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My family and I loves asparagus! It's a bit expensive per bunch but it's worth it. I prefer to use the fresh asparagus. Don't use the one's that are canned or frozen as it just taste weird. Anyway, use this as a side dish for chicken or ham.

***Asparagus***

Ingredients:

1 bunch of fresh asparagus
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbp. sesame seeds ( optional)
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil

Procedure:


1. Snap off and discard woody bases from fresh asparagus.Rinse with water.


2. Cook asparagus, covered in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes or til crisp tender.






3. Drain and melt butter, add lemon juice and sesame oil.




4. Toss to coat and heat for at least another minute. don't over cook! it should be crisp-tender.
5. transfer to a dish and good as a side dish for chicken or ham.

Enjoy!

******Ampalaya Guisado******

Ingredients:
1/4 cup sliced onions
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp. finely chopped ginger
3 Ampalaya ( bitter melon) seeded, and sliced crosswise
3 tbsps. salted shrimp fry
4 boneless pork chops, diced
Procedure:

1. Fry pork til brown.

2. Add onions, garlic, ginger and ampalaya.

3. Stir in Shrimp fry and mix well.

4. Cook until tender crisp.Transfer in serving dish & serve!


Enjoy!!!!

I make this one when I get up in good mood! I got this one @ Better Homes & Garden Book.

Ingredients:

2 eggs
1 tbsp. water
1/8 tsp. salt
garlic, onions
mushroom
yellow, red bell pepper
shredded cheese
dash pepper
diced tomatoes

Procedure:
1. In a bowl, combine eggs, water salt & dash of pepper. Using a fork, beat till combined but
not frothy.Spray a cold 8-10 in-inch nonstick skillet w/ flared sides w/nonstick coating.





2. Add egg mixture to skillet; cook over medium-heat.

3. As eggs set, run a spatula around the edge of the skillet,
lifting eggs so uncooked portion flows underneath.

4. When eggs are set but still shiny, spoon the filling across the center of the omelet.

5. Loosen the edges of the with spatula.Fold one side over the filling.

6. Repeat with the remaining side, allowing the edges to overlap.

7. Transfer to a plate & serve.



Enjoy!

I ran out of French Fries so I just had to make my own with a lil twist!

Ingredients:
4 potatoes ,peeled
1/ cup Parmesan cheese
2 tbsps. black pepper
2 tbsps. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried oregano

Procedure:

1. Wash potatoes, cut into wedges.
2. Season with salt, peppers & oregano.

3. Deep fried for 5 minutes on each batch.


4. Place on paper towel.Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

5. Place in pan & bake @350* for 5 minutes.



enjoy!

Ingredients:
6 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup milk
3 tbsps. crumbled cooked bacon
3 tbsps. coarsely chopped garlic
3 tbsps. coarsely chopped onions
2 stalks green onions/chives, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice
cheese for garnishing
pepper and paprika

Procedure:
1. Wash potatoes, scrub and prick then dry with paper towel.



2. Covered with foil individually, add 1 tbsp. butter on each potato & bake @400* for 1 hour.



3. Let it cool on a wire rack foiled open and gently cut top .

4. Scoop out pulp and place in a large bowl. Do not throw potato shells!



5. Mash potatoes & butter.
6. Blend in milk, bacon, onions, garlic, green onions or chives, salt, pepper & cheese.

7. Refill potato shells with the mixture.
8. Top with remaining cheese & sprinkle w/ paprika.



9. Bake @ 375* for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.!

Enjoy!

I learned how to cook Mashed potatoes when I live in TN. I love it!


Ingredients:
8 potatoes, peeled & rinse
4 tbsps. butter
1/4 c. milk
1/4 cup sour cream
dash pepper & salt

Procedure:
1. Boil potatoes in a pot.

2. Drain , put it in a large bowl.

3. put milk, butter, pepper and beat on medium speed.


4. Add sour cream then beat.


Enjoy:)