Doña Elena Healthy Holiday Recipes and Newest product Doña Elena Tuna in Sunflower Oil

Cooking is my passion. I don't have the proper training or diploma in Culinary Arts but I always make sure to watch cooking demos or attend a free cooking class in our area. Since Holiday season is fast approaching I like to prepare delicious but healthy dishes for my family.
That's why I was so greatful and honored to be invited in The Doña Elena Holiday Bash was held at The Cookery Place in BGC,Taguig.
Doña Elena  products is one of my trusted kitchen buddies,so I'm really excited learn new healthy recipes.

Chef DJ Santos is one of the well-known chef right now.He graduated in a prestigious culinary school here in the Philippines.
Learned from him the proper handling of knife,basic knife skills and ofcoirse the healthy holiday recipes using Doña Elena products

Chef DJ Santos

Many people treat the Yuletide season not only as a vacation from work but also a break from healthy living. Who could resist those tempting Noche Buena favorites during this time of celebration with family and friends?

Little do they know, Filipinos do not need to compromise their healthy lifestyle for a delicious spread during Christmas or any other celebration, especially with Doña Elena just around the corner. The trusted brand known for its products’ superior quality, excellent taste and abundant nutritional value, Doña Elena will satiate your family, friends, and guests' craving for perfect home-cooked meals.  The Doña Elena line prides itself with top-notch products rich in protein and fiber-rich like Al Dente pasta, antioxidant-laden Olive Oil, and flavorful Spanish Sardines

                 
                    

And as a holiday treat to Filipinos across all ages, Doña Elena unveils this Christmas season the Doña Elena 100% Tuna in SunflSardines
, which comes in Chunks and Shredded. This newest product line of Doña Elena carries several nutrients from  omega-3, protein, selenium and vitamin D of the tuna to the omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and polysaturated fats of the cholesterol-free sunflower oil.

 

More than being healthy, Doña Elena 100% Tuna in Sunflower Oil in Chunks and Shredded is great tasting too making it an ideal partner to any dish, from beloved Christmas staples like pasta and stews, to everyday needs such as dips, patties, stuffing, and spreads. Above all, it’s 100% Pure Tuna meat, no extenders, preservatives and MSGs.


Here is the fun part here,all the attendees are divided into 5 groups. These 5 groups worked as a team and competed in a friendly competition were in,we will prepare a dish using the Doña Elena products.

Meet the Doña Elena Tuna Team ( Ms.Eidhra of ProudMamu blog Me, Ms.May of Fully Housewifed blog )

Tuna Pilaf of Doña Elena Tuna Team

Chicken Tomato Pasta

Spanish Sardines Pasta

Enjoy the holidays even more with suggested recipes of Sardines Casserole and Tuna Pilaf using Doña Elena's range of favorite products. With Doña Elena around, Christmas will be as merry and guilt-free as it should be.

SARDINES CASSEROLE

Ingredients
1/2 cup red and green bell pepper, cut into small cubes
1 pc. red onion, chopped
1/2 bottle Doña Elena Spanish Sardines in Olive Oil, drained
1/2 cup Doña Elena Diced Tomatoes
1/2 cup zucchini, diced
1/4 cup goat's cheese, cubed
2 pcs. egg
1 tbsp. Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil
1/2 cup Doña Elena Black Olives, sliced
1 tbsp Doña Elena Capers
(to taste) salt and pepper
(for garnish) parsley, chopped

Procedure
1.       Preheat a pan with Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil, add onions, bell peppers and zucchini. Saute until onions are fragrant.
2.       Add the Doña Elena Diced Tomatoes, Doña Elena Black Olives and Doña Elena Capers. Simmer until slightly thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3.       Transfer sardines in a bake proof small casserole. Top with the tomato mixture, goat's cheese then the raw egg. Bake at 180˚C for 5 to 10 minutes. Top with chopped parsley before serving.
 

TUNA PILAF

Ingredients
2 tbsp. Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil
1 cup Doña Elena Canned Tuna Chunks
1/2 cup white onion, diced
2 tbsp. garlic, chopped
2 tbsp. paprika
1 can Doña Elena Diced Tomatoes
1 cup long grain rice
2 cups chicken stock
(to taste) salt and pepper
parsley, chopped
lemon zest
1 pc bay leaf
lemon wedges

Tzatziki
1 cup plain yogurt
½ cup cucumber, minced
2 pcs. mint leaves, minced
1 tbsps. tomatoes, minced
(mix all ingredients)

Procedure
1.       Heat the Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil in a large pan. Sauté the Doña Elena 100% Tuna Chunks and onion. Add the garlic, paprika and Doña Elena Diced Tomatoes.
2.       Add the rice, stock, lemon zest and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over a low heat for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat, let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
3.       Top with chopped parsley and lemon wedges and Tzatziki.



In this Doña Elena Holiday Bash,aside from learning new recipes,tips and techniques  we also enjoyed working as team.
I'm so thankful to know a new healthy but delicious brand of tuna.

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