A Recipe fit for a King made by the kitchen Princess -Chef Crissan Cristobal

Father's Day is fast approaching. Why don't you make a special dish for dad! I want to share with you a recipe from Chef Crissan Cristobal, 2013 National Food Showdown Silver Medalist-professional division:) Smoked Applewood Cinnamon prawns & Plum Salad with Citrus-Honey Dressing and raspberry marmalade

Smoked Applewood Cinnamon prawns & Plum Salad with Citrus-Honey Dressing and raspberry marmalade Dressing ingedients: Citrus Honey Dressing: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4cup fresh orange juice 1tsp. Orange zest 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon Sea Salt 7-10 tablespoons olive oil Raspberry marmalade (optional) 1. For the Citrus Honey Dressing, mix lemon and orange juice, honey, sea salt and orange zest in small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Chilled. 2. Mix raspberry preserves and water in small bowl. Set aside. Dry rub Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Paprika, Smoked 1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Coarse Grind 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Seed, Ground 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cayenne 1/2teaspoon brown sugar 3pcs prawns peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 3pcs bacon Applewood wrap in foil and make a hole (for smoking process) 1. Mix seasonings in small bowl. Coat prawns with rub mixture and wrap in bacon. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Brush with oil. Place prawns in double broiler but instead of water, use the applewood wrap . Cover it and Let it smoke for 15-20minutes 2. While prawns is smoking. Grill the plums Salad Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 plums, each cut into 6 slices 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens Grill plums 1 to 2 minutes or until grill marks appear, turning frequently and brushing with 2 tablespoons of the Dressing. To serve, divide salad greens. Top each with smoke shrimp and grilled plums Serve with citrus Honey Dressing. And raspberry marmalade. Try this recipe and surely your dad will love it! Treat Dad into a flavorful dish recipe brought to you by Chef Crissan.:-)

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My Chef And I: September 28, 2012 Bazaar! La Feria De Setiembre

My Chef and I at the La Feria Setienbre Bazaar! Las Filipinas Library, Ayala Triangle fronting Manila Peninsula See Us Again at La Feria Disyembre! December 14, 2012

Carrot Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Oreo Cheesecakes

Marble Cheesecakes

Those who don’t accept love and always seek an explanation for the magic and mysteries will lose the best of what life has to offer. - Paulo Coelho _special thanks to google images

La Feria - September 28 & December 14, 2012

We are inviting everyone to visit "La Feria Bazaars" to be September 28 and December 14, payday Fridays, from 4pm to 12mn at the Filipinas Heritage Library, Ayala Triangle corner Makati Avenue, entrance facing Manila Peninsula Hotel. My Chef and I- Pastries and Cupcakes

Part of the proceeds from this event will be given to our partner non-profit organization, Ferdinand Center for the Creative, who aims to help young Filipino artists become accomplished graphic designers, get great jobs, and escape poverty. You can check their cause in this link: http://www.ferdinandcc.org/.

August 2012 Philippine Holidays, 4 Day Long Weekend including August 20 for Eidul Fitr

Filipinos look forward to August for its Holidays aside from Christmas and Holyweek. August 2012 Philippine Holidays and Non-Working Days August - 20 Monday Eidul Fitr August - 21 Tuesday Ninoy Aquino Day August - 27 Monday National Heroes' Day http://portalseven.com/calendar/Holidays_Philippines.jsp?year=2012

-photo courtesy of http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/philippines/eidul-fitar Eid-al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Fitr, Eid) is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. It marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon) and give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food) during Eid al-Fitr.-http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/philippines/eidul-fitar Please be updated with the news and current events on TV and Newspaper.. I have been a bit busy lately with school works, events and studying... I will be back soon in blogging... Godbless. Please continue to read my Blogs... :) More excioting write-ups to follow... Follow me on this blog:)

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