Fried Bangus Recipe

Fried Bangus Recipe

( My version of Fried Milkfish Recipe )

Hello Everyone!

I woke up this morning feeling happy and energized! I have fresh brew coffee on hand, kids are eating their breakfast, and I'm preparing one of my favorite breakfast food. O, Yes! Fried Bangus, boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, over steamy plate of rice sound amazing. Isn't it? This ultimate breakfast experience is absolutely delicious and I simply can't wait to share with you my own version of Fried Bangus. This Fried Bangus recipe is perfect for any occasions and surely impresses everyone. It's cripsy, flavorful, and just perfect. Are you ready for delicious morning experience. Let's get cooking! Shall we?

Notes:

I used  Sarangani Baby Milkfish Marinated Bangus on this recipe ( which is available on many Asian supermarkets)

- Adjust the quantity according to your needs.

- Pair the Fried Bangus with your favorite sawsawan.

Fried Bangus Recipe

Ingredients:

Marinated Baby Milkfish 

Cooking Oil

Pan

Optional:

Sliced Tomatoes

Boiled Eggs

Sawsawan

Cooking Directions: 

1.) In large pan, heat the cooking oil in medium heat. Fry the Milkfish for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. I prefer my Bangus little crispy (wink)

Note: Be careful of oil splatter when placing the milkfish onto hot oil. 

2.) Place the Fried Bangus in paper towel to drained excess oil.
3.) Serve with boiled eggs, fresh tomato, sawsawan and steamy place of rice. Yum!

What make this Fried Bangus recipe extra amazing? It doesn't take time to make. Perfect for morning rush and its incredibly delicious. If you love fish especially milkfish this recipe is right for you. I can't explain how I LOVE Fried Bangus-  this is something that reminds me back home, something that I really enjoy eating. It is a part of me (hahaha) 

Next time you craved for something fishy, delicious, crispy, and remind you about Philippines give Fried Bangus a try. Its absolutely delicious! I hope this blog post inspire you for delicious recipe experience. Until next time everyone! Don't forget to SMILE and stay GORGEOUS as always.:)

xoxox- Melgie

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Flavorful Spring with Johnsonville Grillers

Johnsonville Grillers Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Flavor is Delicious!

Thank you #Crowdtap #JohnsonvilleCrowd

Hello Everyone!

I'm super excited to share with you my first burger that I made this year. O yes! (first and more grill food to come!) I feel great seeing my family loved the food that I made for them everyday.  We been cravings for great burgers for few days now. So, yesterday, I finally turn on the grill and had delicious burger experience. A perfect timing to redeem my free coupon of Johnsonville Grillers that I received for free courtesy from Crowdtap (Thank you, Crowdtap)

Let's get to know Crowdtap?-  crowdtap is the place to use your creativity to win gift cards and score free products from big-name brands. Brands will challenge you to discuss and showcase how you use everyday items—through photos, videos, and writing—and then reward the best submissions." It's totally free to join Crowdtap all you have to do is sign up. Start exploring the site and let's have fun tappin' together.

I simply can't wait to have flavorful spring grilling experience! If your craving for some burger. This blog post is right for you. Let's get started! :)

My Crowdtap Johnsonville Grillers Sample and Share include:

FREE coupon of Johnsonville Grillers (yippee!)

Preparation Method:

- GRILL (My preferred way of cooking Johnsonville Grillers) 

Preheat grill to medium-low. Place the patties on the grill and close lid. Grill for 12-14 minutes until it cooked trough, turning occasionally.

-SKILLET

Preheat nonstick skillet to medium-low. Place patties in the skillet. Cook for about 18-20 minutes until it cooked through, turning occasionally.

-BROIL

Preheat oven to broil. Place patties on foil-line baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. Place pan on center oven rack. Broil for 11-13 minutes or until it cooked trough, turning occasionally.

I cannot put into words how DELICIOUS Johnsonville Grillers. The most flavorful patty on the grill! Made with only quality ingredients like fresh pork and cheddar cheese, combine with unique blend of seasonings for scrumptious and juicy bite every time. This new Johnsonville Grillers just adds up to my family's favorite thing to grill every year. I can't get over how delicious my dinner last night! The flavor of Cheddar Cheese & Bacon together is just fantastic.

Have you tried Johnsonville Grillers yet? If so, share your favorite flavor on the comment below. Grab your favorite Johnsonville products and lets have fun grilling under this very nice weather. Don't forget to share your fun and memorable moment with you family and friends this week. Until next time everyone!!:) Always stay gorgeous!!

- Thank you so much to Crowdtap and Johnsonville for this wonderful sampling experience.

xoxox- Melgie

 Disclosure: I received a FREE coupon of Johnsonville Grillers courtesy from Crowdtap and Johnsonville Opinion is 100 percent mine.  Thank you so much #Crowdtap #JohnsonvilleCrowd #Sponsored

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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipe

Easy Soup Recipe 

Hello Everyone!

After my amazing  Family Disney World Vacation  I'm totally happy and excited to share my first soup recipe. Yes! you heard it right my very first soup recipe ever. The inspiration came from online recipe source but I added my own twist on the recipe. I'll promise you this is going to be delicious foodie adventure. The fun part about this recipe is, you can add your favorite ingredients- like chicken, potatoes, and green onion and the results SCRUMPTIOUS! Its totally forgiving recipe (easy and fun to make!)

Are you excited and ready to have a relaxing cooking experience with me? If so, join me as we cook this delicious Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Soup for family dinner tonight. Grab all the ingredients needed and let's get started... (wink)

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

Chicken- cut into bite-size pieces

Fresh Broccoli/ or frozen- cut into small pieces

Cheddar Cheese- garnish

1 can of Campbell's Broccoli Cheese condensed soup

3/4 cup of milk

1 onion- chopped

1 green onion- chopped 

Salt N Pepper- to taste

1 teaspoon of cooking oil/ butter

1 can of Chicken Broth

Shredded Potatoes- optional

Directions:

1.) Melt butter or put in cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken, cooked until golden brown. Add the chopped onions, broccoli and let it cooked for 2-3 minutes.

2.) Add the Chicken broth, broccoli cheese condensed soup, shredded potatoes, and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes. 

3.) Add more milk if you need to and adjust the taste according to your preference. Add the green onions and shredded cheese if you like.

4.) Served hot. Add shredded cheese on top and sliced of bread. Enjoy!

Tips: This recipe is so forgiving and delicious in anyway. Feel free to add your favorite ingredients. Adjust the taste according to your preference.

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli soup is unbelievably delicious! Its perfect for cold weather, appetizer, and even for simple dinner. I had this couple days ago and it was scrumptious. Its creamy, cheesy, delicious, totally tastes chunk of chicken and broccoli pieces. The combination of flavor is perfect! 

This recipe rocks! and I hope it inspires you to make it at home this week. Have you tried Broccoli Soup before? If so, share your scrumptious moment on the comment below.

Enjoy the rest of the week everyone! I'll see you in few days for more fun recipes. Stay gorgeous and don't forget to wear that SMILE always.

xoxox- Melgie

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Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe using Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners

Thank you #LoveCrowdtap and #ReynoldsCrowd #Sponsored

 Hello Everyone!

I'm calling all the food enthusiasts out-there to check out this super easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe, inspired by Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners that I received a free sample from Crowdtap. Yes! this Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners makes slow cooking just got even easier. It totally changed my perspective of slow cooker cleanup. It only took me seconds to remove the Slow Cooker liners, and viola totally stress free, easy cleanup experience. Talking about excitement! You have no idea how excited I am to share this scrumptious Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe with you. While, I'll prepare all the ingredients needed. Let's get to know...

What is Crowdtap?-  crowdtap is the place to use your creativity to win gift cards and score free products from big-name brands. Brands will challenge you to discuss and showcase how you use everyday items—through photos, videos, and writing—and then reward the best submissions."
It's totally free to join Crowdtap all you have to do is sign up. Start exploring the site and let's have fun tappin' together.

As perks of being a Crowdtap member  (awesome!) I was sent a free sample of Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners to try out. It was packed perfect as always. Check out the photo below!:)

Now we have all the things we needed for this amazing recipe. Let's get started, shall we?

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients:

 1 Reynolds Slow Cooker Liner

2 large potatoes 

1 cup  baby carrots

2 pound of boneless beef chuck 

Slow Cook Pot Roast sauce- I used store bought :)

Directions:

1.) Open Slow Cooker liner and place it inside the slow cooker bowl. Fit the liner snugly against  the bottom and the sides of the bowl. 

2.) Place the ingredients starting off with carrots, potato, beef, and lastly, sauce on top. Then, turn on the slow cooker. Place the lid on slow cooker. I Cook mine for 6-8 hours on low but you can do 5-6 hours on high if you want.

3.) Carefully remove lid. Serve meal directly from slow cooker. Enjoy! I serve mine with steamy white rice and top it off with scrumptious pot roast. Enjoy!

4.) Cool Slow Cooker completely. Remove liner and toss.

Tips: Do not lift or transport liner with food inside as burns could results.:)

Let me tell you! this Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe rocks! It only need few ingredients, super easy to make, and you don't have to worry about cleaning up your slow cooker. Simply remove the slow cooker liner and toss. Isn't it exciting?  house smells good all day, delicious dinner with family, and experience no soaking or scrubbing cleanup experience. Give this recipe a try this weekend and experience how delicious it is.  Don't forget to share your scrumptious experience on the comment below.  And if you like to browse more of Reynold Kitchen Recipes just click HERE. I'll see you in few days for more fun and delicious recipe. Stay gorgeous!:)

- Thank you so much to Crowdtap and Reynolds for this wonderful sampling experience.

xoxox- Melgie

 Disclosure: I received  all the products mentioned above for FREE courtesy from Crowdtap and Reynolds Opinion is 100 percent mine.  Thank you so much #Crowdtap #ReynoldsCrowd #Sponsored

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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Hello Everyone!

Wowza!! 2016-  Oh yes!! first food blog of the year and I'm super excited. Its been like a month since the last time I updated this blog (xencia na) Got super busy celebrating Christmas and New Year with my family and friends. Anyways- I'm glad to be back and I can't wait to share with you this Mexican inspired recipe. I'll promise you! This Chicken Quesadilla recipe, is super easy to make, delicious, and such a crowd pleaser.  I know for sure that this is going to be your family's next favorite meal. Yum! Are you excited? Lets start cooking!:)

Note: You can totally personalized this recipe according to your preference. You can add fresh diced tomatoes , lettuce, sour cream as your toppings. Enjoy!

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe Made Easy

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked chicken

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

1 (14.5 oz) can of Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (drained)

1 package McCormick Southwest Chicken Quesadillas Seasoning Mix

8 flour tortillas (8- inch)

Directions: 

1.) Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl. Mix 1 1/2 cup of cheese, drained diced tomatoes and green chilies, and a package of McCormick Southwest Chicken Quesadillas Seasoning Mix. Mix until well blended.

2.) Place 4 tortillas on large baking sheet. Spread the chicken mixture evenly on each tortillas. Top the remaining tortillas. Then, sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

3.) Bake 6-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly browned. Cut into wedges. Served with your favorite toppings! Enjoy:)

Tips:

 Chicken Quesadillas still an option even if you don't have an oven. Yes! you heard it right. It's called Skillet Quesadillas and I tried it so many times already, and its delicious! All you have to do is prepared the ingredients as directed, using all 2 cups of  shredded cheese in the chicken mixture. Add butter into a large pan. Add the quesadilla; cook 3-4 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Served with your favorite toppings! Enjoy

I prefer my Chicken Quesadilla with sour cream and mild taco sauce on top. I don't mind having taco rice on the side, and maybe some chopped lettuce. So good! How about you? What is your favorite Chicken Quesadilla toppings? One thing for sure! this Chicken Quesadilla is surely a crowd pleaser. My family loved them and its super easy to make. A perfect recipe that you could make at home. Yum!

I hope this recipe inspires you to make super easy Chicken Quesadilla this weekend. Don't forget to browse more of your favorite recipes on my blog. I'll see you in few days for more delicious recipes. Have a great day everyone! Don't forget to have fun and smile..:)

xoxox- Melgie

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Tortang Talong Recipe

Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelet) Ultimate Breakfast Experience 

 

Hello Everyone!:)

It's been a super busy week for me and my family. It's holiday season (what can I say?) but, I'm excited that I finally get a chance to sit down and update my blog (wink:)  It's super exciting because its my first blog of the month and two weeks more to go and its Christmas. Yippeee! The recipe that I'll be sharing today is one of my favorite. I made Tortang Talong and It's totally a delicious experience. It gives me inspiration to do some of my Christmas shopping today. It just happen so fast, so quick, but I made progress when it comes to buying gifts. Holiday season is always special and fun to celebrate with family and friends. Let's keep this holiday spirit fun and exciting by making this Ultimate Tortang Talong Recipe. What the best thing I like this recipe? its budget friendly, delicious and totally take you back home.
Join me as we make my version of  Tortang Talong Recipe ( Eggplant Omelet). I'll promise you! This is going to be delicious. Let's go.:)

 

Notes: Adjust the quantity of the ingredients for larger crowd. Enjoy!

Tortang Talong Ingredients:

2-3 Chinese Eggplant cooked

2 Large Eggs

1 medium size onion chopped

1 tomato chopped

Salt and Pepper- to taste

Cooking Oil

Directions:

 1. First, cooked the eggplant by either grilling or boiling process. In this recipe, I choose to cooked the eggplant by letting it sit in a boiling water for about 5-8 minutes. Took the eggplant out in a boiling water. Set aside.

2. While waiting for my eggplant to cool down. I chopped tomatoe, onion, and  beaten the two eggs in a separate bowl.

3. Grab the cooked eggplant. Make sure you retain the crown and the stem of the eggplant. Gently flatten the eggplant meat by using fork.

4. Put3-4 tsp oil in large non-stick skillet.Combine the beaten eggs, chopped onion and tomato, salt and pepper. Then, dip the eggplant into the egg mixture and slowly put it on the hot skillet. I add more egg mixture on the eggplant and make sure that it well distributed.

5. Fry until golden brown on one side, then turn and brown the other side. Drain on paper towel.

6. Serve hot and Enjoy!

 ( My Ultimate Tortang Talong Breakfast Feast..wink: )

I'm so proud that I finally made my ultimate Tortang Talong Breakfast Feast! I know its look a lot but when your craving for something that you wanted for so long. It just a rewarding feeling and I truly enjoyed my breakfast, every single bite of it. Yummo! I love my Tortang Talong paired with tuyo and of course my favorite drink. 

Tortang Talong is definitely one of my favorite Filipino food. Its budget friendly, delicious, and super easy to make. It has all the components of a perfect bite. Do you agree? 

I hope you enjoyed this very tasty adventure with me today. I'll see you in few days for more fun recipes and foodie escapades.  Stay gorgeous and smile a lot! :)

Enjoy your holiday shopping :)

xoxox- 

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Easy Southwest Pizza Recipe

Easy Southwest Pizza Recipe

Hello Everyone!

I'm back again with another awesome, fun, and easy recipe for you to try this weekend. YES! A super easy Southwest Pizza- Yum! and its so good, seriously good! Can you tell that I'm so excited writing about this recipe at this moment? I can't content myself. (hehehe)
I actually found this recipe on a circular ad while browsing through weekly sales. Let me tell you- I'm so glad I did try the southwest pizza recipe, because its just simply scrumptious. My kids did not even noticed the black beans that I put on the pizza, totally loved it!
The recipe below is good for 4-6 serving. I suggest to double the quantity for larger crowd. I also think that you can add some of your favorite toppings like lettuce or tomato on top since its kinda like a taco pizza. BUT, if you want to keep it simple just like mine then no need to add extra toppings. Are you all ready to make some southwest pizza? Come on and check out the recipe below. Happy cooking! Don't forget to put more cheese on top!:)

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup- drained, rinsed black beans

2 tablespoon of Taco seasoning mix

1 can of 8 oz tomato sauce

1/2 pound ground beef

1 prebaked pizza crust (12-inch)

1 cup shredded cheese

1/4 cup sliced green onions

Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 450 degree Fahrenheit.

2.) In separate bowl. Combine the tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix and drained, rinsed black beans. Set aside.

3.) Cooked the ground beef into a medium size skillet for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Drained and set aside.

4.) I sprayed the baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and spread the prebaked pizza crust.

5.) Spread the sauce mixture on the top pizza crust. Add the cooked ground beef on top, cheese galore and the green onion.

6.) Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese are melts.

7.) Enjoy and serve it hot! Yummm!!:)

Sliced Southwest Pizza is ready. Grab some!:)

I know its kinda different from your typical pizza night but this recipe is so good. Kinda like a combination of taco and pizza night together. So scrumptious and super easy to make, so perfect for taco/pizza family night or even potluck parties.

This recipe is highly recommended by (SweetCuisinera)... ME!:) I'll promise you! this is going to be your next dinner favorites. I hope this recipe will inspires you to cook some delicious food and try new recipe.

Have a great weekend ahead everyone and I'll see you in few days for more delicious recipes. Keep that smile coming and always stay gorgeous! wink:)

xoxox- Melgie

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Quick and Fun Party Ideas

Pacquiao VS Mayweather Fight Mini Party

 

Hello Everyone!
How are you all doing today? I know its been awhile since the last time I blog. I was super busy in past couple weeks and my allergies is kicking me out badly. I feel a little better now though (wink)
Anyways, I'm sure most of you watched the fight of the century the "Mayweather vs Pacquiao's" fight and of course being a huge fan of Manny Pacquiao, I hosted a little party for me and my friends. It was so much watching the fight and of course hanging out with each other. Join me as we discover few party ideas and food recipes for this most awaited fight of all time. Yippee!:)

Let's get is ON!
Start it off with DRINKS, Silverware and Snacks
-  I like to have a varieties of drinks from bottled water, tea, different kind of soda's and of course alcoholic drink that includes beer, margarita's and what not.
- In this party I mostly used paper plates, plastic cups,plastic forks and spoon for easy clean up. .
- Then, a lot of SNACKS- and that includes my favorite back home which is Chippy and Piattos and of course the classic snack chips and dip. Yum!

Food Ideas!
- We had Pizza galore. Yes! I mean 6-7 boxes of pizza's. We also have rice, dried fish, milkfish, mung bean stew, green beans and adobo.
- For our dessert we have german chocolate cake, binangkal and cassava cake.

My friends brought some food to share which makes it so much easier and fun! For more food recipes check out My Favorite Recipe Collections, Bread and Pastry Confections, No Bake merienda, Product Reviews with few recipes featured.


Feeling the MOMENT!

-After our dinner, the fight begun and it was like a roller coaster of emotions. At least for me, I was so nervous the whole time. We were screaming and cheering the whole time and before we knew it..its OVER!

 The pay per view was so expensive and I felt like its not worthed for 30 minutes running around, threw few punches here and there, and hugs galore. The excitement lasted only for few minutes, until I realized that they're doing same thing over and over again run, punch and hugs.

Win or loss- I'm still so proud of Manny Pacquiao and in my heart his truly the champion.
and to all my friends who came over and joined the fun. (Thank you so much ) Do you think that the re-match will happen? Share me your thoughts about the fight. I' d love to know :)

Cheers everyone and I'll see you in few days for more scrumptious recipes and more. Have a great day! smile a lot and stay gorgeous!

xoxox- Melgie

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Grilling: Chicken Barbecue Recipe

 Super Easy Chicken Barbecue Recipe

Hello Everyone!
I'm back again with another delectable chicken barbecue recipe. Yes! this is my second time posting chicken barbecue recipe, as you may all remembered my last blog post HERE. This time around, I used chicken thighs instead of chicken breast. I found this recipe closer to Filipino Chicken Barbecue that I been craving for days now. Huh? Finally! I got a little taste of Pinas right in my kitchen. Yum!
I really intend to chopped the chicken little smaller to copy that Filipino chicken barbecue that I used to and its really good.

Talking about marinade, its really simple and easy- Just mix all the ingredients listed below, marinate the chicken overnight and whoala!! Delectable dinner is waiting for you and your family. This Chicken barbecue is also perfect food for any occasion, couldn't be more perfect for summer grilling season. I'll surely grill more chicken barbecue's very soon!
I'm really excited when it comes to grilling! Can you tell? hehehe! I just love grilled food, the smell, the smoky flavor and the gatherings, which I think is so much fun.
You guys need to have this super easy Chicken Barbecue very soon. Come on! join me as we grill this scrumptious chicken barbecue. Yum!

Ingredients:

6-7 boneless skinless chicken thighs - chopped into bite size pieces

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

1 lemon

1 onion- finely chopped

2 clove garlic- finely chopped

1/4 cup sprite or 2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

salt and pepper- to taste

Bamboo skewers

Barbecue Sauce: I mix half ketchup into 1/4 soy sauce and mix them well. You can also used your favorite barbecue sauce if you want. Enjoy!

 Directions:

1.) Prepare all the ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic and the chicken. 

2.) In large container just combine the soy sauce, ketchup, lemon juice , salt and pepper. The sprite is optional but it add flavor to the dish I highly recommend to add it to the mixture but if you don't feel comfortable with sprite, a little sugar will do.:)

3.) Combine the chicken,onion, garlic and the marinade sauce. Let it set for couple hours before grilling. I do mine overnight..:)

4.) Turn on the Griddler or Grill. Meantime, skew the chicken into the bamboo skewers until everything is done.

5.) Start grilling the chicken barbeque. Brush little marinade if you have to. It would take couple minutes on each side and.. DONE!

6.) Enjoy the chicken barbeque with your family and friends..:)

( My Dinner Plate)

Dinner is serve right on time with white rice and mix vegetables on the side. I truly enjoy this scrumptious chicken barbecue. It bring me closer to home and its super fun to eat. As you guess, my kids love eating chicken barbecue and been asking to have this for dinner for couple days now. I will definetly making more of this summer.
Do you have a favorite barbecue marinade? or maybe a barbecue sauce? I'd like to know your secret for the best barbecue ever! As food enthusiast, finding new recipe is always feel great. So, feel free to leave some sweet comments below. I hope this recipe inspires you in so many ways, I'll see you in few days for more awesome food recipes. Have a great day everyone! Don't forget to grab some chicken barbecue! wink:)

xoxox- Melgie

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Chicken Chicharon Recipe

Chicken Chicharon Recipe

(Fried Chicken Skin) 

 

Hello Everyone!
I'm so excited to share with you all my very own HOMEMADE Chicken Chicharon- Wohoo! I felt like I accomplished something so big (hahahha) I just get so excited having Chicken Chicharon in front me and it taste just like what I have back home. I'm such a big fan of Chicharon wether its pork,chicken or beef- they are all delicious and addicting.
This snack is such a guilty pleasure because we all know that its not good for us BUT the good news is- it won't hurt you if you only eat Chicharon in moderation. That's basically what I did just enough to satisfy my cravings!(hahaha) And to make the whole experience fun invite your friends to come over and have Chicharon for lunch! or maybe cook Chicharon together and remembering all those fun moments:)
Have I told you that making Chicharon is easy as pie? Oh yeah! easy peasy and it only require 3 ingredients. Hello! that is amazingly good right? So, are you excited to make your very own homemade Chicharon? Come on and don't forget to invite your friends and have FUN cooking!

Ingredients:
Chicken Skin- cut into pieces
Salt n Pepper- to taste
Cooking Oil-

Sauce (Optional)- Adjust the taste according to your preference.
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1 small red onion
1 medium size tomato
Ginger- thinly sliced
- Combine all the ingredients above and serve it along with your very own homemade Chicharon.

Directions:
1.) Put little salt and pepper into the chicken skin. Set aside.
2.) Pour decent amount of oil in medium size pan. (If you do have a deep fryer then that would work too:) Let it heat through maybe about 15-20 minutes medium heat.
3.) Once the oil is hot. Slowly add the chicken skin cutlets. Let it fry until its golden brown and crispy. (Be careful of splashing oil) Check the Chicharon every once in awhile and make sure the every part of the skin is covered with oil.
4.) Once the Chicharon is cooked. Lay them out in paper towel to drain excess oil.
5.) Serve HOT or COLD along with your favorite sauce and rice (wink)
Enjoy your very own homemade Chicharon. Its also perfect for snacks with friends!:)

I promise you! It won't hurt you if you eat Chicharon once in awhile and its DELISH! I can't help myself going back for more..(hahahha) Its addicting, crunchy, and super yummy! Definitely took me back in Pinas. I'm so proud that I finally make my first Chicken Chicharon and I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. I'll see you in few days for more scrumptious recipes and stay gorgeous everyone!

xoxo- Melgie

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Bzzagent Campaign: Barilla Collezione Recipe

 Barilla Collezione Casarecce with Meat Sauce Recipe

Hello Everyone!
Yay! It's Friday I hope everyone is having fun today. I was little busy this week between work,family and this cold weather is slowing me down. I don't know why I feel so tired all the time!! (hahaha ). Today, I'm extremely excited to share with you my latest BzzCampaign the Barilla Collezione Casarecce Pasta that I got for FREE courtesy from Barilla and Bzzagent. It always excite me every time I get freebies on the mail and getting my latest BzzCampiagn is no different.I 'm so thankful to Barilla and Bzzagent to make this whole experience fun and festive for the whole family.
What is BzzAgent? An international network of consumers who voluntarily participate in word-of-mouth (WOM) campaigns for a variety of products and services.
How Bzzagent works?All I did was take surveys, get invited, try the product, review and share, then Keep it UP! Easy peasy right? I joined Bzzagent, June of 2014 and I been trying 7-8 great products. Check out the Bzzagent website and sign up for FREE! It's so much fun.:)

The New Barilla Collezione is new product and this is so exciting to find out what is Casarecce means-  
CASARECCE , translated means "homemade" originates frombeautiful sicily. It is short,wide strip of pasta loosely rooled like a scroll, perfect for capturing every drop of sauce. 

That is why its a perfect pasta for scrumptious meat sauce. Yummy!! The shape of Casarecce is unique, easy to eat and guaranteed that will capture every drop of sauce ( awesome!) It's also perfect for any pasta recipe you have in mind. Are you getting excited to make this super fast and delicious dinner?  BUT first let's take a look on my Barilla Collezione BzzKit!! wink:)

My Bzzagent Kit:

• ONE FREE box of Barilla Collezione Casarecce pasta
• Pass-along coupon/recipe card for $1 off any Barilla Collezione pasta, to share with friends and family
• Barilla Blue peppercorn mill
• Jar of gourmet pink peppercorns

Come on you guys! Let's start cooking and be inspired by the taste from Italy. Yumm-0 :)

Barilla Collezione Casarecce Pasta with Meat Sauce Recipe 

 

Ingredients:

1 box Barilla Collezione Casarecce Pasta

1 jar of Barilla Meat Sauce

1/2 lbs. Ground beef

Parmesan Cheese- toppings

Pink Peppercorn- optional

Salt and Pepper- to taste

Directions:

1.) Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. 9-10 minutes is perfect for "Al Dente" where the pasta is cooked through but not mushy. Just perfect!

2.) In separate pan, brown the ground beef until it cooked through. Add the pink peppercorn if you like ( this is optional). Drain excess oil and put it back on the pan. Add the barilla sauce about 3/4 of the jar depend on how much sauce you want for your pasta. Add more if you need to:)

3.) Simmer the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste! Set aside.

4.) Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.

5.) - At this point you can totally mixed the pasta and the sauce together OR you can put the sauce on the top of the pasta. Add the parmesan cheese on top! Enjoy!!

( I mixed the sauce and the pasta together! Yum!!!:) 

I really love this recipe, super easy, fast to make and perfect for family pasta night. The Barilla Collezione Casarecce pasta is so perfect for capturing every drop of sauce. My family loved it and so do I, Perfect pair with garlic bread and a slice of sweet dessert or a cookie. I hope this recipe inspires you in many ways and don't forget to check out Barilla.com/Collezione  site for more delicious recipe that you might want to try.

I have to finish my pasta! hehehe I'll see you in few days for more awesome recipes and food escapades. I'll promise everything I posted here on my blog is DELISH! check and browse around..wink:) Stay gorgeous and stay warm!!!

xoxo- Melgie

 Disclosure: I received Barilla Collezione Pasta  for free courtesy from Barilla and Bzzagent. My opinion and experience is 100 percent mine. Thank you BarillaUS and Bzzagent for awesome snack.:) #Bzzagent #GotItFree #BarillaCollezione

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Weight Watchers Cooking Along with Ana and Laura Grand Prize Win

My first contest/challenge Grand Prize Win! Yippee:)

Virtual Hugs Everyone!

 Welcome to another exciting and fun blog post about great recipes and dinner ideas. Exciting because the recipe that I'll be sharing with you today was the recipe that help me win the Grand Prize challenge contest at Crowdtap couple weeks ago. The Challenge was to create a 3 course meal inspired by Weight Watchers Cooking along with Ana and Laura. It was my first time joining in a cooking contest/challenge which really excite me in the first place. So, I made my version of delicious, fall, healthy meal recipe inspired by Cooking along with Ana and Laura the whole cooking experience was so awesome! I really enjoyed following the cooking instructions and double up the fun when my kids decide to helped. In less than 45 minutes I was able to create a delicious meal that my family enjoyed and loved! The Chocolate- Espresso Mouse is simply delicious-:)

My culinary creation includes:   

Pasta with Butternut Squash and Sage,  Spinach Salad with Pears and Raspberries,

Chocolate-Espresso Mousse

You can check the recipe of all three dishes HERE, But the Chocolate- Espresso Mouse recipe will be shared below. I think its going to be my favorite dessert from now on. (hahah I love chocolate! Do you?)

Ingredients:

2 tsp instant espresso
1 Tbsp hot water
1 package fat-free sugar-free instant chocolate pudding and pie filling mix (1.4oz)
1 1/2 cups fat free skim milk
1 1/2 cups fat free whipped topping, divided
16 chocolate wafers, lightly broken- (I used Oreo cookies on mine)

Directions:

• In a small bowl, combine espresso and water until dissolved; let cool to room temperature.
• In another bowl, whisk together pudding mix and skim milk until well-combined; whisk in espresso mixture and then fold in 1/2 cup whipped topping.  
• Line up 4 glasses/ bowls and spoon spoonful pudding in each one; top each with teaspoons cookie pieces, spoonful pudding and 1 more teaspoon cookie pieces.
• Garnish each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping before serving.

Note: Its super easy to make and its delicious! Have fun and be creative on presentation! I used Oreo cookies on mine but feel free to used chocolate wafers or your favorite chocolate cookie will do.:)

Couple days later - I got an email stating that I won the grand prize (check out the photo above). I'm super duper happy! It's my first time winning a contest like this, so the whole experience is unbelievable. ( I wish you can imagine me jumping round and round! hahahaa)

After I submitted my shipping information. I waited for like 8-10 days and Whola! I got my prize delivered in my front door sent through FedEx.The prize was packed nicely which is very impressive. I opened it carefully and slowly... and there it is.. the Swag Bag-  inside the bag is the Bite Into Life spoon and $50.00 amazon gift card. I'm really happy with the prize!

The Swag Bag is actually really cute! I really love the design, the materials and the color. It just so perfect! I actually used the Swag Bag the other day and I loved it! The BiteIntoLife spoon definitely put into used this holiday season and the Amazon gift card it will definitely come in handy this coming Christmas. I haven't decided on what to buy yet (hehehe)

I hope that this blog post inspire you in many ways. Don't forget that the key ingredient to a delicious meal is LOVE! (hahah corny no?) Anyways keep checking my blog for scrumptious recipes that will inspire you this holiday season. See you in few days! Stay warm and gorgeous. Don't forget to smile a lot!---:)

xoxox- Melgie

Disclosure: I received the prize stated above by joining cooking contest/challenges provided by Crowdtap and Weight Watchers. Opinion is 100 percent mine.  Thank you so much #Crowdtap #BiteIntoLife #WeightWatchers

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Crowdtap Sample and Share: Campbell's Tasters

Crowdtap Sample and Share experience with Campbell's Tasters

Hello Everyone!

I would like to say Thank You to all of you, whose very excited and happy about my new domain name. Your comments were undeniable inspiring to me and truly appreciate it! After I replied to all your comments this morning and going through my previous post. I accidentally deleted my blogpost about (Undergo a Little Change on Both blogs) I know! It's extremely frustrating!:( I tried everything I could but I just couldn't bring it back. My apology to all who commented on that blogpost..

Anyways- I have an exciting and fun recipes that I like to share with you all featuring the Campbell's Tasters courtesy from Campbell's and Crowdtap. Yippee! As a foodie lover this Sample and Share is amazing! I have different kind of recipe helpers that will help me to create a delicious dish without spending too much time in the kitchen. Also Campbell's provide recipe ideas that can be found on the back of each products..Awesome!!

What is Crowdtap?-  crowdtap is the place to use your creativity to win gift cards and score free products from big-name brands. Brands will challenge you to discuss and showcase how you use everyday items—through photos, videos, and writing—and then reward the best submissions." 

I been getting sample and share since I joined Crowdtap. It's always a nice feeling to be able to sample such great product and share the experience with your family and friends. Aside from the experience I also won multiple gift cards every month.. ( Thank you much Crowdtap!)

  

How to join Crowdtap? Just head over to their website www.crowdtap.com and register for FREE! That's it! Just start exploring the site and let's have fun together tappin'!:) I forgot to mention that its mobile friendly which is so great! you can tap anytime you want! wohoo!!

Alright back to my Campbell's Tasters Sample and Share: I'm so grateful that I was one out of 2,500 tappers be able to sample Campbell's product difinetly #DiscoverCampbells all the way!  Have I mentioned how great Crowdtap packed their Sample and Share products? Yes! its packed to perfection and always impress me everytime! Exciting part of all, opening my party kit package!:)

Party Kit Items: (photo above)

• A variety of new Campbell’s® products including (but not limited to) Soups for Easy Cooking, Campbell’s® Latin Inspired Soups, Campbell’s® Skillet Sauces, Prego® Alfredo sauce, and Swanson Cream Starter™ Broths
• Spoon
• Cutting Board
• Tote
• Shaker
• Recipe Booklet with Coupons
• 1 set of Sampling Instructions 

So generous right? I think so too- :) I received all those product mentioned above plus a coupon booklet that includes a FREE  New V8 juice and  $1.00 of coupons on every product, which I shared with my family and friends.

First on the list of Inspired Meal Ideas featuring Campbell's Tasters:
  
Campbell's Skillet Sauce: Creamy Parmesan Chicken over Egg-noodle with Spinach
I know the title of this recipe is kinda long-:) I just can't think of anything that will put them all together. Here we go!

Ingredients:
Campbell's Skillet Sauce- Creamy Parmesan Chicken
Eggnoodles
Spinach (Optional)
Chicken- cut into pieces

Directions:
* Cooke the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside;
- In large skillet, brown the cut chicken. Once the Chicken is cooked, add the Campbell's Skillet Sauce. Let it simmer for couple minutes. Add the spinach and turn off the heat.
- At this point you either add the cooked egg-noodles to the creamy chicken or you can put the creamy chicken with spinach over the noodles. Either way they are equally delicious.
- I mix creamy chicken with egg noodles and served with Italian bread on the side! Adding spinach is totally optional. I prefer adding vegetable to the dish but its all up to you.:)

Campbell's Prego Sauce: Pasta with Light Homestyle Alfredo and Sausage
This is the recipe I come up with using Prego Homestyle Alfredo Sauce: Totally homemade and I add my personal twist on the dish by adding sausage. Yum!

Ingredients:
Spaghetti noodles
Prego Light Homestyle Alfredo
Sausage (Optional)

Directions: 
* Cooked the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions. Drain and Set aside;
- Cooked the sausage on the skillet until golden brown. Add the Prego Light Homestyle Alfredo Sauce. Let it simmer, then add the spaghetti noodles. Mix it together until everything is combine.  Served HOT along with garlic bread.
- The sausage is totally optional. Just be creative with your Prego Sauce and I'm sure its delicious and always impress everyone's taste.

Campbell's NEW! V8 Spicy Mango Drink: V8 Spicy Mango and Pineapple Drink
After creating few delicious dish using Campbell's Tasters. I think we need a refreshing drink right?
Here we go!

Ingredients:
Shaker
V8 Spicy Mango
Pineapple Juice
ICE cubes

Directions
* I pour 1/2 cup V8 Spicy Mango and 1/2 Pineapple juice in the Shaker. Add some ice cubes and shake it to perfections. That's it!
- You can totally make it fancy by dipping the tip of your glass with salt then add your V8 juice mix. Adjust the serving size and taste according to your preference.
It is delicious! I like mine  with more pineaaple juice--- and my friends love the NEW V8 Spicy Mango! CHEERS!

Those are just few of the recipes that I made using Campbell's Tasters Sample and Share. They have plenty of products need to be explore and I cannot simply wait. A perfect helper for holiday entertaining and easy meal ideas. Grab your Campbell's product and let's start cooking! I hope this recipe inspire you this holiday season. If you need more recipe ideas using Campbell's Product just check their FB Page or simply visit their website- for TONS great recipe ideas!!. Let me know what you think about Campbell's product in general! Leave me a comment below! and I'll promise I'll be careful this time going through my blog post! Enjoy the rest of the week everyone! See you in few days---:) Stay warm and be inspired always!!!

xoxo- Melgie

Disclosure: I received all the Campbell's Tasters product mentioned above for FREE courtesy from Campbell's Tasters and Crowdtap. My opinion and experience is 100 percent mine. Thank you so much Campbell's Tasters and Crowdtap #DiscoverCampbells #CampbellsTasters #Sponsored #Crowdtap

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