Fun Picnic Parade

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By Juvy S. Iliwiliw


Whether it's just an afternoon of fun in the backyard or after a long trip to cool somewhere, I've got the perfect set of recipes for the family's picnic lunch. You can simply bring these barbecue dishes, pre-marinated and start grilling as soon as you reach your picnic site. Complement the barbecues with delicious shrimp pasta recipe that you can easily prepare the night before. Everyone will love it!


CHICKEN BARBECUE


You will need:


1       kilo chicken thigh and legs, cut up
2/3    cup Del Monte Instant Marinade Pinoy BBQ
1/4    kilo togue
100   g cabbage, sliced
1       pc medium red bell pepper, cut into strips

Here's how:


1. Make a shallow cut on chicken pieces. Marinate in Del Monte Instant Marinade Pinoy BBQ for at least 30 minutes. Drain and reserve syrup 2 tbsp marinade. Grill in pan with 3 tbsp oil or over live charcoal until cooked. Set aside.

2. Simmer reserve marinade for 1 minute. Add vegetables and cook for 2 minutes with continuous stirring. Serve with chicken.


SHRIMP SPAGHETTI


You will need:


250      g Del Monte Spaghetti cooked per package directions
3          cloves garlic, crushed
1          medium onion, chopped
1          medium shrimps, shelled
100      g canned button mushrooms, quartered
1          can (390 g) Del Monte Sweet Style Spaghetti Sauce

Here's how:


1. Saute' garlic, onion, shrimps and mushrooms. Add Del Monte Spaghetti sauce and 1/4 tsp. iodized fine salt (or 1/4 tbsp. iodized rock salt).

2. Simmer for 5-8 minutes. Pour over or mix with cooked Del Monte Spaghetti. Top with grated cheese, if desired.


HONEY GRILLED SPARERIBS


You will need:


1        kilo pork liempo, cut up

Marinade:


1        can (140 g) Del Monte Tomato Sauce
1/4     cup honey
1/3     cup prepared mustard
1        tbsp calamansi juice
1/4     tsp ground cloves (optional)
1        pc medium onion, chopped

Here's how:


1. Season pork with 1/2 tsp iodized fine salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix well. Set aside. Combine ingredients for marinade then marinate pork for 1 hour.

2. Drain pork. Simmer marinade for 2 minutes. Set aside.

3. Arrange pork slices in griller over live charcoal. Grill while brushing with marinade every 5 minutes until cooked.

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Kiddie Beach Party

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By Juvy S. Iliwiliw


Take advantage of the long summer days and head to the beach with your kids! For a fuss-free outing, you have to try this easy and deletable menu so you can spend less time cooking and more time unwinding. Now dining at the beach is simple and a whole lot of fun. Just line-up the ingredients and let the kids assemble their own combos. They'll feel all grown-up and there's less mess to clean up! Isn't that perfect!


BAKED MAC WITH SAUSAGE


You will need:


200     g Del Monte Elbow Macaroni, cooked
1         pc medium onion, chopped
150     g Hungarian sausage, sliced
1         cup canned button mushrooms, sliced
1         pouch (250 g) Del Monte Italian Style Spaghetti Sauce
1         pc each small red and green bell peppers, cut into cubes
1/4      cup evaporated milk
1         cup grated quickmelt cheese
2         slices bread, cut into cubes, tossed in 2 tbsp softened butter
2         tbsp snipped parsley

Here's how:


1. Saute' onion, sausage, mushroom and bell pepper. Add Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce, milk, 1/2 tsp iodized fine salt (or 1/2 tbsp iodized rock salt). Simmer for 5 minutes. Combine with Del Monte Macaroni and half of cheese.

2. Transfer to square pan (8" x 8"). Top with cheese, toasted bread and parsley. Cover with foil then bake in preheated over at 350F for 8 minutes.


SWEET CHICKEN WINGS


You will need:


1      kilo chicken wings (about 12 pieces)
1      pouch (250 g) Del Monte Sweet Style Spaghetti Sauce
1      tsp hot sauce

Marinade:


12    cloves garlic, crushed
2      tsp hot sauce
1/2   tsp iodized fine salt (or 1-1/2 tsp iodized rock salt)

Here's how:


1. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes. Fry in oil until golden brown. Set aside.

2. Combine Del Monte Sweet Style Spaghetti Sauce, 1/4 cup water, hot sauce and 1/4 tsp iodized fine salt (or 3/4 tsp iodized rock salt). Allow to simmer. Add chicken wings. Simmer over high heat with constant stirring for 5 minutes or until dry.


SLOPPY JOE SANDWICH


You will need:


6       pc hamburger buns, halved
4       cloves garlic, minced
1       pc large onion, sliced
1/4    kilo ground beef
1       pc medium carrot, coarsely grated
1       pc medium red bell pepper, diced
2       pouches (115 each) Del Monte Classic Italian Pizza Sauce

Here's how:


1. Saute' garlic, onion and ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes or until brown. Add carrot, bell pepper, Del Monte Pizza sauce, 1/2 tsp iodized fine salt (or 1/2 tbsp iodized rock salt) and 1/8 tsp pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.

2. On bottom half of bread, pour 2 tbsp sauteed mixture. Cover with another half of bread.

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