Scrambled Eggs with Hotdogs and Parsley

Got some parsley in my vegetable crisper so I decided to give my scrambled egg a little twist.

Frying some thinly sliced chicken hotdogs and sprinkling little salt and pepper completed my simple breakfast fare.

Bon appetit!

Jinky's Home made Longganisa

home made Longganisa and hard boiled eggs for breakfast

here's my simple recipe of longganisa: (inspired by my scientist-friend Gay)

400 gms ground pork ( I usually buy this from Rob's meat section)
A little amount of salt, brown sugar, ground pepper, garlic
and organic vinegar ( accdg. to your preference)
1/4 tsp oregano juice (yes, mama mia - our herbal med when we were kids!)

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and voila! It's ready for frying and serving afterwards. However, should you wish to have a more tasty longganisa, please marinate it overnight. Also, you can shape it into flattened balls or sausages, any way you want it as long as it's pleasing to the eyes.

Trivia:
*I seldom cook processed food. We shun away form this type of food because I have a child who is allergic to food preservatives. . .
*I am into cooking because I find it practical and nothing beats the feeling of satisfaction when you see your family & loved ones partaking of the food you prepared with patience and love. . .
*The recipe on this post cost me only almost Php60.00 :-D but it's very healthy because it is with less fats and oils and only the purest ingredients were used. . .

I am recommending this recipe to all food buffs out there! let's go cooking!

Hampalaya (Bitter Gourd with Ham)

I have no problem with my kids when it comes to eating ampalaya. Children normally abhor the bitter taste of this veggie but in my case, I created a dish that made them love this veggie for life! I named this recipe as Hampalaya. It's a simple and nutritious viand ideal for breakfast and baon for the kids when they go to school.

Ingredients:

ampalaya (medium sized)
sweet ham (sliced thinly)
egg
garlic, onion, tomatoes
olive oil
salt to taste

It's very easy to prepare. Saute garlic, onion, tomatoes in olive oil. Add in the ham ( no need for longer cooking time because its pre cooked) and ampalaya. Cook uncovered to retain the color of the veggie. After a minute or two, put in the egg and salt to taste. No need for MSG because the ham will already enhance the taste of this recipe. Best served with fried rice, coffee/milk, fresh fruit and a smile!

n.b. A thing I learned from my Lola and found it effective, never touch or mix the ampalaya until it looks done so that it won't have bitter taste. Just let it cook in its own juice and the heat coming from the other ingredients.