Recipe

UBE BARS

what is an ube? it's basically a sweet potato that's in purple color. it has a nutty and vanilla kick taste to it, and a little sweeter than it's other potato relatives! when we were little, my grandma used to boiled lots of sweet potatoes, mashed and then add a condensed milk. sooooo delicious! 

there are various ube recipes online.. an ube ice cream, ube cake, ube porridge, ube bread and more! today, let's make ube bars! it's creamy and sweet type of dessert that surely you will enjoy! :)

ingredients:

for the cake dough

• 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
• 3 tsp instant dry yeast
• 7 tbsp softened butter
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt

for the toppings

• 2 sticks of softened butter (16 tbsp total)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp lukewarm water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ube flavorings 
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt

directions:

1. to make the cake dough: into a bowl. combine milk and yeast. set aside. (make sure the milk is not too warm otherwise the yeast wont rise)
2. into a different mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and egg. beat until fluffy. set aside
3. into a different mixing bowl, combine flour and salt
4. then pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture. add in the yeast mixture and mix. i used a stand mixer to knead the cake dough but you can use hand too, it's pretty easy cake dough to knead
5. flatten the cake dough in a prepared ungreased baking pan.
6. cover and let the dough rest until ready to use
7. pre heat the oven to 350F
8. make the toppings: into a mixing bowl, add the butter then add some sugar, and mix. once combined, add more sugar and mix. repeat the process until you fully used up the sugar
9. then add the eggs into the mixture and combine
10. add the vanilla extract then combine
11. add the ube flavor and combine (scraping the sides of the bowl when needed) set aside
12. into a different mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt
13. then pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture and combine
14. pour the ube mixture over the cake dough, flatten the top then bake to pre heated oven for 30 to 35 minutes
15. the cake will rise and fall and still liquid in the center when done baking 
16. sprinkle the top with powdered sugar and enjoy!

xo,

s

BISCOFF BREAD ROLLS RECIPE

can you tell how yummy it is already? below is the recipe! :)

ingredients:

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp softened butter + 4 tbsp for filling
• 2/3 cup warm milk (110f - 115) too warm will kill the yeast
• 3 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 jar biscoff cookie butter

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar
2. add the eggs, butter, milk and yeast. combine
3. start kneading the dough, you can knead the dough by hand or using a stand mixer. knead until the dough is smooth
4. cover the dough with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size
5. deflate the dough and move into a floured surface 
6. flatten the dough about 1/4 inch thick (flatten into a rectangular shape as possible
7. spread softened butter all over the flattened dough, use all 4 tbsp
8. then, spread the whole jar of biscoff cookie butter over the flattened dough
9. roll the dough into a log and divide into 12 pcs
10. move the dough into an oiled baking pan
11. cover and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes
12. then bake into 350F pre heated oven for 20 minutes
13. once the bread is baked. brush the top with melted butter
14. and enjoy!

let me know what you think? 

xo, s

CHEESE BREAD // FILIPINO CHEESE BREAD

the irresistible goodness of this buttery, sweet and soft bread rolls is to die for! the bread will be filled with melty cheese such as american cheese, velveeta or filipino eden cheese.. cheddar cheese is good, too! 

ingredients:

• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar + more for the bread
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg + 1 for egg wash
• 4 tbsp room temperature butter
• 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water (about 110f to 115f) too hot the yeast will die. too cold the yeast wont rise
• 3 tbsp active dry yeast
• cheese for filling (i used eden cheese)
• butter for spreading (room temperature)

directions:

1. into a bowl, add all dry ingredients: flour, salt and sugar then mix
2. then add egg, butter, lukewarm water and active dry yeast then knead. you can use a stand mixer to knead the dough. or knead by hand. knead until the dough is smooth and elastic 
3. shape the dough into a ball and place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size | you can add oil on top to avoid the dough from sticking into the plastic wrap
4. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough to get rid of some bubbles 
5. shape the dough again into a ball and divide the dough into 12 pieces 
6. cut the cheese into lengthwise 
7. flatten the dough, place the cheese in the middle of the flattened dough then roll and secure the sides to make sure the cheese wont explode
8. repeat the whole process to the remaining dough
9. place the bread in a baking pan then cover and let the bread rest for another 25 minutes
10. meanwhile, pre heat the oven to 325F
11. after 25 minutes, brush the top of the bread with egg wash
12. then bake for 25 minutes
13. make sure the bread is cooled down completely before adding the butter, otherwise the butter will melt
14. spread butter into the bread then roll the bread into the bed of sugar
15. and enjoy!

you can enjoy this bread with a hot cup of coffee, or hot chocolate~ most filipino loves dipping breads into any hot cup beverages! :)

stay safe, riders and i will talk to you soon!

xo,s

EASSIEST BREAD LOAF

i will never buy a bread loaf from the store ever again! :P this bread loaf is super soft, fluffy and a little sweet that will reminds you of a hawaiian bread. 

ingredients:

• 4 cups all purpose flour 
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk (about 110F to 115F)
• 1 room temperature egg
• 4 tbsp softened butter
• 1 tsp salt

directions:

1. add all the ingredients into a bowl, and combine
2. then start kneading the dough. you can use hand to knead the dough or a stand mixer. although this dough is hand-knead friendly, i highly recommend using a stand mixer, the dough starts off super sticky. 
3. keep kneading the dough until smooth and soft
4. shape the dough into a ball and brush the dough with oil, or transfer the dough into an oiled bowl. cover and let the dough rise for at least 1 hour or until doubled in size (it took me 1 hour to rise the dough)
5. deflate the dough and roll into a log
6. divide the dough into 4 equal part
7. flatten each dough, then roll again into a log. 
8. flatten one more time then roll again into a log. set aside
9. do the same to the remaining dough
10. move the rolled bread dough into an oiled brushed baking loaf pan
11. cover and let the bread dough rest for another 30 to 40 minutes (depending on the temperature of your house, time may vary. it took me 35 minutes to see the dough risen)
12. brush the bread dough with egg wash
13. bake into 350F pre heated oven for 25 minutes or until the top of the bread turns golden brown or when you tap the top of the bread and it sounds hollow. then the bread is done
14. let the bread rest in a cooling rack and serve!

#happybaking, riders!

xo,s

APPLE PANCAKE

this is definitely not the apple pancake that you think it is. but if you give this recipe a try, you might end up making this everyday! how easy it is, and all the simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. if you have a pancake mix and an apple, you are good to go. :)

ingredients:

• 3 apples
• 2 cups buttermilk pancake
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 1/3 cups iced cold water

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 375F
2. wash the apples, peel the skin off, cut the inside core and cut into half and inch thick size
3. add the pancake mix into the bowl
4. add the cinnamon powder
5. add the iced cold water and mix. DO NOT overmixed. batter may be lumpy but that's okay (i did 20 strokes to combine the batter)
6. add the sliced apples into the baking pan
7. pour the batter on top of the apples 
8. bake for 20 minutes
9. brush the top of the pancake with butter, sprinkle with powdered sugar 
10. serve with maple syrup and enjoy!

take care, riders!

xo,s

GARLIC CHEESE BREAD 

if you have never tried a garlic cheese bread before, then this is your chance to give it a go. it's cheesy, garlicky and super soft bread dough all combine together. 

ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp sugar
• t tsp instant yeast
• 1 1/2 cup flour + more for dusting
• 1/3 cup warm milk (about 115F)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp softened butter + 2 tbsp for toppings
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese 
• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

directions:

1. add egg into the bowl and whisk
2. add the sugar and yeast and stir
3. add flour and combine
4. stir in warm milk 
5. add the salt and mix
6. move the dough into a flour area and begin kneading 
7. add the butter and continue kneading until the dough comes together and smooth
8. shape the dough into a ball and place in a warm area. let the dough rise until doubled in size. it took me about and hour and a half
9. while the dough is resting. prepare the butter and minced garlic. mix together and set aside
10. when the dough is ready, flattened the dough and brush with butter on top
11. sprinkle the cheese on top 
12. bake the bread into 350F pre heated oven for 15 minutes 
13. and enjoy!

xo, s

some helpful tips for this recipe:

• if the dough is too sticky, you may add more flour a tablespoon at a time ( but too much flour can ruin the smoothness of the dough) so please be very careful 
• please make sure the butter is at room temperature
• you can add design to your dough to make it look pretty :)
• please make sure the milk is at the right temperature, you do not want to kill your yeast, it will cause of not rising the dough

TOMATO AVOCADO SALAD

it's refreshing and nothing beats a recipe that is easy and fast to make. also, you can absolutely switch up the ingredients. if you have some vegetables that you need to use before it goes bad, go ahead and use them. 

this recipe is also amazing with feta cheese! it's everything you can imagine! and oh-- if you have chips, crush it on top of the salad and you are all set! :P

ingredients: 

for this recipe (1 serving)

• 3 leaves lettuce 
• 10 pieces cherry tomatoes
• 1 avocado
• 1 tsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp saucy lips cilantro or you can chopped cilantro (optional)
• add some fresh parsley 
• cheese 

directions:

1. make sure all the vegetables and washed. chop the lettuce and place in a mixing bowl
2. cut the cherry tomatoes into halves and place into a mixing bowl
3. slice the avocado and add into the mixing bowl
4. add the avocado oil, balsamic vinegar, cilantro, parsley and cheese
5. mix all together and served!

enjoy this recipe! please don't forget to check all our social media to stay connected! 

xo, s

BANANA MINI CAKE 

wants to make your toddler happy? try this recipe, it goes very well with kids, and of course adults! 😉

this recipe is no different from my other banana recipes, it's super easy to make. you don't need any special tools for this recipe, all you need is a super ripe banana-- it's the key to a delicious banana cake.

ingredients:

• 3 super ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• some caramel chips

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

MUNG BEANS WAY OF COOKING

love mung beans but don't know how to enjoy it? or you need an ideas on how to cook this beans? mostly, you see this beans as a stuffing to a delicious dessert, or bread. some are sautéed with shrimp and top over rice. many are mix with crunchy deep fry pork belly. i like to enjoy mung beans with some vegetables and coconut milk. occasionally, i like to add some tofu as well but since i don't have tofu i will just make this with the vegetables that i have in hand.

ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mung beans (i am using split beans but doesn't really matter)
• 1/4 sliced onions (you can add more if you like)
• 1 potatoes
• 1/2 slice green tomatoes
• 1/2 slice red tomatoes
• some broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots
• 2 cups water + more
• 1 tbsp olive oil (vegetable oil is okay too)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can coconut milk (small)

directions:

1. soak the beans in water for 30 minutes
2. then prepare all the ingredients
3. heat the pan
4. add the oil
5. saute the onions and tomatoes
6. once the onions turns translucent add the beans and mix
7. add 2 cups water stir and cook for 12 minutes in low medium heat
8. add the potatoes and carrots, mix, cover and cook for another 5 minutes
9. add the coconut milk and stir
10. add the rest of the vegetables mix
11. add the fish sauce and garlic powder and stir
12. add the ground black pepper and the sesame oil
13. cover, turn the heat off and let it cook for another 5 minutes
14. and you are done!

make sure your rice is ready because 5 cups of cooked rice will not be enough! just kidding! i hope you enjoy this recipe and let me know if you end up making this, tag me on all of my social media accounts! :)

until next time!

xo, s