Each Filipino family has a go-to comfort food from a recipe that’s been passed on from generations to generations. This is true for celebrities Richard Gomez and Marjorie Barretto who apart from being a familiar sight on Philippine television, are also certified home cooks that love to keep family connections alive through classic family recipes.
Here are a few nourishing recipes shared by Richard and Marjorie which they love to cook with the Doña Elena Olive Oil.
For Richard, even a simple dish can be special and that’s thanks to the versatility of the Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil — a staple ingredient in his Chicken Rice recipe. It’s an easy to prepare dish that comes with a load of health benefits from olive oil, including antioxidants and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
Family celebrations that require festivities need a delightful bowl of food as the centerpiece. In situations like this, Richard’s go-to is his version of Lengua Estofado with rich and tender ox tongue simmered to perfection in a savory tomato sauce infused with Doña Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil. And to even enrich the flavors of this culinary classic, Richard encourages the addition of Doña Elena’s Diced Tomatoes, and Doña Elena Pitted Green Olives.
Marjorie, on the other hand, has a solid suggestion for a mid-week dinner for unexpected guests —her version of Shrimp Fried Rice. All that’s needed is cold leftover rice, shrimp, eggs, frozen vegetables, and Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil for a quick yet savory kitchen magic.
For occasions that call for sophistication, Marjorie suggests the crowd favorite Chicken Cordon Bleu with the familiar mix of tender chicken breasts and a combination of ham and cheese coated in a breadcrumb crust fried using the Doña Elena Pomace Olive Oil.
Discover more about Richard and Marjorie’s recipes made with Doña Elena Olive Oil through their YouTube channels.