Bakery
Latest ‘Apple pikelets’
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour, sifted 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 300ml buttermilk 1/2 cup (140g) apple puree 20g melted butter Preparation: Mix flour and sugar in a bowl. Make well in the centre. Whisk egg and buttermilk together in a jug. Then add the egg mixture to flour mixture. Whisk [...]
Two Peas in a Pod Pasta
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup water 2 cups shelled fresh peas (2 to 2 1/2 pounds in pods) 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved lengthwise (3 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1pound dried egg fettuccine nests 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons finely grated [...]
‘Palak Paratha’ Recipe
Ingredients: Wheat powder 1 cup Besan 1/8 cup Spinach (chopped) 1/2 bunch Green chillies (chopped finely) 4-6 ajwain(vaamu) 2-3 pinches Milk few tablespoons salt few tablespoons oil preparation: Knead all the ingredients into soft dough using sufficient milk. Keep aside for atleast 1/2 hr. Take small orange sized portion of dough and roll into a [...]
‘BLT Pizza’ Recipe
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I prefer Miracle Whip) or 1/2 cup salad dressing (I prefer Miracle Whip) 2 teaspoons dried basil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1 (16 ounce) prepared pizza crust, Italian bread shell or 1 (16 ounce) your favorite homemade prepared pizza crust 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided [...]
Banana Steamed Cake
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups desiccated coconut 750g (about 5) ripe bananas, peeled and mashed 1 1/4 cups rice flour 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, toasted, to serve Method of Preparation: Take an 18cm square cake pan. keep coconut into a bowl and cover with cold water. Allow [...]
Fresh Summer Fruits Salad
Ingredients: papaya mango cantaloupe (melon) kiwi apple or pear or both ( it adds crunch) fresh mint ( optional, only when available) calamansi juice ( or lemon) honey soy based all-purpose cream for topping, optional Preparation: Cut fruits like in cubes, keep in a big bowl, set aside. In another much smaller bowl, combine calamansi [...]
Sandwich the Grilled Cheese
Ingredients: 4 slices white bread 3 tablespoons butter, divided 2 slices Cheddar cheese Preparation Method: Preheat skillet more than the medium heat. Generously butter one side of a bread slice. Place bread butter-side-down onto skillet bottom and add cheese 1 slice. Butter a second bread slice on one side and place butter-side-up on top of [...]
Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and Peas
1 cup frozen baby peas (not thawed) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes 1 garlic clove, smashed 3 cups packed baby spinach (3 ounces) 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 pound dried gnocchi (preferably De Cecco) 1/4 cup grated parmesan. Cream with simmer peas, red-pepper [...]
Fake-and-Bake “Fried” Chicken Recipe
Fake-And-Bake “Fried” Chicken: INGREDIENTS: 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut up and skin removed 1 cup ranch dressing 2 cups instant potato flakes Preparation: * Heat oven to 450º F. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Lightly brush the chicken pieces with the dressing, then roll in the potato flakes. Arrange on [...]
Apple Dumplings with Rich Cinnamon Sauce Recipe
Apple Dumplings with Rich Cinnamon Sauce Recipe: INGREDIENTS: 5 tablespoons softened butter 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts 4 apples (any variety but Red Delicious) peeled, halved, and cored, a thin sliver cut off bottoms so apples sit flat 1 (15 ounce) container 9-inch [...]