Veggies with Ham and Cheese Omelette ala Abia

What fillings to put into your omelette is a decision that can really bring out your creativity. The beauty about it, is you can throw whatever you like on your omelette according to your taste buds. Plain or with veggies, omelettes are really easy to knock together and really satisfying. For me, I just use some leftovers in my fridge. :D 

BTW, I am really enjoying cooking and packing home cooked food into my hubby and sister lunch boxes. Preparing their packed lunches was both a matter of pride and one way of showing my love to them. So here it is...one of their favorite "baon", my own version of Veggies with Ham and Cheese Omelette!

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped tomato (seeded)
• 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper 
• 2 tablespoons chopped button mushrooms (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh milk (if you do not have milk, substitute it with water)
• 3 pcs. cooked ham, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup sherreded cheese (any cheese will do, I use quick melt cheese) 
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of butter for frying

Preparation:

• Beat the eggs into a bowl, then add the milk, salt and pepper. Make sure to beat them until they are mixed thoroughly. Set aside. 
• For the vegetable mixture, mix all the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Then set aside. 

Directions: 

1. Heat a non-stick pan, coated with butter over low heat.
2. When the butter has melted add the egg mixture and move the pan around to spread them out evenly. 
3. When the egg begins to cook and firm up, but still has a little raw on top, spoon the vegetable mixture into the center of the omelette and sprinkle with cheese. 
4. Using a spatula gently fold one edge of the omelette over the vegetables, creating a half-moon shape.
5. Turn over and cook for about half a minute more. 
6. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

Remember...there's no limit to the number of fillings you can use with your omelette. 

Serve and Enjoy! 

Pork Pastel ala Abia

Pastel is originated from Spain and call it Chicken Pastel or Pastel de Pollo. The dish is usually made out of chicken but it can also be done with different types of meat such as pork, pigeon, rabbit and duck. With a combination of different vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers and celery. 

A very popular Philippine dish during special occasions which is a must try for everyone.

So here's my own version of Pastel. Hope you'll like it!

straight from the pan :)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kilo Pork Kasim (shoulder), sliced into cubes
• 1 cup carrots, sliced into cubes
• 1 cup potatoes, sliced into cubes
• 2 pcs. Chinese sausage, sliced
• 1 cup red and green bell peppers, sliced into cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 to 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup DARI CREME CLASSIC MARGARINE
• 1/2 cup quick melt cheese
• 3 tbsp. all purpose cream
• 3 pcs. Bockwurst, sliced into cubes or 210g can PUREFOODS VIENNA TIDBITS
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

1. Melt margarine in a saucepan. 
2. Saute garlic and onions. 
3. Add pork kasim and cook until pork changes in color. 
4. Stir in carrots, Chinese sausage and Bockwurst. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add potatoes, bell peppers and cook for a couple of minutes.
6. Add cheese. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

Serve and Enjoy! :)