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WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 pack (175 g) DEL MONTE Spaghetti (Merienda Pack), cooked (reserve 3 tbsp pasta broth) 1 pouch (250 g) DEL MONTE Carbonara Sauce 80 grams bacon, sliced 1/4 cup (28.75 g) grated cheddar cheese HERE'S HOW: FRY bacon until crunchy. Set aside bacon, reserve drippings.  COMBINE drippings with DEL MONTE Carbonara Sauce, pasta broth. Cover, simmer for 3 minutes. ADD cheese and half of bacon, then pour over pasta. Toss. Top with remaining bacon.    Good source of Calcium- for strong bones and teeth

These are a bit time consuming to prepare, but totally worth it. So if you have time to plan ahead, try these! They are super good!! (I didn't make the ranch dressing, but I did make the pork, rice and beans) Sweet Pork Ingredients: 2 pounds pork roast (boneless ribs can be used as well) 3 cans Coke (NOT diet), buying the 2 ltr . is cheaper 1/4 cup brown sugar dash garlic salt 1/4 cup water 1 can sliced green chilies 3/4 can enchilada sauce (I use Old El Paso brand, mild spiciness but any will work) 1+ cup brown sugar Directions: 1. Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinade. Add about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 c. of brown sugar. Marinate overnight. 2. Drain marinade and put pork, 1/2 can of coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot on low for 6- 8 hours. 3. Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. Shred pork. (for those of you who have a Bosch mixer, place meat in mixer with wire whisks and mix on speed 1 for 15-20 seconds, it wil...

If you're picky eaters, refuse to eat vegetables, try Del Monte Filipino Style Tomato Sauce with MMK (Munggo, Malunggay, and Kalabasa). Del Monte Filipino Style Tomato Sauce with MMK provides your kids the complete serving of vegetables they need (in every meal) in an enjoyable way. It is the most nutritious tomato sauce, with the added nutrients of 3 of the most nutritious vegetables in the country - malunggay, munggo, kalabasa. The sauce alone fulfills the required serving of vegetables in a meal. Try this! WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 pack (175 g) DEL MONTE Spaghetti (Merienda Pack), cooked 1 pouch (250 g) DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce with MMK 1/4 cup (25 g) grated cheese 150 grams ground chicken meat 1 pc (50 g) medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup (50.25 g) sliced mushroom 1/4 tsp (1.75 g) iodized fine salt 1/4 tsp (.75 g) pepper  HERE'S HOW: SAUTE onion, chicken and mushroom for 5 minutes. Add DEL MONTE Spaghetti Sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.  PO...

HERBS AND SPICES Here are quick and easy tips to spot fresh herbs and keep the potency of your herbs and spices: 1. Color Use fresh herbs that have a bright green color. If it is turning yellow, you must consume the herbs immediately or best your throw these out. 2. Dried Herbs Certain herbs and spices are used dried, having a stronger, more concentrated flavor than fresh. These are packaged and sold in stores. Better to ground or crumble them when you�re about to use the spice. Storing Herbs and Spices : 1. Dried herbs and spices will keep for a year if stored in airtight jars away from heat and sunlight. 2. Avoid placing any of our herbs and spices directly above the stove. Heat reduces the potency of the spices. 3. You may also wrap fresh herbs--like lemongrass, pandan, kinchay--loosely in barely damp paper towel and sealed in a plastic bag for up to 5 days. ---------------------------------------------------------- Go back to: Tips and Tricks In Cooking Rice Storing and Proper Hand...

FRUIT FRESHNESS What usually stops us from buying fruits is we�re not sure if what we�re buying is fresh. Here�s how to test the freshness of fruits: 1. Quality Fresh quality ripe mangoes are fragrant and not bruised. 2. Fresh and ripe bananas are free from bruising and are firm to the touch. 3. Pineapples are fresh and ready to eat when the leaves close to the center come off easy when pulled. 4. Fresh and ripe papayas should have skin that is smooth, not torn or cracked. When you press your thumb into the flesh�it is firm. If it�s soft and has a sweet smell to it, the papaya is already overripe. 5. A good rule when buying is to check the integrity of the skin. It should be firm, smooth and free from bruises and punctures. Storing Fruits : 1. When the fruits are ripe, most fruits are best stored in the refrigerator. Refrigerated whole fruits should be kept in perforated plastic bags. 2. When a strong-smelling fruit is cut open, store them in a covered container. Fruits like langka or ...

VEGETABLES FRESHNESS There are different ways to determine the freshness depending on the type of vegetable. Try to buy the vegetables as close to the day you�re going to consume it. 1. Leafy Vegetables Old leaves are already turning wilted, yellowish and brown. Check for signs of rotting or decay. 2. Roots and Tubers Fresh root crops and tubers must have no shoots or leaves growing out of them. Make sure that these do not have soft-rots. 3. Vegetable fruits They should be firm, free from bruises and punctures, and bright in color. It should not be shriveled or have wrinkled skin. Storing Vegetables: 1. With vegetables, proper ventilation is the key. Try not to fill your shelf to the brim so as not to squash the vegetables. 2. Bulbs like onions and garlic should be stored in room temperature. The roots grow faster when you put them in the ref. Keep onions away from potatoes. 3. Keep the leafy vegetables in the refrigerator. Wrap in paper to keep the moisture. 4. The vegetable fruits, s...

FISH FRESHNESS The freshness of the fish is the single most important factor in a fish dish. Not only is it more flavorful, but also reduces possible allergic reactions. Here�s a quick and easy way to find out the freshness of a fish. 1. Eyes The eyes are clear and full, not sunken and not red. 2. Gills Check the gills, they have to be bright red and should be free from slime and dirt. 3. Smell Smell it. The fish has to be free from objectionable odor. Fresh fish should not smell fishy but have mild seaweed-like odor. 4. Flesh The flesh is firm to the touch and doesn�t sink when you press it. 5. Scales The scales are bright and shiny. It should also be clinging to the skin. Proper Fish Storage 1. Clean the fish before storing. 2. Remove the gills and innards if it�s still there, and cut the fins. 3. To store for a longer period, the wrapping should be air and moisture proof. You can use aluminum foil, and even a sealed plastic bag or food container works just as well ------------------...

EGGS FRESHNESS Determining an egg�s freshness is easy if you�re buying in a grocery. Just check the carton for the consumption date. But what do you do when there are no dates on the cartons? Here�s how: 1. Shell The most visible sign of an egg�s freshness is its shell. It must be clean and unbroken. Fresh eggs have rough shells and have a dull finish. Stored eggs look smooth and shiny. 2. Fresh Eggs Here�s a quick test. Place the eggs in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs will sink and stale eggs will float. 3. Yolk When you break a fresh egg, the white is clear and firm. The yolk stands up and is well- rounded. With old eggs, the white spreads out and feels watery; the yolk tends to break easily. 4. Air Sac The air sac, which is on the blunt end of the egg is close to the shell. You can see this by putting the egg under the light. Proper Egg Storage 1. Eggs will stale faster in room temperature compared to eggs kept in the refrigerator. 2. Hard cooked eggs left in their shells should be con...

BEEF FRESHNESS Freshness of beef is one important aspect when buying, but it is also important to know more about the tender parts of the meat for the right dish. Here are quick and easy tips to determine fresh meat. 1. Tender Parts The tender parts of the beef are tenderloin, short loin , sirloin and steak cuts. 2. Color The color of the meat must be bright red to deep red with moderate marbling. Marbling is the streaks of fat that you see on the meat. Be wary of meats that are already turning brown or green, dry or slimy. 3. BAI Stamp Meat bearing this stamp means it has passed the Bureau of Animal Industry standards. Proper Beef Storage 1. Clean the beef before putting it in the freezer 2. Beef must be stored in freezer bag or an airtight container to keep its surfaces dry. Store the beef away from other foods to prevent cross-contamination. 3. If you freeze the beef right away, then the meat will keep for six months, provided it�s continuously in the freezer. (Freeze at -0�F or -18...

PORK FRESHNESS Freshness of pork is one important aspect when buying, but it is also important to know more about the tender parts of the meat for the right dish. Here are quick and easy tips to determine fresh meat. 1. Tenderness The tender parts of the meat are located in the belly area, the back area and other parts that have the least used muscles. 2. Marbling Look closely at the marbling; these are the streaks of fat on the meat. Good marbling is important because it is associated with the juiciness of the meat. It must be white and not yellowish. 3. Skin and Smell Dry meat is a sign of staleness. If the pork has wrinkled skin with large pores and has an off-odor, don�t buy it.. 4. Color With meats and poultry, the most visible sign of freshness is the color. Quality fresh pork has a pale pink meat color with a small amount of marbling. 5. Stamp Meat bearing this stamp means it has passed the Bureau of Animal Industry standards. Proper Pork Storage: 1. Make sure to clean fresh por...

CHICKEN FRESHNESS A dressed and drawn chicken means it has been slaughtered, de-feathered and cleaned of organs. Here�s a quick and easy way to find out the freshness of chicken. 1. Dressed Chicken Check the dressed chicken for any greenish discoloration or bruises. Fresh dressed chicken must be smooth, moist and free from bruising. 2. Neck Check around the neck for purple or green discolorattion. 3. Wing Tips A rotten chicken would have dark wing tips. 4. Joints There is also stickiness under the wings and around the joints if it�s not fresh. Proper Chicken Storage 1. Storing chicken is critical because it is susceptible to contamination by salmonella bacteria. Frozen chicken must be kept frozen until it is used 2. Make sure to clean fresh chicken before storing in the freezer. (Freeze at 0�F (or -18�C). 3. To store for a longer period, the wrapping should be air and moisture proof. You can use aluminum foil, and even a sealed plastic bag or food container wor...

My profession is that of a Personal Cook to a well-to-do family. Myself and the 'Lady' of the house work together to come up with just the right menus for each and every occasion. This being the end of my season with them, we wanted to serve something different than we had placed on the table so far. I suggested stuffed peppers and she seconded the motion and came up with this wonderful recipe from our 'Bible' of cookbooks (we both own a copy)~"Cooking With Class", published by 'The Parents' Council Charlotte Latin Schools, Inc.; Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a Cadillac cookbook and in our eyes even outshines 'The Joy of Cooking'. There...I said it, and it didn't hurt at all. The First Printing was in November of 1982. Her copy is falling apart and mine is running a close second. The lady's name that submitted the recipe is Gensie. My boss lady always told me that if her name accompanied the dish that it was guaranteed to be wonderfu...

I need to start this recipe post with a WARNING: This sweet popcorn is highly addictive! You may find yourself craving it every evening! I could not keep my hand out of the bowl long enough to take the above photo. Kettle corn is popular at fairs and carnivals here in the mid-west. It's simply sugar added to popcorn during the cooking process. The trick is to NOT burn the sugar. Kettle Corn 1/2 cup popcorn 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use Canola.) 1/4 cup white sugar (use brown sugar for a caramel corn taste.) Dump the popcorn into a medium sauce pan. This is actually our POPCORN pan: Add the oil and heat over... here's the important trick here: MEDIUM heat. I usually pop corn at medium/high heat... but after scorching several batches with the sugar... learn from my mistake.. MEDIUM! When the oil starts to sizzle and the kernels look ready to POP... Sprinkle on the sugar. Immediately lift the pan from the burner and swirl the sugar into the hot oil. Put lid on the pan and set it ba...

I am posting this recipe because we have eaten it for dinner the past three nights at my husband's request. He LOVES Caesar Salad! This dressing recipe is AWESOME! Caesar Salad Dressing 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tea. minced garlic 1 tea. Worcestershire sauce 1 anchovie packed in oil in a can olive oil 'til smooth Salad Romaine lettuce Freshly grated parmesan cheese Croutons (I'll show you how to make your own.) Add grilled chicken to make a meal. In a food processor...I use my mini, add the anchovie to the mayonnaise. I know what you're thinking... Anchovies????  Ick!! PLEASE use the anchovie even if you hate fishy fish. It doesn't taste like fish in this recipe... it adds an amazing bite to the dressing and it's just not a real Caesar without it. You can find cans of anchovies in the aisle with canned fish by the tuna. add the minced garlic... Add the Worcestershire sauce. Blend this WELL... then slowly add olive oil until the dressing is the thickness you like. Ref...

I just made a batch of this frosting for a pan of pumpkin chocolate chip bars. It is SO delicious! I had to fight the urge to consume most of it before I even put it on the cake. 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Milk, as needed, to achieve proper frosting consistency In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Add milk, as needed, until frosting is of a suitable consistency for spreading. Store in the refrigerator after use. Makes enough to frost an 11 x 13-inch cake.

There is no picture for this but this is my favorite low carb breakfast! Ham and Cheese Omelet with sour cream and Salsa! Other ideas are: Watermelon Strawberries and cream Scrambled eggs Omelets with mushrooms Omelets with Veggies Fat Free Cocoa ( FYI if you look at the carb count on sugar free cocoa and fat free cocoa, surprisingly the fat free kind has about half the carbs, make sure you watch your labels)  I add some table cream to the cocoa and that makes it delicious, but no longer fat free ;) Sugar free breakfast drink. My favorite is Walmart brand grapefruit. Perfect to wake you up in the morning. Bacon Sausage Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day because I can get away with absolutely no carbs and be full and satisfied. There are a few types of  cereal that work.  If you can find a bran cereal that is not sweetened the carb count is not terrible.  Then add cream instead of milk and splenda or stevia.

If you love to bake, you know how expensive it is to buy pure vanilla extract. Vanilla is the second most expensive spice because the beans are difficult to cultivate from orchids. You can make your own vanilla extract right now, in time for Christmas baking... and it's FUN! You can find many websites that sell quality vanilla beans.  They can be quite expensive. I bought my beans at my local health food store for $6 apiece. You will need three beans about six or seven inches long. Using a sharp knive, slice each bean lengthwise... Leaving about one inch uncut like this: You will see the fragrant vanilla seeds inside and that's what will leach into the alcohol. You need a fifth of high proof alcohol...at least 80 proof, like vodka, bourbon or rum. I bought this mid-priced vodka for $13 mostly because it was in a plastic bottle. Stick the cut vanilla beans into the vodka right in the bottle. Now just let them sit in the alcohol for at least two months. The vanilla will leach fr...