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how do you want to start your weekend mornings?

we usually don't eat breakfast but on weekends, we like to start our day with a freshly brewed coffee and some yummy perfect muffins! i have made a couple of muffins recipes such as banana muffins (click here: https://youtu.be/--TXIEL0HTE  ) and cream cheese muffins (click here: https://youtu.be/9r9MCEwLE04 ) both are so yummy and soft and delicious in their own way. 1 ingredient that i added on this recipe made a lot of difference compare to the other 2 muffins i've made. also, i am going to use a frozen berries in this recipe, no need to thaw! :)

you can make these muffins the night before, or in the morning, -- who doesn't want to wake up with a super yummy smell of a freshly baked goods? so, good luck! :)

ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 400F
2. into a mixing bowl, add the sugar and the eggs, beat together until creamy and fluffy
3. add the sour cream, the vegetable oil and the vanilla extract. then mix all together
4. then add the flour, salt and baking powder and combine carefully (use a whisk or a spatula to mix the batter)
5. once everything is well combined (without over mixing) add the mixed frozen berries. then fold using a spatula until the berries are well mixed into the batter
6. next, line the muffin tin with cupcake liners
7. spoon the batter into the muffin cups (evenly distribute, this will make 12 muffins)
8. bake for 20 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean
9. enjoy!

there you have it! i hope you will love this recipe as much as i do! i think next time i will make the banana muffins using this recipe, i can't wait to know if it will come out the same.

if you have any questions, please leave a comment below. until next time!

xo,

sai

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

nutella is probably one of the ingredients i used quite often in my cooking blog. there's just so much delicious recipes you can make nutella with. if you remember a couple of months ago, i made a nutella brownies (check it here: https://youtu.be/g-YOAqaZb68  ) that all my friends and family love! and today, i decided to make a nutella bread. this one is probably one of my favorite bread that i have made, it is more like a pastry than a bread, it is flaky yet soft and just over all so good! so GOODLUCK!

ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cup flour (all purpose)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoon)
• 1 egg
• 1 packet instant dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110F)
• NUTELLA

directions:

1. add 1 tbsp sugar, milk and yeast into a jar and mix, let the yeast mixture rise for about 8-10 minutes
2. then in a different bowl, add all dry ingredients, flour, sugar and salt. combine
3. once the yeast mixture has risen, combine the dry and wet ingredients (flour mixture and yeast mixture)
4. then add the egg and the butter, then start kneading the dough until smooth
5. shape the dough into a ball and cover with kitchen towel, let the dough rise until doubled in size. about 1 to 2 hours
6. flatten the dough into a rectangle shape
7. then spread the nutella all over the flattened dough leaving an inch around the edges
8. roll the dough into a log
9. slice the dough into long way leaving the top connected
10. braid the dough by placing a piece of dough over the other
11. pinch both ends to secure
12. place the dough into a prepared baking pan and let the dough rest for another 30 minutes
13. pre heat the over to 350F
14. then bake the dough for 20 to 22 minutes or until the top of the bread turned golden brown
15. dust with powdered sugar
16. and ENJOY!

there you go! the other way to enjoy your nutella! :) i hope you enjoy this recipe! and i will talk to you soon!

xo,

sai

sai's tip for baking a nutella bread:

1. please make sure your milk is lukewarm, not hot! many times people asked me why their dough is not rising? well, maybe because your yeast is dead! :P so please make sure it is in the right temperature! :D
2. i highly recommend using a stand mixer when kneading the dough, this dough needs to knead until it's smooth- the smoothest your dough, the better consistency you get for this recipe.
3. if your nutella is hard to spread, microwave the nutella for 30 seconds
4. enjoy! :)

if you have anymore questions, please let me know! be safe everyone! <3

hey riders!

happy friday! i have a treat for you before the week ends. i made a coffee cupcakes and i added a bunch of coffee in it! :D i do recommend making the cupcakes the night before, so in the morning, you'll have a nice caffeine waiting for you in your kitchen counter (only if you can wait). pair with your hot coffee and you're good for the day!

GOODLUCK!

ingredients:

for the cupcakes;

• 2 packets of instant coffee (you can honestly add 1 more packet if you want a stronger coffee flavor)
• 1 cup hot water
• 3 cups all purpose flour (sifted)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

for the frosting;

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 packet of instant coffee
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

directions:

1. add 1 packet of instant coffee to a cup of hot water, and combine well until the coffee is dissolved then set aside
2. in a separate bowl, add the sifted flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, instant coffee, nutmeg and cinnamon. combine all dry ingredients
3. then add the wet ingredients, starting of the coffee mixed, then the milk, egg, vanilla extract and the vegetable oil, mix until smooth but DO NOT over mixed the batter
4. pour the batter mixture into the cupcake mold baking pan about 3/4 full
5. bake the cupcakes to 350F for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean
6. make the frosting while the cupcakes are in the oven-- cream the butter until fluffy, then add the powdered sugar and combine well
7. add the instant coffee and the cocoa powder and combine well
8. add the vanilla extract and 1 tbsp milk
9. if the mixture is too runny don't add the remaining tablespoon of milk, or add more if it's too thick
10. make sure to cool down the cupcakes completely before adding the frosting
11. and you are high in caffeine! just kidding! ENJOY!

i hope that everyone is staying safe!

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xo,

sai

sai's tip for this recipe:

1. make sure all the ingredients are in room temperature before you start baking
2. i used a hand mixer to make this cupcakes, however you can absolutely use your hand to mix the batter, it is not a lot of work
3. make sure to cool down the cupcakes completely before adding the frosting otherwise you'll end up with a runny frost

hey riders!

today, i am going to show you how to make ENSAIMADAS! -- if you've never heard from it, well, now you do! :P it is a really delicious pastry like bread that is originally from mallorca, spain. or i heard it is still in debate where really is this bread originally from! but, we are not here to do that.. i would say, we were colonized but the spaniards for 333 years, so no doubt they were the one who brought that delicious bread to my country. :P

there are so many different types or ingredients you can use to make ensaimadas now a days, specially in the philippines, i found out they put cheese on their ensaimadas, which i honestly find it weird, although it is still very delicious! i just wish they wouldn't call it ensaimadas because it is near nowhere close as the real deal ensaimadas.

so now, i am going to show you, how i make my ensaimadas, i tried to make sure i get the right consistency and the right texture as i remember growing up. this bread is supposed to be in a spiral shape and covered with lots and lots of powdered sugar.

2 ingredients i skipped from this recipe are the lard and some old ensaimada dough or sourdough. i used butter and yeast instead. the result is still yummy!

GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

for the yeast mixture:

• 2/3 cups lukewarm milk
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp yeast

for the dough:

• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (more flour if needed)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup softened butter

for the filling:

• 1 stick softened butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar

for dusting:

• powdered sugar

directions:

1. in a bowl, add the milk (lukewarm about 110F-115F) the sugar and yeast. stir and set aside
2. in a different mixing bowl, add all the dry ingredients
3. once the yeast mixture is ready pour into the flour mixture with butter and egg
4. knead the dough until smooth. if it needs more flour add more. just please make sure the dough is still soft and fluffy after kneading
5. cover the dough and let the dough rise for 2 hours
6. combine the butter and sugar together, beat until it forms fluffy consistency
7. cut the dough in half and using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a rectangle shape
8. apply butter mixture into the flattened dough, make sure to leave some space around
9. roll the dough and form into a spiral shape or snail shape
10. move the dough to a baking pan, make sure to have enough space for the dough to expand
11. cover the dough with towel and let the dough rise for another 1 hour. or you can bake it right away and i don't see any difference really
12. bake the bread to 350F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
13. dust the ensaimada bread with powdered sugar
14. ENJOY!

there you go! i hope that everyone is staying safe and covid free!

happy baking, riders!

love you bunches!

sai

some tips:

1. lay all the ingredients down in the counter before you start the process, so that the eggs will cool down to right temperature and so does the butter
2. before baking your bread, apply some butter on top of your bread, this is optional but that's what i did
3. make sure the yeast has doubled in size, if not your yeast mixture is dead
4. eat all of them at once! don't leave some for someone who aren't home! jk

hey riders!

i'm pretty sure you've heard about how delicious the texas roadhouse dinner rolls before! i am so obsessed! so, in case you haven't been to try out their rolls yet, try this recipe! :)

ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup lukewarm milk (110f to 115f - too hot may cause the yeast to die)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 1/4 teaspoon yeast
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups flour

for the butter:

• 1 stick softened butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, the honey and the yeast. stir and set aside. let the yeast rise. it may take between 8 to 11 minutes. if the yeast don't rise, repeat the process, please check your milk temperature too hot or not hot enough may cause for the yeast to not rise.
2. after the yeast mixture is ready, add the egg, the melted butter, all purpose flour, and salt. if using a stand mixer, add the hook and start kneading until the dough becomes soft and combined. if using a hand, combine the mixture using a spatula then transfer the dough into a clean surface area and start kneading the dough until soft. if the dough is wet, add flour a tsp at a time, if the dough is dry/hard add water a tsp at a time.
3. once done kneading, shape the dough into a ball and move the dough into a buttered or oiled bowl.
4. let the dough rise until doubled in size. usually between 1 to 2 hours
5. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough and move into a clean surface area
6. roll the dough into a log
7. cut the dough into 4 parts
8. divide the dough again into equal parts, you can make a dozen or 16 pcs or depending on the size you prefer
9. shape the dough into a ball
10. and move the dough into an oiled prepared baking pan
11. cover and let the dough rise again for another 10 to 15 minutes
12. pre heat the oven to 350F
13. once the dough is ready, bake to pre heated oven for 13 minutes
14. after 13 minutes, take the bread out from the oven, brush the top of the rolls with melted butter
15. then bake again for another 3 to 4 minutes
16. and you are done!

for the butter spread:

1. combine all the ingredients and move into a container.

i made a video and detailed about how to make it and listed all the ingredients in the description box as well. i hope you will like this recipe and if you ever try this please let me know what you think.?! send me a photos of facebook, or tag me on Instagram or leave a comment!

i'm excited to hear from you all! :)

thank you so much for supporting me! i appreciate you all so much!

please b safe! ❤️

love,

sai

hey riders!

the long wait is over! i finally made the famous filipino "dinner" rolls called pandesal. it is very similar to dinner rolls we usually serve here in the US. however, in the philippines, these rolls are actually served for breakfast, it is so good dipped in the coffee! you can also put fillings such as sandwich spread and filipino star margarine. :)

goodluck!

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2/3 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup lukewarm milk (110-115F)
• 1/4 (4 tbsp) stick melted butter
• 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 4 tbsp condensed milk
• bread crumbs

directions:

1. in a bowl, mix together the milk, teaspoon sugar and yeast. stir and set aside. let it rise for about 5-8 minutes
2. in a different bowl. combine the dry ingredients, flour, remaining sugar and salt. mix well
3. add in the egg, the melted butter, condensed milk and the yeast milk mixture and start kneading the dough using a stand mixer until smooth and elastic
4. cover the prepared bowl with butter or oil add in the dough and cover with plastic wrap
5. let the dough rise until doubled in size. about 1-2 hours
6. when the dough is ready, deflate the dough and divide into portions. i was able to make 12 pcs
7. shape th dough into round or a small ball
8. move the dough into a prepared baking pan and cover with plastic wrap, then let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes
9. preheat the oven to 325F
10. bake the rolls for 18 minutes
11. after 18 minutes, turn the temperature to 375F and bake for another 2-3 minutes or until the topd of the rolls turns golden brown
12. and enjoy!

i hope you guys are going to continue to be safe!

love,

sai

the best cinnamon rolls ever! it's gooey, soft and delicious! you don't need all the crazy ingredients and styles to make this rolls, everything is pretty basic and so let's get into the process! :)

please don't forget to like, share and leave a comment below if you have any questions! i'd be happy to talk to you! :)

ingredients:

for the dough:

• 2 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoon)
• 1 egg
• 1 packet instant dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110F)

for the filling:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoon)
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

for the cream cheese toppings:

• 1 block cream cheese
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon milk (or more)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions:

1. combine all the ingredients into a big bowl
2. knead the dough until smooth (using a stand mixer) if you are using your hands, good luck! :D no seriously, i recommend using a stand mixer if you have one. :)
3. apply butter or oil into a bowl where you put the dough to let it rise
4. shape the dough into a ball and let the dough rise until doubled in size. about 1 to 2 hours
5. while the dough is rising, combine all the filling ingredients
6. once the dough has doubled in size, flatten the dough using a rolling pin and shape the dough into a rectangle
7. apply butter and then sprinkle the fillings on top. spread evenly
8. roll the dough into a log and cut evenly about 10 to 12 pieces
9. apply butter or oil into a baking dish
10. add the rolls into the baking dish and let the rolls rise again for 30 minutes
11. pre-heat the oven to 350F
12. after 30 minutes bake the rolls for 20 minutes
13. while the bread is baking
14. prepare the cream cheese topping
15. add all the topping ingredients into a bowl and mix well
16. if you want the toppings to be thicker add less milk, if you want it to be thinner add more milk
17. pour the cream cheese toppings on top while the rolls are still hot
18. and enjoy!

hey guys!

i have a new video up on youtube! i made a vegetarian glass noodles! :) i hope everyone is staying safe!

ingredients:

• 1 pack glass noodles (12 oz)
• 1 pack shiitake mushroom
• 1 pack tofu extra firm some
• chinese cabbage
• 2 stalks green onions 9scallions) or more
• some carrots
• 1/2 onion
• 3 gloves
• garlic fried eggs (optional)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• some water
• sesame oil for taste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

love you bunches!

sai