Chef Trevs, Vera cruz homes, Santa Rosa (2026)

10/03/2026

chocolate chip cookie recipe:

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

3 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1–2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla.

Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Scoop onto a baking pan with parchment paper
Baked for 10-15 mins.

09/03/2026

BANANA QUE
Ingredients
• 6 pieces saging na saba Asian plantains
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 4 cups cooking oil

Instructions
• Heat a cooking pot then pour-in cooking oil.
• When the oil becomes hot, deep fry the bananas for 2 minutes.
• Gradually put-in the brown sugar, adjust the heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the melted brown sugar coats the bananas. Note: Gently stir the bananas so that it can get coated with melted brown sugar easily.
• Remove the cooked bananas one by one and immediately skewer using a bamboo skewer. Note: 2 pieces per skewer is recommended.
• Let cool then serve with cold soda.
• Share and enjoy!

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04/03/2026

Attention to All Seafarers:
Crew change operations are temporarily suspended pursuant to DMW Advisory No. 09, Paragraph 3, Series of 2026. Accordingly, crew change activities shall not be conducted in conflict-affected areas, including ports and transit points within the Middle East and nearby regions with heightened security risks, as determined by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Licensed manning agencies and principals are advised to identify alternative safe ports and neutral transit hubs for crew embarkation and disembarkation in order to ensure the continued safety and welfare of Filipino seafarers.

02/03/2026

Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes

4 medium sweet potatoes

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Ricotta Spinach Filling

1 cup ricotta cheese

2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Topping (Optional)

2 tbsp crumbled feta or grated mozzarella

Fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, rub with olive oil, and season lightly with salt.

Place on a baking tray and roast for 45–55 minutes, until tender.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.

In a bowl, mix ricotta, cooked spinach, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Slice sweet potatoes open lengthwise and gently mash the inside with a fork.

Spoon ricotta spinach mixture generously into each potato.

Sprinkle with feta or mozzarella if using.

Return to oven for 8–10 minutes until warmed through and slightly golden on top.

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

27/02/2026

Fudgy Cocoa Powder Brownies

Ingredients:
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until glossy and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.

Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined—do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the top is set with a shiny, crackly crust and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing for clean, fudgy squares.

26/02/2026

Best Crumble Cake with Berries
Ingredients:
3 eggs (room temperature)
180 g sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
90 ml neutral oil
90 ml milk
½ packet baking powder
300 g flour (about 2½ cups)
300 g mixed berries (or berries of your choice)
For the crumble topping:
4 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons sugar
110 g flour
Instructions: First, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add the oil and milk and beat again until well combined.
Sift in the baking powder and flour and gently mix until smooth. Pour the batter into a baking pan and scatter the berries evenly on top.
For the crumble, knead the butter, sugar, and flour together with your hands until crumbly, then sprinkle over the berries.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes. Don’t forget the toothpick test. After cooling, dust with powdered sugar.
If you like it warm, serve with a scoop of ice cream.

25/02/2026

Plum Bread

Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup plums, pitted and chopped into small pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the chopped plums and walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

24/02/2026

Honey Lime Shrimp & Avocado Brown Rice Stack

Ingredients:

For the Honey Lime Shrimp

½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp honey

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 tsp lime zest

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Brown Rice Base

1 cup cooked brown rice

½ tsp salt

1 tsp olive oil

For the Avocado Layer

1 ripe avocado, diced

1 tsp lime juice

Pinch of salt

Optional Garnishes

Chopped fresh cilantro

Sliced green onions

Lime wedges

Directions:

Prepare the Shrimp

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Toss shrimp in the mixture and let marinate for 10–15 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.

Prepare the Brown Rice

Warm the cooked brown rice and season lightly with salt and olive oil.

For stacking, use a small round mold or bowl to shape the rice into a compact layer on the serving plate.

Prepare the Avocado

Toss diced avocado with lime juice and a pinch of salt.

Layer over the shaped brown rice.

Assemble the Stack

Place cooked honey lime shrimp on top of the avocado layer.

Garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, and a lime wedge on the side.

Serve immediately.

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23/02/2026

10-Minute Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

Ingredients :

1 lb shrimp, peeled

2 tbsp butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions :

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and shrimp.

3. Cook 2–3 minutes per side.

4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.

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19/02/2026

Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella

Ingredients :

1 lb ground chicken or beef

1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

4 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed

Salt & black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions :

1. Mix ground meat, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.

2. Take a portion, insert a mozzarella cube, and form a ball.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet.

4. Cook meatballs until golden and fully cooked.

5. Serve hot with sauce or salad.

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