Beef Kaldereta/Caldereta II

Like all mothers, I am not satisfied with just trying out one recipe. I definitely had to try out another recipe for beef caldereta that has been playing in my head for quite some time now. With the weekend nearing, I made sure I had all of my ingredients ready for our Sunday lunch. My…

How To Make No-Churn Homemade Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream.

Weather during the summer season can be so hot that all you want to do is sit down in a cool corner and eat ice cream to your heart’s content. The downside? Commercially-prepared ice cream are full of chemical preservatives and artificial flavorings, which isn’t ideal for every day consumption. Good thing that I saw several posts…

Bread Pudding ala Dulce de Leche

I’ve had my fair share of bread puddings but this one tops it all. I’m so thankful to my good friend and fellow baker who was willing to share her recipe with me. Dulce de Leche makes the pudding yummy yet not cloyingly sweet that makes it just perfect as a snack or after meal…

Chocolate Ganache

The word “Ganache” may sound daunting but I assure you that there is nothing daunting about making your very own chocolate ganache.   Ingredients: 500 g chopped dark chocolate compound 250 ml cream   Procedure: Pour cream onto a double boiler and heat thoroughly. Add chopped chocolate and stir until the chocolate is thoroughly melted.…

Yummy Red Velvet

Red velvet has always been popular since its debut in the food industry.  Clients would often ask me if I offer red velvet as one of the flavors for my baked goodies, which eventually led me to looking for the best recipe that would satisfy red velvet enthusiasts.  I’ve tried and tested more than a…

Rich & Creamy Homemade Churned Chocolate Ice Cream

Ice cream is a great dessert treat and it really is great if you can make it at home since you can choose the ingredients that goes into it.   My constant search for a rich and creamy ice cream led me to formulating this recipe.  The richness and creaminess makes it worth the effort.…

Biko (Glutinous Rice Cake)

I have always loved eating biko, unfortunately, the ones available in the market are either bland in taste or are too sweet. You can’t imagine the happiness I felt when my cousin’s helper made biko one dreary afternoon and it was just perfect. I have her to thank for this recipe.   Ingredients: 1/2 kilo…

Super Moist Vegan Chocolate Cake

I have always been in search of a moist chocolate cake that is really affordable and do-able even for a newbie. You can’t imagine my delight when a fellow home baker shared her family’s secret recipe. I tried it and liked it, even though I tweaked some of the ingredients that she used. What’s great…

Chewy Chocolate Meringue.

Having a sweet-tooth isn’t easy if you have a relative who’s a diabetic or if you are prone to having diabetes yourself.  I guess this is why even if I do crave for something sinfully sweet, I’d rather make it myself — at least I know what’s in my food. Here’s a recipe that was…

No-Chill Rolled Sugar Cookies

Don’t you hate it when you are all excited to bake a rolled sugar cookie only to stop in the middle of everything because you have to chill the dough in the refrigerator for an hour or so? I know I do, which is why I was so happy to find this recipe in Sugarbelle‘s…