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Quick and Delicious Chicken Vegetable Vermicelli Noodles (Pancit Bihon) Recipe

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Indulge in the delectable world of Filipino cuisine with our tasty Chicken Vegetable Vermicelli Noodles, also known as Pancit Bihon. This quick and easy-to-prepare noodle dish is a perfect match for stir-fried vegetables and chicken, making it an ideal choice for various occasions. With vermicelli noodles creating a light and delightful base, this dish is an embodiment of simplicity, flavor, and convenience. Crafted to be both simple and delectable, this Pancit Bihon is a culinary masterpiece suitable for any time of the day or special events. Its easy preparation process and delightful taste make it a versatile dish that suits every occasion. Economical Vermicelli Noodles: Vermicelli noodles, a wallet-friendly ingredient, are readily available at your local supermarket or Asian shops. Soaking these noodles for at least 5 minutes before cooking not only reduces cooking time but also enhances their texture and flavor. Perfect Pairings: Pancit Bihon finds its culinary soulmates in fried ...

Chicken and Vegetables Stir Fry with Chorizo

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Looking for a quick and healthy meal? Try our flavorful Chicken and Vegetables Stir-Fry Chorizo recipe.  This stir-Fry recipe is the perfect solution for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal. Packed with protein-rich chicken and a colorful medley of veggies, this stir-fry will tantalize your taste buds while providing essential nutrients. Here is the recipe for a delicious and wholesome stir-fry with chicken and vegetables. This recipe is sure to impress everyone with its succulent chicken, colorful vegetables, and delectable honey garlic sauce. It is simple to prepare, oozing with flavor, and adaptable to your preferences. This recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a nutritious dinner without sacrificing taste, regardless of your level of culinary experience. Stir fry can be served with your favorite noodles, steamed rice, brown rice, quinoa, or garlic rice. How to cook chicken and vegetables stir fry with chorizo Ingredients to make chicken and vegetables stir fry 1 onion chopped 3...

Healthy Beef and Veggie Meatballs

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Looking for a quick and easy recipe? Try making some healthy baked beef and veggie meatballs! You can prepare them ahead of time and simply pop them in the oven when you're ready. Serve them up with your favorite sauce and enjoy! Preparing beef meatballs using this recipe is easy. Simply mince or finely chop all the vegetables. For a pop of color, I suggest chopping the red bell pepper, but if you want to hide the veggies from the kids, mincing them is a good option. Looking for a delicious and healthy meal that will get your kids to eat their vegetables? Look no further than the baked beef meatballs recipe! Not only is it tasty, but it's also a great option for the whole family. Are you ready to discover a scrumptious way to get your family to eat their vegetables? If you're searching for a delicious and nutritious meal, try our recipe for baked beef and veggie meatballs. They are sure to satisfy your taste buds!. These little flavor bombs are a breeze to make and can be e...

Green Curry Chicken with Papaya

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Green curry chicken with green papaya is a simple and easy dish to make for less than one hour you can have a delicious meal. This recipe is really delicious by reducing the juice and make this dish a little bit thicker and chicken falling off the bone. Papaya can be substitute with potato and can add extra vegetables like carrots,long beans, tin of bamboo shoot, or malunggay leaves (moringa). With the meat you can use chicken thigh fillet if you are more generous and cut into strips, but if you are on the budget chicken legs is cheaper and taste exactly the same. How to make green curry chicken? Green Curry Chicken with Papaya Ingredients: 1 kg chicken 2 Tbsp oil 1 onion chopped 4 gloves of garlic fine chopped 1 Tbsp ginger grated 200 g papaya sliced diagonally 1 pack green curry paste (Mae Ploy) 1 can coconut cream 1 cup water 2 tsp fish sauce Salt pepper to taste Fresh chili optional Instructions: Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until soften...

Japchae Korean Noodle Easy Recipe

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Japchae is a popular Korean dish made with sweet potato starch noodles (also known as glass noodles or cellophane noodles) stir-fried with vegetables and meat (usually beef) in a soy sauce and sesame oil-based sauce. Here are some reasons why Japchae noodle is a popular recipe: Flavorful: Japchae has a complex flavor profile that combines the umami of soy sauce and sesame oil with the sweetness of vegetables and the savory notes of meat. This combination of flavors is both satisfying and addictive. Texturally pleasing: The chewy texture of the sweet potato noodles contrasts with the tender vegetables and meat, creating a satisfying mouthfeel. Nutritious: Japchae is a nutritious dish that typically contains a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, spinach, and mushrooms, as well as protein from the meat. Gluten-free: Sweet potato starch noodles are naturally gluten-free, making Japchae a great option for people with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. Versatile: Japchae is a versat...

Homemade Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

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The chicken lo mein recipe, this is very easy and simple to make, ready in just 45 minutes. Just saute onion, garlic, and ginger add sliced breast chicken and add all your fresh vegetables like sliced fresh mushrooms, bok choy, baby corn, and shallots. Add your sauce and noodles. You will have a delicious chicken lo mein, better than takeaway food. The difference between Lo mien and Chow mein is just the noodles. Lo mein noodles are boiled while chow mein uses crispy fried noodles. But both are wheat-flour egg noodles. Variations Chicken can be substituted with lean pork, beef, or prawns/shrimp. Vegetable carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, beans, capsicum,  and cabbage. How to make Chicken Lo Mein Ingredients 500 g chicken breast fillet cut into strips 200 g mushroom sliced 125 g baby corn 2 bunch of bok choy ends cut 1 onion chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 cups chicken stock 500 g fresh egg noodles (check packet instructions) 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 ...

Easy Beef Stir Fry with Mushrooms

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Beef stir fry with mushrooms and cashews is another simple and easy recipe for a busy night and a budget-friendly meal. Better than takeaway food. Adding extra vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and any veggies that you have in your fridge add them in you will have a healthy meal. Toasted cashews give extra flavor to your stir fry, just make sure to toast for a few minutes to bring out the beautiful taste of the cashew nuts. Stir fry is a versatile dish that you can't go wrong with. Add any meat like beef, chicken, pork, and even seafood. And I've been making a lot of stir fry dishes lately, just using up some of the vegetables waiting to be cooked for the weekdays. A sprinkle of toasted sesame sitting in the cupboard can be added as well for an extra nutty flavor. Stir fries are great for meal prep, just prepare all your menu plans during the weekend. Pre-pack in your lunch box and just reheat and you will have a delicious packed lunch better than a takeaway. Other stir fry re...

Pork Belly in Coconut Cream

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The pork belly in coconut cream recipe is another quick and easy meal that your family and friends will enjoy. This is so deliciously full of flavor and creamy texture from the coconut cream, simply delicious. I like to cook this a little bit longer when the juice is thicker and the meat is tender and almost melts in your mouth. This dish is best served with steamed rice and adds extra chilies. For extra flavor, add curry powder, fresh lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. This dish also called in Filipino "Ginataang Sitaw na Baboy" means pork in coconut cream with beans. How to cook pork belly in coconut cream Ingredients: 750 g pork belly diced 200 g beans cut in 2 inches long 200 g tomato chopped 1 onion chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 1 tbsp ginger grated 1 cup water 250 ml coconut cream 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp chicken stock powder 3 tbsp Oil Fresh chili optional Instructions: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add ginger and cook unt...

Healthy Cauliflower Fried Rice

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Healthy cauliflower fried rice is a great recipe, very quick and easy to make. A real healthy meal can be matched to any dish. Alternative to rice and it's a lot healthier. This is very simple and delicious and the whole family will enjoy and budget-friendly meal. Some health benefits of cauliflower in our diet Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is low in calories but high in nutrients, making it an excellent addition to a healthy diet. Here are some potential health benefits of consuming cauliflower: Nutrient-rich: Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and dietary fiber. It also contains smaller amounts of other vitamins and minerals. May reduce the risk of certain cancers: Some studies suggest that consuming cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower may reduce the risk of certain cancers. May improve heart health: Cauliflower is a good source of antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and may lower the risk of heart disease. May aid d...

Best Caesar Salad Recipe

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Best caesar salad recipe, a quick and easy to prepare for the whole family. This salad best for lunch and dinner and can be eat on its own or with roast chicken, prawns or beef. It's entirely up to you how you serve this delicious recipe. Make your own croutons, they are super easy and simple to make. Left over or stale bread are great way for making croutons. You can add some herbs or minced garlic to add extra flavour to your croutons. With this recipe I cheated with my dressing I used a store bought dressing which one of my favourite, Kewpie Japanese salad dressing Roasted Sesame, which you can buy to your local supermarket at the Asian aisle. How to make the best Caesar Salad recipe Ingredients: 2 cups bread cubes olive oil spray 1 cup bacon rashers, chopped into 1 inch 2 cos lettuce, cut into desired size 4 egg, boiled, peeled and quartered 6-8 anchovy fillets 1/4 cup Kewpie Japanese dressing Served with shaved parmesan cheese. Instructions: Preheat oven to 180°C. Spread t...

Best Spicy Crispy Fish Fillet

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The best spicy crispy fish fillet recipe, this is so delicious and very easy to prepare. I used jewfish fillet, but you can use other fish like barramundi fish, cod, snapper, nile perch or any fish fillet with white firm flesh is best for frying. What to serve with the best spicy crispy fish fillet? Best served with special fried rice , potato chips, salads or just on its own with sweet chili sauce or mayonnaise. How to make the best spicy crispy fish fillet Ingredients: 500 grams jewfish fillets (barramundi, cod, snapper) or any firm white flesh fish fillet 1 egg 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstach 1/2 cup water salt and pepper to taste Oil for frying 4-5 gloves garlic chopped 1 onion chopped 1-2 pieces chilies chopped 1/4 cup chopped spring onion 1/4 cup red cupsicum (red bell pepper) Instructions: Cut fish into desired size, seasoned with salt and pepper. Set aside In a medium bowl sift flour and cornstarch make a well in a centre add egg and water, mix into a smooth batter. ...

The Best Spaghetti Bolognese

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The best spaghetti bolognese recipe, this will be a favorite dish of your family and friends. A healthy meal is full of goodness. So deliciously easy and quick to make. I like to add loads of fresh veggies carrots, celery, capsicum, onion, and garlic. It's also best to add extra dry herbs oregano, mixed herbs, or fresh chopped parsley or basil.  It's a comfort food that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Add tomato puree, diced tomatoes in a tin, and tomato sauce to add sweetness without red wine to this recipe. The secret to a tasty and delicious spaghetti sauce is to simmer for a longer time at least 45 to 1 hour or thick consistency. Spaghetti bolognese best serve with garlic bread, fresh salads, or just on its own. How to cook the Best Spaghetti Bolognese Ingredients: 750 g beef minced 1 medium brown onion finely chopped 3 garlic gloves minced 1 medium carrot finely chopped 1/2 cup green or red capsicum finely chopped 1 1/2 cups tomato puree/passata 1/4 cup tom...

Beef Chuck with French Onion Soup

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Beef chuck with french onion soup, this stew recipe is very easy to cook, full of flavour and so delicious. French onion soup mix is so versatile, it can be added to any dish for a hearty meal, to your soup, baked potatoes or even added to your dips for extra flavour. How can I cook my beef chuck? Beef chuck with french onion mix can be cooked on a stove top, a slow cooker or pressure cooker, whichever suits your lifestyle. Where can I buy french onion soup mix? You can buy french onion soup mix in any local supermarket. But, if you don't have french onion soup mix, this can be substituted with onion flakes, beef stock powder / bouillon, freshly ground pepper, onion powder and parsley flakes. This recipe is also best for a pie filling, the meat is so tender and perfect for your pies. How to make Beef Chuck French Onion Soup Ingredients: 1 kg beef chuck cubed 40 g french onion soup mix (1 sachet) 1 cup celery chopped 1 cup onion chopped 2 tablespoon soy sauce 2 1/2 cups beef stock 1...

3 Ingredients Tempura Prawns

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3 Ingredients tempura prawns / shrimp recipe, this is quick and easy to make. I just want to share using an instant tempura batter mix, easy to prepare and delicious better than take away food, with fresh Australian banana prawns this is the best ingredient. Tempura batter mix are now available to any supermarket located at the Asian aisle. Otherwise you can make it from scratch with 3 ingredients, which I will included below. Other variety for tempura Seafood: shrimp, fish, mussel, squid and scallops Vegetables sliced thinly like: carrots, eggplants, cauliflower florets, zucchini, green beans and mushrooms. 3 Ingredients tempura prawns Ingredients: 500 g fresh prawns / shrimp, peeled deveined and tail intact 125 g tempura batter mix (Obento brand) see below for other easy tempura recipe 180 ml cold water Instructions: In a mixing bowl add tempura batter and pour the cold water. Whisk gently do not over mix the batter. Coat the prawns in the batter and deep fry in a hot oil until gold...

Pork Sinigang Soup

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Pork sinigang soup or tamarind (sampalok in Filipino), a traditional and popular Filipino soup dish. The sour taste of tamarind that makes this dish special, simple and easy to prepare. Only need a few ingredients and you will have a delicious sinigang soup. Now a days, you can easily make this soup using a Knorr sinigang mix, which is available to any local Asian store. If you cannot find the sinigang mix, a tamarind paste can be substituted, and can be purchase to any local supermarket which can be found at the Asian aisle. When adding the tamarind paste is best to add small quantity until you achieve the desired taste. Sinigang soup is a versatile dish, you can use any meat other than pork belly, this can be substitute with pork ribs, pork chops, seafood like prawns; fish salmon; barrumundi wings; milk fish, beef and chicken. With the vegetables, you can add eggplants, radish, kang kong, bok choy. And I used potatoes to replaced the taro. If sinigang mix or tamarind paste is not a...

Best Butter Chicken

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Butter chicken or Makhan murg is one of the best Indian curry recipe that I have cooked, the creaminess and full of flavour is always making this dish, and one of my favourite curries. Simple and easy to make, ingredients are readily available in your local supermarket. The availability of fresh produce and authentic spices that make this dishes extraordinary delicious. Butter chicken is best if marinade overnight with yogurt, fresh lemon juice and spices includes: garam masala, ground turmeric and ground cumin. Otherwise marinade at least 2-3 hours before cooking. I used chicken pieces in this recipe, but you can use boneless chicken breast or chicken tights. Butter chicken is best serve with naan bread, papadum, steam rice or cauliflower fried rice . How to make butter chicken Ingredients 1 kg chicken pieces 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon ground cumin 3 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion chopped 3 gloves garl...