Traditional Holiday Fruit cake Table of Contents Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup milk1 cup dried fruit mix (cherries, pineapple, apricots, etc.)1/2 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans), chopped1/4 cup candied cherries, halved1/4 cup green candied cherries, halved1/4 cup red … Read more
Chocolate Banana Bread Table of Contents Ingredients– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder– 1 teaspoon baking soda– 1/2 teaspoon salt– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened– 1 cup granulated sugar– 2 large eggs– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract– 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)– 1/2 cup sour cream– 1 cup chocolate … Read more
Custard Sponge Cake Table of Contents Ingredients For the Sponge Cake: 4 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk For the Custard Topping: 2 cups milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 3 egg yolks 1 teaspoon … Read more
Fried Chocolate Donuts Table of Contents Ingredients: 200g finely chopped chocolate 1 egg 50ml water 1 tbsp sugar 100g all-purpose flour Bread crumbs (Panko preferred) Oil for frying Instructions: 1. Melt the Chocolate: Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Place a heatproof bowl over the pot, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t … Read more
No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake Table of Contents Ingredients For the Cake: 600g biscuits (digestive biscuits or graham crackers preferred) 120g sugar 60g cocoa powder 250ml milk 60g butter A pinch of vanilla extract For the Glaze: 100g dark chocolate 130ml heavy cream (33% fat) Directions Prepare the Cake Base: Line the Pan: Line a round … Read more
Innovative Coca-Cola Braided Bread: A Unique Twist on Classic Baking Table of Contents Ingredients For this innovative Coca-Cola Braided Bread, you’ll need: 450g (3 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 7g (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 250ml (1 cup) Coca-Cola, at room temperature 3 tablespoons sunflower or vegetable oil 1 … Read more
Fritters with Cinnamon-Sugar Coating Table of Contents Ingredients For the Dough: Wheat Flour: 210 g (1 3/4 cups) Sugar: 15 g (1 tablespoon) Organic Dry Yeast: 5 g (1/2 packet) Egg: 1 large Oil: 39 ml (3 tablespoons) Warm Milk: 80 ml (1/3 cup) Salt: 1 pinch Bananas: 7 to 10 units, firm and not overly ripe For Frying: Oil: as needed for frying … Read more
Lemon Blueberry Loaf Table of Contents Ingredients: For the Loaf: 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder ½ teaspoon (2g) salt 1 cup (240g) sour cream or plain/Greek yogurt 1 cup (200g) sugar 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon (6g) lemon zest (from 1 large lemon) ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract ½ … Read more
Custard Cream Steamed Buns: A Delightful, Soft, and Creamy Treat Table of Contents Ingredients: For the Custard Cream: 200 ml milk 15 grams butter 2 egg yolks 35 grams sugar 15 grams cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Dough: 125 ml warm milk 25 grams sugar 3 grams instant yeast 220 grams low-protein flour … Read more
Stuffed Cabbage with Rice and Minced Meat Table of Contents Ingredients For the Filling: Cabbage: 1 large cabbage (1.5 kilograms) Rice: 1 cup (125 grams) Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons (30 ml) Onion: 1, finely chopped Carrot: 1, grated Green Pepper: 1, chopped Red Pepper: 1, chopped Minced Meat: 400 grams (can be beef, lamb, or a mix) Parsley: To taste, chopped Salt: 1 teaspoon (8 … Read more
Homemade Nutty Nougat with Honey and Roasted Nuts Table of Contents Ingredients: Honey: ½ cup (200g) Sugar: ¾ cup (125g) Egg White: 1 large Salt: A pinch Roasted Hazelnuts: 1 cup (120g) Roasted Blanched Almonds: ½ cup (60g) Vegetable Oil: For greasing Parchment Paper: For lining the mold Directions: Prepare the Mold: Grease a 26 × … Read more
Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cake with Cottage Cheese and Walnuts Table of Contents Ingredients 1 cup oatmeal 2 apples, peeled, cored, and grated 2 eggs 100g cottage cheese (low-fat or regular) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Vegetable oil, for greasing the pan Walnuts, for sprinkling (optional) Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients Preheat … Read more
This delicious meal was my first exposure to it during a neighborhood gathering. At a potluck, you could eat a few bites of one dish and feel bad about it, but other foods will make you want more. Served with mashed potatoes, the ground beef and gravy was a huge success with both my husband … Read more
Spicy Garlic Eggplant with Fresh Parsley Table of Contents Ingredients: 1 eggplant 3 cloves of garlic, minced Fresh parsley, chopped (about 2 tablespoons or to taste) 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 40 ml olive oil (about 3 tablespoons) Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Step-by-Step Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Eggplant Wash and … Read more
Walnut Banana Bars with Ginger and Cinnamon Table of Contents Ingredients: Walnuts – 1 cup (120g), ground Bananas – 2 medium, peeled and mashed Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon Ginger – 1 teaspoon, grated or finely chopped Orange peel – 1 teaspoon, grated (zest of 1 orange) Cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon Directions: Prepare the Walnuts: Place 1 cup of walnuts in … Read more
