Weekday Potluck 9: Banoffee Pie

Nothing gives a sweeter message than the most sinful homemade desserts, and one of my favorites are Banoffee Pies. Just look at that lovely slice shared to us last week by A Slice Of Kate! Isn't it just lovely? :) *sigh* Another busy week of trainings, and months more after this one. But I'm doing my best to update and post, hopefully with new recipes to share.Don't forget to join...

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Majiga Attulu ( Buttermilk Dosa )

This is a traditional andhra dosa. It has got a unique flavor and very quick to prepare. You can also use leftover curd if you like. Ingredients1 cup maida (all purpose flour)1 1/4 cup rice flour1 cup curdpinch of hing (asafoetida)4 finely chopped green chilli2 tbsp chopped coriander1 tsp jeera (cummin seeds)ProcedureMix all the above ingredients and make it lump free smooth paste. Add water to make...

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BEST APPLE PIE EVER !!!

I've made a zillion apple pies in my life that I thought were pretty good. However, the following recipe is new to me, and I have to tell you it is the absolute BEST apple pie I've EVER tasted.Sorry about this photo, I cut the pie when it was still too hotWhen I served this pie to Picky-Picky husband and guests, no one spoke. All I heard were forks clicking on the plates, and the muffled...

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CROISSANT PEACH BREAD PUDDING and BUTTER RUM SAUCE

OK, this dessert is SERIOUSLY delicious and definitely not for the calorie shy. It makes a nice big bread pudding and yet it lasted only one evening (thank goodness we had company). It is a creamy, custard-y (but not heavy) bread pudding made with croissants and fresh peaches.  As if that weren't good enough, it is topped with the most delicious butter rum sauce...

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Weekday Potluck 8: Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie

My apologies for not being able to get back last week, it has been a swirl of mayhem between the trainings and applications that I didn't notice that the scheduled post didn't go live. The giveaway is still ongoing though, and after I finish everything needed to start my career, I'll be back to cooking and blogging. :)What we have here is a pretty pink smoothie from Mika of Time To Eat....

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CRUSTLESS CRANBERRY-WALNUT PIE

This is a very old (and wonderful) recipe. It is called a pie, although I would say it is a cross between a pie and a cake...(a little more like pie than cake, if that makes sense). It goes together in just a couple of minutes with a bowl and spoon. I serve it while still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and company gobbles it up....it is the perfect balance of flavors, not too sweet...

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The Paleo Diet

My apologies for getting back to blogging late, I was busy with so many things that it was too late when I realized that the scheduled post for the Weekday Potluck and other posts did not go live as planned.Nevertheless, I have here a wonderful guest writer, James, from Food On The Table, giving us a very interesting take on a new and increasingly popular Paleo Diet. :)Why the...

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BUTTERFINGER TAPIOCA

This fun (and tasty) recipe is quick and easy. I've only tried using a Butterfinger candy bar, but I'm guessing you could use just about any kind. Let me know if you try any other candy.2 cups whole milk½ cup heavy cream1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons quick cook tapioca1 large egg, well beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 small Butterfinger candy barIn a heavy bottomed sauce pan,...

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CLASSIC APPLESAUCE CUPCAKES

I have been making these cupcakes for my kids since they were little. They all have teenagers of their own now, so, lets just say the recipe has been in our family a while. It is a simple, one bowl recipe, that produces a moist and flavorful cupcake in short order.NOTE: Baking times for using this recipe in a 9" x 13" pan, a 9" square pan, or (2) 8" or 9" layers and cupcakes...

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Weekday Potluck 7: Picadillo Soup

During this rainy season, everyone loves a hot and hearty soup to sip, right? Our featured dish for today is Soup Picadillo from Bonz World. :)I have just visited the participants' linked posts and realized that it does look cluttered for the post to have the sponsor list at the end of each post. As much as I'd love the link exchange, since not all of you want the added clutter, then I...

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UPSCALE SLOPPY JOES

Upscale Sloppy Joes sort of sounds like a contradiction, doesn't it? I am here to tell you that this recipe is definitely good enough for company (at least MY kind of company, lol).  It is made  with a chuck roast in the slow cooker, so what could be simpler?  The beef chuck roast juices combine with the Sloppy Joe seasonings while it cooks and the result is fork tender...

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Pandan Chicken Bites

  It's been so long since I last cooked. There's a lot going on in my life right now as my career is already starting, and the rainy weather has been draining all my energy away. Just this morning the sun finally peeked and stayed throughout the day, and I saw our pandan plants (screwpine leaves) in the garden, lush and green, waiting for me to pick on their wonderful foliage.Now I don't...

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CHERRY COFFEE CAKE

This coffee cake goes together in just a few minutes and it is tasty enough for company (especially served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream). We couldn't leave it alone!!  2 cups all purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 cup granulated sugar½ cup butter (room temperature)1 cup of milk2 teaspoons of vanilla extract(nope!! no eggs)Put all of the above ingredients into an...

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Modaks for Lord Ganesh

Wishing all my blogger friends a very happy ganesh chaturthi. I prepared modaks for lord ganesh. Though everybody is familiar with this recipe but I still feel like sharing this recipe.We used to make modaks with different shapes and we call it traditionally jilladu kayalu and it is moon shaped. My mom and MIL use to make these with moon shape but I love the modak shape. And it is lovely to hold and...

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PIZZA PUFFS with PIZZA SAUCE

In these rocky financial times, I've been trying to save on the grocery budget by staying away from pre-prepared foods. Not only has it saved us some money, but we really enjoy knowing what ingredients are going into our favorite (junk) comfort foods.PEPPERONI PIZZA PUFFSPIZZA PUFFS3/4 cup flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup whole milk¼ teaspoon salt1 egg, lightly beaten4 ounces...

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ChikBoy's Lechon Cebu

My sister has been raving about ChikBoy being a great fast food to eat in, and she claims that their lechon cebu was something you would like to eat when you're on a budget and still want some comfort food. It was weird when I heard her say it, because she is not fond of fatty foods, and she hardly ever likes any fast food joint. But then again, with the gloomy weather making me lose all...

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Weekday Potluck #6: Potato Croquettes + Giveaway

Won't you love those cute little potato croquettes from My Twisted Recipes? They look good, and my brothers and I could eat these all day!As I noticed that I haven't been on the mood lately to post anything on my blog, nor even go to other blogs and read away, my traffic slowed down a bit. It's not a remarkable decrease, but it does tell me that I have to get out of bed despite the...

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