STEAK ALA POBRE

Steak A La Pobre  (Garlic Steak) by Ernest Reynoso Gala 1 kilo beef tenderloin, partially frozen, sliced into six to eight pieces, For the seasoning: 1 teaspoon rock salt 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground 1 teaspoon calamansi or lemon juice 1 teaspoon liquid seasoning For the sauce: 1 cup oil 1/4 cup crushed garlic

SEAFOOD LASAGNA

Seafood lasagna by Ernest REynoso Gala 9 precooked lasagna sheets (steamed), 3 inches wide x 6 inches long 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white onion, chopped 1 cup small fresh shrimps, peeled 1 cup canned tuna chunks, drained 1 cup sliced fresh or canned button mushrooms 1 cup cooked cauliflower or broccoli flowerets 1/2 teaspoon

VEGETABLE LASAGNA

Vegetable lasagna by Ernest Reynoso Gala 12 precooked (steamed) lasagna sheets, 3 inches wide x 6 inches long 1/2 cup olive oil or any cooking oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup white onion, diced 1 cup red and green bell peppers, diced 1 cup eggplant, diced 1 cup zucchini, diced 1 cup sliced fresh

HOT CHOCOLATE

Chocolate by Ernest Reynoso Gala/Apong Emiliano J. Valdés 1 cup powdered cocoa 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup peanut butter 4 cups milk Mix over a low fire all ingredients until just simmering.

TIBUC TIBUC

Tibuc-Tibuc by Ernest Reynoso Gala 4 cups pure carabao’s milk or fresh cow’s milk 1 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon dayap rind (lime rind) or lemon extract 1/2 cup non-dairy coffee creamer (optional) For the topping: 1 cup canned coconut cream (cacang gata) Line a nine-inch diameter bilao or foil pan with

STEAMED FISH WITH CREAMY SAUCE

Steamed fish with creamy sauce by Ernest Reynoso Gala 1 kilo lapu-lapu (garoupa) or maya-maya (red snapper), whole, cleaned, and scaled 1 teaspoon fine salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons calamansi juice 1/2 kilo spinach or kangkong leaves 1 cup white onion, sliced 8 Chinese or Japanese mushrooms, washed, soaked in water for 15 minutes,

CHOCO PEANUT BROWNIES

Choco Peanut Brownies by Ernest Reynoso Gala 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup nuts (peanuts, cashew, or walnuts) Ask an older person to turn on the oven at

MOIST BANANA CAKE

Moist Banana Cake by Ernest Reynoso Gala 4 whole eggs (about 1 cup eggs) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup fresh milk 1 cup cooking oil 1/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal

TAISAN

Pampango Taisan By Ernest Reynoso Gala For the egg white mixture: 8 egg whites (about 1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup granulated sugar For the egg yolk mixture: 1-3/4 cups cake flour or 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla

ROAST CHICKEN (PHILIPPINE STYLE)

Inihaw Na Manok  (Philippine-style roast chicken) By Ernest Reynoso Gala 1-1/2 kilo whole chicken For the marinade: 1/4 cup liquid seasoning 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon crushed garlic 1 tablespoon calamansi juice 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon MSG (important but optional) Clean the chicken. Remove the ass and fat inside the cavity, and