Shrimp Scampi

I've seen this recipe in many variations...

butter, cheese... mmmmm just so yummy!

But to make it different, I chose a healthier version instead.

With this recipe, you'll have a delicious 

and a healthy-licious meal

in just a matter of minutes.

Hope you guys like it.

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

After more than a year, my kitchen is now open!

 I know it took me a while, but i'm back to share my recipes once again. 

To All of You MyKitchenDen Friends

I'll be sharing more recipes soon. Thank you so much for your patience. 

❤❤❤ XOXO ~ den

Happy Mother's Day

:: Just wishing all Moms and Soon-to-be Moms a very Happy Mother's Day. I will be back in my kitchen soon! Thanks guys. God bless always.

My Apologies

To all my dear MyKitchenDen friends,

     I wanna sincerely apologize for not being around lately. A huge blessing came in to my life recently. I'm going to be a "mommy" ... Yay! It's our first little angel so my priorities changed a bit, but I promise you i'll be back in my kitchen soon and we'll bring the good times back.

    My heartfelt gratitude for your continuing support and love for "MyKitchenDen".  I hope to see you again soon. Again, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart ♥

XOXO!

~den~

Breaded Prawns

Prawns are one of my Hubby and I's favorite seafood.

Luckily, our place is abundant of these.

Today for lunch, he requested breaded prawns.

It's fast and easy to make... ready in a matter of minutes.

I used Japanese breadcrumbs for this recipe,

giving the rich golden color and the perfect "crunch".

Do not cook the prawns too long to keep it juicy and not rubbery.

Bon appetit'! ☺

Classic Chicken Macaroni Salad

My version of Chicken Macaroni Salad is my family's favorite.

My Dad always asks me to make it whenever I can...

and my Hubby? 

He doesn't really like chicken macaroni salad before. 

He said he doesn't like that its mayo based

but after tasting my dish, he totally loved it ♥

The mix of pineapple, carrots, onions, chicken and pimiento

fully complemented the flavor of the creamy mayo.

Truly a winner!

Chicken Meatloaf Muffins

When I saw this recipe in a magazine,
I said to myself, "I definitely have to make this!"
The transformation of this classic meatloaf completely appealed to me
plus, the barbecue sauce topping made it so mouth-watering.
I adapted this recipe from October 2011 issue of Yummy Magazine,
with few adjustments I made with the measurements.
This recipe yields 12 chicken meatloaf muffins.
My Hubby is NOT a fan of meatloaves but he totally liked this one.
Hoooooray for me! ☺

Pomodoro Spaghetti

For my Hubby and I, any day of the week is Pasta Day.

We just looooooooove Pasta ♥

This week, we opted for meatless sauce, 

Pomodoro Sauce.

Like marinara sauce, pomodoro sauce is made from tomatoes, 

garlic, olive oil, and basil.

Only difference is, pomodoro sauce is somewhat thicker.

Here is an easy, simple recipe I adapted from Del Monte Kitchenomics.

Hope you guys enjoy. Bon Appetit' ☺

MyKitchenDen Graham ChocoPeanut Butter Cups

I love easy-to-make no bake desserts...

Free from complications, free from worries of baking failure,

and gives me lots of free time after.

In three simple, easy-to-follow steps,

you may also enjoy making this yummy-licious dessert

and impress your family and friends.

MyKitchenDen Turned 1-Year Old

After 365 Days, 105 Recipes posted, numerous PMs, likes, and comments on my FB, and an overwhelming amount of page views all over the world...

MyKitchenDen turned ONE!!!


Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart ♥

Lots of Love... XOXO! ♥ ~ den

Lechon Kawali (Crispy Pan-fried Roasted Pork)

Lechon kawali is a Filipino classic dish made of deep-fried pork belly.

The term "lechon" refers to a roasted pig 

and "kawali" is a Filipino word for a wok or a deep frying pan.

This is one of my favorite Filipino dish.

Paired with rice and pickled papaya, 

its yum! yum! yum!

Pastillas de Leche

Pastillas are sweet chewy candies made of milk.

It is one of Philippines' native delicacy...

and one of my favorites.

Welcome 2012 with sweetness in your home.

Enjoy! ☺

Peanut Polvoron

The Christmas season usually makes me crave something sweet.

And for quite sometime now, I'm craving polvoron.
Polvoron is a type of heavy, soft and very crumbly shortbread
made of flour, sugar, and milk;
with variants include polvoron with cashew nuts,
polvoron with pinipig, polvoron with peanuts, and chocolate polvoron.
I made mine with peanuts.
The recipe yields 14-16 pieces and we finished it all.
Safe to say, my Hubby and I loved it! ☺
Advance Merry Christmas everyone!

Tamarind-Glazed Chicken Stir-fry

I always thought tamarind seasoning mix is only for sinigang

but this recipe I adapted from the October 2011 issue of Yummy Magazine

totally proved me wrong.

I made this delish dish for lunch and the mix of flavors is truly a winner.

My Hubby liked it and its the newest addition to my 

Hubby's Favorite Menu list.

Make it yours too! ☺

Pan-seared Chicken with Oregano and Lemon

These luscious oregano leaves grow abundantly in our garden.

It's been a while now that i'm actually thinking of using them for marinade

so when I saw this recipe from the October 2011 issue of Yummy magazine

I decided to make it. 

The recipe actually calls for dried oregano but I used the fresh ones.

The rich flavor of lemon and oregano worked well with the chicken.

My Hubby totally liked it!

Vegeroni Pasta Italiana

Eating pasta in different shapes is fun.

Not only for kids but (i have to admit) for me, too.

In this pasta dish, I used vegeroni pasta shapes

and the blend of onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes for my meat sauce.

Happy Eating! ☺

Cheeseburger Pasta a la KitchenDen

My Hubby loves burgers.

I love pasta.

So why not put them together?

The flavorful taste of cheeseburger is perfect 

in this easy-to-make cheesy pasta dish. 

It's something new ☺

Another addition to my Hubby's "favorite menu" list...

will it be yours too?

Enjoy ♥

Mini Doughnut Buns

Today is such a gloomy and rainy weather...

and with the chilly breeze, 

nothing beats 

sipping hot coffee with freshly baked goodies.

For me, this is simply happiness ☺ 

This not-so-sweet doughnut buns, dusted with confectioner's sugar

 is perfect with CinnaMocha Latte or hot choco.

Thai-Cilantro Spiced Chicken Barbecue

Savor the taste of Thai with this flavorful chicken dish.

The combination of ginger, 

cilantro, chili and calamansi juice

is truly a winner!