Like everything else, cooking seems simple in theory. Google "recipe" and it's easy enough to find short procedures with pretty pictures. But actually doing it is the problem. So inspired by the multiple cooking reality shows we've been watching and driven by our craving for burgers and effort to be healthy eaters lately, Allen and I decided to cook Portobello Mushroom Burgers and Red Velvet Cupcakes. It took us three hours, but it was really an accomplishment for us.
We got the recipes at:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/portobello-mushroom-burgers/detail.aspx and
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/red-velvet-cupcakes-3/detail.aspx. You can find all the ingredients at Landmark (only place which had the mushrooms) and Rustan's (for the provolone cheese) and they cost around P2500-3000 for 12 persons (P250 for 6 mushrooms). Although the portobello didn't satisfy our burger craving, it was still pretty good. We added wasabi mayo and caramelized onions to give it that little extra. We also used mozzarella cheese to add a salty taste to the bitter provolone. The cupcakes were moist and not too sweet, so it was a hit with the mommies and daddies.
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| Marinate mushrooms in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, oregano and basil for at least 15 minutes, turning them once or twice. |
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Grill mushrooms for 5 minutes on each side. Don't be afraid if the rough side turns black.
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| Add caramelized onions, wasabi mayo, and lettuce. We also used mozzarella in addition to the provolone cheese. |
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Yes, it's supposed to look like clay. :-p
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| Hardest part was scooping the batter into the pans. But you don't have to be OC since they will still look good even if they look messy uncooked. Bake for around 15-20 minutes. |
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| Put the frosting in the fridge first if it's to runny to spread on the cupcakes. Use a small plastic knife to spread the frosting. Chill before serving. Enjoy! :-) |
