni ay karaniwang inihahanda bilang almusal o meryenda lalo na kapag medyo malamig ang panahon. Madaling lutuin at abot kaya ang halaga ng mga sangkap. Ikaw kabayan, kailan mo ito ihahanda para sa pamilya mo? Ito ang paraan ko ng madaling paghahanda ng sopas na ito. Sana magustuhan nyo.


Mga sangkap:
1/4 kilo elbow macaroni
1/4 kilo manok (hiniwa ng maliliit)
1/4 kilo repolyo (hiniwa)
1 piraso carrot (hiniwa)
1 tasa all purpose cream ( nestle, magnolia,etc)
3 butil ng bawang ( dinikdik)
1 buo sibuyas (hiniwa ng maliliit)
1 litro tubig
1 maliit na lata ng gatas (evaporada)
asin ayon sa iyong panlasa
paminta ayon sa iyong panlasa


Paraan ng pagluluto :
1. Igisa ang bawang at sibuyas saka ilagay ang manok, sangkutsahing maigi para maalis ang lansa, pagkatapos ng prosesong ito ay ilagay ang tubig saka pakuluin.
2. Kapag kumulo na ay ilagay ang macaroni at lutuin sa katamtamang init ng apoy, timplahan ayon sa iyong panlasa.
3. Kapag malapit ng maluto ay ilagay ang evaporada at all purpose cream, haluing maigi, pakuluin hanggang sa malambot na ang macaroni pero di naman malata.
4. Ilagay ang lahat ng natitirang sangkap at patayin ang apoy pagkatapos ng isang kulo.
5. Lagyan ng garnish bago ihain para lalong magustuhan ng mga mahal mo sa buhay. :-)

Kung gusto nyong iimprove ang lasa sa pamamagitan ng paglalagay ng mga powder na panimpla ay nasa sa inyo na po yon.

Paano Gawin Ang Macaroni Salad

Ang macaroni salad ay isa sa mga maituturing na special na potahe sa mga special na handaan, masarap at malinamnam kaya gustong gusto ito ng karamihan bata man o matanda. Madali lang ang pagawa nito.

Mga Sangkap:
3/4 kilo elbow macaroni
2 lata gatas na condensada
6 tetra pack All purpose cream
1 malaki lata fruit cocktail
1 tasa pasas
1/2 tasa mayonaise
1 tasa keso (diced)

Paraan ng Pagluluto:
1. Lutuin ang macaroni ayon sa instruction na nakasulat sa package nito. Pagkatapos maluto, patuluin ang tubig at hintaying lumamig.
2. Paghaluin ang lutong macaroni at lahat ng mga sangkap at palamigin sa refrigerator bago i-serve.

How To Prepare Pork Mami

This is one of my specialties that my family like a lot. Every delicious bowl of mami that I served them always puts a smile on their faces :-).

Ingredients:

1 kilo fresh noodles (wash properly )
1 kilo pork ribs (cut in small sizes)
peppercorn (pamintang buo)
2 pork cubes (Knorr)
6 litres water
1 onion
salt to taste

For Garnishing:

sliced spring onion
ground pepper
toasted garlic
hard boiled eggs
caramelized onion (optional)

Procedure:

1. In a big pot, put the water, ribs, peppercorn, onion, pork cubes and salt then bring to a boil.
2. Simmer until the meat is tender then season well with salt and pepper.
3. In a serving bowl arrange the noodles and all the garnishing ingredients then pour the soup.
4. Serve it hot.

Rolled Lasagna

This may be tedious, but I think it is more special and cute if you make it this way, if you will be cooking this for only few people, like today, I prepared this for two persons so I made it this way, no need to cook a lot of noodles just to form layers, with this style its economical. Try it.

Ingredients for 2 servings:
4 lasagna Pasta ( cooked according to packaging procedure)
100 grams ground beef
1 tablespoon nestle cream
2 cloves garlic
6 tablespoons tomato sauce
100 grams muzarella cheese ( grated)
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. For the filling saute the  garlic then put the ground beef , saute until pinkish color is gone then simmer for few minutes.
2. Add the tomato sauce then simmer, add salt and pepper to taste, continue simmering for 2 minutes.
3. Add the Nestle Cream and simmer for a minute then turn off the heat.

4. Line the the pre-cooked lasagna noodles and put the filling then roll it, do the same for the rest of the noodles, when the process is finish put some sauce and grated cheese on top.

5. Preheat the oven at 200 degrees celcius, baked the lasgna in a greased pan for 15 minutes.

How To Make Lasagna Without An Oven

Question:Is it possible to have a lasagna as good as baked ones without using an oven?

Answer: Yes!It is very possible.

 Here is how.

1. Put an aluminum foil in the pan.

2. Layer the lasagna and sauce properly then top it with mozzarella cheese.

3. Cover  the pan, turn on the stove to medium heat for 2 minutes or until it's really hot, then adjust the heat to low and continue cooking it for 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

4. The result is perfect! Serve and enjoy!

 

Ingredients for this experiment:

1/4 kilo Lasagna noodles ( cooked according to its packaging procedure)
150 grams ground beef
1 pack tomato sauce ( 250g)
1/4 cup nestle cream
1 teaspoon white sugar
100 grams Mozzarella cheese
1/2 piece onion
3 cloves garlic
ground pepper

Procedure for the SAUCE:
1.Saute garlic and onion, then add the ground beef and ground pepper then simmer for few minutes until the pinkish color of the beef disappeared.
2. Add the tomato sauce and sugar, simmer for few minutes, ( add salt if necessary).
3. Add the Nestle cream and simmer for a minute then turn off the heat.

My latest experiment is put the lasagna in a small dish and put it in the pan or pot and just cook it with cover until cheese is melted, it's also good.

How to Cook Somen Soup

Somen is a white Japanese noodles made with wheat flour and can be served as salad or soup, either hot or cold. I made I cooked it mee sua style and it's so good. 

Ingredients for 4 servings:
150 grams Somen
1 1/2 litres water
2 cloves garlic
1 small onion (minced)
2 tablespoons sliced spring onion onion
1 can tuna flakes in oil
2 beaten eggs
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic and the onion then add the tuna, continue to saute for a minute then add the water and let simmer for 2 minutes.

2. Add the somen and simmer for a minute, add the beaten eggs then give it a good stir, add salt and pepper to taste then turn off the heat. Sprinkle with spring onion.

3. Serve and enjoy :-).

Linguine with Garlic and Bacon

Linguine is a form of pasta originated in Genoa and Liguria region of Italy. It is wider than spaghetti, but not larger than fettuccine.  I like linguine more than spaghetti due to its texture and shape, beautiful in my eyes :-). Here is my simple linguine recipe.

Ingredients for 6-8 servings:
500 grams Linguine
1/2 cup toasted garlic
1 cup diced bacon ( cooked until crispy)
2 tablespoons butter



Procedure:
1. Cook the linguine according to its packaging procedure, drain and set aside.

Linguine

2. In a big wok or pan melt the butter,  put the linguine and stir well until evenly mixed, sprinkle the bacon and garlic then turn off the heat.
3. Put in a serving plate and enjoy.

How to Cook Sotanghon Perfectly

Sotanghon or cellophane noodles are a type of transparent noodle made from the starch of mung bean, cassava or potato starch. It is one of the noodles that I like, that's why  I cooked this for our breakfast today, tastes so good, mmmmm I want more. In cooking this noodles no need to simmer it for a long period of time or else it will be gooey.

Ingredients for 4 servings:
1 onion (minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
150 grams sotanghon
1 small head broccoli ( separated)
6 cups boiling water
4 leaves of cabbage ( sliced)
1 medium size carrot
100 grams de-shelled shrimps
100 grams chicken breast (slice to your desired size)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste

sotanghon

Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic and onion then add the chicken, stir until the pinkish color is gone then add the shrimps and continue to saute for few seconds then add salt and pepper, soy sauce and the boiling water then simmer for 2 minutes. 
2. Add the carrots and broccoli then simmer for 2 minutes then add the sotanghon and cabbage and simmer for 2-3 minutes and turn off the heat.No need to soak the sotanghon in the water before adding it.
3. Sprinkle with chopped spring onion then serve. Yummy!

Chicken Macaroni Soup

Since it is cold in my place today, I made this, so that I can have a good sip of a hot creamy soup. Mmmmmmmmm muito deliciosa according to my Portuguese friend, which means very delicious. :-) I know they are not biased. Seriously , it is really yummy, so try this recipe if you have time.

Ingredients:

1/4 kilo macaroni
1/4 kilo chicken ( slice into small pieces)
3 cloves garlic
1 small size onion
1 cup evaporated milk
1 small carrot
1/4 kilo cabbage
salt and pepper to taste
spring onion for garnishing

Procedure:

1. Saute garlic and onion then add the chicken, salt and pepper,  simmer for few minutes.
2. Add the macaroni and saute for a minute, then add water that is enough to soup the macaroni until the cooking is done.
3. Stir occasionally  so that the macaroni will not stick at the bottom of the pot.
4. When it is almost done, add the carrot and cabbage
5. Add the milk let it boil once and turn off the heat.

6. Serve it hot and sprinkled with minced spring onion

Tortiglioni with Bacon

Tortiglioni is a short tube kind of pasta that has a good texture that's why I like it. This is good also with tomato sauce but I cooked it this way because my friends want to replace the rice with this, only light in taste to go perfectly with our viands.


Ingredients for 6 Servings:
1/2 kilo tortiglioni
1/4 kilo bacon (sliced)
3 cloves garlic finely minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Tortiglioni Pasta

Procedure:
1. Cook the tortiglioni according to its packaging procedure then set aside.
2. Heat the pan and put the bacon stir until the natural oil comes out, then continue cooking until crispy, remove from oil and put in a paper towel to remove excess oil.
3. Heat the olive oil, add the garlic and stir until light brown, add the tortiglioni and bacon then mix well, sprinkle with salt and pepper then stir and turn off the heat.
4. Serve hot with a smile :-).

Corned Beef Macaroni Soup

Yummy and budget friendly, in fact I used the leftover corned beef from dinner last night.

Ingredients for 5 servings:
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 can or any leftover corned beef ( 175 grams)
3 cloves garlic
1 onion
1 carrot
1/4 kilo cabbage
7 cups water or broth
1 cup evaporated milk
salt and pepper to taste


Procedure:
1. Saute garlic and onion then add the corned beef, simmer for a minute then add the water  and bring to a boil.
2. Add the macaroni, salt and pepper and simmer  for 8 minutes..
3.  Add all the vegetable and simmer for a minute or two then add the milk and turn off the heat, put in a serving bowl and enjoy.

Chicken Spaghetti

I cooked this to add to my spaghetti recipe collection, it tastes so good, try it.

Ingredients for 6 Servings:
1/2 kilo Spaghetti ( cooked according to its packaging procedure)
400 grams chicken breast ( boiled and shredded)
370 grams tomato sauce
3 cloves garlic ( minced)
1 onion (minced)
1 1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup grated cheese
salt and pepper to taste
extra cheese for toppings


Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic and onion then put the shredded chicken and saute for a minute then add the tomato sauce, ketchup, sugar and soy sauce then simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the milk, grated cheese, salt and pepper then simmer until done.

3. Arrange the spaghetti in a platter then top it with the sauce and some cheese then serve with a very BIG smile :-).

Special Bam-i

I cooked this for my sister-in-law's birthday , they said it's yummy.


Ingredienys for 12-15 servings:
1/2 kilo sotanghon (soaked in tap water then cut to your desired length)
1/2 kilo canton
1/2 kilo pork ( sliced )
3 pieces Chorizo ( sliced)
 1 onion (minced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 kilo cabbage ( stips)
2 carrots ( Sliced)
1 red bell pepper ( sliced)
1 cup sliced squid balls
1 cup chicharo
1 cup sliced Baguio beans or green beans
5 cups water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 dozen quail's egg ( cooked and de-shelled)
salt and pepper to taste


Procedure:
1. Saute garlic and onion then add the pork and continue to saute until the pinkish color is gone. Then add the soy sauce and simmer for a minute, add the water and bring to a boil, allow to boil for 5 minutes.
2. Add the carrots, Baguio beans and sotanghon and simmer for a minute then add all ingredients except for quails egg, Mix well and simmer until cooked.
3. Serve it hot and put some quail's egg.

Mami with Ham

I just want to share this mami with crispy ham, it is really yummy.

Ingredients for 6-8 servings:

1/2 kilo egg noodles or pancit ( blanched and set aside)

1 kilo any bones of beef/pork/chicken (buto-buto)

1 onion

1 teaspoon peppercorn ( pamintang buo)

1/4 kilo sweet ham ( crispy bits)

salt to taste

10 cloves garlic ( crushed and toasted for toppings)

1 cup minced spring onion ( for toppings)

4 hard boiled eggs ( cut into halves for toppings) optional

3 liters water

ground pepper for serving

Procedure:

1. In a pot, put the water, bones, onion, and black pepper  then let it boil for an hour over low heat, then add salt to taste.

3. In a serving bowl arrange the noodles, egg, garlic, spring onion, and crispy ham then pour the simmering soup.

4. Sprinkle with ground pepper, serve immediately and enjoy :-).

Pancit Malasado

A simple noodle dish that's really delicious, twisted between pancit guisado and pancit sinabawan with just half cooked pancit and veggies that's why I called this malasado. Try this and let me know.

Ingredients for 4-6 servings:
1/2 kilo pancit or egg noodles ( washed and drained)
1/4 kilo pork
2 1/2 cups water 
1 cup broccoli
1 small piece bell pepper
1/4 kilo cabbage
1  carrot
1/2 slices of ham ( optional)
4 tablespoons soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure
1. Saute the garlic and onion then add the meat, stir well until the pinkish color is gone.
2. Add the soy sauce and simmer for 30 seconds then add the water and bring to a boil.
3. When the water is boiling increase the heat to high and put all the ingredients then simmer for 1 minute and turn off the heat. Enjoy your pancit malasado.

Cheesy Macaroni Salad

My family's all time favorite macaroni salad, but they like it more if it is loaded with cheese. :)
Do you also like a cheesy macaroni salad? Happy eating my friends.

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo elbow macaroni (cook according to its packaging procedure)
836 grams fruit cocktail
500 ml All purpose cream ( Nestle or any brand)
1/2  cup Mayonaise
1 cup raisins
1 kilo nata de coco
1 ( 390 ml) can condensed milk ( add if you want the taste sweeter)
1 (370 ml) can evaporated milk
180 grams cheddar or quickmelt cheese ( diced)

Procedure:
1. Combine all the ingredients then refrigerate for few hours.
2. Serve with a smile :-).

Mely's Kitchen Pancit Canton

My favorite noodles recipe of all time.  I garnish it with hard boiled egg, stir fried shrimps and serve it to a VIP :-). She said it's so delicious.

Ingredients for 6 servings:
1/2 kilo Pancit Canton
1 carrot ( strips)
1/2 kilo cabbage
1/4 kilo squid balls ( sliced)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 cups water
1/4 kilo pork
2 cloves garlic
1 small  onion
salt and pepper to taste


Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic and onion then add the pork and saute until brownish, add the squid balls and stir until it is also brownish.
2. Add the soy sauce and water then bring to a boil, simmer for  a minute then add the carrots and cabbage, simmer for a minute.
3. Add the pancit canton, stir well to mix evenly, add with salt and pepper to taste, stir until the pancit canton is cooked and turn off the heat.
4. Serve it hot with a smile :-).

Misua with Patola

Misua is a thin noodles made from flour that is delicious to make into soup, there are different ways to make misua soup but one of the common one is with sponge gourd or ptola.

Ingredients:
12 packs misua
1 small patola ( cleaned and sliced)
2 small tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 small onion
1 can sardines
5 cups water
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Saute garlic, onion and tomatoes then add the sardines and simmer for a minute.
2. Add the water and bring to a boil then add the misua and patola , simmer for  minutes, season with salt and pepper then simmer for a minute and turn off the heat.
3. Serve it hot.

Bihon with Tuna Chunks

A delicious combination of rice noodles and tuna, loaded with vegetables making the dish super nutritious.

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo bihon
3 cloves garlic
1 small onion
1 can tuna (chunks)
6 cups water
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
salt to taste
1 cup cleaned cauliflower
5 pieces green beans ( sliced diagonally)
3 cabbage leaves ( sliced diagonally)
1 carrot( Sliced into strips)


Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic and onion then add the tuna and simmer for 2 minutes.
2. Add water, ground pepper and salt to taste,  then simmer and add all the vegetables then simmer for 30 seconds.
3. Add the bihon and give a good stir, simmer and stir until cooked.
4. Serve it hot.

Special Spaghetti Carbonara (Filipino Style)

It's my friend's birthday that's why I cooked this dish, really yummy.

Ingredients for 6-8 servings:
1/2 (500g) kilo Spaghetti Pasta (Cooked accprding to its packaging procedure)
3 tetra packs or 600g all purpose cream/Nestle cream
1/4 kilo ground beef
4 cloves garlic
1 small size onion
3/4 cup sliced button mushrooms
1/4 cup toasted bacon
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1.. Saute the garlic and onion, then add the ground beef, cover and simmer until the beef is fully cooked.
2. Add the mushroom and simmer for 2 minutes then add the all purpose cream, mix it well then simmer for a minute.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste then  simmer for a minute and turn off the heat, mix together the pasta and sauce then too with bacon.
4. Serve it with a smile