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Kris Aquino is on the cover and inside pages of K Magazine’s October to November 2009 issue and shares why Dingdong Dantes is dubbed as the new generation hero.

Get the Grape Gelatin Salad Recipe here at socypath.

Get the Pinchitos Pescado Recipe here at socypath. Pair Pinchitos with sparkling wine cava. Cava pairs well with many dishes, including seafood and chicken. It’s also a good match for desserts.

Get the Crema Catalan or the Spanish Creme Brulee Recipe here at socypath. Try this recipe for a more flavorful dessert.

It may be easy but it’s not foolproof! Here’s how to get shaving right.

If your skin goes crazy in the coming cooler months, it’s probably because it’s screaming for moisture, hydration. Cooler climate tends to dry up skin. But with the different body moisturizers hitting the market today and in different names at that – lotion, creams, oil, body butter, souffle, and all – you’re left wondering which [...]

For this dish, I suggest you use a Rosado, a wine somewhere between a red and a white. Rose is refreshing – it’s served chilled, perfect for Philippine weather. It goes well with light dishes and tapas. Try this Pollo Cordon Bleu (Chicken Cordon Bleu with Duo of Alioli) Recipe.

A simple tomato soup is jazzed up and taken to the next level by the addition of chorizo, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Enjoy this with its perfect companion: a classic grilled cheese sandwich.

Savory with a hint of sweetness, this satisfying soup finds the happy middle between healthy and indulgent. For a thicker consistency, use cream instead of milk. Pair the soup with rounds of foccacia bread topped with pesto and kesong puti – the earthy flavors go well together. Get the Carrot-Apple Soup with Crumbled Bacon Recipe [...]

To make this light and refreshing soup an all-in-one meal, add shredded chicken and spinach to the stock when the Arborio rice is almost done. You can also enjoy the soup with a Mango-Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich – the sweetness of the mango is the perfect foil to the tartness of the lemon.

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Get the Chicken Waldorf Macaroni Salad Recipe here at socypath.

Minestrone is my kind of soup – hot, hearty, and healthy! The great thing about making this soup is that your measurements and list of ingredients are very flexible. Add more zucchini if that’s your thing. Throw in farfalle (bowtie) noodles. But, never lose the basic structure: mostly vegetables, made hearty by beans and pasta [...]

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There are good fats and bad – in this recipe, we focus on brain – boosting omega – 3s and keep the unhealthy saturated fats under control. Get the Spaghettini with Walnuts and Anchovies Recipe here at socypath.