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Looking for a delectable yet health-conscious snack that's a breeze to whip up? Your search ends here with these delectable date and walnut bars! This delightful recipe is brimming with nourishing ingredients like dates and walnuts, making it an ideal choice for a swift breakfast, on-the-go snack, or indulgent dessert.   Date and walnut bars or “food for the gods”, this recipe is sweet, moist, and deliciously decadent. This one stands as a personal favorite due to its simplicity and rapid preparation.   Imagine savoring a slice of food for the gods alongside a piping-hot cup of morning or afternoon tea or coffee. Alternatively, it serves as the perfect dessert companion, complementing your preferred scoop of ice cream.   These divine treats are also an exquisite festive delight, making them an excellent addition to your Christmas celebrations. Slice them into dainty portions, tuck them into artisanal boxes, or opt for store-bought packaging readily available at loc...

Ube muffins with white chocolate chips, this recipe is so delicious eaten warm whilst the white chocolate chips are still melting. This is one of my favorite muffins served with hot tea or coffee, it is simply delightful. Purple yam, also known as ube, is a root vegetable that is native to the Philippines and is popular in many Southeast Asian countries. Its vibrant purple color makes it an attractive ingredient for many dishes, and its flavor is often described as sweet and nutty. How to make ube muffins with chocolate chips Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup softened butter 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup finely grated cooked purple yam or ube halaya 3/4 cup plain yogurt 1/2 white chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line 6 muffin pan. Set aside. Sift the first four ingredients into a medium size bowl. Set aside. In another bowl mix ube, yogurt, and vanilla. Set asi...

Ube jam or ube halaya is a Filipino dessert that is used in so many ways, ube is really versatile when it comes to dessert. Ube can be spread to your toast, add filling to your sweet bread like Ensaymada recipe , filling for Buchi or eat on its own or with cheese topping or with latik (fried coconut cream). Ube or purple yam is one of my favorite desserts you will be encountering more of ube in my coming recipes. I can only get my hands-on fresh yam during the dry season when markets are on. If I cannot get the fresh yam I normally buy frozen at our nearest Asian store. The dehydrated ube is the best alternative too. Purple yam or Ube is loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants here are 7 benefits of Purple Yam or Ube . Ube is available to the following: Fresh ube - wash the ube get rid of dirt from the skin and steam for 30-45 minutes until soft. Let cool before peeling the skin, then mashed or grate the ube set aside. Frozen ube are available to your nearest Asian shop defro...

Muffins are a classic breakfast and snack food, but have you ever tried a tropical twist on this traditional treat? Mango and coconut muffins are a perfect way to start your day or satisfy your sweet tooth. I have so much fun making these delicious mango and coconut muffins, it's so easy and quick to make. Loaded with fresh ripe mangoes from our own mango tree. Full of flavor, sweet and so juicy. This recipe is so simple to make, just a wire whisk and a spatula doesn't need an electric mixer to make this marvelous muffin. These muffins are best for breakfast, kids' lunch boxes, and snacks. Best served with your hot tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or even vanilla ice cream. You can add some frosting best with cream cheese icing on top, sugar glaze icing , a sprinkle of icing sugar, or just on its own, still taste divine. These muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or a sweet treat for any time of day. The combination of fresh mango and shredded coconut creates a...

I have been wanting to share this yummy recipe called Ube Ensaymada or purple yam, it is one of my best and most special recipes. This Ensaymada is very soft, fluffy and it almost melts into your mouth. A very delightful sweet bread, you will enjoy this recipe, a perfect match to your hot chocolate, tea or coffee. To make your own Ube jam filling link to my recipe Ube jam or Ube halaya If you don't have time to make the Ube jam, this can be purchased at your local Asian supermarket. You can add any other variety of filling for your ensaymada can be sweet or savoury. Ham and cheese, nutella, sweet mung beans paste, shredded coconut, yema custard (made of condensed milk with egg yolk). Sometimes I just like to add lemon zest or orange for flavour. Purple yam is one of my favourite ingredients in desserts you can add it to any dessert, in cakes, cookies, bread, filling and any sweets. This bread is very popular in the Philippines available in every bakery and supermarket. This i...

Basic crepe recipe, this is very easy and simple to make. Always a popular one, with our family for breakfast or dessert. I've been making these crepes lately for the kids breakfast, especially during weekends. Filled with Nutella, bananas. strawberries, blueberries, or even Scrumptious spiced stewed apples simply delicious... How to make basic crepe recipe Ingredient for basic crepe 1 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 cup fresh milk or water 1 egg 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil 1 tablespoon sugar pinch of salt How cook basic crepe In a medium bowl sift together flour, sugar and salt. Make a well in the center Place the milk in a jug add egg, butter and whisk gently Pour milk slowly into dry ingredients and mix gently until smooth thin batter Preheat a non stick pan over a medium heat and melt small amount of butter or oil pour enough mixture into the pan and quickly swirl to coat evenly the bottom of the pan Cook for 1 minute or slightly brown, turn the crepe or flip gently to cook...

Wholemeal banana blueberry muffins this recipe quick and easy to make using a wholemeal flours for healthy recipe muffins. Use fresh blueberries if their are in season or frozen blueberries you can make this recipes anytime of the year. Banana blueberry muffins are great for breakfast, dessert, for brunch serve with coffee or tea and addition to kids lunch box. This recipe is healthy, loads with banana, blueberries and wholemeal flour. Use ripe or overripe bananas in baking, your muffins will produced great taste and have natural sweetness and make your muffin moist and fluffy.                                                  How to bake wholemeal banana blueberry muffins Ingredients for banana blueberry muffins 2 cups wholemeal flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup brown sugar 50 grams unsalted butter soften 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 2-3 r...

Coconut and macadamia cookies these are very delicious cookies, crispy outside and chewy inside. These cookies are great anytime of the day and always a crowd pleaser. Pop some of this coconut macadamia cookies on kids lunchbox, always a great treat for their recess at school. This coconut and macadamia cookies recipe is very easy to prepare with desiccated coconut and macadamia. To make this economical and budget friendly cookies, omit macadamia and you won't even notice that missing nuts. Lemon zest will give a beautiful flavor with this cookies, still entirely up to you how to adjust this beautiful and delicious cookies. Try other budget recipe that can be perfect for kids lunch box Cinnamon rolls Recipe Cheese and Chive muffins  Vegemite and Cheese Ensaymada                                               How to bake coconut and macadamia cookies Ingredients: 2 ...

Best Cinnamon rolls recipe, this is very easy to make very soft and fluffy texture of the bread that almost melt into your mouth. As a busy mum, I make sure that once in a while I have to treat my family with fresh bake cinnamon rolls. This recipe is quite yummy and easy to make, and this is a perfect treat for the whole family. The best icing for this is the thick cream cheese icing, but I prefer the simple icing with a dash of lemon juice. I just wanted a lighter icing for a simple cinnamon rolls for an afternoon tea. Cinnamon rolls are best serve while warm and matched with your tea, coffee or hot chocolate drink. They can be freeze and you can just warm them up in a microwave for a few minutes and you have a fresh cinnamon rolls anytime. Adding sultanas in your filling give some different texture to this bread, sultanas can be substitute with nuts or just added with the filling. How make cinnamon rolls Ingredients to make cinnamon rolls bread 4 cups all purpose flour (sifted) 2 sa...

Cheese and chive muffins are healthy snack for the whole family, this savoury muffins are great on kids lunch box, or even serve with you salads or serve with your soups. These are quick and easy to prepare and great for busy days just cut up your vegetables like chives, corn, cupsicum, zucchini , onion and any left over ham. Savoury mini muffins are also great for parties, picnic, and can also bring to your office morning tea. This is very versatile dish that can prepare in any occasions. This savoury muffins are best serve while it's warm. How to Make Cheese and Chive Muffins Ingredients to make cheese and chive muffins 2 c self-raising flours 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 100 g grated Bega cheese 30 g chives, chopped 30 g red capsicum, chopped 100 g ham finely chopped 2 eggs ¾ c milk 60 g butter To make this cheese and chive savoury muffins here are the following procedures: Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease muffin pan or mold. In a medium bowl sift flour, baking pow...

Buchi is a fried glutinous rice coated with sesame seeds outside, this is a little bit crispy, chewy and with sweet filling inside. With the filling, you can add sweet mung beans, peanut filling, custard filling, yema filling or even ube jam filling this is depends on your choice of filling. This is great snack best serve while it's warm and match with your coffee or tea. 7 health benefit of Purple yam or Ube Buchi Recipe with Ube Filling Ingredients: 250 g glutinous rice flour 1 Tbsp wheat starch 60 g white sugar 200 ml boiling water 2 Tbsp oil 2 cups ube jam for filling 1 cup sesame seeds for coating Oil for frying Instructions: Ube jam filling scoop jam make 16 pieces of round ball around 1-inch size set aside To make the dough, combine all the ingredients and knead until well combined. Dough should be easy to handle, divide into 16 portions. Wrap each ube ball with a portion of dough, form it into around. Dip some water and coat with sesame seeds. Heat oil, deep fry on a medium...

Moist Carrot cake cream cheese frosting is quick and easy to make, this recipe is so moist and fluffy. The cream cheese with lemon zest adds an additional flavor to the cake. Add mixed spice rather than cinnamon, but this depends on your preference. Moist Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting Ingredients to make a moist carrot cake with cheese frosting 3 cups flour all-purpose 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp mixed spice or cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1/2 cup butter melted 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups grated carrots unpeeled 1 cup crushed pineapple undrained Cream cheese icing for carrot cake 225 grams cream cheese 1/2 cup butter 2 cups powdered sugar sifted 1 zest of lemon 1 tbsp lemon juice Instructions to bake moist carrot cake Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line 25 cm r...

Ensaymada recipe is like Brioche is a sweet bread cover with sugar and cheese toppings, this is very soft, fluffy and cheesy bread. Ensaymada is very popular in the Philippines as a snack or dessert. And best serve with your coffee, tea or even ice cream. Ensaymada is one of my favorite sweet bread, this is the best recipe and very easy to make. The soft and fluffy texture of the bread like brioche or croissants and the buttery taste is delightful. Try to add different variety of fillings like ube jam (purple yam), yema filling (made of thickened condensed milk), bacon or ham and cheese depends on your preference. I made an Australian version of ensaymada similar to vegemite and cheese scroll , which made specially for my husband and for my kids which they love vegemite. This is great for lunches and snack or even for breakfast. How to make ensaymada recipe - brioche Ingredients to make ensaymada recipe 4 cups all purpose flour sifted 7 g dry yeast (1 sachet of...