Out of This World Potato Salad

I got this recipe from a friend of the family and it is awesome.

6 large red potatoes - (White potatoes will not work) Allow to cool - peal and dice
1 large onion (diced)
1 whole green bell pepper (diced)
1 quart Miracle Whip or Salad Dressing (Miracle Whip works best)
1 dozen boiled eggs (diced)
Salt and pepper to taste

Make the day before needed and let marinate in refrigerator over night.

Will keep for a week.

Baby Food Cake

Here's a simply delicious, most cake that easy to make.  My mom made this for years and it was one of our favorites.

Baby Food Cake

Ingredients:

2 cups sifted self-rising flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 cup oil
3 eggs
2 small jars strained plum or apricot baby food
1 cup chopped nuts

Add everything at once and beat just long enough to mix.

Pour into greased and floured bundt pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes

Can top with simple glaze, but we like it sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Atsarang Papaya

A number of years ago, my wife and I lived in the Philippines and fell in love with a Filipino condiment - Atsarang Papaya.  It is basically sweet and spicy pickled papaya.  It's a great addition to any meal but especially good with fish, grilled meat or chicken adobo.  Try it.  I know you'll like it.  I found this recipe on line at Pinay In Texas Cooking Corner.

Atsarang Papaya is a famous appetizer in the Philippines. Though there are many variations of atsara (which refers to anything pickled), the green papaya version is the most popular to Filipinos. It’s because papaya tree grows just anywhere in the Philippines. Unlike the labong (bamboo shoots) and ubod ng nyog (hearts of palm) which are the other two most common atsara ingredients, papaya is more readily available. You can always find it in the market and a lot of families have papaya trees in their backyards.

Luckily, papaya is also available here in Texas. Not all the time though…but whenever I find papaya at the nearby Asian store, I never fail to buy one and make it into a delicious atsara.

Let me clarify that my husband actually makes the atsara. It’s one of his specialties and I really love his version. It has the wonderful blending of sweet and sour taste, and the crunchiness of the vegetables is just perfect!

I’m so proud to share his recipe with you. If you like pickled vegetables…you should try this! It will definitely add life to dull dishes like fried/grilled meat or fish!

Atsarang Papaya (Pickled Green Papaya)

Yield: four 16 oz. jars

Ingredients

·                         1 whole green papaya (peeled, deseeded and finely shredded)

·                         2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and sliced

·                         1 red bell pepper, julienned

·                         ½ green bell pepper, julienned

·                         1 head garlic, sliced thinly

·                         ½ cup ginger, julienned

·                         12 pcs. shallots, peeled and cut crosswise into 3 to 4 slices

·                         2 cups white vinegar

·                         4 Tbsp. brown sugar

·                         4 Tbsp. white sugar

·                         1 tsp. Kosher salt

·                         1 Tbsp peppercorns

Instructions

1.     Drain the liquid from the finely shredded papaya by squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Put in a bowl and set aside.

2.     In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, half of the ginger and half of the garlic. Keep on stirring until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil.

3.     Add all the ingredients except the papaya. Mix well. Remove from heat.

4.     Allow to cool down. When the mixture is lukewarm, pour over the grated papaya. Mix well. Let sit for 2 hours, tossing every 30 minutes.

5.    Transfer the mixture to clean, dry jars with lids. Let cool and refrigerate. Allow to sit in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before using.

6.    Serve with fried meat or fish or as desired.

Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://foodipino.com/2012/02/13/atsarang-papaya-pickled-green-papaya/yright foodipino.com

For more mouth-watering recipes,  please visit Pinay In Texas Cooking Corner. Salamat foodipino.com — Mabuhay!

Teenager's Sunday Bake

Here's something to let your teens try some Sunday or other evening you don't want to cook.

Teenager's Sunday Bake

For each serving:

1 pork chop or pork steak
1/8 tsp. salt - dash of pepper
1/2 med onion (chopped)
1 Tbsp. cooked peas
1 Tbsp. rice (uncooked)
1 cup canned tomatoes

Method A:  Heat oven to 350 degrees. 

Trim excess fat from pork.  Place pork in casserole.  Layers onions and peas over pork.  Sprinkle rice around pork chop.  Cover with tomatoes. Cover with foil or lid and bake until rice is done - about one hour.

Method B:

Place ingredients in skillet. Cover with foil or tight lid and cook on low heat about one hour or until rice is done.

It's simple and a great way to start your teens cooking.