NEW YEAR, Absolutely no new for a NEW YOU.

 

"NEW YEAR,

Absolutely no need for a 

NEW YOU

Because you're super.

(In fact maybe just be even

more YOU)"

Pandan Custard Cake

 

For this year's Dessert. 

I made something different. 

I thought the color of this will suit the occasion. 

I used the same recipe of making 

( Ube Flan )

..And it turned out as good!

The only difference I did was I used Pandan Flavoring,

Instead of an Ube!

It is definitely a lot of process making this

And it was so worth it!

Let me know what you guys think!

Enjoy!!!

xo

Christmas 2022

 

Christmas is definitely one of my favorite Holiday's

Not just because I can try to make it magical for the Kids,

I also can make it a little special for us.

It may seem really extra,

But who cares right?!

Whatever makes you happy!

So so pretty!

We made our usual favorites,

We did Ham this year 

Since last year we made the Roast Beef.

I kinda missed ham so..

The Recipe for this awesome Appetizer is below!

Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

We had our usual Eggnog.

..And of course my favorite

Winter Aperol Spritz.

To be honest,

The recipe for it is nothing different the Summer ones.

It's just with the Garnish.

Which is Fresh Rosemary and Cranberries.

The cranberries does add good flavor to it.

I love it!

It was a lovely dinner with my loves.

Mac and Cheese.

Green bean Casserole 

and Deviled eggs for Appetizer.

For dessert...

I made Filipino Desserts.

I like to add Filipino touch to our Dinner.

So the boys can try it too.

Filipino Fruit Salad.

RECIPE HERE

And..

This amazing Cake!!

( Pandan Custard Cake )

Soooo Good!

It was a perfect day!

Are you ready for New year's?!?

Have a great week!

xo

Self Care.

Self care.

You are worth the quiet moment.
You are worth the deeper breath. 
You are worth the time it takes..
to slow down, be still and rest. 🤍

 

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

 

It has been at least years,

Since I made this.

It was still good as ever.

It may seem hard to make but its always

so worth it!

Let me know what you guys think!!

RECIPE

(HERE)

So perfect!!

Have a great night!!

xo

Oreo Cookies

Oreo Cookies is like the top favorite in our house.

How ever I make them everybody loves them and it doesn't last long in the house.

This recipe is definitely one of the best!

Not that hard to make!

Let me know what you think!

 

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chopped oreos, divided (about 15 cookies) Not oreo crumbs but crushed oreo pieces. Place the oreos in a ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 sticks
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350º F.
• In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, 1 & 1/4 cups oreos, and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. If you do not want to press oreos or chocolate chips on the outside of each dough ball before baking, add all of the oreos and chocolate chips now. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until blended, about 1 minute. Add the in eggs and vanilla, beat again until mixed.
• Gradually add in the flour mixture, mixing on low or with a spatula just until combined. 
• Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls. Press the remaining oreos and chocolate chips onto the outsides of the dough balls. Place 6-8 cookies on a tray, about 3 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light brown and the center is puffy. I like to slightly under bake these cookies so when they cool, they are soft and chewy! Allow the cookies to cool for 15 minutes before removing them from the baking sheet. Store in an air tight container.

Enjoy!

Eggnog blossoms

 

I love making something I can share with everyone.

I may be not sure if they would like it.

But, for me..

It's the thought that counts!

I only make these Eggnog Cookies during Christmas and I think its perfect!

RECIPE

(HERE)

Let me know what you guys think!

Enjoy!

xo

Poinsettia Cocktail

I love how festive drinks can be during Christmas!

It looks so beautiful.

If I can make it all I would. 

Made this one this time and I loved it.

might be my drink for the week!

Ingredients

• 3.5 ounces prosecco
• 2 ounces cranberry juice
• .5 ounce Grand Marnier or Cointreau 

Instructions

• Pour the cranberry juice and the Grand Mariner into a tall champagne flute. Top with prosecco give it one stir to combine and serve!
  
  

Cheers!

We also made our favorite dish to go with it.

(Homemade BBQ Meatballs)

So Perfect!

Have a great night!

xo

The CALM.

 

Always finding the "calm"

in the most

chaotic days.

Have a good weekend!

xo

Oreo Cookies Balls

 

When I get chance I  try to make the first desserts/meals that I made.

It's like going down memory lane. 

I definitely learned a lot and more to learn.

I just absolutely love cooking!

Check out my first try of this dessert!

(My first try!)

Ingredients:

-1 pack of Oreos 
-1 (8oz) of cream cheese 
-1 pack of white melting chocole (like almond bark) 

What you need:
-A bowl to mix your oreo mixture 
-A bowl to melt your chocolate 
-Cookie Tray 

Fork 
Parchment Paper 

Directions: 

1.Using a blender or hand held mixer, mix Oreos and cream cheese together. 

2.Roll into walnut size balls. 

3.Chill for an hour. 

4.Melt approximately 3/4 package of white almond bark. 

5.Stick a toothpick in an Oreo ball and dip it in the melted white almond bark. 

6.Allow to harden on wax paper. 

7.Takes about 15 minutes. 

8.While waiting, melt about 1/4 package of chocolate almond bark. 

9.When Oreo balls are no longer sticky to the touch, decorate with drizzles of chocolate or crushed oreos

10. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

xo

Shrimp Fried Rice

There's nothing more than I love

than easy meals!

..And if you are looking for one this is perfect.

Also, if you are craving for Asian food this is the best!

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ small onion diced
• 2 green scallions thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ½ teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 ½ cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
• 3 large eggs beaten
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Instructions

• Season the shrimp. In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Sear the shrimp. Heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 30 seconds, until just cooked through and opaque. Remove to a plate.
• Add the aromatics. Add the onion, white parts of the green onion, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for a minute, until fragrant. 
• Cook the veggies. Add the frozen carrots and peas (no need to thaw), and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
• Cook the eggs. Move the veggies to the side, then add the beaten eggs and quickly scramble them until they're pillowy soft. 
• Stir-fry the rice, seasoning, and shrimp. Add the rice, shrimp, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and stir-fry until the rice and shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes. 
• Garnish with green onions. Stir in the green parts of the green onions before serving.
  
  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  So so good!

  Let me know you think!

  
  

  xo

  
  
  

 

Merry Everything and a HAPPY always.

I love how Christmas vibe makes everything so nice.

Even just eating the simpliest meal.

How pretty is this drink glass?

So Festive!

We made our favorite Chili Cheese dog.

So simple, So easy to make!

RECIPE HERE

With Shrimp Cocktail for Appetizer.

It was a great meal Indeed.

Have a good weekend!

xo