Pain Relief

Pain is a signal from our body that something is not right. It can be due to a physical injury, some kind of disease, or emotional upset. Most types of physical pain can be treated with pain relievers.


Analgesics such as acetaminophen or paracetamol are used to treat mild or moderate pain, and can also be used to reduce temperature in fevers. Narcotic analgesics such as codeine can be used alone or in combination with other analgesics for stronger pain, such as dental pain, period pain or migraines. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including aspirin) are used to reduce pain associated with inflammation, such as sports injuries, and can also be used to relieve fever.

Common Pain Conditions

There are many acute and chronic pain conditions, including:

MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN
Back and Leg Pain
Neck, Shoulder and Arm Pain
"Whiplash" Injuries
Motor Vehicle, Work-Related and Sports Injuries
Failed Back Surgery and Other Post Surgical Pain Syndromes
Pain Due to Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
CANCER PAIN
Primary and Metastatic Cancer Pain
Medication Side Effect Management
PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH OTHER CONDITIONS
Vascular Pain
Raynaud's Disease
Psychogenic Pain
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Spinal Cord Injury
Spasticity
Pelvic Pain
Pediatric Pain
NEUROPATHIC PAIN

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(RSD)
Shingles
Neuralgia
Nerve Injuries
Phantom Limb Pain
Common Pain Medications Pain medications (analgesics) are not all the same. Each pain medication has its advantages and risks. Specific types of pain may respond better to one kind of medication than to another kind. Each person may have a slightly different response to a pain medication.

Over-the-counter medications are good for many types of pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is good for relieving pain and fever. It is less irritating to the stomach than other over-the-counter pain medications and is safer for children. It can, however, be toxic to the liver if you take more than the recommended dose.

Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These reduce inflammation caused by injury, arthritis, or fever. NSAIDs also relieve pain associated with menstruation. Take these medications in regular dosing intervals as directed by the manufacturer until the pain is gone.

However, DO NOT give aspirin to children. Reye's syndrome is associated with the use of aspirin to treat children with viral infections, such as chicken pox. This syndrome can cause brain and liver damage.

If you have high blood pressure, kidney disease, or a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, you should consult your health care provider before using any over-the-counter NSAID.

Prescription medications may be needed for other types of pain such as Tramadol, Ultram, or Soma.

There are alternate methods to help reduce pain that may be helpful instead of, or in addition to, pain medications. These include heat for sore or overworked muscles, ice applied to recent injuries (such as a sprained ankle), massage, resting the affected body part, and biofeedback or relaxation techniques.

Consult your doctor if pain lasts longer than a few days, if over-the-counter pain medications are not helping to reduce the pain, or if other symptoms arise. A consultation with a pain clinic or other specialist may be helpful for control of long-term pain.



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Tyron Perez Suicide

MANILA, Philippines – Actor Tyron Perez, who was found dead inside a car in Valenzuela City last December 29, committed suicide, according to Valenzuela police.

A SOCO report and crime laboratory results showed that the victim tested positive for gunpowder nitrates on his right hand, police said on Thursday.

The gunshot wound on the right side of the victim’s head revealed that the gun was fired at close range.

The bullet that killed Perez also matched the .22 caliber firearm that was recovered at the crime scene.

Police said there were also no signs of struggling inside the Toyota Altis where Perez’s body was found.

Police said these are indications that Perez shot himself to death. They have also ruled out robbery, saying the actor's belongings were all intact.

Perez’s father Carlito, meanwhile, suspects foul play in the death of his son.

“Sabi ng puso ko, pumasok sa isipan ko, hindi nagpakamatay ang anak ko. Baka may iba, wala tayong nadinig. Hindi ako naniniwalang pinatay niya ang sarili niya,” he said.

According to Perez's friends, the actor had gambling problems as well as marital woes with his wife Liv.

Perez’s remains were laid to rest at the Japanese Cemetery in Concepcion, Tarlac on Thursday morning.

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DOJ, DILG want Palparan now, double reward to P1M

One million pesos in cold cash awaits anyone who can furnish the authorities with information that will lead to the capture of retired Major General Jovito Palparan Jr.
“There are good leads in the ongoing search for Palparan, but we want to be very sure. We want this to be over and done with the soonest,” Justice Secretary Leila de Lima told reporters Thursday.
“If we let him continue hiding, the chances of arresting him become slimmer. He may slip out of the country,” she said in Filipino.
De Lima said she and Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo decided to double the reward money to hasten the arrest of the fugitive former military official, who has not been seen in public since he and three others were charged two weeks ago with the kidnapping of University of the Philippines students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño.
De Lima said the bounty for Palparan’s arrest was the government’s “complementary move” to the joint manhunt operations of the Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation.
PNP Director General Nicanor Bartolome said in an interview there was no information on Palparan’s whereabouts but tracker teams were pursuing the hunt.
Action withheld
De Lima earlier said that Palparan had been sending “feelers” for his surrender, but efforts to actually take him into custody proved futile.
Palparan has been charged with kidnapping and serious illegal detention for his supposed role in the disapperance of Empeño and Cadapan, who have been missing since 2006.
Charged with Palparan are Lt. Col. Felipe Anotado Jr. and M/Sgt. Rizal Hilario of the 7th Infantry Division based in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, and S/Sgt. Edgardo Osorio, who was assigned to the Army’s 24th Intelligence and Security Group in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
Anotado and Osorio have surrendered to the authorities. Palparan and Hilario remain at large.
Palparan has been tagged by activists as a “berdugo” (butcher) for his purported role in extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances of activists.
The Bulacan judge handling the kidnapping cases has said she could not act as of now on an omnibus motion filed by Palparan and his coaccused seeking the recall of the arrest warrant and the suspension of the proceedings against them.
Hearing on Feb. 6
In an order released on Monday, Judge Teodora Gonzales of Bulacan Regional Trial Court Branch 14 said the court had no jurisdiction yet over Palparan and Hilario because they have yet to surrender or be arrested.
“Considering that (Palparan and Hilario) are still at large, the court has no jurisdiction over the person of said accused; the court declared that the omnibus motion concerning them will not be acted upon unless they are arrested or they voluntarily surrender,” Gonzales said.
She set for February 6 the next hearing of the case to give parties time to file their respective comments and other pleadings.
Gonzales also asked the lawyers of Anotado and Osorio to comment within 10 days from Monday on the Department of Justice’s motion for the court to reconsider its Dececmber 23 decision transferring them to the military’s custody.
The justice department wants Anotado and Osorio, who were briefly held at the Bulacan provincial jail, detained at the PNP headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City.
Demand for justice
Palparan was last seen in public last December 19 when Bureau of Immigration personnel at Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in the Clark Freeport stopped him from boarding a plane for Singapore, citing his inclusion on the justice department’s watch list.
During Monday’s court hearing, members of a group supporting the families of Empeño and Cadapan gathered in front of the court with placards demanding swift justice for the two missing students.
About 100 members of Desaparecidos (Pamilya ng Desaparecidos para sa Katarungan) appealed to the court to reconsider its decision placing Anotado and Osorio under military custody.
“We believe that they (Anotado and Osorio) should be put in a regular detention facility, without any special treatment,” Concepcion Empeño and Erlinda Cadapan, the mothers of the missing students, said in a joint statement.
“We continue to ask the Filipino nation to join us in the people’s manhunt for Palparan and Hilario. If we let human rights violators walk free, more violations can happen in our country,” they said.

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Soma

SOMA
Generic Name: carisoprodol (kar eye soe PROE dole)
Brand Names: Soma, Vanadom

What is Soma?


Soma is a muscle relaxer that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.

Soma is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat injuries and other painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Soma may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Soma

This medication may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Soma should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Soma after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using Soma suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. Soma can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by Soma.
Before taking Soma

Do not use Soma if you are allergic to carisoprodol or meprobamate (Equanil, Miltown), or if you have porphyria.
Before using Soma, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
liver disease; or
kidney disease.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Soma.

Soma may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Soma should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Soma after using it over a long period of time. Withdrawal symptoms include stomach pain, sleep problems, headache, nausea, and seizure (convulsions). Do not stop using Soma suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. Soma may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Soma passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old..
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How should I take Soma?

Take Soma exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take each dose with a full glass of water. Store Soma at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
See also: Soma dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include shallow breathing, vision problems, fast heartbeat, confusion, hallucinations (seeing things), muscle stiffness, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking Soma?

Soma can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by Soma. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these other medicines. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by Soma.
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Soma side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Soma and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
paralysis (loss of feeling);
extreme weakness or lack of coordination;
feeling light-headed, fainting;
fast heartbeat;
seizure (convulsions);
vision loss; or
agitation, confusion.
Less serious side effects may include:

drowsiness, dizziness, tremor;
headache;
depression, feeling irritable;
blurred vision;
sleep problems (insomnia); or
nausea, vomiting, hiccups, upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Soma side effects (in more detail)

What other drugs will affect Soma?

There may be other drugs that can affect Soma. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Tramadol

Tramadol
Generic Name: tramadol (TRAM a dol)
Brand names: ConZip, Rybix ODT, Ryzolt, Ultram, Ultram ER

What is tramadol?


Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever.

Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol extended-release is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock.

Tramadol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about tramadol

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to tramadol, if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if you have ever attempted suicide. Do not take tramadol while you are intoxicated (drunk) or taking any of the following: alcohol or street drugs, narcotic pain medicine, sedatives or tranquilizers, or medicine for depression, anxiety, or mental illness.

Seizures (convulsions) have occurred in some people taking this medicine. Tramadol may be more likely to cause a seizure if you have a history of seizures or head injury, a metabolic disorder, or if you are taking certain medicines such as antidepressants, muscle relaxers, narcotic, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. A tramadol overdose can be fatal.

Tramadol may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

Do not crush the tramadol tablet. This medicine is for oral (by mouth) use only. Powder from a crushed tablet should not be inhaled or diluted with liquid and injected into the body. Using this medicine by inhalation or injection can cause life-threatening side effects, overdose, or death.

Before taking tramadol

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to tramadol, if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if you have ever attempted suicide.

Do not take tramadol while you are intoxicated (drunk) or taking any of the following:

alcohol or street drugs;
narcotic pain medicine;
sedatives or tranquilizers (such as Valium);
medicine for depression or anxiety; or
medicine for mental illness (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia).
Seizures have occurred in some people taking tramadol. Talk with your doctor about your seizure risk, which may be higher if you have:

a history of drug or alcohol addiction;
a history of epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a history of head injury;
a metabolic disorder; or
if you are also taking an antidepressant, muscle relaxer, narcotic, antipsychotic, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.
To make sure you can safely take tramadol, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
cirrhosis or other liver disease;
a stomach disorder; or
a history of depression, mental illness, or thoughts of suicide.
Tramadol may be habit forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Never share tramadol with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether tramadol will harm an unborn baby. Tramadol may cause serious or fatal side effects in a newborn if the mother uses this medication during pregnancy or labor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. Tramadol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are taking tramadol. Do not give this medication to anyone younger than 16 years old without the advice of a doctor.

See also: Tramadol pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (in more detail)

Rybix ODT may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of tramadol if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

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How should I take tramadol?

Take tramadol exactly as prescribed. Never take tramadol in larger amounts, or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.

Tramadol can be taken with or without food, but take it the same way each time.

Do not crush, chew, or break a tramadol tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. This medicine is for oral (by mouth) use only. Powder from a crushed tablet should not be inhaled or diluted with liquid and injected into the body. Using this medicine by inhalation or injection can cause life-threatening side effects, overdose, or death.

To take tramadol orally disintegrating tablets (Rybix ODT):

Keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take it.
Using dry hands, remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. It will begin to dissolve right away.
Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet.
If you use the tramadol extended-release tablet, the tablet shell may pass into your stools (bowel movements). This is normal and does not mean that you are not receiving enough of the medicine.

Do not stop using tramadol suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.

Store tramadol at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Tramadol is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

See also: Tramadol dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. A tramadol overdose can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, shallow breathing, muscle weakness, slow heartbeat, cold or clammy skin, fainting, or seizure.

What should I avoid while taking tramadol?

Do not drink alcohol. It may cause a dangerous decrease in your breathing when used together with this medicine. Tramadol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

See also: Tramadol and alcohol (in more detail)

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Tramadol side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to tramadol: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using tramadol and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting;
seizure (convulsions);
a red, blistering, peeling skin rash; or
shallow breathing, weak pulse.
Less serious tramadol side effects may include:

dizziness, spinning sensation;
constipation, upset stomach;
headache;
drowsiness; or
feeling nervous or anxious.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Tramadol side effects (in more detail)

Tramadol Dosing Information

Usual Adult Tramadol Dose for Pain:

For mild to moderate severe chronic pain not requiring rapid onset of analgesic effect:
Initial dose: 25 mg every morning
Titration: increase in 25 mg increments as separate doses every 3 days to reach 100 mg per day taken as 25 mg 4 times per day. Then the total daily dose may be increased by 50 mg as tolerated every 3 days to reach 200 mg per day taken as 50 mg 4 times per day.
Maintenance: After titration, tramadol 50 mg to 100 mg can be administered as needed for pain relief every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 400 mg per day.

For the management of moderate to moderately severe chronic pain in adults who require around-the-clock treatment of their pain for an extended period of time:
Extended-Release Tablets:
Initial Dose: 100 mg once daily and titrated up as necessary by 100 mg increments every five days to relief of pain and depending upon tolerability.
Maximum Dose: Extended-release tablets should not be administered at a dose exceeding 300 mg per day.

For patients in whom rapid onset of analgesic effect is required and for whom the benefits outweigh the risk of discontinuation due to adverse events associated with higher initial dose:
Dose: 50 mg to 100 mg can be administered as needed for pain relief every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 400 mg per day.

Usual Geriatric Tramadol Dose for Pain:

For patients over 65 years:
Dose selection should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

For patients over 75 years:
Maximum dose of regular oral tablets: 300 mg per day in divided doses

Usual Pediatric Tramadol Dose for Pain:

16 years old and up:
Brand name: Ryzolt
Initial: 100 mg once daily
Titrate by 100 mg increments every 2 to 3 days if needed for pain control
Maximum: 300 mg/day

What other drugs will affect tramadol?

You may be more likely to have a seizure (convulsions) if you take tramadol while you are using certain other medicines. Do not take tramadol without telling your doctor if you also use any of the following medications:

an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam); or
an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Vanatrip), citalopram (Celexa), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft).
Cold or allergy medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by tramadol. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines, or any other pain medication.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol);
lithium (Eskalith, LithoBid);
ADHD medications (Adderall, Ritalin, Strattera);
an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, Pediazole), linezolid (Zyvox), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater); or telithromycin (Ketek);
antifungal medication such as clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), miconazole (Oravig), or voriconazole (Vfend);
cancer medications such as gefitinib (Iressa), imatinib (Gleevec), or nilotinib (Tasigna);
a heart rhythm medication such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), flecainide (Tambocor), propafenone (Rythmol), or quinidine (Quin-G);
heart or blood pressure medication such as diltiazem (Cartia, Cardizem), felodipine (Plendil), nifedipine (Nifedical, Procardia), verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan), and others;
HIV/AIDS medicine such as atazanavir (Reyataz), delavirdine (Rescriptor), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), saquinavir (Invirase), or ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra); or
migraine headache medicine such as sumatriptan (Imitrex, Treximet).
This list is not complete and there are many other drugs that can interact with tramadol. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.

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Braised Beef

Tender, rich and flavorful are only some words that descibe this wonderful Braised Beef recipe. Chef Maricel shows us how to make the best out of our beef cuts in this wonderful Recipe. Check out the video below and learn to cook this dish in no time. It's quick and easy and the ingredients aren't hard to fin. Remember, you don't need to be a great cook to cook a great meal. Enjoy!


Ingredients:

Monterey Beef Kamto, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 kilosoy sauc
e ¼ cuprice wine
¼ cupsugar ¼ cupstar anise
2 pcschili garlic sauce
1 tbspwater
6 cupssalt & pepper to tastepinch of 5 spice powderpurple onions, quartered
2 pcs (med)cornstarch, dissolved in
2 tbspswater
3 tbspssesame oil
2 tsps



Procedure:

Place cubed beef in a large pot. Add the seasonings and spices except the last 3 ingredients.Cover the pot and, over high heat, bring to a boil.When mixture has boiled, lower heat and allow to simmer for 2 ½ hours or until meat is fork tender.Add water if necessary.Season with salt and pepper if desired.Add water and cornstarch mixture.When sauce has thickened, remove from heat and add sesame oil.

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Beef Adobo sa Gata

Beef Adobo sa Gata is one original Filipino rendition of the classic Filipino dish. Like most Filipino dishes adobo has been given that Pinoy touch and has become a beloved classic in Philippine cuisine, though it originated from Spain. Using simple ingredients and easy instructions you can’t go wrong in preparing this dish.

Ingredients:

Magnolia Nutri Oil Vegetable Oil- 3 tbsps
Onions, chopped- 1 pc (large)
Garlic, minced - 1 tbsp
Monterey Beef Cubes- ½ kilo
Purefoods Supremo Cane Vinegar- ¾ cup
Salt- 2 tsps
Pepper - 1 tsp
Water- 1 cup
Coconut milk- 1 cup
Finger pepper- 1 pc
Coconut cream- ¼ cup
Procedure:

Heat the oil in a deep pan. Sauté onions and garlic. Add beef cubes and cook until color changes.Add vinegar, salt, pepper and cook over moderate heat until sauce is reduced to its original amount.Do not stir until mixture boils.Add water and cook covered until beef is tender.Add coconut milk and finger pepper and allow to simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.Pour in coconut cream and allow to simmer for another 5 minutes over low heat.Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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Bistek Tagalog

Bistek Tagalog is another original Filipino dish typically made from strips of beef garnished with onions and marinated in sauce. The ingredients used were those of the original recipe but are still easy to find. Matched with clear and concise instructions you’ll soon be on your way to making a delicious Filipino home cooked meal.



Ingredients:

Marinade
Monterey Beef Tapa Cut - 1 kilo
Calamansi juice - 8 pcs
Sugar - 1 tsp
Soysauce - 6 tbsps

Sauce

Liquid seasoning - 4 tsps
Sugar - 2 tsps
Calamansi juice - 2 pcs
Soysauce - ½ cup
Water - ½ cupMagnolia Nutri Oil or
Vegetable Oil - ¼ cup
Onions (white or red), sliced into rings) 1 cup

Procedure:

Place the calamansi juice, sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl.Mix with a wire whisk making sure sugar is properly dissolved.Place the beef in another bowl and pour calamansi mixture over beef.
Mix well.

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Bicol Express Recipe

Bicol Express Ingredients:
1 kilo of pork meat; cut lengthwise
1/2 cup of Philippine bird's eye pepper (siling labuyo)
3 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup sauted shrimp paste (bagoong alamang)
4 cloves garlic; crushed
1 small onion; chopped

Bicol Express Cooking Preparation:

In a saucepan, sauté garlic and onion. Drop the pork and bird’s eye pepper. Continue sauteing until pork starts to render fat and edges turn to brown. Add sauted shrimp paste and stir, then pour the coconut milk (you may pour gradually in preference to the amount of sauce you want). Cook in low fire until pork becomes tender and until a saucy consistency is achieved. Serve hot!

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Pancit Canton

Pancit Canton or Lo Mein is a dish of Chinese origin that becomes one of the traditional Philippine noodle dish that is mostly made of egg noodles, vegetables, chicken, pork and shrimp.


Ingredients :

1/2 lb. shrimps
1 eggwhite
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 chicken breast, deboned
3 tbsp. oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, chopped
2 pcs. chicken liver, cooked and sliced (optional)
patis (fish sauce), salt, pepper and soy sauce, to taste
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 head cauliflower, cut into floweretes
1/4 cup snow peas
1/3 cup leeks
1 small carrot, cut into rounds
2 tbsp. cornstarch, dispersed in
1/4 cup water
1 package canton noodles



Cooking Procedures :

Peel shrimps leaving the tails intact. Coat with a mixture of eggwhite and cornstarch. Slice chicken breast into strips and coat with cornstarch. Set aside.
In a wok (or large frying pan), heat oiland sauté garlic and onions. Add in chicken meat, liver and shrimps. Season to taste. Stir-fry for a few minutes.
Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Add in all the vegetables. Cook until tender but still crisp. Thicken with dispersed cornstarch.
Stir in canton noodles and cook until tender.
Makes 4-6 servings.

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Beef Enchiladas

Tasty, fun and easy to prepare Beef Enchiladas make a wonderful appetizer and will surely highlight your gatherings. Now you can make this popular Mexican dishin your own kitchen. Combined with a wonderful Chili sauce this is one dish that will sure spice up your parties.




Ingredients


12 pc flour tortillas, 6” in diameter
Filling

500 gm MONTEREY GROUND BEEF ¼ cup Dari Crème Classic Margarine
1 cup chopped onions
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 – 200 gm bar grated MAGNOLIA QUICKMELT CHEESE, divided
1 cup sour cream, divided
Sauce

½ cup chopped green bell peppers
2 – 400 mL can chunky tomato sauce
1/2 tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 – 2 tbsp hot sauce
Procedure

Melt margarine in a saucepan. Saute onions and beef. Cook until beef is no longer red. Add chili powder, salt, pepper and cumin. Continue to cook until beef mixture becomes very dry. Using a slotted spoon, remove beef from pan and transfer to a bowl. Stir in half of grated cheese and half of sour cream. Mix well and set aside.
Using the same pan with its oils, saute bell peppers. When softened, add tomato sauce and spices. Season with hot sauce. Allow to boil. Remove from heat.

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Pancit Canton

In this recipe of Kenchi with Salami, Chef Jon garnishes the beef kenchi with onions, cheese and beef broth; making it something to crave for. A common cut by Filipinos, Indonesians and Chinese, Chef John shows us how to convert this beef shank into this great dish. Enjoy!




Ingredients



1/3 cup MAGNOLIA BUTTERCUP

2 tbsp. Minced garlic

1 cup Chopped onios

2 cup PUREFOODS COOKED SALAMI, cubed

1 kilo MONTEREY BONELESS SHIN (Kenchi) boiled and cut into cubes

1-200 gm bar MAGNOLIA CHEDDAR CHEESE, grated

1 cup Beef broth

3 cup Canned pork and beans

1 cup Onion leeks, cut into 1” pieces

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Pepper

½ tbsp. Patis

½ tbsp. Soy sauce


Procedure:



Saute garlic and onions in Buttercup. Add salami, kenchi and grated cheese. Add broth, pork and beans then leeks. Season with salt, pepper, patis and soy sauce. Makes 12 servings.

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