Three Simple Recipes Based on Your Pantry Basics

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Exploring recipes using fancy ingredients that aren’t normally seen in the pantry can mean a lot of work since this requires going to the grocery store and making it through a long line of people. But having the pantry well-stocked with basic items is like having savings in the bank. When it comes to whipping up quick comforting meals, pantry staples are everyone’s best friend. 

With a little creativity, basic ingredients from the pantry and a multi-purpose kitchen appliance, special home-cooked meals for the family can easily be created. With Samsung Smart Oven which is designed as an all-in-one cooking partner that works as a convection oven and a microwave, anything special can be whipped up in just a few steps. This special oven can be used for baking, grilling, roasting, slim frying, heating, defrosting, steaming, and even making yogurt which can cover appetizers and even desserts.

Below are some simple recipes that can be done with the Samsung Smart Oven:

Samsung Smart Oven 32-liter

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Baked Potato Skin with Garlic Cream Dip

Yield: 4-6 servings

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

8pcs. small potatoes, cleaned

1 cup chopped bacon

1 cup grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese 

2 tbsp. sliced spring onion for garnish

Garlic cream dip:

1 pack 125ml Nestle All Purpose Cream

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 clove minced garlic

1 tbsp. sliced spring onion

1 tbsp. minced parsley

2 tbsp. mayonnaise

½ tsp. fine salt

¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper

Directions:

1. Wash the potatoes. Cook potatoes on Crusty plate on a high rack using Microwave + Grill mode. Set aside to cool.

For both MC32K & MC35J: Select Microwave + Grill. Set at 600W for 15 minutes.

2. Saute bacon until crispy. Strain and set aside.

3. To make the garlic cream dip, mix Nestle All Purpose Cream, lemon juice, garlic, spring onion, parsley, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until use.

4. Cut the cooked potato in half and carefully scoop out the middle part. Use scooped out potato for other recipes. Add bacon and cheese. Bake the potato halves on Crusty plate on a high rack using Grill mode.

For both MC32K & MC35J: Select Grill. Set cooking time to 5 minutes.

5. Transfer into a serving plate and garnish with spring onion. Serve with garlic cream dip.

Slim Fry Honey-Sriracha Chicken Wings

Yield: 4-6 servings

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

¾ kg. chicken wings, halved

1 sachet Maggi Magic Sarap

⅛ tsp. freshly ground pepper

1 tsp. paprika 

1 tbsp. soy sauce

2 tbsp. honey

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp. sriracha hot sauce

1 tbsp. sliced spring onion

1 pc. carrot, cut into sticks

1 pc. cucumber, cut into stick

Garlic cream dip:

1 pack 125ml Nestle All Purpose Cream

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 clove minced garlic

1 tbsp. sliced spring onion

1 tbsp. minced parsley

2 tbsp. mayonnaise

½ tsp. fine salt

¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper

Directions:

1. Season chicken wings with Maggi Magic Sarap, pepper, and paprika. Add soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sriracha.

2. Place chicken on Crusty plate on high rack and cook using respective modes:

For MC32K: Select Slim Fry button. Set program code to 3-3 (Chicken Wings). Select serving size and set time to 14 minutes. Turn over as the beep sounds. Press start to continue. 

For MC35J: Cook using Hot Blast mode. Set to 230 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes or until crispy. Turn over after 10 minutes. Press start to continue.

3. To make the garlic cream dip, mix Nestle All Purpose Cream, lemon juice, garlic, spring onion, parsley, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until use.

4. Transfer chicken wings on a serving plate and garnish with spring onion. Serve with vegetable sticks and dip.

Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Yield: 16-24 servings

Cooking time: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients:

1 bar 225g unsalted butter

1 cup 340g dark chocolate chips

¼ cup walnuts (or any nuts available)

2 tsp. vanilla extract

3 cups sugar

¼ tsp. fine salt

6 pcs eggs

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup + 1 tbsp. cocoa powder

1 cup powdered sugar

¼ cup Nestle All Purpose Cream

½ tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Combine butter and chocolate chips in a microwaveable bowl. Melt butter and chocolate chips using Microwave mode. Gently mix after melting.

For both MC32K and MC35J: Select Microwave. Set at 450W for 3 minutes or until fully melted.

2. Stir in vanilla and sugar into the bowl. Whisk in eggs one at a time.

3. Sift flour and ½ cup of cocoa powder. Gradually mix in the wet mixture. Fold in walnuts.

4. Lightly butter the baking pan using a wrapper of butter. Dust with 1 tbsp cocoa powder.

5. Pour batter and bake using respective functions. Set aside to cool for 1 hour.

For MC32K: Select Hot BLast button. Set to 180 degrees Celsius for 35 minutes.

For MC35J: Bake using Auto Cook mode. Set program code to A12 (Brownies). 

Adjust time to 40 minutes if needed, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle of the brownie.

6. Make glaze by mixing powdered sugar, Nestle All Purpose Cream and vanilla extract.

7. Remove brownie from pan and cut into serving pieces. Lightly drizzle the glaze and serve. 

Note: Recipe includes automatic pre-heating once baking details are entered in the oven.

To know more about premium Samsung products and its ongoing promos, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/2020/life-goals-raffle-promo/ 

Smart Gift Choices for the Family with Samsung's Merrier Christmas Gifts

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Festive jingles played on repeat in shopping malls, red and green decorations put on display, and the anticipation for a Christmas bonus only mean one thing: holiday season is here. Christmas is known to be the season of giving, which translates it to also being the season of spending, but celebrations and giving out the perfect gifts can be done wisely to avoid overspending.

Here are a few tips on how to stay practical during Christmastime:

Make a list and check it twice.

First things first: make a list. Making a list that contains the names of people whom you want to give presents to, the food you plan to make or buy for potluck parties, and everything else you need or want to buy will help you have a clearer view of how much you’re bound to take out of your wallet for this holiday.

Set a budget. 

After making a list of what we want to spend on during the holidays, setting a budget is the next step. With that, it is essential to set a budget to stay practical during the holidays. Make sure that there are allotments for gifts, celebrations, and even some for yourself! Even though it is the season of giving, remember to only give what you truly can and not go overboard. 

Celebrate where your heart is. 

Parties with friends and reunions with the whole family are Christmas staples for us Filipinos but these special occasions don’t have to be grand. Spending these celebrations at home gives us more freedom as to how the decor will be set up, makes guests more comfortable, and there is no reservation fee! Planning parties can be pricey and opting to hold it at home is the more practical move. After all, these are celebrations of blessings and the gift of life and there is no better place to hold it than your home. 

Be practical with the gift-giving. 

Pretty gifts such as trinkets and on-trend clothes can be nice to look at but don’t last as long as we would want them to, or sometimes just end up on our shelves collecting dust. Spending a lot on more practical gifts such as home appliances can be intimidating but it shouldn’t only be looked at as presents since it is also an investment that the whole family can benefit from. Investing in good quality appliances can make such a difference in a home. 

BONUS TIP: Watch out for sales!

 It is no doubt that investing can make a big dent in our Christmas budget. Luckily, Samsung is having a Christmas sale where you can score up to 25% discount on their premium home appliances! Also, get up to 5,000 php worth of Bayad Center eCoupons that can be used for household bills. Talk about a gift that keeps on giving!

Get the 35-liter Samsung Smart Oven for PHP23,995 that comes with PHP1,000 Bayad Center e-Coupon and a payment option of 12 months installment of PHP2,250/month. This 6-in-1 kitchen appliance will definitely make your holiday meal preparations easier. 

Perfect for big households, the Samsung French Door Refrigerator is now PHP143,996, which comes with PHP5,000 Bayad Center e-Coupon. Get this premium appliance with a payment option of 12 months installment of PHP13,500/month.

As an alternative, the 10.7 cu.ft. Samsung Top Mount Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus and Smart Conversion will help you maximize your storage space. Get this for PHP 25,071 that comes with PHP 500 Bayad Center e-Coupon. This comes with a payment option of 12 months installment of PHP 2,335/month.

Get the Premium Inverter Wind-Free Plus Air Conditioner for as low as PHP 42,995 that comes with PHP 1,000 Bayad Center e-Coupon. This comes with a payment option of 12 months installment of PHP 4,000/month.

If you want something simpler, the Basic Inverter S-Inverter Air Conditioner is perfect for you. Get the 1.0HP unit for PHP 26,995 which you can pay in installments of PHP 2,499/month for 12 months. 

Get the 14.0kg Samsung Top Load Fully Automatic with Led Panel, Activdualwash, and Wobble Technology or PHP 32,365 that comes with PHP 500 Bayad Center e-Coupon. This comes with a payment option of 12 months installment of PHP 3,022/month.

To know more about the discounted digital appliances, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/merrierchristmasgifts/appliances/. 

This promo runs from October 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020.

Elevate your home entertainment with amazing offers in The Great Samsung TV Sale

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There are a lot of exciting events and celebrations happening this August such as the much-awaited screenings of local and international film festivals. The 2019 Emmy Award nominations have also been announced, with most series and TV movies from content services gaining a lot of nominations.

What better way to celebrate this exciting month than catching these award-winning and binge-worthy films and shows on Samsung’s larger-than-life TVs. In celebration of being the global no. 1 TV for 13 years, Samsung brings back its grand TV promotional event, The Great Samsung TV Sale, with bigger and better prizes, and amazing offers!

There is really no better time to avail of the best TVs at the best possible deals than during The Great Samsung TV Sale, with 13 great offers of up to 25% off on QLED, UHD, and Full HD TV models. Plus, any purchase of a 2018 or 2019 model gives buyers a chance to win one of 13 QLED 4K TVs in the raffle.

To make its much-anticipated sale of the year even more thrilling, Samsung is also giving away one 82-inch QLED 8K TV worth Php 999,999 to a very lucky grand raffle prize winner.

With more than 33 million pixels, the grand prize QLED 8K TV will transport viewers to a new world of resolution and provide true-to-life images for a truly immersive viewing.

Its Quantum Processor 8K has a built-in AI upscaling technology so that everyone can watch their favorite movies and shows from any source and streaming sites into real 8K quality. The QLED 8K TV raffle prize can be won with a purchase of any 55-inch-and-up 2018 or 2019 TV models during the sale.

The brand’s launch of its 2019 lineup also boasts AI Upscaling for its QLED 4K series, plus fantastic features like its voice-control remote assistant Bixby on TV, energy-efficient Ambient Mode, and more.

Meanwhile, those who will buy any 2018 or 2019 Samsung Soundbar model will also get a chance to be one of the 13 winners of a 32-inch Samsung Smart TV, and one big winner of a 49-inch QLED 4K TV. The 2019 Samsung Soundbar lineup features the new Q-series models, developed with audio masters Harman Kardon.

Don’t miss this chance of taking your home entertainment to the next level with The Great Samsung TV Sale. Visit any authorized Samsung dealer store nationwide until August 31, 2019 or go to www.samsung.com/ph/offer/greatsamsungtvsale2019/ for more details.

Hot and humid days ahead according to PAGASA? Here are some tips to keep yourself refreshed at home!

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The summer heat and humidity brought by frequent thunderstorms can definitely be felt. But don't worry— according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), this is not yet rainy season. Temperatures in Metro Manila and the rest of the country would continue to rise in the days ahead despite the unpredictable thunderstorms.*

It’s usual to drink water, wear light colored clothes, and eat fruits and vegetables that have high water content during this season. But in this scorching tropical heat, what else can we do to be summer-ready?

Here are some useful home tips:

● Consider replacing old air conditioners at home.

If your old aircon still cools slowly even after thorough cleaning of a professional, then maybe it’s time to consider replacing it with a new one. Samsung Air conditioners has a Digital 8-Pole inverter technology, that can give faster cooling speeds with more energy savings compared to conventional inverters.

● Block the heat source!

Bring blinds and curtains down to keep the sun rays from entering the room.

● Avoid using oil-based lotion or sunscreen

The humid weather gives a sweaty and sticky feeling in the skin, especially with oil-based products. Switch to water-based gels or aloe-vera to ensure a hydrating and fresh feeling. Keep these products in the fridge for an extra cooling sensation once applied into the skin. 

● Bring or create a face mist

Freshen up with a face mist to keep cool all-day. Create one by mixing some essential oils and water in a spray bottle. Keep them in the fridge before leaving for the day to keep it chilled.

● Cook strategically

Cooking using the Samsung Smart Oven emits less heat than stove cooking. With its six cooking modes – microwave, convection oven, grill, slim fry, steam, and yogurt maker – you are sure to get meals prepared faster and with ease.

● Prevent Food Spoilage

Improper food storage is a leading cause of food spoilage, especially in hot and humid weather. But there’s no need to worry about food spoilage because Samsung Refrigerator’s Twin Cooling Plus Technology keeps food fresh at up to 2x longer. Only Twin Cooling Plus creates a favorable environment for preserving fresh food in the fridge with 70% humidity.

● Avoid drinking sugary and caffeinated drinks

Sugar and caffeine decrease the ability of the body to store water. Stay cool with a trusty refillable water bottle to bring around everywhere. Extra tip: Fill an insulated water bottle halfway with water and freeze overnight. Once ready to go, fill halfway with cool water. This trick functions as an additional cooling method to achieve all-day icy water.

● Store more fruits and vegetables to turn them into a healthy smoothie 

Store fruits and vegetables in containers and leave them in the fridge or freezer for a healthy smoothie later! Easily store bulky fruits, such as watermelon, pineapple, melon, and papaya with the Samsung Smart Conversion. It has a Fridge Max feature that allows extra storage by converting the freezer into a fridge. Extra tip: Try blending coconut water or peppermint in your smoothie to naturally cool down the body.

● Use white cotton bed sheets

White absorbs less light and heat, so it’s more advisable to use white sheets or clothing. Keep them clean and fresh using a Samsung Fully Automatic Topload washing machine. With its various automatic settings, there’s no need to sweat while doing laundry!

Let Samsung Digital Appliances help you ease the summer heat! Visit the nearest authorized dealer, check Samsung PH on Facebook, or visit www.samsung.com/ph/offer/summerreadyhomedeals to know more.

* (source: ABS-CBN News)

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5 things you can do in one automatic laundry cycle

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For busy individuals, finding the time to do chores may seem hard. Don’t wait till the dirty clothes pile up! Make laundry time hassle-free and enjoyable with the right washing machine. Samsung Fully Automatic Topload offers a quick and easy solution to washing clothes -- no need to manually add water and drain, just set, press, and go.

With the different features of Samsung Fully Automatic Topload, laundry becomes easier and less time consuming. Its various wash settings are displayed into simpler buttons so it’s easier to see and use. There’s no need to transfer clothes from traditional basin, as Active Dual Wash comes with a built-in rubbing board, water jet, and sink for pre-treatment. You can also save time from untangling your garments because the Wobble Technology prevents clothes from knots and twists.Finally, you can say goodbye to your lint roller because the Samsung washing machine has a Magic Filter which removes lint and fluff keeping both your drum and clothes free from annoying particles. 

A laundry cycle can go in 15, 20, 30, 40 minutes up to an hour, depending on your needs. With this smart technology from Samsung, anyone can multitask and focus on the other items in their to-do-list in a duration of one laundry cycle. Here are some activities you can do while laundry is in the washing machine:

1. Do a quick workout

10? 20? Even 30 minutes of an endorphin-releasing workout can be done at the same

time as your laundry!

2. Tidy up the digital space

Erase unnecessary emails, delete files, and rearrange drive folders to keep things in the digital space organized.

3. Watch an episode with your family 

We recommend catching an episode of the family’s favorite show, or an animated episode for the kids.

4. Cook

Try creating those 30-minute dishes, or even do some baking! 

5. Pay your bills and organize your budget

Use this time to pay bills online and to set weekly or monthly budgets.

Do more with your time and create more moments with the family. Samsung Fully Automatic Topload washing machines are up to 20% from May 1 - June 30. 

Visit the nearest authorized dealer, check Samsung PH, or visit samsung.com/ph/offer/toploadtopsale to know more.