Chicken Afritada (Braised Chicken in Tomato Sauce)

One of many popular Filipino chicken dishes is the Chicken Afritada or some called it Afritadang Manok which probably in the same popularity to Tinolang Manok. Ingredients : 1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces vegetable oil 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1/2 cup sliced onion 1 cup chicken stock (or water) 1 cup tomato sauce 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Cooking Procedures : In a casserole, brown chicken on both sides and set aside. Sauté garlic and onion.  Pour in the stock (or […] Read more »

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Beef Stew

Ingredients : 4 pcs. bacon strips 1-1/2 lb. beef, cut into chunks 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped 1 can (156 mL) tomato paste or 1 can (398 mL) tomato sauce 1-1/2 cup water 10 small white onions, whole 1 bay leaf salt and pepper 1 cup green peas 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips 2 carrots, cubed 3 to 5 potatoes, peeled, quartered and fried 2 to 3 tbsp. breadcrumbs, for thickening Cooking Procedures : Wash potatoes.  Peeled and quartered.  Fry until golden brown and set aside. Spread bacon strips on a […] Read more »

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Braised Pork Loin in Tomato Sauce

Serve this pork roast’s rich sauce with the meat.  Amount of tomatoes needed will depend on how many will fit in your casserole dish. Ingredients : 6 garlic cloves 4 lb. boneless centre-cut pork loin 16 black peppercorns 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 large onion, finely diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup dry white wine about 12 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped (with skin still on) 1 tbsp. fresh oregano, finely chopped 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1-1/2 cups vegetable stock 5 to 6 sprigs fresh parsley Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).  Prepare an oven-proof braising […] Read more »

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Delicious Cocktail Meatballs

Ingredients : 1 beaten egg 1 10 1/2-ounce can condense French Onion Soup 2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup salsa-style catsup or regular ketchup 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 cup water 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca Cooking Procedures : In a large bowl, combine egg, soup, stuffing mix, and salt.  Add ground beef; mix well.  Shape into 1-inch meatballs.  Place meatballs in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or till done.  Drain meatballs and […] Read more »

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Pizza Rolls

Ingredients : 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup pizza sauce or thick tomato sauce 1/2 tsp. dried basil or oregano 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 Italian rolls (about 6 inches long) 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese Cooking Procedures : Combine beef, onion and garlic in a 1 quart (1L) glass-baking dish. Cover.  Microwave at (Power Level 10) for 7 to 8 minutes or until beef is brown, stirring twice. Drain off fat.  Stir in pizza sauce (or tomato sauce), oregano (or basil), salt and pepper. Split rolls in half lengthwise and […] Read more »

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Sweet and Sour Sauce II

Ingredients : 1/2 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. sugar 1/3 cup water 2 tsp. soy sauce 4 tbsp. vinegar 1 tbsp. lemon juice 4 tbsp. tomato sauce or ketchup 1 tbsp. cornstarch dispersed in 1 tbsp. cold water 1 tbsp. oil Cooking Procedures : In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except cornstarch solution and oil.  Bring to a boil. Stir in cornstarch.  Cook until mixture becomes thick and transparent, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in oil to give it shine.  Remove from heat. Pour sauce over any fried dishes like Sweet and Sour Pork and Fish Escabeche.  It may also use as dipping sauce for Lumpiang Shanghai. […] Read more »

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