Fine Dining Recipe
Fine Dining Recipe
PREPARED BY:
CURIT, DOLLEY
JALA, MARNIE JANCE
MATABALAN, JOSEPHINE
PAANOD, QUEEN MARY
RAYA, IRENE MAE
MAIN DISH
PORK CHOP WITH SWEET BELL PEPPER SAUCE
INGREDIENTS:
180 grams boneless pork chop
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
PROCEDURE:
Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over high heat and brown (seasoned) pork chops
on all sides.
Transfer browned pork chops to a separate plate, then lower heat to medium-
high. Add peppers and onions to the oiled skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until
softened.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant, then stir in tomato paste and
red pepper flakes, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Bring to a boil, making sure to scrape up any crispy bits on the bottom of the
skillet.
Cook for another 3-5 minutes, then return pork to the skillet, lower heat to
medium, and cook for another 10-15 minutes, flipping pork over halfway, until
fully cooked through.
Serve pork chops with mashed potatoes or veggies, drizzling sauce over
everything for added flavor.
SIDE DISH
LETTUCE SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
PROCEDURE:
In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, egg and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the
mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
CARBS
PLAIN RICE
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups water
1 cup grain white rice
PROCEDURE:
Bring the water to boil in a casserole or rice cooker.
Keep the rice simmering slightly, and keep the pot covered (you may have to peek
after a few minutes to make sure the heat is at the correct temperature, but then
let it cook, covered). Start checking to see if the rice is tender and all of the liquid
is absorbed at about 17 minutes. It may take up to 25, especially if you are making
a larger quantity of rice.
When the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit for another couple of
minutes to finish absorbing any liquid. Take off the lid, fluff the rice with a fork
and let it sit for another 2 minutes or so, so that some of the excess moisture in
the rice dries off.
DESSERT
CREAMY MANGO FLOAT
INGREDIENTS:
24 pieces Graham crackers (20-24 pieces)
500 ml all-purpose cream (2 packs)
300 ml sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
4 small-medium ripe mangoes
PROCEDURE:
Chill the all-purpose cream the fridge overnight or in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Peel the skin off the mangoes. Cut away the sides (flesh) from the pit. Lay the
mango halves flat-side down on a cutting board. Cut the flesh lengthwise into thin
slices. Set aside.
Transfer chilled all-purpose cream in a large bowl. If you like it lighter and fluffier,
whip it with a hand mixer until it doubles in volume.
Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk to the all-purpose cream until well
blended.
Line the bottom of a rectangular or square (8x8 or 6x6) glass dish (or something
similar) with a layer Graham cracker then pour and spread ¼ of the cream mixture
on top of the crackers and then top with mango slices.
Repeat this process until 4 layers are formed, ending with the cream and mango
slices on top. You can arrange the mango slices for the top in an overlapping
manner for design.
Chill for at least 2-3 hours to set completely. You know it is ready when the
Graham becomes soft and fluffy and no longer dry. You can also freeze it at this
point before serving.
DRINKS
FRESH AVOCADO MILKSHAKE
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 of a large avocado
1 1/2 cups cold milk of choice
scant 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
sweetener of choice,
such as 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
or stevia to taste
1/8 tsp salt
scoop of protein powder, optional
PROCEDURE:
To make different flavors, see notes earlier in this post.
Peel the avocado and discard the pit. Blend all ingredients until completely
smooth. Feel free to blend in a few coconut milk ice cubes for a super thick and
ice-cream-like shake if desired. (To make coconut ice cubes, just freeze canned
coconut milk in an ice cube tray. Do not add regular ice cubes, because that would
dilute the flavor of the smoothie.) Serve cold. Leftovers can be covered and
refrigerated for up to 3 days. The recipe makes about 2 cups.
SOUP
CORN SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
12 to 14 ears fresh corn on the cob
(about 6 to 7 cups kernels)
1 tablespoon salt
6 cups water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
PROCEDURE:
In a soup pot over medium heat, simmer corn kernels with salt in water 20
minutes, covered, or until corn is very tender. Reserve 2 tablespoons corn for
garnish.
In a blender, puree remaining cooked corn in batches until very smooth. (Use
caution when blending hot liquids.)
Ladle into bowls and serve sprinkled with chives; garnish with reserved corn
kernels.
NOTE:
To remove corn from the cob, cut wide end so it stands up, then using a sharp
knife or corn stripper, cut off the kernels.
If desired, this soup may be served cold. Just chill it by setting a bowl of soup in a
larger bowl of ice and cold water and stirring. If soup is too thick, thin with water.