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Super Cheesy and Creamy Lasagna with Jolly Cream of Mushroom

September 13, 2015

Weekend is the best time for us to teach our kids household chores especially Kuya who's already 10 years old. This is one of our ways to bond with them at the same time training them to be self-reliant when it comes to activities of daily living. We want them to grow up without being dependent on others in doing simple tasks. We're not going to live forever. We want them to grow up well-rounded persons who can live without a helper at home like Papa and I are used to.

Since our kids are boys, Papa always volunteers to do the household chores for them to see that it's okay for boys to be domesticated like girls. Our boys always see their Papa cook and that makes them interested in cooking too.

Just recently, Papa decided to try cooking Lasagna because Kuya requested it. It was his first time to cook it but it was delicious. It tasted more delicious in every bite because Kuya helped in the entire cooking process while Bunso and I were mere spectators. Their Lasagna was made with love actually. Seeing them having fun while preparing it made the dish more special.

Excuse us for having a messy kitchen. We're making memories here.

Ingredients

1 kilo Del Monte or Dole sweet style spaghetti sauce

1 head garlic, minced

2 medium red onions, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1/4 kilo ground pork

2 big carrots, grated

2 tablespoons minced coriander

165g bar Eden Cheese, grated

1/2 kilo tomato, minced

400g Jolly Cream of Mushroom

1 kilo Lasagna, cooked al dente

dash of McCormick dried basil and oregano

sugar, measurement depends on your taste preference

water

salt, optional

Additional Ingredients to be used for layering:

1 tetra brick all-purpose cream

165 g bar Eden Cheese, grated

dried basil

aluminum foil

Procedure

RED SAUCE

1. Boil meat together with onion, coriander, and pepper until oil comes out. Fry until light brown.

2. Saute meat with garlic and mushrooms.

3. Add in carrots, tomatoes, and water until ingredients are slightly submerged. Stir occasionally while cooking in medium fire.

4. Once it's cooked, put spaghetti sauce, grated cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, and sugar. Let it simmer. To adjust the taste, add sugar or salt. Cook until the ingredients are well-blended. Set aside.

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5. Preheat your oven at 400 F or oven toaster for 10 minutes. Layer the cooked noodles, red sauce, all-purpose cream, and cheese alternately on a baking dish or tin until it reaches the brim. Put more cheese and dried basil on top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.

6. Put on the preheated oven and bake for about 30-40 minutes.

7. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

My Version of Jolly Fettuccine A La Carbonara

October 27, 2014

On October 18, 2014, Mommy Bloggers Philippines had its first get together/Halloween Party. All mommies and kids who attended were blessed with Fly Ace Corporation's generosity. Each family had a chance to bring home its high quality products. For me, cooking savory dishes using them became more and more exciting!

Since all ingredients were complete and Kuya was home due to the start of semestral break, I decided to cook Jolly Fettuccine A La Carbonara as seen at the label of Jolly Mushroom's can. It was my first time to cook this because usually I cook Tuna White Pasta. Kuya, Bunso, and Hubby loved it! I also got a good feedback from Mom who was not a big fan of spaghetti or fettuccine. I was so happy and it made my day complete!

Here is how to do it:

JOLLY FETTUCCINE A LA CARBONARA

Ingredients

500 grams Al Dente Fettuccine, cooked

2 Tablespoon (30 grams) butter

150 grams bacon

1 piece (50 grams) white onion, chopped

1 can (400 grams) JOLLY Whole Mushrooms, sliced

1 cup JOLLY COW FRESH MILK

1 can (298 grams) JOLLY Cream of Mushroom Soup

½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt, iodized

¼ teaspoon (1 gram) black pepper, ground

¼ teaspoon (1.2 grams) ground nutmeg

3 Tablespoon (45 grams) grated parmesan cheese

Procedure

1. Heat pan and sweat bacon, onions and Jolly Whole Mushrooms in butter until cooked.

2. Pour in Jolly Cow Fresh Milk and Jolly Cream of Mushroom Soup.

3. Stir well until there are no more lumps. Simmer until the sauce thickens.

4. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

5. Toss in Al Dente Fettuccine pasta and top with parmesan cheese.

Yield: 5 – 6 servings

My Version

I followed the cooking procedure except putting salt, nutmeg, and parmesan cheese. I substituted parmesan with grated cheddar cheese (approximately 100 grams or 3/4 of 165 gram bar of cheese) and incorporated it with the sauce. Instead of only 1 cup of milk, I used 250 ml. I also added 250 ml all-purpose cream and 50 grams bacon to make the dish creamier and tastier.

Here is the finished product! According to my family, it was so yummy and "malinamnam".

Try it, Mommies! I would love to know your feedback! Use only Jolly products to make the finished product taste yummier!

By the way, here's the link to an informative article by Culinary Arts Expert, Danilo Alfaro, about the definition of the word AL DENTE: http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/glossary/g/Al-Dente.htm.

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About Jolly Eats

Each Jolly product is packed with pure goodness that the whole family will surely enjoy!

Jolly is the number 1 mushroom brand in the country. It is known for its consistent quality and a wide variety of mushroom cuts such as Whole Mushrooms, Pieces and Stems, Premium Sliced Mushrooms, and Shiitake Mushrooms. Another popular product under the Jolly brand is Jolly Cream of Mushroom. Sourced from the US and made from the finest ingredients, Jolly Cream of Mushroom is sure to add excitement to your pasta and other culinary dishes. You can also enjoy it simply as a soup.

Other Jolly products include Jolly Corn, Jolly Green Peas, Jolly Salted Black Beans, Jolly Asparagus Cut and Spears, Jolly Straw Mushrooms, Jolly Water Chestnut Peeled, Jolly Red Pimiento, Jolly Garbanzos, Jolly Tomato Paste, Jolly Lychees, Jolly Mandarin Oranges, Jolly Peach Halves, Jolly Grass Jelly, Jolly Maraschino Cherries, and Jolly Fruit Cocktail.

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About Good Life

“Enjoy Good Taste with Good Life”

Good Life Products bring out the authentic taste and flavor of your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. Take your pick from the Good Life Noodle selection. Good Life Premium First Class Vermicelli is made from premium potato starch, thus it is firm to the bite, shiny and crystal-like. Good Life Egg Noodles is the better choice of Pancit Canton. It is made from wheat flour and eggs and is steam-dried, not fried that’s why it is healthier! Plus, it yields more than the ordinary canton noodles. Lastly, Good Life Bihon is a staple for well-loved Filipino celebrations. Other Good Life products include Bread Crumbs, Oyster Sauce and Sesame oil. Good Life is available in major supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide. Like Good Life's Facebook Page

About Fly Ace Corporation

Fly Ace Corporation is one of the leading food and beverage consumer goods companies in the country today. Propelling limitless multiple-category growth by bringing the best of the world closer to Filipino homes, Fly Ace Corporation’s portfolio of food and beverage products includes house brands and exclusively distributed brands. Learn more at www.flyacecorp.com.

Two Great Noodle Recipes by Good Life and Jolly Eats

September 07, 2014

Good Life and Jolly Eats of Fly Ace Corporation joined Food and Drinks Asia Event last September 4 to 7 in World Trade Center. Aside from showcasing the company's product lines, a cooking demo entitled TUMMY YUMMY W/ CHEF MITCHIE took place. It was executed by chef endorser and instructor, Chef Mitchie Sison.

If you were not able to make it on the event to watch the cooking demo, Good Life and Jolly Eats shared two of their kitchen tested recipes for you to prepare and enjoy with your family.

JOLLY FETTUCCINE A LA CARBONARA

Ingredients

500 grams Al Dente Fettuccine, cooked

2 Tablespoon (30 grams) butter

150 grams bacon

1 piece (50 grams) white onion, chopped

1 can (400 grams) JOLLY Whole Mushrooms, sliced

1 cup JOLLY COW FRESH MILK

1 can (298 grams) JOLLY Cream of Mushroom Soup

½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt, iodized

¼ teaspoon (1 gram) black pepper, ground

¼ teaspoon (1.2 grams) ground nutmeg

3 Tablespoon (45 grams) grated parmesan cheese

Procedure

1. Heat pan and sweat bacon, onions and Jolly Whole Mushrooms in butter until cooked.

2. Pour in Jolly Cow Fresh Milk and Jolly Cream of Mushroom Soup.

3. Stir well until there are no more lumps. Simmer until the sauce thickens.

4. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

5. Toss in Al Dente Fettuccine pasta and top with parmesan cheese.

Yield: 5 – 6 servings

GOOD LIFE BAM-I - SOTANGHON MEDLEY

Ingredients

½ kilo pork, sliced

½ kilo chicken breast, boiled and shredded

5 pcs chinese sausage, sliced

½ kilo shrimp, shelled, deveined and heads removed

200 g Good Life Egg Noodles, cooked

300 g Good Life Vermicelli (sotanghon), soaked in water

2 1/2 cups chicken stock

1 pc small cabbage, chopped

2 pcs carrots, julienned

1 pc medium onion, diced

1/2 cup shrimp juice (extract by pounding shrimp heads and squeezing it till you get the juice)

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 tbsp garlic, minced

3 tbsp Jolly Claro Palm Oil

salt and pepper to taste

green onions, chopped

Procedure

1. Cook Good Life Egg Noodles according to packaging instruction. Set aside.

2. Sauté garlic and onions then add the sliced pork and cook until meat is no longer pink. Add in the Chinese sausage and chicken.

3. Add soy sauce, shrimp juice, salt, ground black pepper, and chicken stock. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.

4. Put the shrimps, cabbage, carrots, and cook for 2 more minutes.

5. Add the soaked Good Life Vermicelli, stir, then add cooked Good Life Egg Noodles and continue cooking for 3 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed by the noodles.

6. Mix well. Remove from heat and serve on a platter or bilao lined with foil. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve with soy sauce and calamansi on the side.

Serves 10