Wednesday, June 26, 2019

My Apple Carrot Muffin

I was craving for something sweet and I cant figure it out..Hmmnnn..could it be cake or a chocolate? I dont know ..I just wanted something soft and sweet and something like a cake maybe. I went to the kitchen and opened the fridge and I saw some apples and carrots. At first I thought of Banana Cake but then I have headache so I cant just go out of the house to buy some bananas. Well, I grabbed some apples and carrots and proceeded to make my muffins. I never thought that this combination will freak out my husband and my son...yes..they thought its disgusting. Thank goodness,my daughter loved my muffins. At first I told my son its Banana Muffin and he began to eat. Then I told him..it was apple and carrot muffin, he freaked out and went away from the table. My husband laughed and told me that the combination was awful or out of this world. But I am just like that...as you can see my combinations would surprise them and wonder what is all about.I desperately convinced them that it tasted good because I love the outcome and I already ate four in a row...The next day I brought some for my co-workers and surprisingly they found my muffins good and yummy.Wow..these ladies surprised me really and I am glad they loved my muffins. After an hour my husband sms me and told me that he ate the left over muffins for breakfast and he told me that it was actually good..soft and fluffy. He thought the combination went fine after all. The problem was, he ate all of them and they were meant for my daughter. Now I need to make a new batch...

Ingredients:
2/3 cup sunflower oil
4 large eggs
1 cup grated apple
1 cup grated carrots
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 and 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 box 3.5 ounces French Vanilla Pudding
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon powder

Direction:
In a bowl sift together the following:flour,brown sugar,vanilla pudding,salt,baking powder,baking soda and cinnamon.Set aside
In another bowl,mix oil,eggs,grated apple and carrots and vanila. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix until well blended.
Transfer the mixture into muffin liner and bake at 380 for 15 to 20 mintes.
Now its about time to enjoy the out of this world muffin!

Out of this world? Weird combination?....no no NO! a big NO...actually its exciting and fun to make them...a fun way to cure my headache and I just love the result.

Here they are..fluffy,soft and moist.I never thought apple and carrot would be this great.Next time Im gonna have to try them with icing...I bet they will be good as cup cakes too!Wanna try them?

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Saturday, June 8, 2019

Chicken Breast In A Barbecue Sauce




I made this last weekend and this is one simple dish that I always go back to when I ran out of ideas to cook. This is actually Barbecued Wings but I dont want to use chicken wings this time so I bought chicken breast and I cut into cubes. The terrific thing about this dish is that you will not go wrong especially if you are in a hurry and you know friends are coming over and you are like..oh my G.. what am I going to cook!! blah blah. This is actually an appetizer but for us Filipinos, we can have it for whatever purpose it does to our palate.It is basically the same with Buffalo Chicken wings, the only difference is the sauce..this is heavy with more spices to give authentic barbecue taste.
Ingredients:
1 kg chicken Chicken Breast cut into cubes
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp corn starch
1 tsp ground pepper
2 tbsp rice wine
Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup
juice of 1 medium lemon
1/2 cup sprite or seven up
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp salt
2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
1 tsp black pepper ground
6 garlic cloves, grated

Direction
In a large bowl,combine chicken breast cubes,light soy sauce,corn starch,ground pepper and rice wine.
Mix them well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
In a fry pan or wok, heat oil to 375F (190 C).
Fry chicken breast cubes by batch.
In large heavy saucepan, mix together BBQ sauce ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Place the cooked chicken breast cubes in the simmering BBQ sauce.
Stir to coat and simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes or until you reach the desired consistency.
I have the most satisfying feeling in the end. One terrific dish that is so flavorful, simple and very addictive. I know that once I have  grandkids, flashes of memory of this great dish will be in my mind..fun, meaningful and it means family, love and simplicity. Come inside, grab a seat..Lets eat, Lets giggle and Lets be merry!


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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Amazing White Bread




For as long as I can remember I always wanted to make my own bread. My children are both bread lovers and I thought that its better if I could make my own bread. I wont say that its easy but perhaps its really fun.The thought of this precious warm bread coming out from your kitchen is such a pleasure to me. Most Filipinos love rice but we also love bread. The terrible thing is we eat them both at the same time You see we love carbohydrates so much...lol!

This bread is a mix and match of ingredients. I read and I tried at least 3 bread recipes and I always ended up curious of what is the best bread for me. My bread should be soft and fluffy. My bread should be freeze friendly. My bread must stand alone...even without butter or spread...my bread should be independent and tasty.... and yes...if I could make this bread..then its gonna be amazing...

Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
5 cups bread flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 envelope yeast
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup butter
1/4 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp milk powder
3 tbsp honey
1 egg

Direction:
In a mixer put 2 cups bread flour, milk powder, sugar,yeast and salt.Mix manually with a laddle or whisk.
Then, in a microwaveable cup, put the following: buttermilk, butter and honey.
Heat the milk mixture, set in high for 2 and a half minutes.
Attach a paddle to the stand mixer and start with the stir setting.
Pour the milk mixture over flour mixture then increase to low setting.
Stop and scrape the bowl then beat again for another minute.
Add the egg, 1 cup bread flour and whipping cream.
Beat again in medium setting for two minutes, then change the paddle with a dough hook.
Add the remaining 2 cups of bread flour until a dough is formed.
Then place the dough on a floured surface and knead for about 6 minutes.
Get a bowl, spray some oil and put the dough.
Cover with a plastic cling wrap and set aside in the fridge until it has become double its size.
Then place again on a floured surface...punch to deflate the air.
Flatten with your hand and divide the dough into 2.
Then roll the dough and placed in a greased and floured bread pan.
Note: you need 2 large bread pan for this recipe.
Cover again with plastic cling wrap (loosely)
Let rise for about 45 minutes. Bake at 375 or 180 for 30 minutes.
Heres my amazing bread...Hmmmnnn...I love the fact that I can bake 2 at a time. The aroma is so inviting and very relaxing. There is no place like home and I hope my children would remember that in their hearts...there is no other amazing bread and they can only find it in their Mom's kitchen.
My slices of joy..they are real...the young and the old, they love it...My daughter loves it with butter. My son is a monster, he ate with lots of cheese on top. For me and my esposo..we love it just the way it is... 
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