Recipe – Page 10 – Kusina ni Norie

Pork And Chicken Rub

This is a good seasoning for almost anything you like to cook. Use it to rub on chicken and pork then you can grill, fry or roast them. Great as a rub and seasoning for pork spareribs. This seasoning can last a long time and it is there in your spice rack whenever you needContinue reading “Pork And Chicken Rub”

Tzatziki (Cucumber Sauce)

Tzatziki is the white sauce that is normally put in Gyro sandwiches. I like this sauce, so when I harvested a few cucumbers, I made some even though I didn’t have gyro to eat it with. But it is good with other foods as a side dish or a complement. It is also good asContinue reading “Tzatziki (Cucumber Sauce)”

Basil Pesto

I gathered a few basil leaves from the garden and made a little pesto. I don’t quite know what to eat this with but it tastes wonderful. It is good with pasta or Italian bread. It is also good on pizza. About 2 cups of basil leaves, packed 2 to 3 cloves garlic ¼ cupContinue reading “Basil Pesto”

Home Canned Rotel

These tomatoes were from my own garden at the end of the first crop of tomatoes in the summer. I had a good crop considering this was the first time I planted heirloom tomatoes. I had given away several as I picked them thru the summer and the tomatoes were quickly getting ripe on theContinue reading “Home Canned Rotel”

Pickled Green Beans & Pickled Okra

I had green beans coming out of my ears from my garden this year. So I decided to pickle some just to try them. It turned out very good so I will pickle and can some more. They are delicious! 2 cups water 1 ½ cups white distilled vinegar ¼ cup pickling salt or KosherContinue reading “Pickled Green Beans & Pickled Okra”

Burong Mangga

Fermented Green Mango These green mangoes are not the same as the mangoes sold at grocery stores that look green. The mangoes sold at the grocery stores only have green skin but they are ripe and those will not work. These green mangoes are labeled green mangoes and are separate from the ripe or semi-ripeContinue reading “Burong Mangga”

Turong Saging and Fried Bananas

With Saba Bananas Turon Another Filipino snack you can make with this Saba or Burno bananas is Turon. Another favorite Filipino Merienda and street food, Turon Saging is very easy to prepare. Split the bananas lengthwise, roll in sugar with or without cinnamon, wrap in Lumpia wrapper then deep fry. Some add sugar on theContinue reading “Turong Saging and Fried Bananas”

Minatamis Na Saging (Sweetened Bananas)

These bananas were from my banana tree. 6 to 8 Saba bananas (sometimes called Burno banana) or the cooking banana 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. juice of fresh lemon 1/8 tsp. salt Put everything together and boil for about 10 minutes or until the sugarContinue reading “Minatamis Na Saging (Sweetened Bananas)”

Pecan Pie

1-9 inch unbaked pastry shell 3 eggs 2/3 cups sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup or half dark, half light corn syrup 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine 1 cup pecan halves Bake in 350°F 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Pecan Drops

Makes approximately 3 doz. Beat until creamy: ½ cup butter 2 TBS sugar Add: 1 tsp Vanilla Blend in: 1 cup chopped pecans (fine) 1 cup sifted flour 1 cup shredded coconut (optional) Roll into small balls and bake 300°F for 30 min. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm.