Hungarian , Sausage Rigatoni with Roasted Baby tomatoes with Parmiginao Cheese .

 HUNGARIAN ,Sausage Rigatoni with Roasted 
            Baby tomatoes with Parmigiano Cheese.

 I will share again my new recipe , I am not a sausage fan but since I am in food industry
 I should provide and fulfill  the guest expectation of every dish I prepare , anyway I choose this sausage called HUNGARIAN ,which made from pork 'szalonna' or bacon fat .. with garlic and cayenne peppers , paprika. I like the taste smoked ,and light flavor but satisfying so I made this quick and easy meal especially if you were busy after work .
Find out for yourself if you like this recipe ,Happy cooking ...


Cooking Time ; 15 min         Preparing time ; 10 min       Serving ; 2 person


INGREDIENTS ;

1 Hungarian sausage - sliced thin diagonal   
Rigatoni pasta cooked - about 300 grams  ( sieve 1/4 cup pasta broth ) 
1 tsp salted butter 
1 tbsp olive oil 
2 gloves of garlic - sliced thin 
1 medium red onion roughly chopped 
1 medium red bell pepper - chopped into small cubes 
1/2 cup roasted baby tomatoes 
Leeks - sliced 2 tbsp 
1 tsp dried basil 
1/2 tsp spanish paprika 
1/4 cup beef broth 
1 tsp all purpose cream 
1/4 cup pasta broth 
salt and pepper to taste 
Garnish with spring onion or parsly 


PROCEDURE ,

1. In a large saute pan , heat butter and olive then sauté ,garlic until lightly brown ,add onion stirring about 1 min.
2. Add the Hungarian sausage , saute for about 2 min, then add red bell pepper,cook for about 30 seconds .
3. Add the pasta rigatoni , leeks , dried basil , paprika , beef broth , all purpose cream ,roasted baby tomatoes  then salt and pepper to taste ...cook for about 1 min. Garnish with spring onion or parsly .
4. Serve hot ,cheese on the top. 
Enjoy ... 

#FOODLOVER #goodfood #cooking #pastalover #cheese #easycooking #food #tasteofhome #homemade 
#hotkitchen 
#goodchef 
#privatechef 

Banana Chocolate and Almond Muffins

       Banana Chocolate Almond Muffins 

                    Recipe by: Francia Diesta  

Banana is one of my favorite fruits .I liked to eat it fried.My mom used to cook banana balls cook it  with coconut milk, mascovado sugar,with sago so delicious dessert or snacks. Anyway i will share also this old fashion recipe of mom ,I know it is old way of cooking but its the best food,to eat  especially when you are on a holiday vacation with your family.

Banana is very good also in the morning  add it to your cereals or to your smoothie ,or use it for baking muffins, OH' MUFFINS  ''' here is my recipe for a delicious,moist ,fluffy muffins ever, you will never regret of trying this recipe of mine .In this recipe you got chocolate , banana , and almond perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. 

ENJOY BAKING ,,,,

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup unsalted butter 

1 cup white sugar

3 eggs medium or 2 large 

1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla flavor 

1 cup mashed ripe banana 

2 cup all purpose flour 

1 1/2 tsp baking powder 

1 tsp baking soda 

1/2 tsp salt 

1 cup sour cream 

1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips cookies 

1/4 cup sliced almond for toppings 

PROCEDURE 

Preheat oven 375 F 

1.Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy .Add eggs one at a time make sure its mix well.

2.Add vanilla , and mashed banana.

3.Combined all dry ingredients.Add it to the butter mixture ,then pour little by little the sour cream while mixing the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.

4.Add the semi sweet chocolate chips mix it until combined.

5.Fill in your muffins baking cups about 3/4 of the muffins mixture .

6.Bake for about 20 to 25 min until light golden brown .Let the muffins rest for 5 min before transferring to cooling wire rack .

TIPS

 🔪 1. You can freeze leftover muffins put it into ziplock plastic bag and freeze .Muffins will last for 1 month .

🔪2If you have some over ripe banana you mashed it and freeze it also.

ALRIGHT HOPE YOU DID A GOOD JOB. SHARE YOUR BAKING RESULT TO ME WHEN YOU TRY THIS RECIPE.

THANK YOU 

HAPPY BAKING 

#BAKING 

#COOKING 

#TASTEOFHOME 

#COMFORTFOOD

#DELICIOUSFOOD

#happybakingandcooking

#foodblog #goodchef #privatechef #pastrychef #foodtaste #goodfood #bakingingredients 

#teatime #breakfast #partyfood 

                                                                                                            

Chicken Burger with Red bell pepper

      Chicken Burger with Red bell pepper
                Recipe by : Francia Diesta 
                                                   

Today I made another version of Chicken burger, which is I like it fried ,but not deep fry. Anyway this dish are super simple to make.All you have to do is buy a good quality and fresh ground chicken,this will make your burger taste good.
I added green chili for a little bite of spicy ,but if you are not fan of chili no need to add.
Anyway here is the ingredients.


Ingredients;

* 500 grams ground chicken
* 1 large red bell pepper diced 
* 2 medium size carrot peeled diced 
* 1 medium size purple onion diced 
* 2 gloves of garlic diced 
* 1 green chili diced 
* 1 tsp brown sugar
* 1 1/2 tsp salt 
* 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 
* 1 tbsp flour 
* 1 egg beaten 
* scallions chopped optional
* 1 tsp olive oil
* 3 tbsp canola oil


Preparation
 In a large mixing bowl combined all ingredients until mixed it together .
In a large shallow pan , heat the 3 tbsp oil in a medium heat.
Start to form a medium ball, have it flatten using palm of your hand, until thickness about  3/4 inch or 1 inch , but don't make it so thick.
Fry the chicken burger 2-3 minutes each side until golden browned.

Makes; 15 burger   

Watermelon Gazpacho

                                   WATERMELON GAZPACHO
                                                                                      Recipe by, Francia Diesta 
                                                                                        March . 27 2016

 This kind of soup are really refreshing especially on summer season, well for me even not summer I like this soup , it gives you good appetite.You can taste the sweetness of watermelon , a little bit hint of chili, perfect to start a good meal.


INGREDIENTS ;

      6 cups watermelon cubes seedless if seedless not available just removed the seed
      2  medium size cucumber peeled chopped into cubes ( seeded)
      1 large onion chopped roughly 
      2 red bell pepper ( capsicum is good to use for this recipe )
      1/2 jalapeno finely chopped or wild chili called "'labuyo in tagalog) you ll need 1 pc 
      1/4 cup lemon juice 
      2 tbsp olive oil
      3 tbsp chopped mint 
      2 tbsp minced ginger 
      2 -3 tbsp honey 
     1/2 cup pineapple juice
     a pinch of salt  
     20 small mint for garnishing 



METHOD;
       

      Combined all ingredients in a big bowl, give a nice stir to mix well.
      Get ready your blender.
      Blend mixture in two batches , but make sure you leave a bit texture of watermelon ,
      don't transform it into pure.
     Transfer soup into individual soup bowl, garnish with a couple cubes of watermelon 
       then add put mint leaves on the top . 
     ENJOY ''''''''' Bon appetit


#soupforsummer
#watermelon
#gazpatcho

Roasted Eggplant a la Ensalada

             Roasted  Eggplant a la Ensalada
               RECIPE BY; MS,FRANCIA DIESTA

I made this eggplant salad made out of cucumber, tomato, jicama, drizzle with Crema Aceto Balsamico, so refreshing good to eat with grilled meat, or even fried.
This is delicious salad and perfect to eat this summer.

Ingredients;

2  medium size eggplant (aubergine is good for this recipe)
1  medium size cucumber peeled chopped into small cubes 
3  pcs tomato seeds remove diced
1  medium size jicama diced
1 medium red onion diced
3  springs green onion chopped 
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vingar
1 tsp honey
salt and pepper to taste 
2  tbsp chopped cashew nuts



Method:
                 Preheat oven 375 F degree,
                 Give a lengthwise cut of your eggplant in the middle , but don't cut it all the way down.
                 Place the eggplant into baking pan, sprinkle enough salt ,black pepper , then drizzle olive oil.
                 Bake eggplant 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
                 Meanwhile , in  a bowl combined cucumber,tomato,jicama,red onion,green onion, olive oil
                       white wine vinegar,honey,salt and pepper, give a nice stir to combined well.
                To assemble ,put enough cucumber mixture each eggplant , add chopped cashew nut on the
                       top , drizzle Crema Aceto Balsamico.
Note; If Crema Aceto Balsamico is not available you can make your own reduction , or make a balsamic dressing.
     
     3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
     3 tbsp honey
     1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
     salt and pepper to taste

   = Combined all three ingredients .Use it for drizzled .


#eggplantsalad
#summer
#balsamicvinegar
#cookingisrewarding
       

MANGO SHORTCAKE with MANGO BOURBON SAUCE

                      MANGO SHORTCAKE with MANGO BOURBON SAUCE 
                                     Recipe by: Francia Diesta 
                                                        Private Cook
                                              --------------------------------------

 
   Ok this my version of Famous Strawberry Shortcake, Instead of strawberry I used mango  which its very plenty here in  my place (Philippines).This dessert is another temptation and you gonna love this ,because of this delicious sauce , this makes your shortcake, looking beautiful, better taste , that you will ask for more.  I love to experiment mixture , and if its not good I tossed it away when nobody is looking ,at me , OMG...... and if my mother is around in the kitchen,absolutely she will take over and \she will say, don't trow that away  I ll make something else for it, your wasting the food which is I can't concentrate , but i love her when she's around and the kitchen its our busy bonding moment.
Anyway this shortcake is very easy to handle to make , you just bake the biscuits which is it will only take a minute to make . Plus making the sauce is also easier , you just gonna need blender then  boom....this sauce will add extra twist with this delightful dessert. Ingredients are very easy to find , no especial thing , just buy a good quality of mango and I used my favorite Bourbon whisky which I added to my sauce , and if its not available then you can use , rum, brandy ,that will works too.
You can also serve this at afternoon tea, and also I recommend to pair  it with  black coffee.


Here is the Ingredients
FOR THE BISCUITS;

 2 cups all purpose flour
 4 tsp baking powder
 3 tbsp sugar ( white)
1/4 tsp salt 
1/3 cup butter chilled cut into small pieces like cubes 
2 eggs lightly beaten 
1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
 For Glazing : 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk
                      white sugar for sprinkle --combined all together .Set aside for later use.

PROCEDURE; 
 1.Combine all dry ingredients ,in a large bowl .Add the butter , using pastry blender work on it to mix in the butter into the flour .Add beaten eggs stirring while adding the sour cream too. Stir well for final touch. 
2.Bring the dough to a floured surface ,roll it into 1  inch thick . Using circular cookie cutter , cut dough.Put in the grease baking pan . Glazed with egg and milk, the sprinkle with sugar.
3.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes .Makes; 12 to 15 biscuits .


FOR THE ;MANGO BOURBON SAUCE 

1 mango remove seed
2 tsp Bourbon whisky 
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp corn syrup
1 drop of yellow food coloring (optional for enhanced color if you prefer)


PROCEDURE;

1. In a blender , put in all ingredients together , then pulse it with a medium speed until syrupy.
2.Put mango syrup in a nice bowl and put inside the freezer for later use , but don't let it frozen.


FOR WHIPPING CREAM;

1 cup whip cream 
2 tsp sugar

Procedure,: Whip cream and sugar using electric mixer, with a high speed until foamy .
                    Set aside for later use .

FRESH MANGO ;Sliced it 1/4 inch diagonal.

TO ASSEMBLE THE SHORTCAKE 
 #First find a nice plate for this delicious cake .
1.Cut biscuits into half, place the half in the plate for the base , and the other half for the top later.

2. Place several sliced of mango in the biscuit.then followed by the cream .

3.Then top with the half of the biscuits .

4.Then, add more cream on top , and a couple of sliced mango. 
5.For the final touch , drizzled the sauce on top, garnish with , fresh mint leaves or basil.

###enjoycooking
###bakingmode
###mangoshortcake
 #whipcream
#ellenvire #whipping cream my choice
@TIPS;
1. Leftover biscuits can be stored put  inside a plastic ziplock bag then freeze  until 3 months.
2.Sauce can be freeze to for future use .

CHOLLAH OR CHALALA BREAD

             CHOLLAH OR CHALALA BREAD

After my busiest months now I am back to share this to you all ,this wonderful and tasty bread , this is one of my favorite bread,"""" I am a bread lover , my day is not complete without bread in my three meals a day. Anyway this bread is very easy to make and you gonna have some fun making it.
Ok time for baking.

Here's the ingredients:

ingredients;

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/2 strong plain flour I used all purpose flour 
• 3 tsp sugar if you want to make it a bit sweeter then add a couple of tsp sugar. I prefer just enough
• 1 tbsp active dried yeast
• 2 tsp salt 
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 egg beaten 

little egg yolk for glaze 

1 tsp sesame seeds , or poppy seeds for topping Me i used rolled oatmeal 

Procedure:

Place the water in a large bowl , add one third of the flour about 5 oz all the sugar and the fresh dried yeast. Mix until smooth , place into greased large bowl cover it with plastic wrap and leave it until frothy ( about 20 minutes ).

Now add the remaining flour, salt , and egg.Mix into soft dough .Place the dough into floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 min). Return to the greased bowl , cover it again with the plastic wrap leave it into warm place to rise the dough until double in size about 1 hour ( or 12-24 hours in the refrigerator). Divide the dough into 4 pieces .Make a ball for each of it, then roll each peace into sausage about 30 cm -12 inches long .Press the strands firmly together at one end then plait tightly

 Place into lightly baking tray , cover oiled plastic wrap or any clean plastic that you can use for covering, leave to rise again until doubled in size about 30 min . Brush with little beaten egg and sprinkle with the seeds you prefer .

Bake in preheated hot oven (230 C   425 F)  for 20 -25 minutes .

#for making breads you need patience to be able to make a good creation, and productive . 

 #happy bakingbread 

#breadmaking

 THANK to my grandma, for sharing me a book'''' BAKING AND BREAD, by; Mitzie Wilson and Nichola Palmer,  this book helped me a lot to make my own mixture in bread making . I don't follow recipe I always make my own version , that's the fun in cooking.

Make your own creation and be proud of it.