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By GERLIE M. UY The spaghetti served with saltine crackers.  500gms spaghetti 1 T canola and 1 T olive oil 3 big cloves of garlic, chopped 1 big white onion, chopped 1 cup beef broth (or beef and mushroom in tomato sauce) 1 cup carrots, cubed 1 cup eggplant, cubed 1 T basil leaves (or Italian herbs) salt and ground pepper 500 gms sweet style tomato sauce 100ml cream grated cheese Cook Spaghetti according to package direction. Saute garlic and onions, add carrots and eggplants. Stir-fry and herbs. Add broth and tomato sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let cook for 8 minutes and add cream and let cook for another 2 minutes. Add spaghetti and cheese. Remove from fire and serve with crackers. Sauteeing  the vegetables... The yummy vegetable spaghetti Up close and personal. DISCLAIMER: HAVING YOUR TONGUE OUT IS NOT THE  RESULT OF EATING THIS SPAGHETTI!

By GERLIE M. UY POSTER BOY OF PASTELLAS THESE ARE SOME OF THE PHOTOS OF FOODS FEATURED HERE AND YET-TO BE FEATURED. DROLL OVER THEMMMMM... FRESH PANCIT, ANYONE? PATO TIM PATA NGA LINAGA  WITH LANGKA CUCUMBER SALAD TUNA AND EGG BRUSCHETTA BOILED SWEET CORN... SAGING NGA KUMBO AVOCADO, CUCUMBER AND CORN SALAD  GINAT-AN NGA TILAPIA PICKLED BAMBOO SHOOTS VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI AVOCADO TOPPED WITH MASCUVADO SUGAR CASSAVA CAKE PANCAKE WITH BUGNAY SYRUP

Like The cold cucumber salad... Be the first of your friends to like this. 3 pcs medium sized cucumbers Dressing 3 stalks of lemon grass (white portion only) 6 calamansi juice 1 tbsp Green Curry Paste  1tsp Cumin Powder  1 tsp Curry Powder  2 tbsp Refined Sugar,   3 tbsp Ground peanuts (reserve 1 tbsp for garnish) 1-2 tsp chili powder (use fresh green and red jalapeno pepper if available)  Salt and ground pepper Peel cucumbers alternately so as to leave green stripes. Cut into half lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick. Chill. In a blender, put all the spices and blend. Adjust taste with salt and pepper as well as sugar. Pour dressing in the cucumber and mix well just before serving. Arrange in a serving platter with lemon grass, jalapeno or ground peanuts as garnish. Topped with peanuts, this cold cucumber salad is rich in flavor. Taste of Thailand. Left to right: Green Curry Paste, Cumin Powder, Curry Powder,  Refined Sugar,  Ground peanuts, and chil i powder

By GERLIE M. UY Bamboo Shoot or Tambo is made into pickle or achara. 24 cups young bamboo shoot, matchstick 1 liter can vinegar  Reserved pineapple juice Spices: salt and ground pepper 5-6 cups brown sugar 3-4 thumbs of ginger, matchstick 1 whole clove of garlic, crushed and sliced 5-6 medium red onions, sliced lengthwise turmeric powder Vegetables: 20 -24  pieces Stringbeans, 1 inch long 2-3 pcs eggplant, sliced lengthwise into eight and cut crosswise, abou 1 inch long 6 -8 pcs medium carrots, matchstick 1 300ml pineapple chunks (juice reserved) Glass Jars for storing  Prepare the bamboo shoot by blanching the same in boiling water for about five minutes. Drain and Set aside.   In a wok, put the vinegar, pineapple juice, and all the spices. Blend with wooden laddle to dissolve sugar. Cook in medium to to high heat for about 15 minutes. Let boil until the liquid tastes sweet, sour and spicy. Adjust taste with salt and pepper. Add the vegetables. Cover and let cook for 3-5 minutes maki

By GERLIE M. UY 8 cups shredded cassava (some like it grated) 6 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cans condensed milk (about 300ml each) 1 small evaporated milk (1 cup or 250ml) 4 cups brown sugar 1/4 cup butter cheese for toppings (optional) Lightly wash shredded cassava with two cups warm water and drain liquid. Do not press. Pre-heat oven for 300F. In a deep bowl, mix all ingredients together except cheese. Reserve a portion of butter for greasing of pan. Strain and reserve a cup of liquid from the mixture. Grease two one-inch 7 X 11 pans. Pour half of the mixture in each pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook in medium heat the reserved cup of mixture and put the cheese. Set aside. After 30 minutes, put the cheese mixture on top and bake for another 5 minutes until melted. info on cassava http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava http://www.cassavachips.com/cassava.html http://www.agriculture-ph.com/2010/04/cassava-banana-production-boost-in.html