Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese has always been every kid's favorite.

Made one from scratch yesterday, it's just simple Mornay Sauce with elbow macaroni =)


MACARONI AND CHEESE

Ashton, my dad and ama loved it =)

* MORNAY SAUCE is Bechamel sauce with all the cheese you want=) the cheesier the better =)

Seafood Aligue Spaghetti

I finally had the time to blog and cook again and so I did last night, even if I was on a strict diet... meaning I can't eat or even taste what I was going to cook.

I've always wanted to try to make Pasta Aligue and thankfully my "Ninang" from Zamboanga gave us ALAVAR sauce, it's a sauce made from crab roe with a hint of coconut which is usually paired with ofcourse, seafoods. You have to try this amazing sauce it's really good - well at least for me and my family=)

Here's my version of the Seafood Aligue Pasta


It looked really good but when I tasted it the next day (when my diet was officially done) I realized that I served something that was tasteless.... it was really embarassing. So I recooked it and added a little more salt and it was DEADLY PERFECT!

Lesson of the story : always taste what you cook before serving =)

Spaghetti Vongole

Daddy was craving for this.... so I made him his favorite Vongole....

It took me a long time before mastering this dish. Kinda tricky but the secret is all in the pasta.

My dad enjoyed it with a glass of wine =)

Sirloin Burger

We had a half-pounder sirloin burger for dinner last night.
The burger was tasty and juicy. Filled the burger buns with some fresh lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onions and Monterey Jack Cheese.... Yummy!


Half pound sirloin burger


This is my half pound sirloin burger... It looks so big 'cause I added a lot of alfalfa =) I loved it.

Indian-themed New Year's Eve dinner

It has been a tradition for us to get together on a New Year's eve, and for the past 7 years I have been preparing dinner for the family and relatives. We have different themes every year. This year's theme was Indian/ Persian. It was something different for some but for me...it has always been one of my favorite cuisines.


Papadum


Vegetable Samosas - this was bought from Assad Mini Mart in Bel-Air


Lamb Kofta- was served with Cucumber Raita


Cucumber Raita - accompaniment for the Kofta and Biryani


Indian Style Beef Kebab with Naan - ( Naan was store bought)


Cucumber Sambal accompaniment for the fish


Tali Machli with saffron Curry sauce


Chicken Biryani - Chicken Biryani should always be served on top of rice (see pic below). I just served it separately so guests can have a choice of what to mix with the rice.


CHICKEN BIRYANI

CHEF LAUDICO BISTRO FILIPINO

This is by far the BEST of the BEST!

I've heard so much about Chef Laudico but it was only recently that I've tried his cooking and it was oh so YUMMY!
Chef Laudico specializes in Filipino cuisine and he made me look at Filipino food in a different way. He uses local products to create succulent dishes.

They offer ala carte buffet for only PHP 788 and believe me it's worth it! They don't only serve delicious food but also beautifully plated food. Photos here were taken from an IPhone not an SLR... still they looked good.

Here are the dishes that I've tried.... everything as in everything was delicious, not one was a disappointment.



PORK SISIG SHOOTERS


PALABOK BITES


Grilled Salmon in Hipon na Buro Sauce - this was magnificent! I was really impressed with this one.


WAGYU ESTOFADO - delicious!!! had two servings of this one. Beef was so tender and the taste.... mmmm. The best Estofado I've ever tasted.



LAMB KALDERETA PASTEL - very cheesy =)


KESONG PUTI PIZZA


THREE KINDS OF MANGO SALAD


ANGUS BEEF KARE- KARE ---- YUM YUM YUM


Loving my second round of Grilled Salmon, everyone's having their dessert and I'm still eating my main entree



A photo with the chef, it was so nice of him to come out and talk to his guests. I know how busy he is in the kitchen.


YEMA BALLS - this was my least favorite, i was expecting real yemas =)


PAN DE SAL PUDDING - i was surprised with this... it came out delicious



TINAPANG BANGUS LUMPIA



CORNED BEEF BRISKET SILOG


I think this was my second round of Grilled salmon


Grilled Salmon Estofado


Boneless Pork Belly in Bistek Sauce


Grilled Lamb with Mint Jelly




Grilled Boneless Lamb in Bistek Sauce - love it!


Crsipy Pata Binagoongan


US ANGUS BEEF TAPA SILOG - best tapa i've ever tasted


SANS RIVAL


MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE


CHEESECAKE MAJA BLANCA


SUMAN PANNA COTTA SAVARIN


HALO - HALO


CALAMANSI TART - if you love lemon squares, you'll love this one =)

I can't wait to visit Chef Laudico again....told all of my friends and family about it.

FOR RESERVATIONS
CHEF LAUDICO BISTRO FILIPINO

G/F NET 2 BLDG. 3RD AVE. COR. 28TH STREET,
FORT BONIFACIO, GLOBAL CITY TAGUIG

856-0634/ 8560541/ 9010882

cheflaudico@gmail.com

LINDT LINDOR TRUFFLES

It has been a while since my last blog. I am currently snacking on some Lindt Chocolates and I'm loving them and I just want to share it with you.

These are delicious chocolates that literally melts in your mouth.

Here are steps on how to enjoy eating chocolates
1. Open the chocolate wrapper
2. pop the chocolate into your mouth
3. Don't you DARE bite it!!!! Let the chocolate melt in your mouth.
4. Savor the sweetness of it and enjoy.



TIP
After purchasing chocolates, please don't keep them in the refrigerator as this will ruin the texture and taste of your expensive purchase. Just keep them in a cool dry place. That's why supermarkets keep them in the racks/ shelves, not in the refrigerated area.
OR just store them the way how you purchased them.