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Lemon Snow 2008-02-28 07:35:16 Ingredients: 1 cup sugar (250 ml) 2 tbsp cornstarch (45 ml) 2 cups boiling water (500 ml) rind and juice of 2 lemons 2 egg whites Custard Sauce (see recipe below) Procedure: · MIx sugar and cornstarch thoroughly in saucepan. Stir in water gradually. · Add lemon juice and rind. Set over high heat and bring to boil, stirring constantly. · Turn down heat and cook 2 minutes, stirring. Cool to lukewarm. · Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Slowly add lemon mixture, beating with rotary beater. · Pour into bowl or serving dishes and chill several hours or overnight until set. · Ser Read more:Lemon
CREME CARAMEL 2008-02-28 07:25:50 Ingredients:4 cups (1 liter) milk3/4 cup sugar1 vanilla pod6 large eggs, lightly beaten8 oz. (250 g) strawberries, sliced2 canned peaches, drained and cut into small cubes1 large bananas, peeled and slicedjuice of 1 lemon2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons rum1/3 cup blackcurrant/maraschino/blueberry preserves (or jam of your choice)Procedure:Oil a 6-cup (1.5 L) pudding mold. Heat milk in a large saucepan over low heat.Add 1/2 cup sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the vanilla and bring to a boil.Remove from the heat and let cool.Preheat the oven to 350F. Discard the vanilla pod.Add the eggs to the milk and beat well.Place the remaining sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until caramelized, 5-10 minutes.Pour the caramel
Chocolate Custard and Strawberry Stack 2008-02-24 22:06:55 Ingredients:For the batter: 1 cup self raising flour pinch of salt 1 egg 1 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup water For the filling:1 evaporated milk 3 tbsp castor sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup custard powder 125 grams chocolate - melted 250 grams strawberries - sliced 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/4 cup whippin cream - whipped together Procedure: For the batter: Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center, add egg and gradually stir in the milk and water.Beat the mixture until the batter is smooth, and leave to stand for 30 minutes. Brush some butter on a frying pan (6" in diameter) and pour in about 1/2 cup of the batter. Cook over moderate heat and when bubbles appear o Read more:Chocolate
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Ladyfingers 2008-02-24 22:05:35 Ingredients: 3 egg whites pinch salt 1/3 cup sugar (80 ml) 3 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla (5 ml) 2/3 cup sifted cake flour (160 ml) Procedure: Heat oven to 350 F (175 C). Grease and flour a large cookie sheet. Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Add sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Beat until stiff and glossy. Beat egg yolks and vanilla until thick and lemon colored. Add to egg whites and fold in gently but quickly.Fold in flour. Press thorugh a pastry tube or cookie press with large plain tip into strips 2 1/2 inches long into prepared cookie sheet. (if you dont have pastry tube or cookie press, shape rounded teaspoonfuls of bater into strips)Bake 8 to
Who Says PIZZA Can't Be Dessert.. try Pizza Toronto! 2008-02-21 01:25:00 Dessert is about comfort, indulgence, cravings and satisfying your palate. If you're craving for pizza for your dessert, what's stopping you? I usually order pizza after eating a whole meal :) I love how its warm crust tastes, the cheese melting on your mouth, you favorite pizza toppings (now that could be another topic, coz you just have loads of choices when it comes to toppings).It simply can't be explained - the great feeling of comfort after eating your favorite pizza..Pizza
has now evolved into an icon dish that's is widely popular. It's no wonder, a lot of people think of pizza as their comfort food. Nowadays it's pretty easy to indulge yourself and grab a bite of that slice! Almost every corner has a pizza store, but a few of them stands out and comes to mind to satisfy your crav Read more:Dessert
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Chocolate Chip Bars 2008-02-17 07:40:54 Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup semi sweet chocolate bits 1/4 cup chopped nuts Procedure: Put butter in glass micro proof bowl. Cook on HI for 45 seconds to soften. Beat in remaining ingredients except chocolate and nuts. Spread batter in buttered 12 by 8 inch micro proof baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate and nuts. Cook on low for 16 to 17 minutes, Read more:Chocolate
Easy Fresh Fruit Salad 2008-02-17 07:29:49 Ingredients 4 slices fresh pineapple 2 cups whole fresh strawberries honey or sugar 1 cup heavy cream; whipped Method Sprinkle slices of pineapple with sugar or honey and let stand at least 2 hours to absorb sweetness. Halve whole fresh berries, sprinkle with honey or sugar and let stand to absorb sweetness and draw out juice. Just before serving, mound strawberries on each pineapple slice and top with whipped cream. Sliced bananas may also be combined with strawberries, but remember sprinkle with lemon and chopped fresh mint to preserve color; do not sweeten. Yield: Read more:Fruit
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Banana-Strawberry Frappe 2008-02-17 07:27:34 Ingredients 1 cup cold milk 8 ounces strawberry yogurt 2 bananas1 tablespoon lemon juice Procedure: Put all ingredients in a blender and turn to puree until desired consistency... (make only about 2 servings at one time so blender does not overflow.Chill. Serve in tall glass.
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No-Bake Easy Cheesecake 2008-02-17 06:57:35 Ingredients:4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tbsp milk 1 tbsp sugar 1 & 1/2 cups Cool Whip 1 Ready Made graham cracker crust Procedure: Take 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, milk, and sugar and mix together in a large bowl until smooth.Stir in Cool Whip to the cream cheese mixture.Place mixture into a ready made graham cracker crust. Chill in the fridge until set.Top with strawberries or blackberries in heavy syrup...
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Butterscotch-Oat Squares 2008-02-03 10:47:56 Butterscotch-Oat Squares
(makes 3 dozens) Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or margarine (60 ml) 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed (160 ml) 1/2 tsp vanilla (2 ml) 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats (250 ml) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (60 ml) 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour (60 ml) 1 tsp baking powder (5 ml) 1/4 tsp salt (1 ml) Procedure: · Heat oven to 300 F (150 C. Grease an 8 inch square cake pan. · Melt butter or margarine in medium saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, rolled oats and nuts. · Sift flour, baking powder and salt together into the mixture and mix first with spoon then with fingers until blended. · T
PUMPKIN COOKIES 2008-02-03 10:00:55 I am always finding ways to make veggies more presentable to toddlers and I was surely glad when I came across this recipe. A great way to have loads of vitamin A and indulging your sweet tooth! enjoy..PUMPKIN COOKIESIngredients:2 1/2 cups enriched flour4 tsps baking powder1 1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp ginger (powdered)1/3 cup oil for shortening1 cup chopped nuts1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar3 eggs1 cup cooked and mashed pumpkin/squash/kalabasa1/2 tsp orange extract1 cup chopped raisinsProcedure:Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spicesIn a large mixing
Chocolate Truffle CheeseCake 2007-12-15 18:51:57 I love cheesecakes! It's has this melt-in the mouth allure and its just delectable. Try this variant from EatingWell.com. It's easy to make and ingredients are not very hard to find! I tried it myself and I give it a rating of 9.9! For chocolate and cheesecake lovers...Ingredients:CRUST: 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs (about 20 wafers)1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon canola oil1 teaspoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 teaspoons hot waterFILLING:24 ounces 1% cottage cheese (3 cups)12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (1 1/2 cups), cut into pieces1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup cornstarch1 large egg2 large egg whites2 tablespoons instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon Read more:Chocolate
Peanut Butter and Graham No Bake Cookies 2007-12-15 18:11:40 Found this really easy to make and yummy no-bake cookies on the net. Try making them with you kids and it makes a great gift for the holidays. Just pack it in nice jars, then primp and prettify the package. Yummy and easy on the budget!Ingredients:8 whole-wheat graham cracker squares, finely ground1/4 cup raisins1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons honey4 teaspoons unsweetened coconutProcedure:Combine ground whole-wheat graham crackers, raisins, peanut butter and honey in a small bowl. Pat into 8 cookies and press each lightly in the coconut.Source: EatingWell.com
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Corn Maja 2007-12-15 18:10:41 Ingredients:3 cups grated fresh young corn or 1 tall can cream style sweet corn1 cup rice flour5 cups coconut milk2 cups sugarProcedure:Combine all ingredients and pass through strainer.Cook over low fire, constantly stirring until thick.Pour over baking pan or mold and let coolServe with toasted shredded coconut on top.* try grated cheese as topping if u prefer the sweet-salty combination.More Native Pinoy Desserts? Click here.
Butterscotch Pudding with Coffee-Caramelized Bananas 2007-12-13 00:46:45 I saw this on the net and it sure looks promising!from Ripe for Dessert by D. LebovitzIngredients:THE PUDDING: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups whole milk 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons whiskey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract THE COFFEE CARAMELIZED BANANAS:1 tablespoon butter1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise6 tablespoons dark brown sugar3 bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices6 tablespoons strong coffee Procedure:To make the pudding: Melt the butter in a medium-size heavy-duty saucepan. Mix in the brown sugar and cook until the mixture bubbles vigorously. Remove from the heat and stir in the heavy cream, adding it 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir in the milk and salt. In a small bowl, w Read more:Pudding
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Bread Pudding 2007-12-13 00:44:23 I was digging from my mother's old recipe books and I found this easy to make recipes for bread pudding. Here's the baked bread pudding version...BAKED BREAD PUDDINGMakes: 6 servings2 cups hot milk2 cups cubed bread3 tbsps butter2 eggs, well beaten1/2 cup sugar1/2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp saltProcedure:Add hot milk to bread, butter and sugar.Allow to soak and stand until coldAdd remaining ingredients and mix slightlyBaked in buttered casserole or baking dish at 350 F for approximately 60 minutes.Serve with whipped cream, add nuts or sprinkles.Check pinaywifeatpb for other recipes...
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Steamed Bread Pudding 2007-12-13 00:43:47 Here's the steamed version of bread pudding...Ingredients:2 cups bread, sliced/diced2 cups evaporated mil2/3 cups sugar2 eggs1 1/4 tbsp margarine1/4 tsp vanillaProcedure:Soak bread in milk for at least an hour.Add the remaining ingredients to soaked bread. Pour into a loaf pan.Place steamer and steam for 1 hour or till set.* You may add raisins or nuts for a pudding with a bit of crunch!Check baked pudding recipe...click here.
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Pineapple Sorbet / Orange Sorbet 2007-12-13 00:32:13 I love Sorbet
s! It's refreshing and mostly uses real fruits as flavor.Ingredients:3 cups water1 cup sugar fruit and fruit juice desired Pineapple Sorbet: Use 2 cups chopped pineapple. Strain and discard pulp after processing mixture in blender, if desired. Orange
Sorbet: Use 3 cups fresh orange juice and 2 teaspoons grated orange rind.Watermelon Sorbet:Use 4 cups chopped seedless watermelon and 1/4 cup lime juice.Procedure: Bring 3 cups water and sugar just to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Cool. Process sugar syrup and fruit, in batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth. If recipe calls for fruit juice, add it here. Cover and chill 2 hours. Pour mixture into the freezer container of a 1-gallon ice-cream make
Bibingkang Galapong 2007-12-13 00:03:27 This recipe was adjusted so, we who are urban dwellers, who has difficulty getting hold of "kalans and ulings" can still satisfy our craving for this delicious Pinoy kakanin! Note that the procedure requires us to bake...Ingredients:4 eggs 2 cups coconut milk1 cup sugar 1/4 cup melted margarine2 cups rice flour 2 tbsp. baking powder1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup coconut cream(for topping)1/4 cup sugar for topping (for topping)Procedure:Add sugar to beaten eggs.Combine salt and rice flour, add to egg mixture.Add melted margarine, coconut milk and baking powder.Pour into banana leaf line mold.Bake in 375 F oven . When half done, take i
Bibingkang Malagkit 2007-12-13 00:02:50 BIBINGKANG MALAGKIT (glutinous rice)You'll Need:2 cups malagkit rice (glutinous)2 1/4 cups coconut milk1/2 tsp salt1 cup brown sugar1/4 tsp anise3/4 cup coco cream1/2 cup sugarProcedure:Boil coconut milk and malagkit rice with saltBoil until quite dry;Lower heat and add brown sugar.Place in banana leaf-line baking pan.Pour on coconut cream and sugar on top.Bake until golden crust is formed.More Pinoy Sweets? click here.
Leche Flan 2007-12-12 22:51:49 This is my very first post here so I'll be featuring my favorite Pinoy dessert. It's very simple, doesn't require too much ingredients and best of all it's really yummy. You'll be craving for more once you try it...This recipe is for a single mold only.Caramelize 1/4 cup sugar in a tin mold.Ingredients:5 egg yolks1 tall can evap1/2 tsp lemon or orange rind1 can condensed milk* You may also use anise seeds for flavoring.Procedure:Combine all ingredients and beat very slightly.Strain in a thin gauze cloth into the tin mold with caramelized sugar.Steam bath or bake until firm.Cool before unmolding.TIP: If your going to steam, boil water ahead of time, I've observed leche flan cooked on pre-heated steamer comes out better.Enjoy!More recipes on pinaywifeatbp.
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Hermit Cookies 2008-03-10 10:02:08 Ingredients: (makes 9 dozens) 1 cup shortening (250ml) 2 cups brown sugar, packed (500 ml) 4 eggs 1/4 cup strong coffee (60 ml) 2 cups seedless raisins (500 ml) 1 cup chopped nuts (250 ml) 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour (1 L) 1 tsp salt (5 ml) 1 tsp baking soda (5 ml) 1 ½ tsp nutmeg (7 ml) Procedure: Heat oven to 375 F (190 C). Grease cookie sheetsCombine shortening, sugar and eggs and beat until fluffy.Stir in coffee, raisins and nuts. Sift flour, salt and baking soda and nutmeg together into first mixture and stir to blend.Drop by rounded teaspoonful on prepare cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
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Creme Brulee with Coconut and Passion Fruit 2008-03-16 03:41:51 Ingredients: (makes 6)2 large eggs4 large egg yolks1/3 cup sugar4 oz. passion fruit fleshScant 1 1/4 cups heavy double cream1 2/3 cups coconut milk1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugarProcedure:Oil 6 ramekins (a small glazed ceramic serving bowl). Preheat the oven to 350 F.Beat the eggs, egg yolks, sugar and passion fruit in a large bowl until well mixed.Bring the cream and coconut milk to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.Remove from the heat and add to the egg mixture, beating well.Return the mixture to the saucepan and simmer over very low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 5-7 minutes.Divide the cream among the ramekins. Arrange the ramekins in a roasting pan. Pour in enough cold water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.Bake until the cream has set, a Read more:Creme
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Peach Mousse with Yogurt 2008-03-16 02:53:25 Ingredients:8 canned peaches, drained4 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup water1/2 cup plain yogurtSprigs of mint, for garnishingProcedure:Blend 6 peaches in a food processor until smooth.Slice the remaining peaches thinly.Place the egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl. Beat until pale and creamy.Add the water mix well. Place the mixture in a double boiler over a barely simmering water, beating constantly, until the mixture is thick and creamy, about 10 minutes.Remove from the heat and stir in the peach puree and the yogurt.Spoon the mixture into four individual dessert bowls or glasses.Chill for at least 2 hours. Decorate with the slices of peach. Garnish with mint and serve.
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Home-Made Strawberry Lemonade 2008-03-19 09:15:52 Ingredients:8 cups water1 cup fresh-cut strawberries1 cup frozen strawberries honey to taste1 cup lemon juice2 lemons slicedProcedure:In a large container, combine 4 cups of water and the fresh and frozen strawberries. Let soak in the sun for 3-4 hours.In another container, combine lemon juice, sliced lemons and water.Chill for 3-4 hours to let the lemon juice soak thru. mix the 2 containers together and add honey to taste. serve chilled over ice.
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CREPES a l' ORANGE 2008-03-19 09:12:01 Ingredients:2 eggs1 tsp sugar (5 ml)1/2 tsp salt (2 ml)1/2 cup sifted all purpose flour (125 ml)1 1/3 cups milk (330 ml)2 tbsp melted butter (30 ml)10 oz. whipping cream (300 ml)2 tbsp icing sugar (30 ml)2 tbsp Kirsch, Cointreau or Curacao liqueur (30 ml)Rich Orange SauceProcedure:Beat eggs until light in a small bowl. Add sugar and salt, beating constantly.Continue beating and add flour alternately with milk and melted butter. Batter will be very thin.Cook pancakes on lightly greased griddle. Use 3 tbsp or a scant 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and spread the batter as thin as possible.Each cake should be 5-6 inches in diameter. Brown on first side and turn carefully to lightly brown second
My Affair with Kitchen Appliances 2008-03-22 08:11:44 My cousin once asked me, if there is one thing you'd most likely to exchange with your shoes and bags what would be it? That's easy, kitchen appliances! I dunno if it can be called obsession but I really love going to appliance stores, reading magazines featuring kitchen equipments and most of the time i love browsing online stores for my essential kitchen companions. I love to cook. (That's an understatement! :) and I cook a lot for my family and we do entertain a lot. For me its never a chore, cooking is a pleasure. If you want to be a good cook, you need to have the patience, a good nose, a good sense of what would taste good, and you'll need lots of help. To come up with really delicious food, you need to have the right kitchen appliance to help you out. I came across the site of Kitch Read more:Affair
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Chocolate Amaretto Fudge Shake 2008-03-24 08:59:17 Ingredients: 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder1/2 tsp instant decaffeneited espresso coffee8 oz. skim milk1/4 tsp almond extract4-6 ice cubes Procedure: ·Mix all together in a blender till smooth! Enjoy..
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Brownie Cheesecake 2008-03-24 08:53:25 Ingredients: 6 eggs1 c. of flour1 c. of sugar1 c. of semi chocolates melted 1 c. of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1/2 tb of salt1 tb of vanilla (optional) 1 tb of butter1/2 c. chopped almondsYou'll also need: (12x6) size pan2 bowls (big)wooden spoonovenProcedure: PREHEAT oven to 350 degree F. Butter pan then place in freezer. Beat cream cheese, 3 eggs, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with the wooden spoon until smooth. When done set aside. Take the melted chocolate, 3 eggs and flour mix in the other bowl with the wooden spoon. When done set aside. Take the pan out of the freezer and pour in half of the mixed chocolate then some almonds then half of the mixed cheese then some almonds then the rest of the chocolate some almonds then the rest of the cheese and the rest of the Read more:Brownie
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Masapan de Pili 2008-04-03 05:02:32 I am from Bicol Province and the place is know too for the abundance of PILI nuts. For lovers of this yummy nuts, try out these recipe..Ingredients: makes 3 dozens2 cups ground pili nuts1 cup sugar6 egg yolks1/2 cup butter/margarineProcedure:Combine ingredients in a saucepan.Cook until thick.Place in small paper cups and brush tops with beaten egg yolks.Bake in oven till brown.
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