Bellisimo, Balsamico!

Originated in Italy, this "condimento"is valued by foodies like wine - the older, the better. Use it sparingly on dips, salads, scallops, shrimps, and strawberries.

• Tuna Sandwich with Balsamic Dressing and Teriyaki Sauce

• Chicken and Bacon Sandwiches with Balsamic Orange Dressing

• Balsamic Marinade

• Adobong Pusit Balsamico

• Strawberry-Balsamic Cooler

Amazing Almonds

These nuts are rich of vitamin E, and can reduce risk of heart disease, and a brain booster. But before gorging remember: Too much almonds can be fattening.

• Almond Berry Smoothie

• Almond Bark

• Matcha Cornflake-Almond Clusters

• Almond-Crusted Shrimp Balls with Mango Sauce

• Strawberry Crumble Bars

Celery Gallery

Do you know that eating "kinchay" (or kintsay) helps curb your appetite for sweet and rich foods? It can also provides crunch and punch to soups, salads, and saucy dishes.

• Prawns Thermidore

• Chicken Crunch Pandesal

• White Bean Chowder

• Tita Pilar's Lumpia

• Red Rice with Sausage and Peppers

Pork

• Pork Knuckles with Spanish Chorizo and Beans
• Cured Pork with Sweet Sauce
• Asian Sesame Pork Strips
• Peking Bacon Cuapao

Rice

• Brown Rice and Apple Salad
• Colorful Rice Pilaf
• Spiced Corn on the Cob with Parmesan Cheese
• Couscous with Nuts and Dried Fruit

Chocolate

• Chocolate Mallow Walnut Log
• Choco-Caramel Hazelnut Tart
• Cream Puffs with Chocolate Cream and Honey Cured Bacon
• Strawberry Chocolate Chip Bars