Adventures of a working single mom, a little boy, a labrador and a shih tzu.
Ingredients:2 tsp instant yeast2/3 cups water3 3/4 cups all purpose flour (sifted)1/3 sugar2 tsp salt3 large eggs1/4 cup evaporated milk1/3 cup unsalted butterTopping per pieceUnsalted butter, creamedGrated cheddar cheeseSugarProcedurePre-heat over to 325F.1. Dissolve yeast in 1/3 part of water. Set aside.2. In a mixing bowl with dough hook or flat beater attachment, place the sifted [...]
A simple recipe - excellent for cooking newbies. The first time I tried cooking this recipe, it was perfectChocolate Chip Cookies Recipe(Serves 16)Ingredients:2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup softened butter1/2 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar2 pieces raw eggs1 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup chopped walnutsWatch this [...]
Ginisang Sayote (Sautéed Chayote) is another easy recipe for working moms like me. It's so simple and of course, you can easily find the ingredients. The vegetable is sautéed with garlic, onion, and tomato (along with ground pork). It is usually eaten with white rice.Sayote or chayote is one of the members of the gour [...]
I've been a sucker for this recipe since I learned how to cook it when I started working in the BPO industry. We were sent to Manila for training back then and I learned how to do it from a house mate and colleague. And I didn't know that this is called Rellenong Talong, I [...]
Another Filipino favorite is Tortang Giniling or Ground Meat Omelet. Basically, it's ground meat (can be pork or beef) sautéed with vegetables mixed directly with beaten eggs. Usually served during breakfast along with garlic fried rice, it's very easy to prepare and the ingredients are readily available.Here's how I do it:Tortang Giniling Recipe(Serves 4)Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground [...]
One of the most requested afternoon snacks at work is the banana turon with langka that you can buy at the Food Avenue in LP Hypermart for P5 each.It's great for merienda, when it's slightly hot and some ice cold Coke. Now if you would like to cook it at home when you're not doing [...]
There are lots of things sold in Mom's office. Clothes, perfumes, lotions and accessories, and of course food! One is the infamous peanut butter, kind'a pricey at 60 bucks but hey, you get a month to pay for it.Now if you're curious how it's made, here's the recipe on how to make peanut butter - [...]
Ingredients:2 c. flour2 c. sugar3/4 c. cocoa2 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt1 c. oil1 c. boiling water1 c. milk2 eggs, beaten1 tsp. vanillaDirections: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans. Mix ingredients together in a large bowl. Make sure water is boiling; batter will be thin.Pour into prepared pans and bake [...]
Ingredients:3 eggs150 g sugar150 ml milk300 g flour3 tsp baking powder12 tsp your favourite jam (I used chocolate)Directions: Heat up steamer. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed, until doubled in size, light and fluffy.Add milk, and fold in flour and baking powder, until combined.Divide the batter in two, and colour them [...]
Did I mention that my Mom is a frustrated cook/cheif?
Mom made leche flan for her birthday!
Crabs for lunch with friends from work.
Trying to go on diet with salad and veggies.
Classic spaghetti recipe for Christmas.
Syndicated from my sister, this is ground pork with coconut milk, potatoes, some carrots and lots and lots of chili.
Extra spicy native chicken adobo