Calamari is one of my favorite appetizers to order at a restaurant. It is found in almost all types of American, Italian, and Asian restaurant menus. Calamari is basically squid that is breaded and deep fried. There are different ways to bread this. I just used all-purpose flour with mine. Here is my recipe to serve
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Lumpia, the Philippines version of the egg roll/spring roll. It is filled with meat and deep fried. The wrapper that is wrapped around the meat mixture is super crispy.  This dish is usually served as an appetizer and can be made with ground pork, ground beef, ground turkey, or just all veggies.  I like to make
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I love seafood. I especially love ordering mussels that gets served with a broth because I love dipping my crusty bread in that sauce. Perfect dish to make if you are a pescatarian or if you are being abstinent from meat.  You can serve this as an appetizer or eat as a meal. Not an original recipe,
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Kim Chi Fried Rice- what a perfect way to get rid of your kim chi left overs! I first saw this on a menu at a Korean restaurant and thought it sounded odd. When my friends ordered it and I had some, wow, it was delish! What a way to wake up boring left over steamed
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I noticed a lot of my friends were posting sandwhiches on their social media accounts and I saw a steak sandwhich that looked so good that I wanted to recreate it at home.  This sandwhich literally took me only 15 minutes to make. So if you’re looking for something quick to make, this is my
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This pasta was inspired from a restaurant across from where I work. The flavors are simple and requires just a few ingredients. If you love garlic, you will love this pasta! Here are the ingredients: 1 package of angel pasta noodles Headless shrimp, devein and peeled. Steamed brocolli florets Feta Cheese Salt and Pepper 1
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It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon.  I was not sure what I wanted to eat. Because the weather was so warm, I wanted to eat something fresh and refreshing.  I decided to make Ahi Tuna Poke.  Poke is an appetizer that is very popular in Hawaii.  You can find Poke in most America restaurants, especially
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I was challenged to make a filipino fusion dish.  I decided to make longanisa pasta. I love pasta and I love longanisa, so why not marry the two? Here are the ingredients to serve 2: Sweet (or spicy) longanisa sausages Angel Hair Pasta Basil Salt and Pepper Red Chili Flakes (Omit if using spicy longanisa)
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Looking for a warm and hearty meal? Try my pot roast. It’s pretty simple to make. Just throw your ingredients in a pot and let it simmer away for a few hours. This meal is perfect comfort food. Definitely a meal worth sharing. Here are the ingredients to serve 8-10 people: 4 lbs of chuck
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I love lasagna.  A lot of people think it is so much work to make this, but with my method, it is really quick and simple. This is definitely not traditional lasagna but definitely a recipe you can build from. Be free to add more ingredients, substitute, or omit. For a “healthier version, use ground
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