BLACK SAMBU

A friend shared this recipe long long time ago, she is now working abroad. I remember her every time I made this gel. . . so love this creamy and chocolate' gel, you may try. . . . .  

Ingredients:

Cream layer:

1 cup water
2 sachet unflavored Knox Gelatin
1 big Carnation Condensed Milk
1 big can of Nestle All-Purpose Cream

chocolate layer:

1 cup water
2 sachet unflavored Knox Gelatin
1 big can Alpine Evaporated Milk
1 cup plain chocolate, (suggestion: 3 bars Hershey dark chocolate/ you may used 1/2 to 3/4 cup of bensdorf cocoa  adjust if needed)
1 cup Sugar

Directions:

Cream layer:

1) Mix all  ingredients see to it that gelatin dissolved, cook over low fire. Be sure to stir constantly to avoid gelatin clumps and burns. Place in a mold and cool for a while. Store in freezer so it’ll set quicker.

chocolate layer:

2) Follow direction 1.  Check if your first layer is solid and ready, then pour over your chocolate mixture. Let it cool before putting  to freeze.

3) Decorate with chocolate or sweetened powder or anything you like

serve and enjoy. . . .

BLACK FOREST CAKE

                         

My favorito cake and  I really, really love this kind of cake. Try one. . . 

Ingredients

• 2 1/8 cups all-purpose flour  
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 (20 ounce) cans pitted sour cherries
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch, round, cake pans; cover bottoms with waxed paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and 1 tablespoon vanilla; beat until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pans.
3. Bake for 35 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool layers in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Loosen edges, and remove to racks to cool completely.
4. Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Combine reserved juice, cherries, 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool before using.
5. Combine whipping cream and confectioner's sugar in a chilled medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
6. With long serrated knife, split each cake layer horizontally in half. Tear one split layer into crumbs; set aside. Reserve 1 1/2 cups Frosting for decorating cake; set aside. Gently brush loose crumbs off top and side of each cake layer with pasty brush or hands. To assemble, place one cake layer on cake plate. Spread with 1 cup frosting; top with 3/4 cup cherry topping. Top with second cake layer; repeat layers of frosting and cherry topping. Top with third cake layer. Frost side of cake. Pat reserved crumbs onto frosting on side of cake. Spoon reserved frosting into pastry bag fitted with star decorator tip. Pipe around top and bottom edges of cake. Spoon remaining cherry topping onto top of cake. 

BUNDLE OF RECIPES

GARLIC BREAD WITH MOZZARELLA

Ingredients:
1 very good homemade or store-bought focaccia bread
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella
6 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Procedure:
             1. Slice focaccia bread in half through the middle and spread approximately 1/4 cup of the softened butter on the faces of each half of the loaf.
             2. Sprinkle about 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese over the butter on each half.
             3. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese on the face of each half of foccacia.
             4. Arrange about 3 cloves of very thinly sliced garlic on each face of the bread, and then sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano over the top of each half.You can also mince the garlic instead if you like
             5. Bake bread on a baking sheet for 10 - 12 minutes or until top begins to brown. Slice and serve.
                        

CHICKEN – CORN SOUP

(Soup)

  Ingredients:

1 sachet Chicken- Corn Soup (knorr)

1 pc        Egg

 Procedure:   

              1. Bring to boil per pack direction. Add 1 egg stirringly in it. Serve hot.

                    

MANGO PEARL LAYER

Yield 5 to 6 small glasses  Prep Time 15 minutes  Chill Time 20 to 30 minutes

Ingedients:

 2 cups all-purpose cream

1 1/4 cups (300 ml) condensed milk

2 ripe mangoes, thinly sliced

1 1/2 cup cooked sago, small1 pack crushed graham crackerschocolate wafer sticks for garnish

Procedure:  

             1  In a bowl, pour in all-purpose cream and gradually add condensed milk (you may opt to add more or less to achieve your desired sweetness). Mix until well blended.          

              2 Fold in half of the sago to the cream mixture.              

              3  Assemble the layers: Start by putting a thick layer of crushed graham crackers on the bottom of individual glasses, pour cream mixture, top with sliced mangoes, and sprinkle with sago. Repeat process to make 2 or 3 layers, ending with sprinkle of crushed graham crackers on top.             

               4  Garnish with sliced mango, a dollop of sago, and chocolate wafer stick (if desired). Chill and serve.

 PEARL – MANGO DELIGHT 

(Dessert)

 Ingredients:

¼ kilo        Pearl Sago

1 kilo         Ripe Mango (shredded)

1 pack       Gelatin powder (cook in pack directions)

1 box         Cheese (Cubed)

2 boxes      Nestle Cream

1 can          Condensed Milk 

Procedure:     

               1. In a casserole boil Pearl Sago. Rinsed and set aside           

               2. Cook Gelatin per pack direction, put in a molder, let it stand for 3 minutes and cut in dice  size. Set Aside.      

               3.  In a bowl, mix all ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or more before servings. 

MIXED FRUITY – VEGETABLE SALAD

(Salad)

  Ingredients:

1 whole          Lettuce

1 big size       Cucumber

1 big size        Carrots

2 pcs.             Turnips

1 can (225g)    Pineapple Chunks

2 boxes           Raisin

2 pcs              Bell Pepper (red and green, cubed)

1 big size        White Onion (ringed)

2 pcs              Cooked Eggs (ringed)

½ box             Cheese (Cubed)

Optional          Ground black Pepper

1 1/3 cups       Mayonnaise or Salad Dressing

3 Tbsp             Nestle Cream

5 Tbsp             Condensed Milk

 Procedure:      

                1. Wash vegetables, peel and slice to any desired cutting. Set aside.    

                2. In a bowl mix Salad Dressing with Nestle Cream, Condensed Milk, Ground Black Pepper and Cheese.       

                3. Toss with Fruits and Vegetables and rest of the ingredients    

                4. Garnish with ringed egg. Let it cool for 20-30 minutes before servings. 

MANGO-TOMATO JAM

Best with bread or tarts

1 KILO RIPE MANGOES

1/2 KILO RED/RIPE TOMATOES 

1 1/2 C WHITE SUGAR

PROCEDURE:

-PEEL MANGOES AND MASH AFTER REMOVING THE SEED

-BLANCH TOMATOES, REMOVE SEEDS AND FINELY CHOP

-COMBINE MASHED MANGOES AND TOMATOES, MEASURE (CUP)

-ADD 1 1/2 CUP OF SUGAR TO EVERY 2 CUPS OF MASHED MIXTURE

-COOKING  THE MIXTURE SHOULD BE DONE QUICKLY AND TRANSFER WHILE HOT TO   A WELL STERILIZED JARS AND SEAL TIGHTLY.

-PROCESS STERILIZING FOR 20 MINUTES.

-LET IT COOL

VANILLA COOKIES WITH CHOCO CHIPS

Cookies are the ultimate dessert treats and you too can bake it. Just have the following simple ingredients ready: 

What you need:

1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp, vanilla
1 small egg, at room temperature, slightly beaten
1 cup good quality chocolate chips

How to make:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Sift together the following dry ingredients : flour, baking soda, and salt. Place in a medium bowl & set aside.

3. Using a mixer, cream the butter and sugar at low speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla and egg and beat until fully incorporated.

4. Add the flour mixture. Beat until fully blended. Slowly add the chocolate chips and mix until fully combined. Form dough and refrigerate for at least an hour. Chilling overnight is also okay.

5. After putting in ref, spoon the dough and place two inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven when done and place in a cooling rack. The cookies will be ready to serve after minutes. You may also place them in an airtight container for up to three days. Most likely, the cookies will be gone before then. 

ONION RINGS

I was amazed the first time I tasted this, I thought it tastes bad. I loved it and enjoyed the crispiness of it while it is hot, HOT with chili sauce and mayo feel good.           

You can do it and share this with your family.

Here's how:

1 big White onion (sweet onion)

Batter Mixture:

1 cup Cornstarch

1/2 Tb Wine and water

2 pcs Egg

Pepper (optional)

Salt to taste

Powdered seasoning

For coating and frying:

2 cups All Purpose Flour

Bread crumbs

Oil for frying

-Slice Onion into rings

-Combine ingredients for batter mixture

-Soak Onion rings to batter mixture

-Coat with flour first til it thickens and finally with bread crumbs

-Set aside for 5 minute before frying

-Serve while hot with sauce 

Good for any occassion and side dish (appetizers). Enjoy and have fun eating.

LI'L KITCHENETTE: CHICKEN PILLOWS WITH CREAM SAUCE

LI'L KITCHENETTE: CHICKEN PILLOWS WITH CREAM SAUCE: What you need and what to do is: This recipe was made during my Culinary I training program, I may say it is one of my comfy food rec...

CHICKEN PILLOWS WITH CREAM SAUCE

What you need and what to do is:

This recipe was made during my Culinary I training program, I may say it is one of my comfy food recipe maybe because of the cheese (I really love cheesy recipes) and the ham in it. It's healthy one and even kids will enjoy this just like their favorite fried chicken.

MARINATE:

1 kilo Chicken Breast boneless and and skinless 

4 pcs Lemon juice

4 tbsp Liquid seasoning

Salt and paper to taste

1/2 tbsp pepper ground

COATING:

2 cups All purpose flour

1 cup Cornstarch

1 pc Egg

Salt and seasoning to taste

1 cup Evaporated milk

Ham and cheese

Bread crumbs

Oil for frying

Lettuce for garnishing

SAUCE:

200 grams Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Nestle cream

1 tbsp Catsup

1 Tbsp Sugar to taste

PROCEDURE:

1. Wash and marinate chicken with liquid seasoning, salt, powder seasoning, pepper ground for 5 - 10 minutes.

2. Prepare coating ingredients and set aside.

3. Until pulpy slices chicken into two insert ham and cheese in every slice.

4. Coat into prepared batter until chicken well coat.

5. Deep into bread crumbs, let it stand 5 minutes before frying

6. Deep fry until golden brown, drains on a paper serve with lettuce and creamy sauce.

LI'L KITCHENETTE: Ma' REBEL BARS (2 ways)

LI'L KITCHENETTE: Ma' REBEL BARS (2 ways): I was out of town when my bakery class demo this but  had a copy of this recipe from my classmate. This recipe has two ways in baking, one u...

LI'L KITCHENETTE: Ma' REBEL BARS (2 ways)

LI'L KITCHENETTE: Ma' REBEL BARS (2 ways): I was out of town when my bakery class demo this but  had a copy of this recipe from my classmate. This recipe has two ways in baking, one u...

Ma' REBEL BARS (2 ways)

I was out of town when my bakery class demo this but  had a copy of this recipe from my classmate. This recipe has two ways in baking, one using chocolate chips and the other by using a cocoa powder which is more cheaper than the first one.  Just recently I tried the cocoa recipe but share with you how they differ.

A.USING CHOCOLATE CHIPS

Ingredients

1

• 3 cups quick cooking oats
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
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2

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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• 3
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• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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• B.COCOA POWDER

Ingredients

1

3 cup quick cooking oats

2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon  baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2

1 cup butter

2 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

1 cup cocoa (MUST BE DARK COCOA)

2 teaspoon butter

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Procedure

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. 

In a large bowl, beat together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. 

In a medium saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk and cocoa or chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp. butter, walnuts and 2 teaspoons vanilla. 

Pat 3/4 of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread chocolate mixture evenly and crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in preheated oven. Let cool on a wire rack, then cut into bars.

Enjoy and share ;-)

LI'L KITCHENETTE: BANANA BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

LI'L KITCHENETTE: BANANA BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING: It intrigued me during our final day (Culinary), easy to prepare and very nutritious. Ingredients: 2 cups evaporated milk 1 cup non f...

BANANA BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

It intrigued me during our final day (Culinary), easy to prepare and very nutritious.

Ingredients:

2 cups evaporated milk
1 cup non fat milk
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp vanilla
4 pcs eggs
8 slice whole wheat bread/quartered cut (if not available used loaf bread or any choice)
2 medium ripe lakatan/sliced thickly or maybe grated( as your choice)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon powder

Here's how to prepare:

1. Pre-heat over to 350 deg F, lightly grease baking dish with butter
2. In a medium sauce pan, combine milk, honey and cinnamon add vanilla
3. Stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until mixture is hot. Strain in a bowl cool lightly
4. In a large bowl, whisk egg until floppy gradually whisk in a warm milk mixture
5. Place alternative layer of bread and banana; in a baking dish slightly overlapping the piece. Pour the egg mixture over sprinkle sugar
6. Place baking dish in a large baking pan. Add enough water to come half-way of the side of the dish
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until custard is set when tested with one tip of knife of custard is set
8. Remove from baking pan, cool for 5 minutes before serving

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