Tinolang Manok

1     lb.          chicken, cut into portions ( can also use chicken liver )
1     tbsp.      garlic, minced
1/2               onion, diced
2     tbsp.      ginger, crushed ( the more ginger the better )
1     stalk       lemon grass, folded
                     salt
                     msg ( optional )
                     cooking oil
3      cups      water
          

Directions:

Heat oil in a pan. Saute onion, garlic and ginger. Add chicken, mix, cover and simmer. Wait until chicken turns brownish. Add water, mix. Add salt and msg. according to your taste. Simmer for view minutes. Serve.

Chilli Con Carne

"This is a spanish dish. Also common in the US usually served with  or on top of a hotdog on a bun".

1/2     k          ground beef
1                    onion, chopped
1                    sweet green pepper
1        can       tomato sauce
1                    bay leaf
1        tbsp      chilli powder
1        can       red kidney beans
1        tsp        msg (optional )
                       salt & pepper to taste


Directions:

Cook ground beef in a pan w/o oil. Add onion and green pepper, simmer till tender.
Add chilli powder, bay leaf, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Simmer for few minutes.
Add Add pork and beans, mix well and cook for 5 miutes or until beans are soft.
Serve hot with garlic bread, or nachos, or taco chips.