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  • 8 Simple Pasta Recipes You Can Easily Master with Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta

    If cooking at home doesn’t come easy, don’t fret: Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta is a pantry staple that any home cook can turn to when looking for an easy-to-cook yet still impressive dish for your loved ones. So whether you’re thinking of shipping them off with love, cooking for impromptu guests, or simply being intentional about cooking more healthily at home as a part of your New Year’s resolution, these recipe ideas have you covered. 

    BREAKFAST 

    Marasigans’ Midnight Pasta with Tuna, Spinach, and Pancetta

    Nothing dark nor bland about this 25-minute recipe, as this pasta dish, is as inviting as your morning coffee. Using breakfast staples like tuna and bacon, the additional pancetta makes this dish a protein-packed recipe and not to mention, an excellent source of healthy fats from Doña Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  

    Eat Well Pinas Aligue Pasta

    Calling all aligue lovers who are also partial to the briny flavors of tuna: this recipe is the answer to those cravings. Using Doña Elena Penne Rigatte is perfect for creamy and saucy recipes, you can serve this rich one-pot meal in just a few minutes, this one-pot recipe is everything you need when you only have 30 minutes flat. 

    LUNCH

    Our Daily Ulam’s Seafood Pasta

    Light yet hearty, quick but still satisfying. Let your guests have a taste of the sea with Doña Elena Linguine Pasta that’s perfect for light and delicate seafood recipes. 

    Panay Gutom’s Tuna Spinach White Sauce Lasagna

    Packed with creamy and rich umami goodness, this white lasagna recipe got tons of flavor and a decadent definition of comfort food. Best of all, both kids and adults will surely love it!

    Tuna Tomato Penne Pasta

    Meet another go-to lasagna version with all the good stuff: cheese, mushroom, and herbs. Since it has red pasta sauce, this classic version provides a delicious contrast to its creamy counterparts. 

    DINNER

    Simple Mediterranean Pasta 

    If dinner means lighter, satisfying, and still won’t ruin your clean-eating routine, this recipe is for you. 

    Belle’s Kitchen Crunchy Garlic Tuna

    Why does ground pork get all the love when cooking lasagna if there’s another protein-packed, omega 3-rich alternative you should try like Doña Elena Tuna? Additionally, this version will surely appease all the garlic-lovers at your dinner table. 

    Ricca’s Craving Tuna Lasagna with White Sauce

    If looking for a lasagna version that possesses plenty of melted cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella, look no further than this recipe. While it takes one hour to make, this recipe is guaranteed with a restaurant-quality appeal and still remains tasty the day after!

    There’s no denying that pasta is a no-fail dish that can be cooked in many ways. But what better way to make it more inviting by taking it up a notch with Doña Elena Al Dente? It pulls flavors with Italy’s most-prized bronze die-cut technique that creates a rough surface with ridges on the pasta. Less starch but packed with protein, it’s also made with 100 percent durum wheat semolina that provides its “firm to the bite” result after cooking! If you’re preparing this as a part of a holiday feast, Doña Elena Tuna is the perfect pair for almost different types of pasta recipes. Guaranteed without MSG, extenders, or preservatives but still tastes indulgent!

    Doña Elena Al Dente and Pasta are available in all groceries and supermarkets nationwide. Buy online at Fly Ace Corporation Official Lazada Store, Fly Ace Corporation Official Shopee Store, or at Ace Market Website.

  • Max’s Restaurant Offers Exciting Deals & New Treats This January!

    Max’s Restaurant, the iconic Filipino restaurant chain famous for its Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken is welcoming 2022 with hard-to-resist deals and surprises. During the start of the year, many are looking for ways to save that’s why it’s slashing off prices of its select dishes. Customers shouldn’t miss this chance to get huge savings on their Max’s favorites. On top of that, it’s introducing new Pinoy all-time favorite breads from Max’s Corner Bakery. 

    Sunday Special: P149 off on Whole Fried Chicken

    This January, Max’s will be giving P149 discount on whole orders of Fried Chicken every Sunday. It’s a good way to treat the family after a long week. It’s also good to share with friends and loved ones for a satisfying chicken feast for the weekend. Discounted price of Regular Fried Chicken starts at P350 only for take-out. 

    The offer is exclusively available through take-out or delivery via delivery.maxschicken.com, 888-79000 Metro Manila hotline, and direct-to-store orders. Promo is valid on January 16, 23, and 30 only in all stores nationwide except Cebu, Antique, Pavia, and Bukidnon.

    Maxs Sunday Specials

    Bowls of Comfort: P149 off on Any Soup

    A bowl of hot, delicious soup never fails to give people that comforting feeling. Because many are craving for one, especially with January’s chilly weather, Max’s is treating fans to P149 off on whole orders of any soup. May it be Sinigang na Hipon or Nilagang Baka, send one for the family or someone who needs a bowl of comfort at this time. Discounted price starts at P300 only for dine-in or take-out. 

    Customers can avail the discount until January 30 only. Promo is available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery in all stores nationwide except Cebu, Antique, Pavia, and Bukidnon.

    SOUPY STEALS

    Let the Good Times Roll: Lumpiang Shanghai for only P199 

    Lumpiang Shanghai may be synonymous to celebrations, but it doesn’t need a special occasion to get these golden, crunchy bites. From January 15-31, Max’s Lumpiang Shanghai will be priced at only P199 for dine-in, take-out, and delivery. Customers can save up to P70 when they order via delivery.

    Promo is available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery in all stores nationwide. Head on to the nearest Max’s store or order via delivery.maxschicken.com or 888-79000 (Metro Manila).

    LUMPIANG SHANGHAI

    New Breads from Max’s Corner Bakery

    Filipinos love to eat bread. While there may be a lot of different kinds around, there are those that are highly popular among Pinoys. Max’s Corner Bakery is delighted to offer these classic favorites for everyone to enjoy. These new, delicious, and filling breads are great to be consumed as snack or given as a gift or pasalubong.

    • Maxs New Breads
    • IMPROVED BREADS

    Cheese Roll (P49 each): Soft and sweet bread filled with cheese, smothered with buttercream on top and sprinkled with sugar. 

    Spanish Bread (P109/pack of 6): Soft bread rolls filled with a sweet, buttery filling, dusted with bread crumbs, and baked until golden brown.

     Mamon (P39 each): Soft and fluffy bread made with eggs, sugar, flour, and milk.

    All these well-loved baked goods are available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery in Luzon stores only except Naga and Palawan.

    For more information, visit the official Facebook page at @MaxsRestaurant.

  • Shangri-la the Fort, Manila Offers a Roaring Chinese New Year Celebration

    Canton Road invites guests to welcome a year of prosperity  and lunar luck in the roaring celebration of the Year of the Water Tiger. Executive  Chinese Chef Wang Wei Qing shares regional Chinese specialties for safe family  celebrations whether dining out or staying in. Share the gift of good fortune with a  signature collection of gifting offers featuring Nian Gao Treasure Boxes and signature  Lunar New Year Hampers.  

    Dine Safely at Canton Road  

    Families and loved ones can celebrate auspicious new beginnings as Canton Road presents a safe dining experience for intimate celebrations. Chef Wang presents signature and specialty dishes good for a minimum of 5 dining guests with  Canton Road’s set menus: Spring, Longevity, and Prosperity  Menu. Each menu features 9 dishes with flavourful specials including: US Beef Tenderloin with Foie Gras in Crispy Garlic Pepper Sauce; Crispy Wasabi Coated Prawn Balls and Mangoes; Ming Dynasty Roasted  Peking Duck; Steamed Tiger Grouper in Soy Sauce; Firestone Roasted Suckling Pig; and  Buttered Half Baby Lobster with Broccoli and E-fu Noodles in Cheese Sauce.  

    Canton Road Shangri La The Fort Manila Specialty Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang

    Intimate gatherings may be enjoyed in our selection of private dining rooms which can  accommodate small groups ranging from 3 to 20 diners. For more information and  arrangements, email eats.slfm@shangri-la.com.  

    Staying in? Canton Road finds its way to the comfort and safety of your homes where you can celebrate with family and loved ones with set menus also available for takeaway. Home celebrations are made complete with our Cantonese Barbecue Sampler Platter available at Php3,888 net and our Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang at Php1,888 net. To order, visit bit.ly/ShopShangriLaFort. Pre-order required at 24 hours. For arrangements, email eats.slfm@shangri-la.com. 

    Nian Gao Treasure Boxes and Specialty Hampers  

    Ring in 2022 and usher good fortune with Canton Road’s Nian Gao Treasure Boxes available in 4 flavours and 3 variants:  

    • Single Layer Rectangular Nian Gao Treasure Box with a  500g Fish-shaped Steamed Coconut Nian Gao available at  Php2,388 net per box  

    • Single Layer Square Nian Gao Treasure Box available at  Php2,788 net per box. Choose from the flavours available below: 

    o 800g Ube and Red Coconut Sugar with Pili Nuts Nian Gao  
    o 800g Radish Cake Nian Gao  
    o 800g Taro Cake Nian Gao  

    • Double Layer Square Nian Gao Treasure Box available at Php3,888 net per box. The  top layer will feature two (2) 400g Fish-shaped Steamed Coconut Nian Gao. Choose  from the flavours below for the first layer:  

    o 800g Ube and Red Coconut Sugar with Pili Nuts Nian Gao  
    o 800g Radish Cake Nian Gao  
    o 800g Taro Cake Nian Gao 

    Canton Road Shangri La The Fort Manila Prosperity Hamper

    Wish family and friends happiness as they celebrate with exclusive specialty hampers in  two (2) featured varieties:  

    • Longevity Hamper available at Php5,888 net per hamper and contains the  following featured items: 
    o Vegetarian XO Sauce  
    o Crisp Almond Biscuits with Green Pistachios 
    o Spicy Cashew Nuts  
    o Matcha Walnut Cookies 
    o Two (2) 400g Fish-shaped Steamed Coconut Nian Gao 
    o Crispy Sweet Peanut and US Pecan Nuts  
    o Mixed Candied Fruits: Dried Raisins, Apricots, Green Cherries,  Maraschino Cherries, Winter Melon 
    o One (1) 750ml bottle of Condor Peak Merlot, Andean Vineyards 2019 o One (1) 750ml bottle of Condor Peak Chardonnay, Andean Vineyards  2019 

    • Prosperity Hamper available at Php7,888 net per hamper and contains the  following featured items:  
    o Vegetarian XO Sauce  
    o Crisp Almond Biscuits with Green Pistachios 
    o Crispy Sweet Black Sesame Biscuits  
    o Spicy Cashew Nuts  
    o Matcha Walnut Cookies 
    o Two (2) 400g Fish-shaped Steamed Coconut Nian Gao 
    o Mixed Candied Fruits: Dried Raisins, Apricots, Green Cherries,  Maraschino Cherries, Winter Melon o One (1) 700ml bottle of Hennessy VS Longevity Hamper Prosperity Hamper 

    Pre-order required with lead time of 24 hours; 48 hours for bulk orders with a minimum  of 10 boxes. To order, shop at bit.ly/ShopShangriLaFort. For more information and  arrangements email eats.slfm@shangri-la.com.  

  • You Can Now Mix and Match Your Solo Meals at Max’s Restaurant!

    Max’s Restaurant, the iconic Filipino restaurant chain famous for its Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken is encouraging guests to make 2022 their year by doing things their way, every day with the new Max’s My Way solo meals. Customers can begin choosing their own combos by mixing and matching different chicken meals with both classic and new side dishes.

    There are numerous varieties to satisfy anyone’s palates, so fans will definitely not run out of choices. In fact, there are more than 365 possible combinations for each day of the year. Just follow these three simple steps:

    New Solo Meals Photo

    Step 1: Choose your Solo Meal

    1. One-Piece Chicken: Classic One-Piece Fried Chicken served with Java Rice and crispy Tamarind Chicken Skin that has an irresistible savory-sour kick. It also comes with Max’s signature sweet, nutty Caramel Bar®. (P239 for dine-in)
    2. Chicken Quarter: All-time favorite 1/4 Chicken served with Java Rice and topped with crunchy and delectable Tamarind Chicken Skin that gives the right hit of salty- tangy goodness. It’s also served with a soft and chewy Caramel Bar®. (P269 for dine-in) 
    3. Giant Chicken Meatball: A juicy oversized Chicken Meatball drizzled with savory BBQ sauce. It’s tender on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside for delight in every bite. It’s served with Java Rice, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and a Sunny Side Up egg. (P199 for dine-in)
    4. Chicken Chorizo: Max’s version of Chicken Chorizo seasoned just the right way for satisfying all-day dining. It’s packed with flavor and drizzled with rich sisig sauce. Each order comes with Java Rice, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and one Sunny Side Up egg. (P199 for dine-in)

    Step 2: Choose your side (P69 each for dine-in)

    1. Max’s Tofu – Fried tofu cubes sautéed with peppers in our very own Tofu Sauce.
    2. Corn Sisig – A mix of corn and carrots tossed in our special sisig sauce.
    3. Eggplant & Tofu – Breaded tofu cubes and fried eggplant mixed in a savory sauce.
    4. Mushroom Salpicao – Button mushroom sautéed with lots of garlic and butter in salpicao seasoning.
    5. Sweet and Spicy Tofu – Breaded tofu cubes tossed in our Sweet and Spicy Sauce.
    6. Chicken Pancit Canton – Max’s famous Pancit Canton with sautéed vegetables mixed with our special sauce.
    7. Mini Fried Ubod – Max’s Fried Ubod served with spiced vinegar.
    8. Mini Fresh Ubod – Max’s Fresh Ubod served with a nutty ubod sauce.
    9. Chicken Sisig Salad – A mix of fresh vegetables topped with Max’s Chicken Sisig drizzled with our own sisig sauce. 
    10. Max’s Coleslaw – Max’s Coleslaw topped with chicken floss, giving it more texture and flavor.

    Step 3: Choose your beverage (P59 each for dine-in)

    1. Sago’t Gulaman
    2. Iced Tea
    3. Soda
    QUARTER CHICKEN PLATE

    Aside from the new solo meals, all-time fan favorites like Best Plate, Fiesta Plate, and Platter Meal got even better. Best Meal consists of all of Max’s classic hits—one piece of Fried Chicken, Lumpiang Shanghai, Pancit Canton, Max’s Tofu, and Caramel Bar®, but now with additional Corn Sisig, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and Java Rice priced at only 399 for dine-in. 

    The best-selling Platter Meal is served with a Quarter Chicken, Java Rice, Pancit Canton, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and still complete with a Caramel Bar®. For those who prefer a lighter side dish, the Fiesta Plate has the same delicious inclusions but with Fresh Lumpiang Ubod on the side instead of Pancit Canton. These two classic combos are priced at only P338 for dine-in orders. With all these choices, there’s definitely a dish for everybody. 

    Max’s new My Way solo meals are available for dine-in, delivery, and take-out in all stores nationwide. Customers can also order via the Metro Manila hotline at (632) 888-79000 or online at delivery.maxschicken.com.

    Everyone is invited to share their personal combinations to family and friends on social using the hashtag #MaxsMyWayMyDay. For more information, visit the official Facebook page at @MaxsRestaurant.