Breakfast
Ube Rolls
Ube Rolls are bread dough filled with sweetened purple yam. You can use Okinawan yam or Stokes potatoes. In this Ube Rolls recipe, I used the Stokes potatoes. Ube is a popular dessert in the Philippines, which is called “haleya”. Traditionally, it’s cooked with butter and condensed milk. I used heavy cream, butter, and brown…
Read MoreHomemade Banana Bread
Moist and delicious homemade Banana Bread. Combined with walnuts and raisins, so easy to make and great for snacking or breakfast. It can easily freeze and just grab and reheat when you’re ready to have them. Can’t just have a slice, so make a double batch. follow us on social For the ingredients you need:…
Read MoreGinatang Bilo Bilo
(coconut sweet stew) Specialty dessert with coconut cream and sweet yams. This dessert is very popular in the Philippines. One of the ingredients is called “bilo bilo”, it’s made from glutinous rice flour and water. The texture is pretty close to Japanese Mochi, chewy and smooth. The rest of the ingredients are tropical fruits and…
Read MoreCinnamon Pecan Rolls
Craving for cinnamon rolls? No need to go out of the house and stand in a long line for those overly sweet, commercialized, high-priced cinnamon rolls. You know what I’m talking about. Let’s make this simple Cinnamon Pecan Rolls with smooth and silky cream cheese frosting. Roll your sleeves, get your mixer, and apron on,…
Read MoreEasy Homemade Granola
Homemade Granola is a quick breakfast that gives you all-day energy. The coconut oil renders a very nutty flavor, and the aroma is so invigorating to the senses. You’ll look at breakfast differently when making something from scratch. It makes you feel excited to wake up in the morning and look forward to this breakfast.…
Read MoreIrish Soda Bread
There’s no better time to make this bread than today. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Although you can have this bread any day, it’s great with or without any spread. Re-heat or toast a slice and have a little bit of butter all over the bread with a cup of coffee will surely bring a smile…
Read MoreSpinach Egg Muffins
Spinach Egg Muffins are a great breakfast option. They are high in protein and can be customized to include vegetables and other healthy ingredients. They are easy to make ahead of time and can be stored in the refrigerator for a quick and convenient breakfast on busy mornings. Additionally, they are a portable breakfast option…
Read MoreHomemade Bread
Nothing better than making your own bread. The lingering smell of goodness around your house is very enticing. This experience always reminds me of childhood. At first, I was intimidated by the process of making good bread. Then I realized that it’s not as bad as I thought. Making my own bread gives me total…
Read MoreEasy Focaccia Bread
For the Focaccia dough, you can use either bread flour or all-purpose flour. Bread flour is higher in gluten therefore your bread is lighter and chewier than bread that’s more dense and crumbly. Good choices for toppings are olives, caramelized onions, tomato slices, roasted peppers, shredded cheese, and all kinds of herbs. Finish it with…
Read MoreCorned Beef Hash
Corned Beef Hash is a hearty, savory meal that is easy to prepare. It’s usually made from canned corned beef. For this recipe, I bought a ready-to-cook corned beef brisket, then roasted some potatoes, and added bell peppers. It’s delicious and worth taking the time to use real beef brisket. canned corned beef or corned…
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