Showing posts with label truffle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label truffle. Show all posts
The COVID pandemic has taught us to spend more time in the kitchen than going out of our homes. These holiday season instead of buying gifts for relatives, we sent out cooked dishes to them instead. One of the most popular dish we've conjured that gained a lot of praise is our Creamy Truffle Mushroom Vegetable Penne Recipe.
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| Creamy Truffle Mushroom Vegetable Penne |
So we're sharing our tweaked Tsinoy Foodies Creamy Truffle Mushroom Vegetable Penne Recipe for you and your loved ones to enjoy too.
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup butter
1 chopped medium onion
6 cloves chopped garlic
2 cups fresh shiitake mushroom
1 can NESTLÉ Cream 300g
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
2 tbsp Umbria Terra Di Tartufi White Truffle Oil (from goodwill.market)
2 tbsp Umbria Terra Di Tartufi Black Truffle Sauce (from goodwill.market)
500g Vegetable Penne (cooked al dente)
About Umbria Terra Di Tartufi
Umbria Terra Di Tartufi is an Italian artisan brand distributed by Dygen Food Ventures, Inc. Its artisan products including truffle oils and sauces are made with pure ingredients fromt he luxuriant area of Valnerina Italy. It does not contain any artificial colors, additives or preservatives and is produced from years of research to retain the unique and authentic flavor of the truffle.
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| Umbria Terra Di Tartufi White Truffle Oil |
Umbria Terra Di Tartufi White Truffle Oil is a condiment based on olive oil, dehydrated Bianchetto truffle and white truffle aroma. It is your choice for ready to serve snacks and meals.
While the Umbria Terra Di Tartufi Black Truffle Sauce is made with fresh Champignon mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil more potent and can be mixed and cooked together with other ingredients.
Procedure
- Step 1: In a heated pan, add 3 tbsp olive oil and ¼ cup butter.
- Step 2: Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (but don't let them caramelize).
- Step 3: Add 2 cups fresh shiitake mushroom and let it sit for 3 minutes.
- Step 4: Pour in NESTLÉ Cream and let it sit for 2 minutes in low heat.
- Step 5:Season with salt and black pepper.
- Step 6: Toss in Vegetable Penne and mix.
- Step 7: Add 2 tbsp Umbria Terra Di Tartufi Black Truffle Sauce then mix.
- Step 8: Turn off heat then add 2 tbsp Umbria Terra Di Tartufi White Truffle Oil then mix.
- Step 9: Serve immediately.
| Tsinoy Foodies Creamy Truffle Mushroom Vegetable Penne Recipe Rating | |
| Recipe Difficulty Level | ★ |
| Estimated Preparation Time | 20 minutes |
| Estimated Baking Time | 20 minutes |
We're very fortunate to have a healthy food scene in the Philippines. Even cafes like Little Owl Cafe update their menu from time to time.
I've previously shared about this place so I'll skip the intro and get on with the food. The service was better and the food was served with not much idle time to spare.
All Star Breakfast
Don't you agree that the Omelette Chorizo Rice takes the semblance of the Japanese Omurice dish? Taste-wise, it is very different. The glaced sauce and savory chorizo is specially chosen to appeal to the Filipino tastebuds.
Starter
I must say that this is not the first time that I've encountered a fusion dish like this. What I like about Little Owl's Sisig Tacos is the harmonious ingredients. However, I felt that the shell isn't at par with my standards for soft shell tacos.
It's amazing to see everyone addictively popping vegetables into their mouths because of the Glazed Cauliflower. The flavor and texture is perfect that even the pickiest kids will eat this for sure!
Pastas
When presented with a glorious pasta dish like the Truffle Mushroom, how can I not oblige myself?
I loved this to bits!
Forget about the cholesterol because the Shrimp & Aligue will completely woo your taste buds.
Mains
With some staple, the tender and supremely succulent Beef Rendang is an excellent choice when you're craving for a Malaysian spiced dish.
If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable new dish to try, then go for the Kimchi Salmon Sinigang. This is a really ingenuous!
I am very much impressed with the menu update! A perfect execution for Little Owl Cafe! My primary visit here would always be for the Toby's Estate Coffee. Now, I would certainly order good food to go with it.
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All Star Breakfast
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| Omelette Chorizo Rice (270 php) |
Starter
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| Sisig Tacos (220 php) |
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| Glazed Cauliflower (220 php) |
Rice Bowls
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| Lechon Kawali Bibimbap (320 php) |
I've always been a fan of the Korean bibimbap dish. Yet, I never imagined that the Lechon Kawali Bibimbap would work so wonderfully.
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| Chicken Satay (350 php) |
If I would choose between the rice bowls, it would be the Chicken Satay. I found the skewers to be fun to eat and the flavor goes well with the fried rice.
Sandwich
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| Chicken & Waffle (270 php) |
When I first tried the Chicken & Waffle, I felt that waffle was not complementing the fried chicken. But, they must have revised the recipe because it was perfect!
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| Beef Tapa & Cheese (295 php) |
I love cheese steak sandwiches but there aren't much remarkable ones to take note of here in Manila. Now, let me add the Beef Tapa & Cheese on the list!
Pastas
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| Truffle Mushroom (350 php) |
I loved this to bits!
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| Shrimp & Aligue (350 php) |
Mains
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| Beef Rendang (420 php) |
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| Kimchi Salmon Sinigang (420 php) |
I am very much impressed with the menu update! A perfect execution for Little Owl Cafe! My primary visit here would always be for the Toby's Estate Coffee. Now, I would certainly order good food to go with it.
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If there's one word to describe me on a usual day... it would be "Frazzled". (Now, you know why this author has maintained anonymosity even to the 1000th post!) So for a change how about I take a splendid time with fellow foodies and let The Frazzled Cook take charge.
If you've been reading my blogs, you'd know my philosophy on dining is for sharing. And, I really think that's why I love the Philippine foodie community the most. You get to meet so many people and everyone is just so warming and sharing. I guess that's why despite being a wallflower, I never worry about what it's like to go to one food event after another.
Now, I know there are non-foodie people. But, there are a lot of foodies so I consider it as one of the biggest mix of people. There are practically foodies from all walks of life.
So in a food event, you'll see so many foodies. There's the ordinary foodie like my long time IG friend Niel (which bothers me because he suddenly quit), social media influencer foodies, Zomato top reviewers as part of what they call Zomato Foodie Meet-up (Zomato FMU), Looloo top reviewers as part of what they call Looloo rendevous, food bloggers like me, media and more!
Food
So after some food styling and some food shots (which includes vlogging now to my surprise!) we got proceeded to our late lunch. I have to confess, I am a first time guest at The Frazzled Cook.
Starters
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| Sizzling Squid (495 php) |
Soups & Salads
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| ♥ Herbal Chicken Salad (275 php) |
If you've been following my IG stories and IG posts, I've been having this coming-of-age thought all of a sudden. This may be funny because this is so easy for many but let me share with you something I've been promising myself since forever:
1. Learn photography - Yes, I don't know anything about it until now. But, every time I go to events and see someone really good especially my street photography mentor Sir Ted Claudio, I've been really wanting to learn.
My resolve: You see, I really have poor self-discipline so in order to start change, I have to make an indirect change to push me to go out of my normal and comfort practice. Thus, I sold my old camera real quick by selling it at a giveaway price. Testing out new cameras in manual mode. I am viewing more photos in IG and 500px.
2. Adopt a healthier lifestyle
My resolve: Subscribed to the nearest gym so I wouldn't have any excuse. As for diet, yes I eat more greens!
So I am happy to share that I happily devoured on this Herbal Chicken Salad with basic vinaigrette the most!
1. Learn photography - Yes, I don't know anything about it until now. But, every time I go to events and see someone really good especially my street photography mentor Sir Ted Claudio, I've been really wanting to learn.
My resolve: You see, I really have poor self-discipline so in order to start change, I have to make an indirect change to push me to go out of my normal and comfort practice. Thus, I sold my old camera real quick by selling it at a giveaway price. Testing out new cameras in manual mode. I am viewing more photos in IG and 500px.
2. Adopt a healthier lifestyle
My resolve: Subscribed to the nearest gym so I wouldn't have any excuse. As for diet, yes I eat more greens!
So I am happy to share that I happily devoured on this Herbal Chicken Salad with basic vinaigrette the most!
Pizza & Paella
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| Truffle Mushroom Pizza |
One of the special gestures made by The Frazzled Cook especially for us is to let us try the Truffle Mushroom Pizza. I felt like we hit the jackpot with this one because it was so rich in truffle flavor! Fellow truffle lovers, do try this when it officially becomes part of the menu.
Meat & Poultry
Moo
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| Wagyu Salpicao (595 php) |
I recall when the whole "wagyu" craze hit Manila, I used to be so excited to have more and more of it. It was more premium than our local beef in terms of texture and price. Soon, my excitement faded as it was the same one after the other. But, guess what? When I popped one of these Wagyu Salpicao cube unto my mouth, it surprised me that it was not just the soft almost melting into your mouth sensation that got me popping one cube after another. It was every component of the dish: (1) the generous garlic bits, (2) the fragrant rich garlic taste that has seeped well into the oil were the wagyu cubes swam (3) the soft wagyu cubes (4) the salt, pepper and the balancing subtle hint of mint and bitterness from the dried parsley bits.
Chicken
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| Chicken Cordon Bleu (395 php) |
You can already diagnose my impression of the Chicken Cordon Bleu just by visual inspection.
Seafood
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| ♥ Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa (325 php) |
So moving on with a new found favorite salmon dish: the Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa. This has pushed the usual Baked Salmon dish to second in rank.
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| Seafood Paella for 5 (600 php) |
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| ♥ Paella Negra For 5 (635 php) |
While I hate to make comparisons, I must say this time the Paella Negra is the winner amongst the two. Every black grain delivered a rich squid ink taste. On some occassions, I even though that squid ink flavor is hardly detectable by the most delicate tongues. Yet, The Frazzled Cook has worked wonders by magnifying the taste making us wanting and worshipping such dish till the end of our meal.
Pasta
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| ♥ Truffle Pasta Family (515 php) |
I would have been a devoted worshipper for the Paella Negra, if only we weren't served the Truffle Pasta. It was like a holy grail for both truffle lovers and bacon lovers and I happen to be both! It is actually mellow to the mouth as every component created a harmonious melody of flavors.
Overall, thank you The Frazzled Cook for the excellent hospitality and for Zomato for inviting me.
| The Frazzled Cook | |
| Business Address | 78 Scout Gandia Street, Laging Handa, Tomas Morato, Quezon City |
| Business Hours | 10am-12am |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-1,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (02) 374-6879 |
| Other | |
My family has taught me that life is all about giving and sharing. And, I would attribute my happiness and success because of such lesson. I'm so glad Stoned Steaks is also established based on that concept.
The owners Dick and Mars Balajadia said that they wanted to make a steak experience that's affordable, fun and good for sharing.
This is just an addition to the spouses' many business ventures such as: Savour Manila Food Park, Diore Salon, Mir Wellness Spa, Mines View Park Hotel, 55 Events Place and The 3rd Fitness Lab.
Food
You wouldn't mind the wait because they serve a really good Complimentary Bread Basket.
Starters
For an affordable, I also recommend having its Soup of the Day for a more wholesome experience.
Steak Angus
You can choose two sauces per steak. I love the bleu cheese and mushroom the most!
Pasta
Surf and Turf
Aside from its steaks, they offer fresh seafood too!
Sides
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Stoned Steaks will definitely satisfy your steak craving. The food quality including preparation is worth every peso. They also have promos like Steak All You Can and Half Off on Thursdays!
Food
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| ♥ Complimentary Bread Basket |
Starters
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| Soup of the Day (130 php) |
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| ♥ Oyster Rockefeller (260 php) |
You definitely can't miss the Oyster Rockefeller! I'd even order this twice if our mains didn't come any sooner.
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| Truffle Parmesan Fries (190 php) |
The Truffle Parmesan Fries had lots of parmesan but I could hardly taste the truffle.
Steak Angus
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| ♥ Wagyu Ribeye Grade 4 (2,950 php) |
Just look at their Wagyu Ribeye Grade 4! I'm very satisfied with their quality! They also have 28 dry aged wagyu steak at grade 6. I'd try that on an occasion perhaps.
Sauces |
| ♥ Bleu Cheese, ♥Mustard, Peppercorn, ♥ Mushroom, Red Wine, Chimichurri |
Pasta
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| Spaghetti Wagyu Meatballs (470 php) |
Surf and Turf
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| ♥ Stoners Fresh Catch (1,350 php) |
Sides
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| ♥ Steak Fried Rice (130 php) |
Cause we Filipinos love rice, you can have some Steak Fried Rice as well.
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| ♥ Kimchi Fried Rice (110 php) |
But, for some odd reason, I liked the Kimchi Fried Rice and Wagyu steak combo more.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Stoned Steaks will definitely satisfy your steak craving. The food quality including preparation is worth every peso. They also have promos like Steak All You Can and Half Off on Thursdays!
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Stoned Steaks Restaurant | |
| Business Address | 55 Scout Rallos Street, Laging Handa, Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 12pm-10pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 800-2,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (02) 866-3807 |
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