Table of Contents- recipes

The culinary school I've been to, I grew up in (with mom as head chef). Call it inexperience, but I know what I love, I make it, and I enjoy eating it... and that's all that matters to me. For those who share the same fascination towards food and cooking, here are my recipes... from my kitchen to yours.

*Note: I'm somewhat of a health conscious person so you'll find little to no trans fat and MSG in my recipes.  I also tone down sugar and fats when I can.  

I have a good amount of spices and basic ingredients for baking that I use often.  If you invest in these ingredients, you'll be able to whip up any of my recipes below without a problem (I invested in the biggest sizes of each so that they will last a long time).

*Tips and money saving ideas for the kitchen
*Cooking Dictionary 
*Ingredient Dictionary
*Emergency Ingredient Substitutions for baking 
*Common Ingredient Substitutions

Order of Categories from top to bottom
Dessert, Pasta, Breakfast, Beef, Chicken, Side Dishes, Beverages, Wraps and Burritos, Sandwiches, Snacks, Salads, Burgers

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No Bake Dessert: (click here for pictures)

*Caramelized Buttertoast-Grandma's Secret Weapon That Won Me Over

*Turon (deep fried banana roll)- A Popular Street Food of the Philippines

*Nutmeg Egg Custard - Stove Top Magic
*Steamed Cheesecake
*Orange and Chocolate Softened Spiced Pears on Top of French Toast

Savory Crepes, Cakes, and Pancakes and MISC appetizers (Stovetop) (click here for pictures)

*Bacon, Tomato, and Roasted Garlic Herb Cream Cheese Crostini

*Hassle Free Chive, Chicken, and Cabbage pancakes

*Savory Caramelized Onion Cabbage Pancake

*Turkey Dogs in a Blanket- A Hassle Free Movie Treat

No Bake, No Yeast, Stove Top Pizza (click here for pictures)

*Caramelized Onions and Salami Pizza 

Focaccia: (Click here for pictures)

Rosemary Focaccia with Caramelized Onions and Olives

Pasta: (click here for pictures)

* Spaghetti in A Creamy Tomato Chive Butter Sauce Topped with Moist Cajun Chicken Cutlets
*Beefy and Cheesy Macaroni- Burger Meets Pasta
*Egg and Ham Smothered Elbows- Rich in Texture, Cheap To Make 
*Chicken Spaghetti Alfredo- A Creamy Dream
*Bolognese- An Old World Meat Sauce Pasta 

*Creamy Burger Fajita Spaghetti

*Clam and Sausage Spaghetti in a White Wine Reduction

Breakfast: (click here for pictures)

*Steamed Egg on Top of Roasted Veggies Served With A Side of Cheesy Garlic Bow Ties
*Sausage Breakfast Burrito- The Perfect Handheld Breakfast 
*Banana Pancakes That Will Make You Go Bananas
*Cajun Ham and Cheese Omelet- Vibrant, Delightful, and Nutritious
*Orange and Chocolate Softened Spiced Pears on Top of French Toast

Beef and Pork: (click here to view pictures of all entries)

*Corned Beef- A Canned Food Keeper
*Tomato Beef, Okra, and Apple Ragu- Tender Beef Dressed Up In Tomato Love
*Simple Marinated Pork Chop Stir Fry 
*Creamy Burger Fajita Spaghetti

Chicken and Fish: (Click here to view pictures)

*Stewed Apple Chicken Thighs
*Basil Eggplant Chicken- A Flavor Roller coaster

*Adobo (stewed soy sauce chicken)- The National Dish of the Philippines

*Naked Orange Chicken 

*Arroz Caldo- The "Chicken Soup" of the Philippines 

*Chicken Teriyaki (stove top grilled sweet soy sauce chicken)

*Chicken Pumpkin Stew- Halloween Gone Savory 

*Chicken with a tomato sauce reduction topped with bacon and served with potato pancakes 

*Basil Lime Chicken

*White Wine Tomato Chicken

*Thai Style Breaded Lime Coconut Snapper 

*Cajun Tilapia (fish) Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Lime Tomatoes

Side Dishes: (click here for pictures)

*Macaroni and Cheese- An Oldie but Goodie
*A Side of Plantains

Soups (click here for pictures)

*Cheesy Hearty Herb Chicken Noodle Soup
* Creamy Sausage Cabbage Pumpkin Soup

Beverages: (click here for pictures)

*Iced Coffee- The Go-To Drink to get you Through Med School

*Cocoa Tea (Grenadian Spiced Hot Chocolate)- Mother Nature's Gift

Wraps and Burritos: (click here for pictures)

*Honey Ham Wrap
*Apple Sausage Rice Burrito (Mexican Inspired)

 Sandwiches: (click here for pictures)

*Thanksgiving Stuffing Sandwich
*Peanut Butter, Jam, and Banana 

*Tuna Potato Cake Sandwich

 Snacks: (click here for pictures)

 

*Peanut Butter Smothered Celery Sticks, Sliced Apples, and Butter & Guava Jam Toast

* Crab rangoons

*adult lunchables with mozarella fresca and cran-turkey pin-wheels

Salads: (click here for pictures)

*Apple Ham Ginger Sesame Salad

Burgers: (click here for pictures)

*Veggie Sprout Burger- A Vegetarian Treat

Top Ramen Noodles: (click here for pictures)

*Salmon Bacon Ramen

*Top Ramen Chow Mein

Sauces and Spreads: (click here for pictures)

*Creamy Garlic Chive Butter Spread