Zuie Refogio

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

That’s a classic, hearty combo—rich, smoky ribs paired with savory beans. Here’s a simple, delicious way to make ribs with beans at home.

Ingredients

• 1 rack pork ribs
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).
2. Season ribs with salt, pepper, and spices.
3. Wrap tightly in foil and bake for 2.5–3 hours (until tender).
4. Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce.
5. Finish:
• Oven: Broil 5–10 minutes
• Grill: 10–15 minutes for smoky char

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked beans (kidney, navy, or mixed)
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1–2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Optional: bacon bits

Instructions

1. Sauté onion (and bacon if using).
2. Add beans + all other ingredients.
3. Simmer 15–20 minutes until thick and flavorful.

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

🍝 Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients (2–3 servings):
• 200–250g spaghetti
• 250g ground beef
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 carrot (grated, optional but traditional)
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian herbs
• Grated cheese (Parmesan if possible)

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Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta
Boil salted water and cook spaghetti. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the sauce
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion and cook until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Cook the meat
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
4. Build the flavor
Add carrot (optional), tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Mix well.
5. Simmer
Let it cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes (longer = better flavor).
6. Serve
Put sauce over spaghetti and top with grated cheese.

30/03/2026

Sunday afternoon barbecue moment

30/03/2026

Here are some typical Filipino dishes, explained simply:
• Adobo
A classic dish made with chicken or pork cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices. Savory and slightly tangy — very popular.
• Sinigang
A sour soup (usually tamarind-based) with meat or seafood and vegetables. Light, comforting, and refreshing.
• Lechon
Whole roasted pig with crispy skin, usually served at big celebrations.
• Pancit
Stir-fried noodles with vegetables, meat, or seafood. Often eaten at birthdays for good luck.
• Lumpia
Crispy spring rolls filled with meat or veggies, commonly served as snacks or appetizers.
• Halo-halo
A sweet dessert made with shaved ice, milk, fruits, beans, and ice cream.

30/03/2026

Cooking Time

29/03/2026

🧂 Ingrédients
• 2 steaks de porc (échine de préférence)
• Sel, poivre
• 1 c. à café paprika fumé
• 1 c. à café ail en poudre
• 1 c. à soupe huile

Sauce BBQ :
• 4 c. à soupe sauce barbecue
• 1 c. à soupe miel
• 1 c. à soupe ketchup
• 1 c. à café moutarde

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👨‍🍳 Préparation

1. Assaisonnement
• Frotte les steaks avec sel, poivre, paprika, ail
• Laisse reposer 15–30 min (ou plus si possible)

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2. Cuisson

À la poêle :
• Chauffe avec un peu d’huile
• Cuire 5–6 min par côté à feu moyen

Au barbecue :
• Feu moyen
• Cuire 10–12 min en retournant régulièrement

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3. Glacage BBQ 🔥
• Badigeonne la sauce en fin de cuisson
• Laisse caraméliser 2–3 min
• Attention à ne pas brûler (le sucre colore vite)

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🍽️ Accompagnements parfaits
• Pommes de terre rôties ou frites 🍟
• Maïs grillé 🌽
• Salade coleslaw
• Riz ou légumes sautés

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🔥 Astuces pour un résultat parfait
• Température interne idéale ≈ 65–70°C → viande juteuse
• Laisse reposer 3–5 min après cuisson
• Ajoute une noisette de beurre à la fin pour plus de goût
• Pour un goût fumé : paprika fumé ou fumée liquide

28/03/2026

🧾 Ingredients
• 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 200–250 g fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
• 3–4 eggs
• 200 ml heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 100 g grated cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or feta)
• 1 small onion or shallot (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Salt & pepper
• Optional: nutmeg, garlic, bacon, mushrooms

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the crust
• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Place the crust in a tart pan and pre-bake for ~10 minutes (optional but helps avoid sogginess).

2. Cook the spinach
• Sauté onion in oil until soft.
• Add spinach and cook until wilted (or heated through if frozen).
• Drain excess liquid well.

3. Make the filling
• In a bowl, whisk eggs + cream.
• Add cheese, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

4. Assemble
• Spread spinach mixture over the crust.
• Pour egg mixture on top.

5. Bake
• Bake for 30–40 minutes until set and lightly golden.

6. Rest & serve
• Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

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🍽️ Tips & Variations
• Add smoked salmon or bacon for extra flavor
• Use feta + spinach for a Mediterranean twist
• Swap cream for milk for a lighter version
• Serve with a green salad for a balanced meal