Easy Atsara Recipe

Homemade Atsara Recipe

(Pickled Papaya Recipe)

Hello Everyone!

I'm so excited to share with you my very first Atsara recipe. Oh, Yes! I just feel so proud of myself (lol) My Mom always makes this recipe when I was young and I kinda get use to it growing up. Since, I moved to the States I never make my own homemade Atsara, I thought that this recipe was hard to make until I was proven wrong. When craving strikes, I just have to give it a go. I was totally surprised how easy this recipe to make. Grab your favorite drink and let's get started.

Calling all my beloved friends and blog readers out-there to try this super easy homemade Atsara Recipe. Yes! this is highly recommended and taste scrumptious. I can't wait! So, lets get cooking. But, First grab all the ingredients listed below and listen to your favorite music while slicing all the vegetables :)

Enjoy your Atsara!:)

Ingredients:

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup water

1 cup white sugar

4 cups grated fresh green papaya

1/4 cup salt

1 carrot

1 red bell pepper

1 green bell pepper

1 ginger

Directions:

- Toss the grated papaya with 1/4 cup salt together in a large bowl. Mixed it well. Allow to sit for 1 hour. 

- Drain the liquid from the papaya and rinse thoroughly with water. Then, place the papaya in a cheese cloth and let it drain excess moisture completely.

- Chopped the vegetables into thin slices, just like the one on the photo above.

-Combine all the ingredients ( grated papaya and chopped vegetables) into large bowl. Mixed it well.

- You can totally use mason jars or any clean containers you have on hand to store your Atsara. I use my lunchbox container and it works just fine.

- Put the Atsara into individual containers and set aside.

-Stir vinegar, water, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt into a small pan. Bring it to boil for 5 minutes.

- Pour the mixture into individuals containers with Atsara in it. Let it marinate in liquid for 1 day.

- Enjoy! 

Notes: I used cheese grater to grate the Papaya- it comes out a little finer texture which is totally fine with me. Feel free to use what you have on hand base on your preference.

And that concludes the Atsara Recipe for today. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! This Atsara recipe is so perfect with fried Bangus, barbecues, and I even pair it with Sinigang and it was delicious! The little tangy sweetness and the crunch from vegetables is just delicious!.

I hope you guys love this recipe as much I do. Don't forget to browse other delicious recipes here on blog for cooking inspiration. Until next time gorgeous~ Stay safe and healthy.

Enjoy cooking!

xoxo-

Melgie

Easy Mango Cake Recipe

Mango Cake Recipe with Truvia Nectar Blend

#TruFanCommunity #Crowdtap

Hello Everyone!

I'm calling all the Mango lovers out-there to try this super easy scrumptious Mango Cake recipe. I'm extremely excited about this recipe because I LOVE Mango Cake! It is actually one of my favorite and been wanting it for long time. When I made my first Mango Cake the other day, I was so stoked with the results. I couldn't asked for more, it was indeed DELICIOUS cake! Officially, my kids are now Mango Cake fanatic. Awesome right? I hope you guys are all excited as we unfold how easy it is to make this Homemade Mango Cake at the comfort of your own home. Let's get started, shall we? :)

I know you guys are excited to make this Mango Cake. BUT, before we get into baking. Let me give you an overview on some of the ingredients that I used on this recipe. Stared off with the main ingredients.

Mango- I highly recommend to use fresh ripe mangoes on this recipe. In case its not available, I think frozen or can mangoes will work just fine.

Cream Cheese Icing- feel free to use your favorite icing recipe but I prefer store bought.  The last ingredient that I'd like to introduce to you is this amazing  NEW Truvía^® Nectar blend  Truvía^® Nectar has 50% fewer calories per serving than sugar and adds a touch of sweetness wherever you would use agave, sugar or honey. Blended with Stevie leaf extract and honey. Its reduced-calorie way to love honey. I received this Truvia Nectar Blend for free courtesy from Crowdtap and TruviaCrowd I'm really pleased and happy with this product, its perfect pair that added sweetness into my Mango Cake recipe. Indeed a perfect blend of flavors. Yum! Here we go with the recipe!:)

Note: Make this Mango Cake as your own recipe. Adjust the taste according to your preference!:)

Mango Cake Recipe

Ingredients:
(3) Ripe Mangoes- chopped
1/2 teaspoon Truvia Nectar Blend
Cream Cheese icing
Non-stick cooking spray
(2) round baking pan for double layered cake
(1) 15.25 oz white cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

* Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit

Mango Creme Filling - to make the mango creme filling. Simply placed the chopped ripped mangoes into a bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Truvia Nectar Blend for sweetness. Stir until thoroughly combine. Set aside.

Cream Cheese Icing with Mango Bits- to make cream cheese mango bits icing is extremely easy. Just simply combine the store bought icing of your choice, add ripped mashed mangoes and stir until combine. Set aside

Directions: 

1.) To make the cake batter. Simply follow the directions on the back of the cake mix. Mix,  1 cup water, 1/2 cup oil, 3 eggs in large bowl with mixer on medium speed or by hand for 2 minutes. Add finely chopped mango into the mix.

2.) Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the cake batter into pan. Bake at 350 degree Fahrenheit preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool completely before frosting.

3.) As you can see on the photo above. I put frosting on the cake before adding the next layer. This will allow the cake to stick  together make it easy for frosting process. I also lay parchment paper on the bottom for easy clean up after I frost the cake.

4.) Make sure that the whole cake is covered with icing. Then, put the Mango Creme filling on the top of the iced cake. Add the remaining icing on the side to secure the Mango Creme filling from falling out to the side.

5.) There you go folks. Enjoy your Homemade Scrumptious Mango Cake with Truvia Nectar Blend. Share this delicious cake to your family and friends. Enjoy!

 Every single bite of this Mango Cake reminds me back home. The Mango flavor is truly the highlight of this delicious treat. Not to mention that the Mango Creme filling on top with Truvia Nectar Blend just add to perfection. This is probably one of the BEST treat ever this week! As you guess, I'll be making more of this Mango Cake soon. Yummmo!!! I hope this recipe inspire you to make your very own Mango Cake at home. Don't forget to share your amazing baking experience on the comment below. Check Truvia Nectar blend at your local stores and grab some mangoes to enjoy this week. Check my other blog Wish4less for fun reviews and Sweet Cuisinera for more delicious treat recipes. Enjoy the rest of the week. Stay gorgeous everyone!

xoxo- Melgie

Disclosure: I received  FREE Truvia Nectar Blend courtesy from Crowdtap and TruviaCrowd Opinions express are 100 percent my own.  Thank you so much #Crowdtap #TruFanCommunity #TruviaCrowd #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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Homemade Sunshine Skillet Recipe

Super Easy Breakfast Recipe and Hubby's Birthday Celebration

Hello Everyone!

 How are you doing today? I know you guys are excited because  the weekends is here. Yippee! I am excited too- I have to spend and enjoy this beautiful weather with my family. To make this weekend a perfect one. What about a super easy and fun recipe to try this week? Yup! I think your kids will love to help you peel the potatoes, or even sprinkles the cheese on top of  your delicious Homemade Sunshine Skillet. Yes!sounds like fun right? I can't wait to get started and I think you too!!
But before we start cooking! I'll just want to share with you, how I ended up making my own version of Bob Evans famous "Sunshine Skillet" Yes! We eat out 3-4 weeks ago at Bob Evans, and we fall in-love with their Sunshine Skillet. So, when my hubby celebrated his birthday not too long ago. I decided to make my homemade version of Sunshine Skillet. Let me tell you! It was fantastic breakfast. Although, the gravy is not that perfect as Bob Evans but its pretty close. Yum!
Getting back to that excitement! Let's make this Sunshine Skillet right now. Don't forget to have fun and explore this new recipe.

Check out the recipe below.:)

* This recipe is good for 2 serving only. Adjust the quantity of the ingredients for larger crowd. Also you can add your favorite vegetables into the mix if you want. :)

Homemade Sunshine Skillet Recipe:

Ingredients:
3-4 medium size potatoes- cut into cubes
8 oz sausage
Cheddar Shredded Cheese
4 beaten eggs
1 pack gravy mix
salt and Pepper- to taste
2 tsp butter
1-2 tsp cooking oil

Directions:
1.) Cooked the potatoes and sausage in separate skillet. Once it cooked and turn golden brown. Set aside.
2.) Make the gravy according to the package instructions. Which a super easy process! I promise:) Once the gravy is done. Turn the heat into LOW to make sure that its hot.
3.) Time to make the eggs. In medium size skillet, add little butter. Add the 2 beaten eggs and let it cook through both side. Once both side are cooked, transfer it to the serving bowl. (Repeat the process#3 for the other bowl)
4.) Once the cooked eggs is on the bowl, you can now add the cooked sausage and potatoes. File them up!! then pour the gravy on top. Then, sprinkle with lot of cheddar shredder cheese.
5.) Enjoy your Homemade Sunshine Skillet Bowl with your family. Yum! #perfectbreakfast

Aside from perfect breakfast that I made for the whole family. I also made a yellow cake with chocolate icing for my hubby. It's kinda like a tradition here to have a delicious cake on birthday's and hubby is no exception.  We surely did enjoyed and had a blast on hubby's birthday. The birthday celebration at my in-laws house is GREAT! It was so much fun hanging out with family eating good food and just enjoying everyone's company.

I hope this recipe inspires you to cook a simple yet thoughtful breakfast for your family. I'll see you in few days for more fun and delicious recipe. Grab some plate and have some of this yellow cake with chocolate icing. I promise you its so GOOD! Stay sweet and gorgeous everyone. Enjoy the weekends!!:)

xoxox- Melgie

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