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MAPLE BACON BREAD

this maple bacon bread is one of the best! cannot get over of this recipe! try it now! 

ingredients:

• 2 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar (for yeast mixture)
• 1 1/4 cup lukewarm milk (about 110f-115f) too hot may cause the yeast to die. bread wont rise!
• 4 cups bread flour (you can use all purpose flour too)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg (must be at room temperature)
• 4 tablespoon butter ( must be at room temperature) plus more for the filling
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (for the filling)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder (for the filling)
• chopped bacon (for the filling ) plus more for toppings
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

directions:

1. warm the milk into the microwave, make sure it is in the right temperature. it should be between 110f to 115f to help the yeast rise
2. add the yeast and sugar into the warm milk. stir and set aside until the yeast bloomed. about 8 to 10 minutes
3. into a different mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients, (the flour, salt, sugar,) and set aside
4. once the yeast is ready, pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients, then add the egg and start kneading using the stand mixer. the dough can be knead by hand, but i highly recommend using the stand mixer for easy kneading
5. after about 3 minutes of kneading, add the softened butter and continue kneading until the dough is soft. about 8 to 10 minutes
6. cover the dough with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size
7. at this point, combine the cinnamon powder and brown sugar together to prepare the filling
8. once the dough doubled in size, place the dough into a clean surface area
9. shape the dough into a ball and cut into half
10. flatten the dough using the rolling pin and try to make the shape into rectangular as possible (doesn't need to be in perfect shape)
11. spread the remaining softened butter and then pour the cinnamon brown sugar mixture on top of the flattened dough
12. sprinkle the bacon bits on top
13. divide the dough into 4 
14. roll each dough while stretching the rolled dough lengthwise to make the dough longer
15. cut the dough into half leaving a half inch on the end part to hold the bread together
16. twist the bread together and roll up! do the same to the remaining dough
17. place the bread into a baking pan lined with parchment paper
18. cover and let the dough rise for another 25 to 30 minutes
19. pre heat the oven to 350F 
20. bake the bread for 17 to 20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown
21. combine the maple syrup and powdered sugar
22. glaze the bread with the maple syrup mixture and top with more bacon
23. enjoy while it's warm

i hope you all are having a great new year so far! 

xo!

MARSHMALLOW BREAD

ingredients:

• 3/12 cups bread flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk (110f-115f)
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 5 tbsp softened unsalted butter
• marshmallows

directions:

1. into a bowl, add flour, sugar and salt. combine
2. combine milk and active dry yeast into a mixing bowl
3. add the dry ingredients into the yeast mixture
4. then add the egg
5. start kneading 
6. halfway through kneading, add the butter and continue kneading until the dough is soft (about 7 to 8 minutes)
7. form the dough into a ball
8. then divide the dough into 12 pieces 
9. take one dough and flatten it out
10. then cut the flatten dough into strips leaving an inch or 2 of the dough uncut where you place the marshmallows
11. roll the marshmallow while securing both sides of the dough
12. place in a baking loaf pan 
13. cover the bread and let it sit for 30 minutes
14. brush the top with milk ( if you don't like the burnt dough, skip this process)
15. bake the bread to 325F pre heated oven for 15 to 17 minutes 
16. brush the top of the bread with butter and enjoy! (best to enjoy the bread while it's warm)

xo
s

CHICKEN ADOBO

have you tried making recipes using sodas? i have used an orange soda to bake cakes before, a sprite for making prawns and dark beer for pot roasts, but a coke for filipino adobo? it's kind of new for me. but i've seen so many people have made this adobo so i have to try it. usually, a filipino adobo consists with just few ingredients, a soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves and salt and pepper to taste. there are various ways to make an adobo, it really depends on how you like it to be. at the end of the day, it's your taste is what's important.

ingredients:

• 2 pcs chicken breasts (you can use any cut, bone-in is the best)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (any oil will do)
• ginger (depending on your taste)
• garlic (add lots if you like garlic)
• 1 can of small coca cola soda 7.5oz
• 4 pcs bay leaves 
• 1/2 cup vinegar (lower to 1/4 if you are not a sour person)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce 
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ground black pepper (to taste)
• salt (to taste)

directions:

1. heat a wok
2. add the oil and sauté the ginger and garlic
3. it's ready when you smell the aroma
4. then add the chicken and stir
5. add the coca cola and stir slowly then cover and let the chicken cooked for about 25 to 30 minutes in medium heat. stir occasionally.
6. once the chicken is cooked, remove from the wok and season the sauce
7. add the bay leaves, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper. make sure you taste the sauce to your likeness. 
8. bring the sauce to a boil 
9. move the sauce to a safe bowl
10. place the cooked chicken back to the wok, then add the sauce. set the heat to high
11. stir to combine then cover and let it simmer until the sauce thickened 
12. take the lid off and keep stirring until the sauce dried out
13. and its ready to served!

enjoy and #happybaking

xo, s

COFFEE CRUMBLED CAKE - i was craving for something that will remind me of home today, so i decided to make this cake, it was surprisingly really good. it tastes a little like chiffon cake but in a dryer side, i didn't use egg whites or vegetable oil for this cake, so it was interesting how it tastes like a chiffon cake. please don't get disappointed about the "dryer" side of the cake because the topping is super delicious, too! now, if you are not a fan of a dry cake, then this is not for you. but i gotta say, the toppings compliments the cake. it's a great combination. i enjoyed pairing the cake with coffee, tea or even ice cream. it's super delicious!

i recommend using a bigger cake mold for this recipe, i honestly thought it will fit in my baking cake pan but as you can see, it overflowed, but that didn't took away the deliciousness of this cake. :)

ingredients:

for the cake:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups flour
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 stick softened butter (1/2 cup) softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

for the topping:

• 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 1 stick softened butter (1/2 cup)

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350F
2. spray the baking cake pan with a vegetable oil to prevent the cake from sticking
3. into the mixing bowl, add the butter, sugar and combine
4. then add the egg and mix using a hand mixer. you can also use a whisker too, it's your preference
5. then add the milk and combine
6. add the flour and mix. about a minute
7. add the baking powder, vanilla extract and salt. mix all together about a minute. the batter should be thicker
8. pour the cake batter into the prepared pan then flatten the top to even out. set aside
9. for the topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, instant coffee and butter into a mixing bowl
10. mix together until crumbly, but not over mixed
11. place the topping mixture on top of the cake batter
12. bake to 40 to 50 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean
13. enjoy!

happy baking!

i will see you in my next blog post. please don't forget to follow us on all of our social media account for more recipes and food ideas. until next time, riders!

xo,s

happy holidays riders!

here is another yummy baking goods for you! try this easy cookie recipe and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea! please don't forget to share! :) i hope everyone is staying safe and covid free!

ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks softened butter)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups of any chocolate chips you prefer

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 375F
2. cream the softened butter into a mixing bowl, then add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, then mix together
3. add the egg and vanilla extract and combine. then set aside
4. into a different mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking powder).
5. then sift the dry ingredients unto the batter and combine. you can use a hand mixer if you prefer
6. once mixed all together, add the chocolate chips and combine
7. take at least 2 tbsp of the batter and shape into a small ball
8. then move the cookie balls into a prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper
9. bake for 11 to 12 minutes
10. and enjoy!

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xo, s

streusel toppings banana bread is very easy to master! everyone loved it, even my dogs! :D no seriously, this bread is super yummy! so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

for the streusel

• 4 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour

for the batter

• 3 ripe banana
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream

directions: { video here: https://youtu.be/EOtib3Qwko8 }

1. pre heat the oven to 350F (175c)
2. prepare your baking pan, oiled the bottom of the pan, i suggest using a loaf pan otherwise any pan should work
3. into a bowl, combine the butter, nutmeg, brown sugar and flour. mix together until crumbled. set aside
4. into a different bowl, mashed the banana
5. then add the eggs into the mashed banana and mix
6. add the milk and mix
7. add the vegetable oil and mix
8. add the flour, baking powder, vanilla extract and sour cream and combine
9. pour the batter into prepared pan.
10. bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean
11. enjoy!

i hope you guys are having a great day and please be very care always because the world is not going to be the same without you! i love you guys and i will see you in my next blog post!

xo,s

happy friday to all my beautiful readers/viewers! --meaning, new video is up! :)

today, we will be making a pepper steak. it is fast and easy recipe! who does have time to wait? make this delicious pepper steak in just minutes! pair this dish with rice for a powerful yummy combination, or you can wrap the pepper steak with lettuce! and the best part, if you are vegetarian, you can replace the steak with tofu or any veggie meat that you like. so, GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium onions
• 1 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 pound ribeye steak (or steak cut you prefer)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 knorr cubes
• 2 tsp sesame oil (total)
• salt and pepper to taste
• minced garlic
• chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any oil you prefer) i'm using lard in the video

directions:

1. start with marinating the steak
2. into a bowl, add the soy sauce, vinegar, a sprinkle of scallions, brown sugar, cornstarch, knorr cubes, water, garlic, onions, 1 tsp sesame oil, salt and pepper. mix well
3. cover with plastic wrap and let the steak marinade in the refrigerate for 30 minutes
4. after 30 minutes, you are ready to cook. heat the pan into medium high
5. add oil
6. once the oil is hot enough add the steak, let the steak cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. if you are using a different cut of steak, cook the meat until it's fully cooked
7. add the marinated sauce and stir occasionally until the sauce is thickened
8. add the remaining sesame oil
9. add more ground black pepper (according to your taste)
10. lastly, add the vegetables (green bell peppers, green bell peppers and onion)
11. cook the vegetables to your likeness
12. sprinkle with scallions for garnish
13. and served!

everyone in the house approved this recipe! so i hope you guys will like it, too! feel free to add spicy sauce to the dish if you like the taste of spice!

happy cooking!

xo,s

husband said this recipe is one of his favorites~ i have baked a banana muffins, banana bread and banana cake, so i thought i should try banana cupcakes. i don't have much in my pantry but i have a banana that is going bad soon, and before that happens, i needed it to rescue. although, it didn't look as good as the muffins i have baked, it is so delicious and super moist! i also added a cream cheese frosting since that what i have on hand. :) so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

for the batter

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 6 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp salt

for the frostings

• 1 block cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup butter 8 tbsp (room temperature)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350F
2. in a mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar and eggs. beat until fluffy
3. add the milk, butter, sour cream and vanilla extract. combine
4. add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. combine
5. add the mashed banana into the batter and combine. please do not over mixed
6. pour the batter into a cupcake baking pan, about 3/4 full
7. bake to preheated oven fro 20-22 minutes
8. let the cupcake cool down completely before adding the frosting

to make the frosting:

1. add the butter and cream cheese into a mixing bowl. combine
2. add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and combine well

to frost the cupcake:

• simply add the cream cheese frosting on top of the cupcake and enjoy~

some tips:

1. make sure all the ingredients you are using such as eggs, cream cheese, butter is at room temperature, or else it wont be as easy to mix.
2. make sure you smash the banana into really fine pieces, so it wont leave a chunky bites on your cupcakes
3. it is also important that your banana is super ripe. banana flavor can be a replacement
4. bake at no more than 22 minutes, it will be a little jiggly so wait for the cupcakes to cool down
5. do not apply the frostings if the cupcakes are not completely cooled down, your frostings will melt

let's make a white chocolate chips banana muffins! i gotta say, this has to be the best banana muffins ever! i've had some banana muffins of course and my favorite are the ones that you can get from the fresh market. when it comes to pastries, breads, muffins, cakes, etc. fresh market is my go to store. however, they can be a little bit pricey. so here, i will show you my banana muffins recipe that everyone in the house approved! good luck!

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 super ripe bananas
• 6 tbsp coconut oil
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, add the salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon
2. whisk all together, then add the flour and brown sugar, mix until combined. set aside
3. into a different mixing bowl, add the banana and smash it up
4. add the egg, coconut oil and the milk then mix well
5. then add the flour mixture into the liquid mixture and mix until well combined
6. once everything is incorporated, add the vanilla extract and mix
7. add the white chocolate chip and mix using a spatula
8. place a muffin cup into a baking pan
9. spoon the batter into the muffin tin, about 3/4 amount
10. bake the muffins to 350F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean
11. ENJOY!

i hope you will love this recipe! please don't forget to check out all of our social media. until next time!

xo,

sai

it's grilling season, and what's good with a grilled pork belly, or grilled chicken barbeque to pair with?-- a yummy crispy cucumber salad. yum! you do not need any fancy ingredients for this. it is a mixture of sweet and sour and it's super refreshing! so good luck!

ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber
• 1 large roma tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• chili (optional)

directions:

1. please make sure all the vegetables are washed and clean
2. cut the cucumber and tomatoes into small cubes, place into the mixing bowl
3. add the chopped onion, cilantro, vinegar, sugar and salt then stir
4. and serve with your favorite grilled meat
5. enjoy!

there you have it! hope you enjoy this recipe! :)

xo,

sai

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sai's tip for this recipe:

1. you can add olive oil or garlic powder for this recipe, it will be so good!
2. if you think the mixture is too sweet, you might want to slowly add the sugar into the mixture to make sure it will meet your tastes
3. if it's too sour, add more sugar until it levels up the sweetness and sourness
4. try this salad with white rice on the side, it's super good too