Fresh Basil Pesto

Before, I always end up buying processed pesto mix in the supermarket. I say it's processed because if you're going to check the container, stuff are added to preserve the product. As much as  possible I try to go for fresh ingredients when it comes to gourmet cooking. My pesto is composed of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Cashew Nuts and fresh sweet Basil leaves. I add parmesan  later on when mixing the pesto with the pasta.

 

It's not hard to make pesto. 

Cashew is a good alternative for Pine nuts and Walnuts because of it's unique flavor.

In terms of equipment, a food processor will accomodate your grinding needs, but if there's none, an ordinary blender will do.

Ingredients:

• 2 bowls of fresh sweet basil
• 1 1/2 -2 cups of extra virgin olive oil
• 10 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 1 1/2 cups Cashew nuts

*make necessary adjustments according to your preference

 How To: Grind everything in a food processor.

 One of my pasta dishes: Chicken Pesto

Sandwicheese!

I salute the brilliant mind behind the success of Banapple because here's an addition to the list of treats Banapple has created for its avid followers.

I give you SANDWICHEESE!

Located  right next to the original Banapple Katipunan Avenue  Quezon, City

These smiley Sandwicheeses will automatically make your day.

Banapple was able to make a one-stop burger and sandwich joint through Sandwicheese. Aside from that, they also offer french fries, amazing line of salads and cool beverages including Banapple's Home Made Brewed Iced Tea , Dalandan Passion Slush, Pretty Green Slush.

Our Sandwicheese evening was composed of the following:

Drippin' Roast Beef (php160)

House Burger (php170)

Chicken Caesar (php170)

Banapple Potato Salad (php90)

Banapple's Home Made Brewed Iced Tea (php60)

House Burger

Banapple Potato Salad

As always, it's a must for me to try another house specialty from Banapple. Love it! love it! love it! It goes well with the sandwiches we ordered. I like the creamy texture of the dressing, it's just right.

Chicken Caesar

We weren't able to take a picture of their Drippin' Roast Beef. If there was a little something that made our dining experience fun, that would be the part when we started eating their super duper juicy Drippin' Roast Beef. It was literally dripping, to a point that I had to stop taking pictures because my hands were all messy. The Chicken Caesar sandwich was my favorite for the night. I told my husband that it tasted like I'm eating Caesar Salad in sandwich form, and I love Caesar Salad! that's why...

As a foodie, it's nice that another wonderful place was just created nearby... Aside from the regular munchies I prepare at home, I do crave for something different in a day too. Sandwicheese is the perfect place to visit for extraordinary sandwiches that will definitely flip an ordinary snack time to a one of a kind everyday sandwich experience.
Photos: RIM BlackBerry 8900

Tilapia Fillet in Sarciado Sauce

Sarciado is a fish dish. We fry the fish first, set it aside and then we saute a large amount of chopped red tomatoes mixed with garlic and onions then topped or mixed with the fried fish. I like it with egg too. Sarciado is one of my favorite fish recipe because of the mix of fresh ingredients: roasted garlic, half-cooked onions and red tomatoes. I grew up with this dish being served at our dinner at all times. It's easy to prepare, easy to cook and it's healthy.

Ingredients:

• 2-3pcs. Tilapia Fillet (or any fish fillet of your choice)
• 4 fresh red tomatoes (chopped with seeds)
• 1 medium red onion (chopped)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1/2 cup water
• salt and ground pepper

How To:

• Season fresh fish fillet with salt and pepper.
• Dip seasoned fish fillets in beaten egg.
• In a frying pan, heat up oil.
• Fry fish until golden brown. Set aside.
• In a separate pan, saute garlic until light brown.
• Add chopped onions and tomatoes. Stir for a few seconds.
• Add 1/2 cup water and simmer for about a minute.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Top Sarciado sauce on the fish or set the fried fish in the pan with the sauce.

Servings: 3-4
*You can also add cheese on top then bake it! :)

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The title for this post was suppose to be "Tilapia Sarciado" but as I was reading through for editing, this post made me feel that there's something wrong or weird with the title. Since I used Tilapia fillet and knowing that fish fillets can go with any desirable sauce I decided to alter the title and change it to "Tilapia Fillet in Sarciado Sauce.