Monday, October 4, 2010
Amboy's Clubhouse Sandwich
Ingredients for the sandwich:
2 pieces turkey ham
2 tablespoons cream cheese
6 slices bread
2 eggs, scrambled
1 whole icebery lettuce
2 tomatoes, sliced into thin rounds
Ingredients for the beef tapa:
250 grams sukiyaki-cut beef
2 tablespoons calamansi
AJI-NO-MOTO Umami Seasoning.
1/8 cup soy sauce
Salt
Pepper
Directions:
1. Marinate beef with soy sauce, calamansi, salt, pepper and AJI-NO-MOTO Umami Seasoning. Pan fry.
2. Deep fry taro. Season with salt.
3. Assemble sandwich. Spread cream cheese on bread slice. Top according to this order : egg, turkey ham, bread slice, tapa, tomato, lettuce and bread slice.
4. Serve taro chips with sandwich.
Beef Burger
Ingredients for the patties:
500 grams ground chuck
1/2 cup bread crumbs, fresh
1/4 cup Carnation Evap
2 tablespoons onion, grated
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Ingredients for the burger:
4 pieces hamburger buns
lettuce
tomatoes
grilled onions
bacon strip
ketchup
BBQ sauce
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients for burger patties in a bowl. Mix well until combined.
2. Form into patties and place on a sheet pan or tray. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
3. To cook: Heat the grill on high, cook the burger patties 3-4 mintues per side.
4. Brush each half of the burger bun with butter and place cut side down to toast.
5. Remove bread from heat, then place the lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onion on the bottom half of the bread.
6. Top with the burger patty, place cheese, mushrooms on top of the patty. Bacon can be added and drizzled with barbecue sauce. (Put any topping as desired)
7. Top with the half top of the bread.
8. Serve with french fries and pickles.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Cookies and Cream Fridge Delight
Want to make a cool dessert to help ease the summer heat? Try this cookies and cream-flavored recipe!
Ingredients:
2 250 grams All Purpose Cream
1/2 cup Condensada
1 90 grams pack store-brought cream-filled chocolate cookies, crushed & divided
14 pieces graham crackers
Directions:
1. Mix well NESTL� All Purpose Cream and CARNATION Condensada.
2. Spread 1/2 cup of the cream mixture into the bottom of a square glass
or aluminum container. Arrange graham crackers on top of the cream.
3. Add a second layer of cream followed by crushed chocolate cookies.
4. Finish with another layer of graham crackers and the rest of the cream. Top with the remaining crushed chocolate cookies. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Recipe courtesy of True Confections
Brownie Pops Aug 31, '09
2 cups cake flour
1 tsp baking powder
160 grams dark sweet chocolate, chopped and melted
1 cups butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
100 grams dark chocolate, melted
100 grams white chocolate
Food color
Procedure:
1 Preheat oven to 350F. Grease the Silicone Brownie Mold.
2 Sift together Cake flour and baking powder
3 Melt the dark chocolate.
4 Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
add the chocolate then the eggs one at a time, add the vanilla and continue mixing.
5 Add the dry ingredients just until it is combined
6 Pour into the molds and bake for 20 minutes.
7 Cool completely.
8 Dip in Dark Chocolate and Drizzle with the colored chocolate
1 tsp baking powder
160 grams dark sweet chocolate, chopped and melted
1 cups butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
100 grams dark chocolate, melted
100 grams white chocolate
Food color
Procedure:
1 Preheat oven to 350F. Grease the Silicone Brownie Mold.
2 Sift together Cake flour and baking powder
3 Melt the dark chocolate.
4 Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
add the chocolate then the eggs one at a time, add the vanilla and continue mixing.
5 Add the dry ingredients just until it is combined
6 Pour into the molds and bake for 20 minutes.
7 Cool completely.
8 Dip in Dark Chocolate and Drizzle with the colored chocolate
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
24 Oreo halves, with cream filling attached
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 2/3 cup sugar
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup milk
20 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped (I quarter them)
For the frosting:
8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
2 tbsp. heavy cream
For garnish:
Oreo cookie crumbs
24 Oreo cookie halves
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line the wells of two cupcake pans with 24 paper
liners. Place an Oreo halve in the bottom of each liner, cream side up. In a
medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir together with a
fork to blend and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the
butter and sugar and beat together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy,
about 2 minutes. Blend in the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Blend in the vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed, beat in
half of the dry ingredients just until incorporated. Add the milk and beat just
until combined, then mix in the remaining dry ingredients. Gently fold in the
chopped Oreos with a rubber spatula until evenly incorporated, being careful not
to over-mix.
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20
minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking, until a toothpick inserted in
the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans 5-10 minutes, then
transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an
electric mixer and beat on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Blend in the vanilla extract. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar until
incorporated and smooth, 1-2 minutes. Add the heavy cream to the bowl and beat
on medium-low speed just until incorporated, then increase the speed to
medium-high and whip for 4 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping down the
sides of the bowl as needed.
Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired. Sprinkle with Oreo crumbs and garnish
with Oreo halves.
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
24 Oreo halves, with cream filling attached
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 2/3 cup sugar
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup milk
20 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped (I quarter them)
For the frosting:
8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
2 tbsp. heavy cream
For garnish:
Oreo cookie crumbs
24 Oreo cookie halves
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line the wells of two cupcake pans with 24 paper
liners. Place an Oreo halve in the bottom of each liner, cream side up. In a
medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir together with a
fork to blend and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the
butter and sugar and beat together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy,
about 2 minutes. Blend in the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Blend in the vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed, beat in
half of the dry ingredients just until incorporated. Add the milk and beat just
until combined, then mix in the remaining dry ingredients. Gently fold in the
chopped Oreos with a rubber spatula until evenly incorporated, being careful not
to over-mix.
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20
minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking, until a toothpick inserted in
the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans 5-10 minutes, then
transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an
electric mixer and beat on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Blend in the vanilla extract. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar until
incorporated and smooth, 1-2 minutes. Add the heavy cream to the bowl and beat
on medium-low speed just until incorporated, then increase the speed to
medium-high and whip for 4 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping down the
sides of the bowl as needed.
Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired. Sprinkle with Oreo crumbs and garnish
with Oreo halves.
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 pound cream cheese, softened
2 sticks butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
Chopped pecans and fresh raspberries or strawberries, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with cupcake
papers.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and
cocoa powder. In a large bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs,
food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer. Add the
sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled. Bake in oven
for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through. Test the
cupcakes with a toothpick for doneness. Remove from oven and cool completely
before frosting.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until
smooth. Add the sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated. Increase the
speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy.
Garnish with chopped pecans and a fresh raspberry or strawberry.
Cook's Note: Frost the cupcakes with a butter knife or pipe it on with a big
star tip.
Healthy Hotdogs
Recipe by Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham from 4 Ingredients
4 wraps
4 organic Sausages
1½ cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded carrot
Grill or BBQ sausages.
Lay wraps out and sprinkle equal portions of cheese onto each. Add chosen vegetable and rollup.
4 wraps
4 organic Sausages
1½ cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded carrot
Grill or BBQ sausages.
Lay wraps out and sprinkle equal portions of cheese onto each. Add chosen vegetable and rollup.
Sweet Chicken with Cornflakes
Recipe by Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham from 4 Ingredients
750 g organic chicken breast fillets
¾ cup organic Plain Yoghurt
2 cups Cornflakes ground
1 cup Parmesan Cheese
Preheat oven to 180C.
Combine cornflakes and cheese together in one bowl and place yoghurt in another bowl.
Coat chicken with yoghurt and then cornflake and cheese mixture.
Bake in oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on size of chicken breasts.
750 g organic chicken breast fillets
¾ cup organic Plain Yoghurt
2 cups Cornflakes ground
1 cup Parmesan Cheese
Preheat oven to 180C.
Combine cornflakes and cheese together in one bowl and place yoghurt in another bowl.
Coat chicken with yoghurt and then cornflake and cheese mixture.
Bake in oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on size of chicken breasts.
Swiss Schnitzel
2 chicken breasts
3 Slices multigrain bread grated into crumbs
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Slices Jarlsberg Cheese
Cut chicken in half horizontally, using a rolling pin pound into slices until thin.
Coat with breadcrumbs, pressing into flesh to coat both sides.
Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan.
Over moderate heat, cook schnitzels 2 at a time for 2 minutes, until golden on the bottom, turn and top with cheese.
Cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until chicken is tender and the cheese melts.
Recipe by Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham from 4 Ingredients
Burger Patties with Roasted Garlic Sauce
By: Chiqui Lloren
You can ditch the bread and have the patties as your ulam with rice.
Serves 4 Prep Time 50 minutes Cooking Time 5 minutes
250g ground pork
250g ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons rock salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Sauce
6 large heads of garlic
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 slices of white bread (remove crust)
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 Place garlic bulbs in foil. Drizzle with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
2 Wrap in the foil and bake in preheated oven (400°F) for 45 minutes or until soft.
3 Cool garlic, chop off top, and squeeze out garlic cloves.
4 Soak bread in water for 1 minute, squeeze dry, and place in food processor or blender.
5 Add garlic and process into a smooth paste. Add lemon juice, and gradually add rest of olive oil in a smooth stream to make a paste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6 Preheat grill or pan to medium high.
7 Mix ground meat, onions, salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 patties
8 Place on pan or grill until cooked. Serve with garlic sauce.
Photography by Ocs Alvarez & Lucky Besa | Styling by Melanie Jimenez
Special BLT Sandwich
By: Sharlene Tan & Elaine Lim
A filling and flavorful sandwich you'll want to have not just on 'special' days
Serves 2 Prep Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 10 minutes
4 slices of bacon
2 cheese slices
2 large whole-wheat bread slices
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
4 slices of tomato
2 lettuce leaves
1 teaspoon butter
2 eggs
1 Cook the bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Set aside.
2 Place cheese slices on one slice of bread and toast together until melted.
3 On the other slice of bread, spread mayonnaise. Top with bacon, sliced tomato, and lettuce.
4 In a nonstick skillet, fry the eggs in butter, keeping yolks runny.
5 Slide the eggs on top of the lettuce. Top with the other toast with melted cheese.
6 Place the sandwich on a plate, slice in half, and serve.
Photography by David Hanson │ Food Styling by Sharlene Tan and Elaine Lim │ Prop Styling by Cleone Baradas
A filling and flavorful sandwich you'll want to have not just on 'special' days
Serves 2 Prep Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 10 minutes
4 slices of bacon
2 cheese slices
2 large whole-wheat bread slices
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
4 slices of tomato
2 lettuce leaves
1 teaspoon butter
2 eggs
1 Cook the bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Set aside.
2 Place cheese slices on one slice of bread and toast together until melted.
3 On the other slice of bread, spread mayonnaise. Top with bacon, sliced tomato, and lettuce.
4 In a nonstick skillet, fry the eggs in butter, keeping yolks runny.
5 Slide the eggs on top of the lettuce. Top with the other toast with melted cheese.
6 Place the sandwich on a plate, slice in half, and serve.
Photography by David Hanson │ Food Styling by Sharlene Tan and Elaine Lim │ Prop Styling by Cleone Baradas
Mother’s Day French Toast
By: Myra Santiago
Make this one for breakfast to impress someone special (your mom!). Just remember to be patient when slow-cooking the egg.
Serves 1 Prep Time 1 minute Total Cooking Time 6 minutes
2 tablespoons butter
2 thick bread slices, with holes cut in the center
1/2 cup fresh milk
2 eggs
1 Place a small juice glass in the center of a slice of bread and cut around it, creating a hole in the middle. Dip the bread slices in a bowl of milk, allowing it to moisten most of the slice without getting it soggy. Handle carefully to prevent the bread from breaking apart.
2 Heat to medium a Teflon-coated skillet and gently melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Place a slice of bread in the pan and fry until golden brown. Turn the slice over and crack an egg into the empty center. Bring the heat down to low and allow the egg to cook slowly until the whites have set.
3 Serve quickly with a side of crispy bacon strips or slices of ham and cheese.
Make this one for breakfast to impress someone special (your mom!). Just remember to be patient when slow-cooking the egg.
Serves 1 Prep Time 1 minute Total Cooking Time 6 minutes
2 tablespoons butter
2 thick bread slices, with holes cut in the center
1/2 cup fresh milk
2 eggs
1 Place a small juice glass in the center of a slice of bread and cut around it, creating a hole in the middle. Dip the bread slices in a bowl of milk, allowing it to moisten most of the slice without getting it soggy. Handle carefully to prevent the bread from breaking apart.
2 Heat to medium a Teflon-coated skillet and gently melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Place a slice of bread in the pan and fry until golden brown. Turn the slice over and crack an egg into the empty center. Bring the heat down to low and allow the egg to cook slowly until the whites have set.
3 Serve quickly with a side of crispy bacon strips or slices of ham and cheese.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Burgers with Bacon Bits and Blue Cheese with Blue Mashed Potatoes
Rachael Ray's Official Website :: Burgers with Bacon Bits and Blue Cheese with Blue Mashed Potatoes
Burgers with Bacon Bits and Blue Cheese with Blue Mashed Potatoes
Serves 4
Blue mashers and blue cheese add pizzazz and flavor to Rach's latest bacon burger!
6 medium blue potatoes, peeled and quartered
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
2 egg yolks
8 slices bacon, chopped
2 pounds ground sirloin
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1/4 cup grated onion, with juice
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
3/4 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup Stilton or other piquant blue cheese, crumbled
4 cups watercress leaves, loosely packed
4 rolls, split, lightly toasted and buttered
Balsamic drizzle, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Pre-heat the broiler.
Place the potatoes in a saucepot, cover with water and bring to boil. Add some salt and cook until tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Add the cream, salt and pepper and chives and mash. Scoop the potatoes into a cake frosting piping bag or large zip-top sealable plastic bag with a star tip, if you have one (you can also cut off the corner of the plastic bag), and pipe them into little mounds on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler until golden brown on top, about 2 minutes.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the bacon bits and reserve on a paper towel-lined plate. Remove all but a tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet.
In a large bowl, combine the meat with reserved bacon bits, Worcestershire, garlic, grated onion (grate it over the bowl so the juices fall into the meat), parsley, salt and lots of black pepper. Score the meat into four portions, then form patties out of each portion, making them thinner in the middle. Drizzle the patties with EVOO, then add them to the hot skillet and cook for 10 minutes for rare to medium-rare and up to 16 minutes for medium-well burgers, turning once. Top the burgers in the last minute of cook time with the Stilton cheese and tent with foil to melt.
While the burgers cook, heat a small skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the onion, sauté for 8-10 minutes, then add the mushrooms and sauté 8-10 minutes more. If the pan gets dry, add a drizzle of EVOO. Season the cooked onions and mushrooms with salt and pepper.
To serve, pile some watercress on the bun bottoms and top with a burger patty. Pile some of the onions and mushrooms on top and replace the bun caps. Serve the mashed blue potatoes alongside.
by rachael ray
Burgers with Bacon Bits and Blue Cheese with Blue Mashed Potatoes
Serves 4
Blue mashers and blue cheese add pizzazz and flavor to Rach's latest bacon burger!
6 medium blue potatoes, peeled and quartered
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
2 egg yolks
8 slices bacon, chopped
2 pounds ground sirloin
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1/4 cup grated onion, with juice
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
3/4 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup Stilton or other piquant blue cheese, crumbled
4 cups watercress leaves, loosely packed
4 rolls, split, lightly toasted and buttered
Balsamic drizzle, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Pre-heat the broiler.
Place the potatoes in a saucepot, cover with water and bring to boil. Add some salt and cook until tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Add the cream, salt and pepper and chives and mash. Scoop the potatoes into a cake frosting piping bag or large zip-top sealable plastic bag with a star tip, if you have one (you can also cut off the corner of the plastic bag), and pipe them into little mounds on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler until golden brown on top, about 2 minutes.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the bacon bits and reserve on a paper towel-lined plate. Remove all but a tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet.
In a large bowl, combine the meat with reserved bacon bits, Worcestershire, garlic, grated onion (grate it over the bowl so the juices fall into the meat), parsley, salt and lots of black pepper. Score the meat into four portions, then form patties out of each portion, making them thinner in the middle. Drizzle the patties with EVOO, then add them to the hot skillet and cook for 10 minutes for rare to medium-rare and up to 16 minutes for medium-well burgers, turning once. Top the burgers in the last minute of cook time with the Stilton cheese and tent with foil to melt.
While the burgers cook, heat a small skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the onion, sauté for 8-10 minutes, then add the mushrooms and sauté 8-10 minutes more. If the pan gets dry, add a drizzle of EVOO. Season the cooked onions and mushrooms with salt and pepper.
To serve, pile some watercress on the bun bottoms and top with a burger patty. Pile some of the onions and mushrooms on top and replace the bun caps. Serve the mashed blue potatoes alongside.
by rachael ray
Banana Shake Trio
Banana Shake Trio | Recipe | Yummy.ph - the Philippine online recipe database
Fruit plus ice cream makes these yellow milkshakes slurp-worthy.
Totally Banana
1 whole yellow banana, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup milk
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
crushed ice
Place banana, milk, ice cream, and crushed ice in a blender and blend together (on pulse mode to retain the body and so it won’t come out soupy). Serve right away.
Berry Banana Split
1 whole yellow banana, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup milk
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
chocolate syrup
crushed ice
pineapple chunks
whipped cream
maraschino cherries
Smear the sides of the glass with chocolate syrup, then place in the freezer while making the milkshake. In a blender, pulse together banana, strawberries, milk, ice cream, and ice until blended. Pour mixture in chilled glasses then top with whipped cream, pineapple chunks, and a cherry.
Nutty Banana
1 yellow banana, peeled and sliced
1/2 scoop chocolate ice cream
1 teaspoon amaretto liquor
crushed ice
whipped cream
chocolate syrup
almonds, crushed
banana slices, for garnishing
Place banana, chocolate ice cream, liquor, and crushed ice in a blender. Pulse together. Pour mixture into tall glasses. Finish with whipped cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with crushed almonds and banana slices.
Photography by Ocs Alvarez │ Styling by Pixie Sevilla-Santos
by yummy
Fruit plus ice cream makes these yellow milkshakes slurp-worthy.
Totally Banana
1 whole yellow banana, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup milk
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
crushed ice
Place banana, milk, ice cream, and crushed ice in a blender and blend together (on pulse mode to retain the body and so it won’t come out soupy). Serve right away.
Berry Banana Split
1 whole yellow banana, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup milk
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
chocolate syrup
crushed ice
pineapple chunks
whipped cream
maraschino cherries
Smear the sides of the glass with chocolate syrup, then place in the freezer while making the milkshake. In a blender, pulse together banana, strawberries, milk, ice cream, and ice until blended. Pour mixture in chilled glasses then top with whipped cream, pineapple chunks, and a cherry.
Nutty Banana
1 yellow banana, peeled and sliced
1/2 scoop chocolate ice cream
1 teaspoon amaretto liquor
crushed ice
whipped cream
chocolate syrup
almonds, crushed
banana slices, for garnishing
Place banana, chocolate ice cream, liquor, and crushed ice in a blender. Pulse together. Pour mixture into tall glasses. Finish with whipped cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with crushed almonds and banana slices.
Photography by Ocs Alvarez │ Styling by Pixie Sevilla-Santos
by yummy
Banana Split A La Pixie
Everything But The Kitchen Sink Banana Split in an ice cream parlor in California was my first taste of banana split and it’s been my favorite ever since. Here’s my own recipe for sauces—which you can drizzle over your over-the-top banana split.
Yield 2 Prep Time 10 minutes
2 large Cavendish or lacatan bananas, peeled, split lengthwise
ice cream, in different flavors
an assortment of toppings
hot fudge sauce or caramel sauce
1 Take out two oblong dishes. On each, place two banana slices to line the dish.
2 Place three scoops of ice cream in the middle of each dish. Add toppings.
3 Drizzle with homemade hot fudge and/or homemade caramel sauce.
4 Make the Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce: In a double boiler, combine 230 grams bittersweet chocolate (chopped), 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup, and 1 tablespoon vanilla and melt, stirring continuously.
5 Make the Homemade Caramel Sauce: Put 9 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a heavy pot. Stir just to moisten sugar.
6 Brush sides of the pot with a wet pastry brush to make sure there’s no sugar sticking.
7 Place pot on heat, but do not stir. Let mixture boil until golden brown in color.
8 Immediately remove from heat. Slowly stir in 5 tablespoons all-purpose cream (room temperature).
by http://www.yummy.ph/recipe/banana-split-a-la-pixie
Why Babies Do the Oddest Things: Grasp, Fight Sleep and Tripod
Your little bundle of joy may be the light and love of your life but he will also be the source of baffling, bewildering behavior. Here’s a chance to see things from a baby’s perspective and answer some questions about why babies do the oddest things.
Why do some babies grab onto things so tightly?
A baby’s grasping reflex is one of the first she’s born with and she will damn well use it – it’s strong enough to support her weight (something some parents may no longer be capable of). Research suggests that this grasping reflex action comes from primates, an idea that’s easy to believe if you’ve ever watched Tarzan swinging from vine to vine with his chimp chum, Cheeta. Another study showed that when infants hold onto their mothers, their heartbeats slow down, suggesting that they feel calm and secure while hanging on to Mommy.
Why do some babies fight sleep? Why do babies wake up in the most inopportune times?
The newness of existence in all its glory is the reason your newborn will fight sleep with the ferocity of a Tasmanian devil. Sleep is boring and overrated, thinks your child. Separation anxiety from their parents also keeps a baby crying. And as they haven’t figured out the concept of Night and Day yet, kids will sleep whenever they feel like it.
One key factor is hunger. As a baby’s stomach is roughly the size of a peanut, it can hold just enough milk to keep it satisfied for 3-4 hours. So be prepared for lots of sleepless nights, but take heart: you can begin to teach your baby as early as now that daytime is for staying awake and nighttime is Mommy’s quality snooze time. Check out some baby sleep training techniques.
Why do some babies tripod before they sit up straight?
We may take actions like sitting for granted but try doing so if all your limbs had the consistency of overcooked champorado. Now add that to the fact that you’re doing this for the very first time. That’s how your baby starts out. As he grows, he gets stronger and more coordinated but this happens in stages—stages your baby works out a day at a time for several months. He starts with his head then he begins to work out his upper body doing the equivalent of little baby push-ups and cat stretches. Tripoding (plopped on his rump with his arms straight out in front of him, his hands flat on the floor like a sitting doggie) is a way for a baby to sit up unaided before he has the balance to stay sitting without support.
It’s no wonder that babies do the oddest things. They’re learning everything for the first time and they’re adjusting to nature programming as well.
Photo from sxc.hu
byhttp://www.smartparenting.com.ph/baby/behavior/Why-Babies-Do-the-Oddest-Things--Grasp--Fight-Sleep-and-Tripod
Setting up Bonding Activities Between Your Toddler and Your Newborn
Now that your firstborn is now an Ate (or a Kuya), it is important to foster a loving and close relationship with her new younger sibling. Adjusting to her new role may be effortless or a bit more challenging, depending on your toddler’s mood and readiness. Sibling rivalry and jealousy is fairly common and very natural. However, you can help your firstborn ease into her new role by setting up some bonding activities between your children.
1. Reading a bedtime story
Remember that your toddler loves to mimic your every move. Read her a bedtime story and in return, let her read to her new sibling. Even if she can’t read yet, she can flip through the pages and explain what’s happening in the pictures.
2. Helping with bath time
You can give Ate a washcloth and ask her if she wants to wash the baby’s toes or tummy. You can also ask her to get the baby’s towel once the baby’s all clean. By giving her these roles, she feels important and proud to be an Ate.
3. Looking through (ate’s) baby albums
This is a great bonding activity because it allows your toddler to understand that she was also once a baby who got that special attention from mom and dad. And now it’s time for Ate to give that special attention to her new sibling.
Also, this is not only entertaining for your children but also for you! Take a trip down memory lane and look how big your firstborn has grown.
4. Ate the Entertainer
When the baby is crying or upset, instead of shooing away Ate, have her sing or dance for her younger sibling.
5. Baby massage
Carefully guide your toddler’s hands to gently caress your baby’s hands, feet, legs, and torso. Once Ate has gotten the hang of it, she can do the baby massage by herself, supervised of course.
Teach Ate how to be gentle with her younger sister. It can be difficult at times but just be patient and she will eventually learn. Also expect that your toddler might accidentally hurt her younger sibling eventually. Resist the urge to immediately swoop in and take the baby away from her Ate. Let your toddler try to be the Big Ate and resolve the situation on her own. This also allows her to see herself as a loving and caring older sister rather than a troublemaker.
It is natural to be over-protective of your newborn; your toddler has never seemed so dangerous and threatening when she is around your baby. The worst thing you can do is to alienate your toddler by being too protective. Allow them to bond and out of this will blossom one of the strongest and most beautiful relationships.
by http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/baby/activities/Setting-up-Bonding-Activities-Between-Your-Toddler-and-Your-Newborn
22 Milestone Markers of your 2-3- Month-old Baby
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
May sleep through the night
Holds objects for a few seconds
May bring hands together
Body tone improves
Starts holding chest and head up a short time while lying on tummy, eventually leans on elbows while on stomach
Facial expressions varies
Vocalization increases
Taste buds begin to develop
Follows slowly moving object with both eyes and head from one side of body to the other
COGNITIVE AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
Sucks at the sight of breast
Squirms in anticipation when sees breast or bottle
Explores own face with hand
Stops sucking to listen
Turns head to find source of sound
Gazes at hands
Can distinguish speech from other sounds
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Smiles easily and spontaneously
May laugh or chuckle
Calms down with mother’s voice or soft music
Begins to enjoy taking a bath
Cries less as she learns to gurgle and coo
Starts recognizing and differentiating among family members
Photo from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mackro/ / CC BY-SA 2.0
Boost your baby's development! (11-12 months)
Here’s a guide on how to interact with your baby based on his developmental milestones.
The Twelfth Month
Baby’s first birthday is coming up and there is so much to celebrate—first steps, first words, and increased control over her actions. She will show that she is a “big girl” by imitating some of the things you do like talking on the phone or pushing her stroller. However, as baby insists on doing things on her own, expect frustration when she is not able to do certain things. Keep your cool and observe first if she can work things out eventually. If not, figure out what is frustrating her; is she tired, is it too difficult, has she tried many times to no avail? Step in and help out if this is the case. More importantly, because it is now very clear to her that she is a separate being, give her the love and attention that she needs to reassure her that you will always be there. Here is what you can typically expect during the twelfth month:
How to interact with your 12-month old:
• First words will not be very clear and may sound like the same word for different things. If you hear baby say a word often enough and it sounds like she means a particular object or picture, show this to her and get her to repeat the word.
• When baby “talks” with you, do talk back. Not with baby talk but with real words. She’s probably telling you something about what she is doing or commenting on where you are. Tell her that, “Yes, it is a windy day and the leaves dancing”, or that “You really seem to be enjoying the game that you’re playing”. Be sure that you use simple words that will be easy for baby to understand especially when giving directions.
• Since baby loves to imitate Mom and Dad, get her to copy what you are doing such as putting the spoon in your mouth, reading a book right side up and from left to right, or packing toys away. SOURCES:
Curtis, G. B. & Schuler, J. (2000). Your Baby’s First Year Week by Week. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing.
First 5 Commission of San Diego. (2008). How Kids Develop. Retrieved from http://www.howkidsdevelop.com/developSkills.html
Orenstein, J. (2000). 365 Tips for Baby’s First Year. Holbrook, MA: Adams Media Corporation.
Powell, J. and Smith, C.A. (1994). The 1st year. In Developmental milestones: A guide for parents. Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service. Retrieved from http://www.nichcy.org/Disabilities/Milestones/Pages/Default.aspx
BY http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/baby/development-child-care/boost-your-babys-development-1112-months
Hot Prawn Salad with Fresh Fruits
Weight conscious? Look no further with this light and guilt-free Hot Prawn Salad with Fresh Fruits.
Ingredients:
500g prawns
2 tsp custard powder
1 tsp inger, grated
1/4 cup Carnation Evap
Cornstarch
1 can cocktail fruits
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp Carnation Condensada
Oil for frying
Spring onions (for garnish)
Procedure:
1. Marinate the prawns in custard powder, grated ginger and Carnation Evap for 30 minutes to an hour.
2. Dust prawns with cornstarch and deep fry.
3. Mix mayonnaise with Carnation Condensada.
4. Toss in prawns and fruit cocktails into the mayonnaise.
5. Garnish with spring onions.
RECIPE AND PHOTO COURTESY OF MY FAVORITE RECIPES
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