Empada is derived from Spanish word meaning to wrap and coat in bread. This EMPANADA is the most popular Street fare food or merienda in Ilocos Region. I still remember while growing up I always look forward to our BARANGGAY FIESTA (CITY FARE) because that's the only time I can eat EMPANADA. Filled with langgonisa, egg, grated papaya & mung beans and the dough is made of rice flour, oil, water and anatto powder. Deep fry to cook to give the crispiness of the dough and the eggyolk is perfectly cook. You need to have patience and delicate hand to make this. I love making this with my friends gives us the time to bonding and catching up to one another. The best places to try the Ilocos empanada are in Laoag City, San Nicolas, Batac & Vigan. 

What really make me this Stuffed Teriyaki Cheeseburger is when one of my friend came and visit and brought me a roasted chile and at the same time she told me to make something out of it. I love challenge and when my creativity kick in. And this is why I came out with this burger. 

For the burger I use Angus Ground Beef for my patty.  Here is the ingredients for the  Stuffed Teriyaki Cheeseburger.

Ingredients:
4 - 5 lbs Angus Ground Beef
2 Tbsp. Powder Onion
2 Tbsp. Garlic Salt
1 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 Can (567g) Pineapple Tidbits ( Drained and squeezed the excess juice)
1 Can (567g) Pineapple Slices (Drained)
1/2 Cup Roated Chile (chopped)
2 Roasted Red Bell Peppers (cut in ring) you can use the you bought from store to save you extra time. But depend on you.
2 Tomato (sliced)
1 head of lettuce
1 Red Onion (Cut in ring)
1/4 Cup Teriyaki Sauce
1 Bag (8 oz) Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
7 Slices Smoked Gouda Cheese
7 Brioche Buns


For the mayo:
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Tsp. Sriracha (or more depend how hot you want)
1 Tbsp. Teriyaki Sauce

1. In a bowl put the ground beef, powder onion, garlic salt, black pepper, pineapple tidbits, teriyaki sauce, roasted chile and grated cheddar cheese and mix all the ingredients together. You can form the burger about 6 oz per patties.

2.  Grilled the Pineapple slice, Red bell pepper and onion, set aside.

3. Cook the hamburger 2 minutes each side, topped with smoked Gouda cheese.
Grilled the buns and assemble your burger. 

​Healthy yet delicious. This breakfast sandwich is to die for. Toasted wheat bread, Fresh sliced tomato & avocado seasoned with salt and fresh ground black pepper topped with over easy egg. I love being my husband personal chef and at the same time I make sure that he is on track with his diet.

​Every year Husband and I we always entered the Grilled Cheese Challenge. So this year 2018 I made a Creamy Alfredo Fettuccini with Lobster, Gruyere Cheese topped with microgreens in Ciabatta Bread.  I love to create something out of my comfort zone. This is the first time I made it and definitely good.