Bacon & Cheese Strata

8-10 eggs
2 cups milk
3/4 tsp dry mustard
10 slices of bread; cubed
1 lb bacon cooked crisply; crumbled
2 cups grated cheese...OR MORE *grin*
salt & pepper to taste

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Mix eggs, milk, salt, pepper & mustard.
Spray/line the baking dish with butter.
Layer bread, bacon & cheese.
As you layer, pour some egg mixture on each layer.
Cover & refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350.
Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until the center is firm.

Tuna & Sweet Pea Farfalle

15 spears asparagus, chopped

3 cups farfalle pasta, cooked al dente

12 oz canned tuna in extra virgin olive oil & lemon dill , drained & flaked (reserve the oil)

1.5 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed

2 tbsp capers (optional)

salt & pepper to taste

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

For the vinaigrette:

reserved tuna oil

2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

1 tbsp (or more) lemon/lime (I prefer lime...more flavor) - to taste

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Wrap chopped asparagus loosely in damp paper towels and microwave on high for 1 minute.

Place in a large bowl with all the remaining pasta ingredients.

Whisk together the dressing, then toss with the pasta salad.

Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Slow Cooked Ribs

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp minced onions
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 lbs boneless pork ribs

Combine all the seasonings in the slow cooker.
Mix well.
Cut ribs into serving size pieces.
Cover & cook on low for 4-6 hrs or until tender.

Enjoy.

Chicken Asado

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup butter
2 cups tomato sauce
1 large onion, chopped
2 tbsp minced garlic
5 pieces dried bay leaves
2 cans of potatoes, halved
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup cooking oil

Cooking procedure:

1. Marinate the chicken with salt,pepper, lemon juice & soy sauce and let it stand for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat a frying pan then pour-in the cooking oil and pan Fry the chicken. Add some marinade sauce for seasoning. Set aside.
3. Heat a cooking pot or wok then put-in the butter.
4. When the butter is hot enough, add the minced garlic, then the onions and sauté until the texture is a bit soft.
5. Add-in the bay leaves and cook for a minute or so... allow the butter to soak in the onions.
6. Pour-in the tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
7. Add more of the marinade then stir to ensure that the mixture is properly distributed and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
8. Add the pan-fried chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Place the potatoes in and continue to simmer for 7 to 12 minutes.
10. Turn off the heat then transfer to a serving plate and serve.
11. Share and enjoy!

Banana Bread

Ingredients:

1 cup banana, mashed
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp teaspoon salt
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Cooking procedure:

1. Combine all the dry ingredients starting with the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
2. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly until everything is evenly distributed.
3. Add the other ingredients (eggs, mashed bananas, butter, vanilla essence) then mix well with the dry ingredients until a batter is formed. Add the walnuts.
4. Grease the loaf pan and pour-in the mixture.
5. Preheat oven at 350 degrees then bake the mixture for 70 minutes.
6. Remove from loaf pan from the oven then allow to cool down for 5-10 minutes before inverting. Transfer the banana bread on a serving plate.
7. You may put the bread in the fridge to cool or serve immediately. Share and Enjoy!

Monte Cristo Sandwich

This is my favorite sandwich! The ingredients may sound a bit odd, but I LOVE it nonetheless. *grin*

INGREDIENTS:

12 slices sourdough bread
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices American cheese
butter
8 slices of ham
8 slices of turkey
Powdered sugar

Jam

Batter:

2 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar

For each sandwich use 3 slices of bread. Butter one side of bread first, then cover with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey or chicken, followed by a slice of cheese. Butter both sides of the second slice of bread and spread with a little butter or other dressing, if desired. Place on top of turkey or ham slice and top with another slice of cheese.

Press sandwich lightly. Cut into halves diagonally and secure with toothpicks.

Beat the eggs with milk, salt and sugar. Dip sandwich halves into the egg mixture and fry on a skillet (keep it on low - medium temp to avoid drying/burning ) or griddle in butter or margarine. Brown on all sides, adding more butter when necessary. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Sprinkle with powder sugar & serve with jam on the side.

Yema

Ingredients:

1 tbsp unsalted butter

1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk

3 egg yolks

3 tbsp peanuts, chopped

1 tsp Vanilla

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter in low-medium heat.

2. Stir-in the condensed milk and allow to cook for 3 minutes

3. Add the beaten egg yolks then continue stirring for 2 minutes

4. Set the heat to medium and put-in the chopped peanuts then stir until the mixture becomes thick (about 15 to 20 minutes). Adjust heat to low when texture is about to be achieved. Add the vanilla extract.

5. Turn-off the heat and allow the mixture to cool down

6. Scoop a spoonful then roll with your hands to form a sphere (ball shape).

7. Transfer to a serving dish and apply your desired presentation. i.e. wrapped in cellphone, topped with colorful toothpicks, or placed in a macarron liner.

8. Serve. Share and Enjoy!