Pilipino Chef making desserts Yields: 12 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes Description: A classic Filipino delicacy made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and topped with toasted coconut curds (latik) for a naturally sweet and satisfying treat. This recipe minimizes added sugar, relying on the natural sweetness of coconut. Ingredients: * For the Biko (Rice Cake): * 2 cups glutinous rice (sweet rice), rinsed * 2 cups coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened) * 1/4 teaspoon salt * For the Latik (Coconut Curds Topping): * 4 cups coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened) Equipment: * Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven * Wooden spoon or spatula * Steamer (optional, for steaming the rice) * Baking dish (9x13 inch) or banana leaves (for lining) Instructions Get Started: 1. Prepare the Rice: Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. You can either cook the rice in a rice cooker according to the man...

Pilipino Chef I've always wanted to try different ethnic foods from around the world that use fresh ingredients, with a lot of vegetables and lean meats. I took an ethnic cultural class in college way back in the last 70s, where we cooked something that would identify with our own cultural heritage or someone else's, and we brought it to class for everyone to try.  I chose to make a cake that was only sweetened with coconut, and it was so good! It was a recipe I found that originated in the Philippines.  These are some I want to try, but need to sub out the soy, so replacing it with the coconut aminos. I also like to check out my flour to make sure it is GMO-free. My particular choice. Entree 1: Chicken Adobo (Classic Braised Chicken) Ingredients: * 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (Non-GMO) * 1 large onion, quartered (Non-GMO) * 6 cloves garlic, minced (Non-GMO) * 1 cup coconut vinegar (Non-GMO) * 1/2 cup coconut aminos (Soy-free, Non-GMO) * 1 ...

The Nutty Food Critic Baking Pies Yields: 10 individual pies Prep time: 2 hours Cook time: 30-45 minutes per pie (depending on filling) Nutritional Information: (Approximate, per pie, varies with filling and crust) * Calories: 250-400 * Carbohydrates: 30-50g * Sugar: 10-20g (from natural sweeteners and fruit) Crust Options (Choose one or mix and match): 1. Classic Honey-Sweetened Pie Crust (Makes enough for 5 individual pies): * Ingredients: * 2 ½ cups Non-GMO All-Purpose Flour * ½ tsp Sea Salt * 1 cup (2 sticks) Cold Unsalted Butter, cut into cubes * 6-8 tbsp Ice Water * 2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup * Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. 2. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Drizzle in honey or maple syrup, then gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. 4. Divide the dough in...

Texas Chef cooking Chili and Cornbread Yields: 10 servings Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 2-3 hours (chili), 30-40 minutes (cornbread) Chili Recipe (Base): Ingredients: * 2 lbs ground beef (grass-fed, if possible) * 2 large onions, chopped * 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped * 4 cloves garlic, minced * 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes (no salt added) * 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce (no salt added) * 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (no salt added) * 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained * 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained * 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained * 1/4 cup chili powder (no GMO) * 2 tablespoons ground cumin (no GMO) * 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (no GMO) * 1 teaspoon dried oregano (no GMO) * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) (no GMO) * 4 cups beef broth (no GMO) * 2 tablespoons olive oil * Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste * Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese (no GMO), s...