BEAUTY QUEENS JOIN EXECUTIVE CHEF COKE SEMBLANTE IN SECRET MENU EPISODE 2

By Roderick L. Abad Contributor

MCDONALD’S customers now have another reason to say “Cheese!” with its fun, flavorful, and savory new dip sauce that pairs perfectly with any variants of their favorite Cheeseburger offerings of the quick service restaurant (QSR).

Cheese Dunk, the latest addition to the fastfood chain giant’s extensive menu, fulfills its commitment to bring upgraded and thrilling dining or takeout experiences while creating a feel good moment to its patrons.

“We are thrilled to introduce this excit- ing new cheese dip that will take your love for McDonald’s Cheeseburger to the next level,” McDonald’s Philippines Senior Brand Manager Yves Nacpil said during their launch event held recently at McDonald’s Uptown Bonifacio.

McDonald’s Philippines Product Manager Symon Siman could not agree more. After all, “there’s no such thing as too much cheese,” according to him.

“[This is because] we have our Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, and part of our secret menu is our Triple Cheeseburger. And we want to give that ultimate cheese experience with the Cheese Dunk,” he told the BusinessMirror in a sideline interview.

Extra special WITH this campaign, the QSR aims to harness the vibrant energy of today’s generation—their craving for new adventures and experiences while wanting for more.

“As we think about it, why settle for being basic when you can be extra. We all have that special something in our life. So that’s why we thought about how McDonald’s can really elevate or upgrade your basic Cheeseburger experience,” McDonald’s Philippines Assistant Brand Manager Maria Margarita V. Yguico explained.

So this led for them to add more cheese to such well-loved burger line, she shared, adding that the dip also complements well with their other food items.

“[You can] match it with any of your other favorite McDonald’s products like our french fries, maybe even our spaghetti, or a sundae if you’re feeling kind of adventurous,” she suggested.

Available till supplies last CUSTOMERS could not help but keep on dunking for more of this new dip sauce at all McDonald’s outlets in the country via dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, or McDelivery.

The new McDonald’s Cheese Dunk can be purchased as a value meal, coming with a Cheeseburger or Double Cheeseburger. What’s more, it can be availed on its own.

This adds up only P45 to the bill. But a 15-percent discount can now be enjoyed when buying a Cheeseburger/Double Cheeseburger Meal exclusively through the McDonald’s App.

Since Cheese Dunk is available for a limited time only, Siman advised customers to now give their best shot to double up their not-sobasic-anymore Cheeseburger experience.

“So as early as possible, we encourage everyone to try it [in our] all stores nationwide,” he stressed.

THE highly-anticipated second episode of "Secret Menu" has just premiered, and it did not disappoint. In this episode, Executive Chef Coke Semblante is joined by two special guests: Karla Paula Henry Ammann and Kris Tiffany Janson, both accomplished beauty queens and actresses. Together, they collaborated to create a mouth-watering dish that will surely leave viewers drooling.

The star of the show is the Baked Visayan Cod Fish with Carrot Ginger Puree, Green Beans, and Argao Mango Wine Beurre Blanc. This dish is a celebration of the flavors of the Visayan region, where the cod fish is baked to per - fection with a crispy crust and a tender, flaky center. The dish is then paired with a delightful carrot-ginger puree that adds a subtle sweetness to the dish, perfectly complementing the savory flavor of the fish.

To add a touch of freshness, the dish is served with crisp green beans that are lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. And to tie everything together, a rich and flavorful Argao Mango Wine Beurre Blanc is drizzled on top of the fish, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight the palate.

Semblante, Ammann and Janson worked seamlessly together to create this masterpiece. They shared tips and techniques on how to cook the fish to perfection and how to balance the flavors of the dish. The result is a dish that is not only delicious but also visually stunning.

"Their passion for cooking and their love for Filipino cuisine made this collaboration truly special. We hope that viewers will enjoy watching us cook this dish as much as we enjoyed creating it," said Semblante.

The second episode of "Secret Menu" is now available to stream on in Facebook and Youtube. Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and try out this delicious dish at Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown.