Hummingbird's Nest
Journal of a homecook
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#409 : Happy 13th birthday
Thursday, November 11, 2021
BLOG REVISITED
Somehow,I stumbled this old blog of mine when trying to clear stuffs from my laptop. I started this blog in 2007 and when I look through this blog, bittersweet memories came back and I am rethinking of reopening this blog of mine.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Brownies Indulgence
The brownies part : melt 1 cup butter. add in 1 cup brown sugar ( I used muscavado) . Add in 4 large eggs. Beat till combine. In another container, add mix 2 cup flour and 2/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp baking soda. Mix the wet and the dry ingredients well and keep aside.
In another bowl, mix 250g cream cheese, 1 egg , 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. keep aside.
-oven preheated at 180 degree.
- in a buttered pan, place the chocolate mixture first and then the cheese mixture. swirl the cheese mixture to the chocolate mixture and bake till done. cool and cut.
The brownies part : melt 1 cup butter. add in 1 cup brown sugar ( I used muscavado) . Add in 4 large eggs. Beat till combine. In another container, add mix 2 cup flour and 2/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp baking soda. Mix the wet and the dry ingredients well and keep aside.
In another bowl, mix 250g cream cheese, 1 egg , 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. keep aside.
-oven preheated at 180 degree.
- in a buttered pan, place the chocolate mixture first and then the cheese mixture. swirl the cheese mixture to the chocolate mixture and bake till done. cool and cut.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Gochujang sauce
boil 1 cup water with 2 tbsp gochujang paste, 2 chopped garlic, a dash of sesame oil, grape vinegar and chicken stock. once boiled, transfer the mixture into a bowl.
once cooled, add grape seed oil and mayonnaise , beat until the mixture looks creamy.
p/s if there is garlic dressing sauce available, that can be added too.
once cooled, add grape seed oil and mayonnaise , beat until the mixture looks creamy.
p/s if there is garlic dressing sauce available, that can be added too.
foolproof Breakfast cookies
ingredients:
1 cup butter beat with 1 cup muscavado sugar. add in 1tsp yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup water. add in a pinch of salt and 1/2 tsp baking soda. add in 2 large eggs. lastly add in 3 cups rolled oats, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup flaxseed, 1 cup sunflower seeds and 2 tbsp sesame seeds.
bake in 180 degrees preheated oven.
1 cup butter beat with 1 cup muscavado sugar. add in 1tsp yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup water. add in a pinch of salt and 1/2 tsp baking soda. add in 2 large eggs. lastly add in 3 cups rolled oats, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup flaxseed, 1 cup sunflower seeds and 2 tbsp sesame seeds.
bake in 180 degrees preheated oven.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
#448 breakfast chocolate chip muffins: recipe #244
Ingredients
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cocoa, sifted if lumpy
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1cup milk
1/3 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
Procedure
Combine all-purpose flour, chocolate chips, sugar, cocoa, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Create a well in the center.Beat egg in a small bowl. Add milk, cooking oil, and vanilla. Stir and pour into well. Stir until just moistened.Grease 12 muffin cups with cooking spray. Fill cups 3/4 full.Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20 minutes until golden.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
#447 chicken fajita wrap with cauliflower sauce. recipe #243
felt like trying something new.... heres the result.
4 wholemeal pita bread
4 wholemeal pita bread
Friday, October 05, 2012
#446 Peach crumble : recipe #242
A very simple recipe:
Ingredients: 1 small can peaches: drained and mix with cinnamon powder ; about a teaspoon.
topping: mix together:
1 cup instant oats
brown sugar - about 1 heap tbsp
all purpose flour
berry-flavoured granola
salt: 2 pinches
butter enough to mix the ingredients together to form crumble-like consistency.
steps; put the peach into a small baking pan top with the topping , and bake at 180 degrees until the crumble is golden brown.
Enjoy !
Ingredients: 1 small can peaches: drained and mix with cinnamon powder ; about a teaspoon.
topping: mix together:
1 cup instant oats
brown sugar - about 1 heap tbsp
all purpose flour
berry-flavoured granola
salt: 2 pinches
butter enough to mix the ingredients together to form crumble-like consistency.
steps; put the peach into a small baking pan top with the topping , and bake at 180 degrees until the crumble is golden brown.
Enjoy !
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
#444 : For My kids at home and at school
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go.
~Dr. Seuss
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go.
~Dr. Seuss
Friday, October 21, 2011
#442 : Quick Spinach pie : recipe #241
I had frozen spinach in my fridge and some sheets of puff pastry, so I made this:)
Ingredients:
puff pastry : enough to cover the inside of an 8x8 baking pan and some to cover the top of the pie.
filling:
Spinach; about 1 bowl , sauteed with a dsp butter.
3 eggs - beaten
1 cup milk
1 tbsp cream
1/2 tsp dried Italian herb
salt and pepper to taste.
2 pieces sliced cheese - shred into small pieces
steps:
1) preparing the crust: butter the pan you are going to use.
roll out the thawed puff pastry into a nice large circle. place it into the pie pan.
roll out another smaller piece- this will be placed after putting in the filling.
2) Place all the filling ingredients into a large bowl , mix well and adjust the seasoning.
pour into the pan prepared earlier, "sprinkle" with shredded cheese and cover with the smaller puff pastry circle.
make slits on the puff pastry circle to allow vapour to escape during baking
3) bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees for approx 30 minutes or until the pie is done.
cool the pie before cutting.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
#441 : Modified French toast: recipe #240
Had these for dinner :)
What you need:
2 eggs
1/2 cup fresh milk
1 tbsp vanilla sugar
1tsp cinnamon powder
8 pcs Khong Guan butter coconut biscuits ( I put them in a plastic bag and crush them )
melted butter
5 pcs of white bread
What you do:
Mix all ingredients excluding the bread slices.
place the bread into the mixture and lightly toast them in a pan ( lightly buttered)
toast both sides of the bread until golden brown
dish up and serve warm with Maple syrup.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
#440 Orange cream scones :recipe #239
Something for tea :), last Sunday
B) mix together: a pinch of salt, a pinch of baking soda, a pinch of baking powder ; 3 cups of flour
3 dsp butter
Ingredients:
A) beat together: 1 egg, 1 dsp cream, 1/2 cup milk & juice of 1/2 orange
B) mix together: a pinch of salt, a pinch of baking soda, a pinch of baking powder ; 3 cups of flour
3 dsp butter
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese ( true organic brand)
steps;
In a large bowl place ingredients B
add in the butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs
Add in A and mix quickly Don't over mix.
lastly stir in the Cheese
roll the dough and cut with a cookie cutter.
place on a lightly greased baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes at temp 160 degrees/until the scones are golden in colour
serve warm.
I ate my scones with strawberry jam whereas the kids ate theirs with Nutella spread.
Friday, October 14, 2011
#439 Urap Taugeh / Bean sprouts salad @ recipe #238
Activities at work is winding down, students are sitting for their Advanced Subsidiary Cambridge GCE Examination, so I guess I will make use of the "extra" free time at home to blog more recipes.
This recipe is of Indonesian origin , I love its taste; It is really fresh, crunchy, spicy with a tinge of shrimp paste and anchovies plus a twist of the sourness from Kalamansi lime @Limau kesturi.
Ingredients:
2 handful Bean sprouts - wash and drained
1 large red chili- julienne
Pounded together:
dessicated coconut: to be pan fried first
a marble size shrimp paste: roasted first
1 red chili
1 shallot
1 heap tsp dried anchovies
salt + sugar to taste
juice from 5 kalamansi lime
In a large bowl , add together the bean sprouts, red chili and the pounded ingredients. Stir and then add in the seasoning and the kalamansi juice. Mix well. Adjust the seasoning and serve immediately.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
#434 : Mac and cheese : recipe #237
My children love this. A very quick recipe and doesn't require a lot of Ingredients. The usual recipe uses a variety of cheese but I just used whatever I had in my fridge.
Ingredients :
1cup macaroni: boiled in water , seasoned with salt and oil; drained.
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 cup-1 cup full cream milk.
cheese; whatever is available
chicken stock powder
cracked black pepper
a pinch of dried thyme.
Steps:
heat butter in a pan, then add the flour, stir to mix.
after 2 minutes, add in the milk , chicken stock, black pepper and thyme
stir until the mixture thickens and add the boiled macaroni.
adjust the seasoning and add in the cheese.
~ bon appetit~
p/s : SELAMAT HARI RAYA :)
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