Nancy's Kitchen

Butter cookies

2011-06-26T00:50:00.001+08:00

My friend requested me to bake these cookies for her daugther's birthday.

Musical Note cupcakes

2011-06-26T00:35:00.000+08:00

For my daughter's friends and teacher.

My niece's 8th birthday cakes

2011-04-24T17:35:00.003+08:00

Bento Lunch

2010-04-12T12:14:00.007+08:00

I got this packet from FairPrice Supermarket , it costs S$7

16 pcs

There is 8 pieces in one pack.

1 cup of japanese rice with 1 tbsp of seasoned rice vinegar & 1 tsp of sugar and salt.

1 cup of rice makes 8 bean curd sushi.

My daughter's lunch box.

My simple lunch -Part 1 / 2

2010-03-03T14:54:00.003+08:00

I saw this tortillas in FairPrice supermarket , and decided to try it.

It is a easy dish to prepare a quick lunch or snack for children and adult.

First , I seasoned the chicken fillet with some powder seasoning which you can see above .

Check out the other steps in My simple lunch part 2

My simple luch Part 2 / 2

2010-03-03T14:52:00.001+08:00

Second step. Pan fried the fillet .

Third, heat both side of tortillas in a non-stick pan.

Fourth, put the cooked filled , cucumber and sauce together with the tortillas.

Now, my lunch is ready. ;)

Cake for Hannah

2010-02-25T09:43:00.003+08:00

This is my 2nd attempt to this transfer image cake. I used melted chocolate to draw the outline and planned to use white chocolate to fill the kitty face but failed. I think I didn't use the right chocolate , when I used double boil method to melt my white chocolate ,it melted but it turned hard in a minutes again. So I gave up then an idea came up that I would transfer the image and I used my left over whipped cream to fill up the kitty body.

Anyway, I am happy with the cake .

Banana Spong Cake

2010-02-05T23:33:00.000+08:00

Grilled Chicken Wings

2010-02-05T23:23:00.005+08:00

This is an easy food to prepare for any gathering. I prepared the chicken wing one day in advance. I just estimate the amount of sauce that needed for the chicken and then rubbed the chicken with the sauce and I left it overnight.

I used a Broiler to grill my chicken wings at 200 degreee for 20 mins.

Chinese New Year Cookies

2010-01-29T15:59:00.006+08:00

Friends ordered these cookies for CNY . These cookies are very crisy and i put lot of almond Nuts and chocolate chips.

Cakes

2010-01-29T15:57:00.001+08:00

This walnut & chocolate chips cake is for my family.

This mango sponge cake was ordered by Auntie Kathie.

Daughter's birthday party

2010-01-23T23:15:00.003+08:00

I gave butter cookies to children as party gifts.

Star butter cookies are for boys.

I prepared these Oreo Cheese Cake for daughter's party.

I also prepared grapes, quail eggs, hotdogs , fish balls, ham and cheese sandwiches, homemade jelly and homemade vegetable fried spring rolls. I forgot to take photos of these foods as I rushed back home from daughter's primary school. The school has a parent briefing this morning , and it was too rush for me as i do not have a helper. Anyway, I really joined preparing all food for my daughter and I am proud of myself too. :)

Church-EverGreen 7th anniversary

2010-01-08T12:15:00.002+08:00

Auntie Kathie ordered this 2kg cake for EverGreen 7th anniversary on Saturday. I was disappointed on my writing as you could see on the cake. Hope that whoever eat the cake will be blessed. :)

BlackForest Cake for Connie

2009-12-25T01:00:00.002+08:00

Baking Session With Children

2009-12-25T00:52:00.007+08:00

Baking session with daughter

2009-12-23T00:48:00.002+08:00

My daughter and I did these cute cookies for friends as christmas gifts. We spent 4 hours baking the cookies and decorated them. We have a great time doing these and I think it was a good bonding time with daughter :)

Chocolate Truffle Cake

2009-12-09T23:14:00.000+08:00

Steam chicken

2009-12-06T23:26:00.003+08:00

Ingredients

2 chicken thighs,

some coriander leaves or garnishing

Seasoning

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 tsp seasame oil

1/2 tsp dark soya sauce

some slices of giner

1 tbsp chinese cooking wine

1 tsp oyster sauce

1/2 tsp sugar

a dash of pepper

2 tbsp water

1 tsp potato starch

Method

1. Mix well chicken meat and then steam for 15 to 20 mins

2. Garnish with coriander leaves.

I got the above recipe from Eve Magazine. It is easy to prepare this dish and my family love it.

Black Forest Cake

2009-12-06T23:23:00.002+08:00

A friend ordered these cakes as a gift to friends.

Mango Cheese Tart

2009-11-27T23:57:00.002+08:00

I did this tart for a church friend. I found that it was not easy to remove tart from the pie tray. As you can see , my tart broke when I was trying to remove it from the pan. Then I quickly joined them back and I pipe some whipping cream to cover the crack .

Chocolate Swirl Muffins

2009-11-27T23:34:00.005+08:00

These recipe is suitable for children who want to bake. I used this recipe for my 1st baking session with 8 children , age from K2 to Pr 2.

They really very good and able to follow instructions and I am proud that they could worked as a team.

I will upload more photos next week.

Recipe

1.5 cup plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 egg

150g yoghurt

50g orange juice

100g sunflower oil or corn oil

1 tsp vanillia essence

a few drops of chocolate paste

Method

1. Pre heat oven at 190

2. Mix all the dry ingredients together in 1st mixing bowl

3. In 2nd bowl, mix all the wet ingredients together.

4. Pour the egg mixtures into dry mixtures. Use a balloon whisk to mix them well.

5. Do no over stir.

6. Pour half the batter in a bowl and put a few drops of chocolate paste in it. Mix well.

7. Scoope one chocolate batter in a baking cup , then white batter, then chocolate then white.

8. Bake for 15 mins and rotate the tray and bake for another 15 mins till cook.

Strawberry Sponge Cake

2009-11-09T20:57:00.000+08:00

Mini cheese tart with fruits

2009-10-31T22:21:00.001+08:00

Mango Tarts, Durian Tarts and Strawberry Tarts

Fruit Flan

2009-10-11T22:50:00.004+08:00

This is my 1st order for a 2 kg cake. I didn't have a big round tin so decided to borrow from a close aunty who bakes alot. I think fruit flan looks nicer with round tin than square tin.

All my friends enjoyed this cake alot.:)

Snow Skin Moon Cake

2009-09-30T22:09:00.007+08:00

I made these last night till 1 am. It was my 1st tried & I made a slight mistake . I forgot to dust with fried glutinous rice flour as I rolled the dough , no wonder the dough was so oily as i wrapped the durian lotus paste .

Ingredients A

150ml cold water

1 tsp pandan paste

Filling

1/2kg lotus paste

Ingredients B

150g Fried glutinous rice flour

100g Icing sugar, sieve

100g Snow icing sugar

100g shortening fat (Crisco brand)

Methods

1. Place rice flour, icing suagr, snow icing sugar and shortening fat into a bowl and mix well. ( I use my kenwood K beater)

2. Add in the cold water and pandan paste and mix into a soft dough. Rest for 10 mins.

3. Dust working area with fried glutinous rice flour and cut dough into the required size and flatten. (my dough is 25g and my paste is also 25g)

4. Fill in the lotus pasted and place into moon cake mould and press firmly. Knock cakes out from the mould and serve chilled.

2009-09-28T02:18:00.003+08:00

Hi Friends

If you are interested in my cakes, please go to http://www.2hisglorycakes.blogspot.com/

Imsavvy

2009-09-25T07:57:00.000+08:00

Just like to share one good news with you. My dear brother, Peter, is actually being featured as one of the bloggers in the new CPF website: www.imsavvy.sg He has been asked to be part of the team so that he can share with people about his knowledge and interest in finance industry.

I am really proud of his achievements and feeling very happy for him. If you are free, you may also check out his personal website: www.petertheplanner.com to read more about him and if you ever need his advice, you can contact directly @ 96157116 =)

Banana Cake

2009-09-18T00:56:00.000+08:00

This is a Banana Sponge Cake.

Japanese Udon

2009-09-18T00:37:00.002+08:00

All the above ingredients can get from FairPrice Supermarket.

Ingredients for 2

1 packet of Japanese Udon

Puff tofu

Carrot

Cabbage

3 tbsp of Noodle Sauce

1 litre of water

Method:

1) Add cabbage and carrot in the boiling water to boil till soft.

2) Add in puff tofu and Japanese Udon and noodle sauce boil for 5 to 10mins.

3) Now , ready to serve.

Note: Japanese Udon can be cook longer , unlike our chinese noodle will turn soft easily and it doesn't taste nice if over cook.

Teachers' Day Gift

2009-09-18T00:32:00.003+08:00

These handmade gifts was done by my 8 years old daughter.

Egg Tarts

2009-08-23T00:01:00.002+08:00

Ingredients for tarts ( make 24 tarts)

250g Hard butter
100g sugar
1 big egg
500g Plain Flour

Egg filling
400g water
120g sugar
200g fresh milk
6 eggs whisked ,strain

Method
1. Pre heat ovne at 150 degreesC.
2. Cream butter and sugar until pale white and add in eggs.
3. Add in flour slowly and knead well, then place into tart moulds.
4. Pre bake the shells at 180 degrees C for 20 mins until 3/4 cooked. (place in the centre rack of your oven.)
5. Boil water and sugar till boiling. Leave to cool before adding in milk and eggs.
6. Pour filling into tart pastry and bake at centre race at 150 degrees C for 25 mins.

Fresh Fruit Flan

2009-08-23T00:00:00.000+08:00

A friend ordered this for her son's birthday.

Mini Cheese cake

2009-07-27T00:52:00.003+08:00

Baked for a friend's gathering. I prepared mangoes cheesecake and tropical cheesecake with pineapple filling,

Banana Muffins

2009-07-27T00:51:00.006+08:00

260g Ripe Banana
250g sugar
3 eggs (use 60g)
100g Plain Yoghurt
120ml Corn oil (I use Sunflower oil)
100ml Fresh milk
1/2 tsp Banana flavor
320g Self raising flour
100g Walnuts , toasted and chopped

Method
1. Pre heat oven to 200 degrees
2. Beat banana and sugar with electric mixer using slow speed until mashed.
3. Add in eggs and yoghurt (slow speed). Mix well.
4. Add in corn oil, milk , banana flavor, flour and walnut. Mix well.
5. Fill the paper cups with batter. and top with a piece of banana cube or slice.
6. Bake for 30 mins.

Wholemeal bread recipe

2009-07-16T00:06:00.009+08:00

Ingredients

100g soft butter
60g sugar
1 tbsp condensed milk
1 tsp salt
1 egg (60g)
15g instant yeast
200g water
50g oat , quick cooking or instant
350g bread flour
200g whole meal flour
20g milk powder

Method:
1. Mix butter, sugar, condensed milk , salt, egg, yeast, water and oat together and beat briefly for 2 -3 mins using medium speed. (kenwood chef mixer)

2. Add in the bread flour and whole meal flour and beat into a smooth dough for about 10 mins using medium or max speed.

3. Divide the dough into 200gm parts and rolls into shape of your choice. Leave dough aside, covered, to proof for about 1 hours .

4. Preheat oven to 180 degress

5. Bake the shaped loaves on the centre rack of the oven for 15 mins .

My Cake Icing Class

2009-07-10T00:19:00.004+08:00

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

I missed my Lesson 4.

Lesson 5

Lesson 6

Last lesson

I am happy that I finished my class but I miss my classmates :(
There is still lot of things to learn and I also need to keep practicing my frosting.

Rich Fruit Cake

2009-07-10T00:13:00.003+08:00

I soaked my dried fruit with rum and the taste was very good. Friends who tasted these cake raised their thumb up.:)

Sponge cake with fruit cake

2009-07-10T00:11:00.003+08:00

I made this for my cell group gathering.:) I use basic sponge cake and filled with dairy cream and decorate with fruits and jelly.

Zebra cake

2009-06-19T11:26:00.005+08:00

I baked this.:) But my zebra colour is not dark enough.

My instructor baked this.

Cupcakes for daughter's classmate

2009-06-08T01:53:00.005+08:00

mango filling puffs

2009-05-30T09:09:00.002+08:00

Mangoes Swiss Roll Again

2009-05-25T23:48:00.008+08:00

I am so happy with this time result compared with the last one baking with my friend.
The top did not stick on the greased paper and the rolling was perfect.
You can get your recipe here http://nankitchen.blogspot.com/2008/10/swiss-roll.html

Dry Mee Siam

2009-05-17T23:35:00.002+08:00

I ordered this dry mee siam from my good friend.
My guests loved this dish. If you would like to try this, let me know .

Tip on saving electricity

2009-05-17T23:17:00.005+08:00

Last week, my husband came back late for dinner. I scooped out the rice from the rice cooker and placed it in the magic cooker together with Japanese curry.

I boiled the curry till boiling and transfered it in the magic cooker.

I stacked another tray on it.

I tried this a few times, it works very good. The food will stay warm for 4 hours, you may also boil the curry again and put it back in the cooker.

In this way, I will no longer leave the rice cooker that take up electricity and gas.

Hot dog bread and kaya bread

2009-05-17T23:16:00.001+08:00

Butter cookies

2009-05-17T23:02:00.002+08:00

I did some cookies with my daughter on sunday afternoon. The recipe that I have taste very good but it is difficult to mold the shape because the dough will stick on the table. Some of my cookies is out of shape.
I also left some dough in the fridge for a while before cutting. It was much better but also stick , maybe next time I will try to keep in the fridge for a least 30 mins or more.

Butter Cookies

250g hard butter
80g sugar
400g plain flour or top flour
1 tsp baking powder
50g ground almond (toast for 10 mins @ 160)
1 egg (65g to 70g)

Method
1. Cream hard butter( slices) and sugar with low speed first , mix well. Then increase the speed to medium.(15 mins) . Cream till pale white and add in egg. ( I am using kenwood mixer)

2. While the mixer is working, pre heat your oven to 180 for 15 mins.

3. Grease your baking tray with butter or shortening.

4. When 15 mins is up, add in flour and ground almond using low speed and knead well.

5. Put the dough in the fridge for 30 mins before you cut .

Full Month Cupcakes for Baby Michael

2009-05-06T08:42:00.003+08:00

This is my first big project , 82 cupcakes.:)

Banana Cake

2009-05-03T01:05:00.006+08:00

I use one 8 inch and 7 inch cake tins,

This afternoon, I went for a baking class . The instructor taught us Banana Cake & Crispy Oat Cookies.

In the Banana Cake recipe, it uses baking soda. I was told to avoid this baking product because it is not healthy but I do not know the reason even up to now.

But the instructor mentioned about good thing about this ,in this Banana Cake recipe, he mentioned that banana is heavy and wet , therefore this cake recipe needs baking soda to hold the cake and to make the cake soft.

Anyway, as long as I eat moderate and do some execrise , it doesn't bother me.

Banana Cake

5 Eggs (60g & above)
270g Sugar
400g ripe banana
300g Plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
200g corn oil
1/4 tsp banana essence

Method:

Preheat the oven at 160.

Grease and line a deep 10inch square with baking paper.

whisk eggs, sugar, banana & banana essence for 15mins at maximum speed until stiff ( instructor uses Kenwood mixer)

Add sifted flour, baking powder & baking soda and fold well. (add in few batches)

Add in corn oil and mix well.

Pour into baking tin and bake for 40 to 50 mins.

Useful tips:

If the cake batter under beat, it will turn out watery and cake will turn out hard.

If the cake batter over beat, the cake will turns out dry & rough.

I will put up the photo when I bake this myself.

Baking session with friend

2009-04-27T23:55:00.002+08:00

This afternoon, I have a baking session with my church friend. She wanted to bake a cake for her hubby's birthday. Therefore, I guessed that we can make swiss roll which the baking time is only 15 mins.

I am not happy with my rolling as it is not round but oval. Maybe the mangoes cubes are too big.

I also use my lefover buttercream to write words on the cake. :) anyway after putting make up on the cake, it looks better.

My healthy breakfast

2009-04-27T23:44:00.003+08:00

A few month back, my neighbour told me that her mum has been taking this oatmeal for a few years because of her weak knees. Since than she has been taking and now her knees are much stronger than before.

I also recommended this to my mum who sees result in few months after taking this.

So I also decided to take this. I usually mix 5 tbsp of instant oatmeal & 1 tbsp of honey, and pour some hot water and stir till I like the texture. Sometimes, I will add in some fruits to go along.

As my daughter sees me eat, she will also follow me. :) I think it is a good meal to start of a day for young children. ;)

Shepherd Pie for lunch

2009-04-27T23:38:00.002+08:00

This is our lunch.

Mangoes shortcake

2009-04-27T23:34:00.002+08:00

Instead of using strawberries for this recipe, I replace it with mangoes . I also prepared whipping cream to go along with this cake. I have a hard time whisking the cream because of the hot weather these days.

Cupcakes

2009-04-26T23:02:00.000+08:00

I did these cake for my niece's birthday.

Chocolate Chips Cookies

2009-04-08T00:27:00.002+08:00

Ingredients

115g butter
115g caster sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla essence
175g plain flour
175g semi sweet chocolate chips

Method:

Pre heat oven to 180 . Line baking trays with baking paper.
Use a electric mixer, cream butter and sugar unitl pale and fluffy.
Add in egg , and vanilla essence.
Sift the flour over the mixture, fold in with a spatula. Fold in the chips.
Drop spoonful of dough onto the baking tray.
Bake for 15 mins or until golden.

I got this recipe from a friend who loves to bake.Thanks.

My Dinner

2009-04-08T00:24:00.002+08:00

Bean sprout with salted fish.

My favourite dish -prawn with lime leave and sambal.

Recycle Items

2009-04-07T23:51:00.004+08:00

The recycle company will come to my estate every fortnightly to collect empty bottles or containers and I usually put all recycle items aside for them.

Hair Bands

2009-04-07T23:30:00.003+08:00

My husband used to buy blank CD and it comes with a round box. I like to think of ways to recycle them. I also can't stand my daughter messy dressing corner, so I thought of a idea to hand her hair bands around the box.

I used blue tact to stick the bottom of the box and then pasted it on the side of the cupboard.

Chocolate Sponge Cake with fudge

2009-04-02T14:46:00.003+08:00

My friend asked me to bake this cake for her dearly husband.

I used valrhona cocoa powder for this cake. I heard this brand is very good so decided to try.

Ayam Pong Teh

2009-03-30T14:49:00.007+08:00

I got this recipe from the radio station Love FM 97.2 and I decieded to cook this dish for dinner.
The taste of this dish was ok, but I prefer chicken stew than this dish because of the taste of cinnamon, cloves & star anise in the chicken stew.

To all my readers, try this to see whether you like the taste.

Ingredients A: 15 cloves shallots
5 cloves garlic
2 tbsp of brown bean paste

Ingredients A (blended)

Ingredient B
Cinnamon Stick - 1

Ingredient C : 1 whole chicken

Ingredients D: 1/2 tbsp black soya sauce
25g Gula Melaka

Ingredients E: (sectioned)
1 large onion

Ingredients F:
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 tbsp sugar

Method:

Heat up 3 tbsp of oil, saute ingredients A & cinnamon stick till aromatic.
Add chicken pieces, fry till combined, mixed well with ingredients D
Add enough water to cover chicken, bring to a boil over high flame
Cover with lid, switch to low flame & simmer for 15 mins.
Add ingredients E, simmer for another 5 mins
Season and mix well with ingredients F, dish up serve.

Bento 2

2009-03-30T14:27:00.007+08:00

Pack Mee Tai Mun for my daughter .

Ingredients

1 packet of Mee Tai Mun
bean sprout
chye sim
minced meat (seasoned with light sauce, salt, sugar, pepper & corn flour)
fish cake
garlic

Method:

Heat wok with some oil and add in the garlic, fry for 2 mins.
Add in minced meat & continue to stir.
Turn the fiire to medium, add in bean sprout, chye sim & fish cakes. Stir.
When you see the chye sim start to change colour, add in the noodle & some water.
Seasoned your noodle with 1 tsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tsp black sweet sauce, 1/2 tsp blace soya sauce. Mix well and off the fire.

Birthday Cake with fondant

2009-03-27T23:29:00.004+08:00

My husband loves to watch star wars, so I decided to bake a peppermint chocolate cake for his birthday. I use the same fondant which I made for the handbag cake in a workshop, but I did not use the cake recipe that the trainer provided. I used another chocolate cake recipe and also made some changes. The cake turned out ok , I will try again to get the texture which I wanted.

Sushi Rolls

2009-03-27T23:24:00.002+08:00

My daughter has to go for her CCA in the morning and I made some sushi for her to bring to school for lunch. She loves to eat sushi with cucumber and eggs.

Koto Kinabalu

2009-03-24T15:05:00.005+08:00

Mangoes swiss rolls

2009-03-24T15:00:00.005+08:00

I was busy for the last past weeks because I visited the gym 3 times a week after sending my daughter to school. So today, I decided to bake this swiss roll. Swiss roll baking time is only 10 mins and that was why I chose to bake this when I was lazy.

You may obtain the recipe from my 1st swiss roll.

Banana Chiffon Cake

2009-02-20T23:07:00.020+08:00

I love this chiffon cake , it is light and not too sweet.

The recipe is shared by a friend.

Ingredients

5 egg yolk (65g each) + 30g sugar

150g banana (about 5 small banana)

50ml oil

30ml fresh milk

130g cake flour + 1 tsp of baking powder (sift together)

5 egg whites

70g sugar

1/2 tsp banana essence

Method

Preheat oven @ 180
Get ready 2 mixing bowls . Seperate the egg yolk and egg whites in different mixing bowl.
Use a electric mixer, whisk the egg yolk and 30g sugar till light and thick in colour (about 10 mins)
Add milk. banana essence and mashed banana . Use a balloon whisk to mix well , then add 50ml oil .
Add the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Mix well and put aside.
Use a clean and dry mixer, to whisk your egg white and sugar into peak stiff. It takes about 15 mins. After whisk, the egg white mixture will be double its size.
Scoope 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the egg yolk's bowl, gently mix well with a balloon whisk .
Then pour the egg yolk mixture into the remaining egg white and mix well in slow motion.
Put the mixture into the 21cm tube pan. Do not grease the pan.
Bake the cake @ 170 for 45 mins.
When the cake is ready, invert the pan for cooling.

Valentine's Day

2009-02-15T07:46:00.011+08:00

After my cartoon workshop, I decided to try on my own. I have been searching for ideal picture and finally sticked to this. My first artwork broke and this was my second artwork.
I also ran out of buttercream that I cannot pipe design around the cake :( and also running out time. Because I needed to rush for my durian puff workshop.

Anyway, this is the result , I give myself of 6/10.

Handbag Cake

2009-02-09T13:37:00.003+08:00

This is my 1st fondant handbag project which I did it in a workshop.

Prunes Kueh Lapis

2009-02-07T16:55:00.005+08:00

Let me present my 1st Kueh Lapis in year 2009.

I was hestiated to bake this cake because it required few hours to bake this. I took 4 hours to bake and to wash.

DIY Brooch and Earring

2009-02-06T09:27:00.005+08:00

I went for brooch making workshop last night. It was fun.

Chicken Pie

2009-02-06T09:13:00.005+08:00

Pastry:

150 gm butter

250 gm plain flour

1 tsp sugar

1 egg yolk

A pinch of salt1 tsp of herbs ( mixed / rosemary)

100 gm yoghurt

1.Put all the ingredients, except yoghurt, in a mixing bowl.

2.Rub butter into flour mixture until like breadcrumbs.

3.Add in yoghurt and mix to a dough.

4.Dough will be very soft so need to keep it refrigerated for at least 30 mins.

Filling:

1 big onion diced

2 cooked potatoes, diced

1 cup mixed vegetable

1 can button mushrooms, sliced

2 chicken breast, dice

½ cup water

Seasonings

1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water

1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp oyster saucesalt n pepper to taste

1.Heat abt 2 tbsp of oil and fry potatoes until golden. Set aside.

2.In a clean wok, heat 2 tbsp oil. Fry the onion until transparent. Add mixed vegetable, mushroom, chicken. Add in potatoes.

3.Add in water and cook for abt 5 mins. Add in seasonings.

4.Add in the cornstarch and stir to thicken mixture. Cool and set aside.

Roll out the dough, cut the size required and place in a pie dish.

Poke holes at the base using a fork.Put 2 tablespoons fillings in. Cut another piece of dough to cover the top.

Poke a few more times using fork on the cover of the pie. Brush with 1 beaten egg.Baked in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 mins

Chocolate cake with buttercream

2009-02-01T23:47:00.004+08:00

Yesterday, I went for my first cartoon cake workshop. I am happy with my result that I have a lot of hand on application . My hubby and daughter love the cake.

Birthday cake for daughter

2009-01-21T17:50:00.005+08:00

My daughter's favourite movie.

Pineapple Tarts

2008-12-29T23:42:00.004+08:00

The moment I removed my tray from the oven, I felt very happy and can't wait to eat the pineapple tarts. I like the texture and colour of the tarts. These pineapple tarts are very soft that will melt in your mouth.

If you would like to order, pls give me a call or email me.

Thermal Magic Cooker

2008-12-26T23:26:00.009+08:00

Recently, I bought a thermal magic cooker by Edon for $59 for a 5 litre pot.
The pot is a heat retaining stainless steel vacuum-type cooking pan that cooks thoroughly without fire. A great energy saving appliance

In the past, I boiled lotus soup for 2 hours using 1.5l of water for 3 . But now, I use only 1 litre (2 bowls of water) and let it boil for 45 mins before transfer the pot in the thermal cooker to cook. This Thermal Magic Cooker does not need any electricity.

Since no flame is used while cooking by heat retention, it is safe to leave the house before cooking is done. No gas or electricity is used during heat-retention cooking, so it is also very economical. Since the food stays warm, there is no need to reheat.

I have friend who cooked soup before going to bed and heat up the soup the next morning and put back it in the cooker again before going to work and she can have her soup when she is back from work.

Victoria Sandwich

2008-12-09T10:48:00.004+08:00

Big Mistake: I should cool the cake for a few hours before cutting .

I get this recipe from a baking book by Agnes Chang. The book is easy to follow.
The book wrote that this classic Victoria Sandwich is a popular tea tim fare in England. The British love to spread a layer of their home-made jam over the cake and sandwich them up before serving.

Ingredients:

4 eggs
80g castor sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
100g plain flour , sifted
strawberry jam, stirred until smooth

Method:

1. Use a electric mixer to beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla and mix well.
3. Sift 1/3 portion of flour over the egg mixture and fold in lightly. Repeat until all the flour has been used.
4. Pour cake mixture into a lined and greased 20cm / '8' square baking tin ( I use 9 inch square tin)
5. Bake in a pre heated oven at 180 for 25mins to 30 mins.
6. Remove from the oven, leave to cool before slicing into 2 layers ( I cut into halve)
7. Apply jam on one layer and sandwich with the other layer.
8. Cut into pieces and serve.

American Carrot Cake with cheese topping

2008-11-05T08:17:00.005+08:00

Hi, I am back with my carrot cake again. This time, I decided to cut the cake into halve and filled up with some cheese. It was not a easy task as my knife was not long enough. I also decided to pipe this cake instead of spreading the cheese. As you can see, my piping skill was not so good but I was happy with the result.

Japanses Instant Curry

2008-10-30T08:08:00.007+08:00

This Vermont Curry Mild paste is not spicy, it is a simple dish to prepare. I usually serve it with white rice.

Ingredients (serve 3)

1 onion

1 chicken breast meat (cut into cubes)

1 carrot (diced)

1 - 2 potatoes (diced)

1/2 packet of Vermont curry paste

425ml of water

Method

1. Saute oil & onion in saucepan until lightly browned.

2. Add in chicken breast meat, stir fry for a while.

3. Then put in the diced carrot & potatoes, stir and mix well for 2 mins.

4. Add water and let it boil.

5. Add in the curry paste & remember to stir every 5 mins.

6. Simmer for 15 to 20 mins.

Fruit salad

2008-10-29T17:45:00.004+08:00

Ingredients

green apples

guava

orange peel

Method

1.Peel off the apples skin and guava.

2.Slice the apples and guava thinly.

3.Mix some orange peel into the fruit mixture and keep in the fridge.

4.Serve chilled.

Swiss Roll - Recipe

2008-10-29T17:42:00.009+08:00

Ingredients A
4 egg yolk (55g each)
70g sugar

Ingredients B
4 egg whites
30g sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Ingredients C (sifted together)
100g cake flour
1 tsp baking powder
a pinch of salt

75ml milk
80ml sunflower oil

Get ready 2 mixing bowls , one for egg white and egg yolk.

Pre heat oven @200

1. Whisk A until the ribbon stage (light in colour)

2. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks formed, add sugar and cream of tartar & beat until stiff (high speed)

3. Heat milk & oil until boiling hot, stir into the egg yolk mixture with a balloon whisk.

4. Stir in vanilla essence and sifted flour.

5. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into this mixture and then fold this mixture into the remaining egg whites.

6. Line the tray with baking paper , i am using a 11 x 11 tray.

7. Pour the mixture on the tray and bake for 15mins.

8. Afer baking, remove the cake together with the greased paper from tray and put it on the cooling rack to cool for 10 to 15mins.

9. Now get ready your jam or other filling, invert the cake onto another greased paper. Now you may tear the greased paper.

10. Spread your favourite jam or filling on the entire cake. Slowly roll your cake.

11. After rolling, chill the swiss roll in the fridge for 1 hour before cutting.

Note: My 1st tried was not sucessfull, but don't give up.

American Carrot Cake

2008-10-28T00:26:00.005+08:00

Initally, I do not appreciate this cake, but as I slowly enjoy the taste of walnut, raisins & carrot and also the smell of cinnamon & nutmeg. I slowly fall in love with it. It tastes good without the cheese topping.

Maybe, I shall make another cake with the cheese topping the next time.

Yoghurt cups

2008-10-21T08:18:00.003+08:00

I usually collect my favourite used yoghurt cups with covers or I put aside for the recycled company to collect them. Do not throw them away.

I will use them to fill up jelly into 4 portions. There is a instruction on the box of jelly, it is easy to do.

Strawberry Shortcake

2008-10-13T23:24:00.004+08:00

Sandwiches

2008-10-13T09:31:00.005+08:00

You may find this in NTUC store, it costs $2.30.

Instead of pan frying, i put it in the oven.

Recently, my family love subway sandwiches. So last saturday, I decided to make my own sandwiches.

Ingredients

Honey baked ham
bacon
Focaccia bread
tomatoe
cucumber
dijonnaise

Triple Indulgence Cheesecake

2008-10-01T23:27:00.004+08:00

Samples for friends.

Triple Indulgence Cheesecake

2008-09-20T17:03:00.004+08:00

1st time making this Triple Indulgence Cheesecake. Look at my piping, so ugly. I need some practise.

I did these for my cell group members. They love it.

This cheesecake is best eaten frozen, it tastes just like ice-cream cheesecake. I love it.

For gathering

2008-09-20T17:00:00.001+08:00

Recycle

2008-09-16T22:23:00.001+08:00

Bread

2008-09-09T14:08:00.012+08:00

Knead till the dough is soft and it doesn't stick on your palm.

1st raising - make a hole in the centre of the dough. It should stay there for a while. Now you are ready to do the 2nd raising.

Punch out the air with your palm and start to mould into balls and let it rest for 10mins .After 10mins, you may put in your desire fillings and let it raise for another 50mins.

I didn't make bread for a while, and I really miss my own bread.
This time, I use a new recipe that I got it from a company that sell oven. The bread turn out good and soft. I also pack a hotdog bun for my daughter to bring to school.

Recipe for sweet bun dough

Ingredient A
240g bread flour
60g cake flour or plain flour
8g / 2 tsp instant yeast
60g castor sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Ingredient B
30g egg yolk (2 small egg)
130g ice water or cold milk

Ingredient C -45g butter

Method:
1.Mix A till well blended (just use a spoon to stir well)

2.Add B gradually mix well till form a dough.

3.Add C & knead the dough using electric dough hook for 5 mins and knead it using hand for another 5 -10 mins .You may dust some flour on your palm and knead till it does not stick on your palm.

4.Cover with towel or leave the pot in the oven to prove for 60 mins or double in size.( The 1st proving is important so do not cut short the timing)

5.After one hour, punch out the air in the dough with your palm.

6.Divide dough into portions of 60gm each. Shape into balls & leave it to rest for about 10mins.(you may leave it in the same pot)

7.Get ready your baking pan, grease with butter and then dust some flour on it. Pour away access flour on the baking pan.

8.Use your palm to flatten the dough and wrap with desired fillings.

9.Shape as required & let it proof on the baking pan for another 60 mins.

10.Pre heat your oven at 200

11.Apply fresh milk or egg white on dough , sprinkle some shredded cheese.

12.Bake the dough at 180 for 15 mins.

13.When the breads are ready, remove it from the oven and brush with butter on top to make it shiny. Let it cool and now you may enjoy the bread with your family and friends.

Cupcakes for girls

2008-09-04T23:02:00.006+08:00

This week is a school holidays and also rainy days. I have been staying at home to help my Pr 1 girl to finish her school projects, and finally she has finished them by today.

She wanted to bake some cupcakes for her doll (doll's birthday) so I prepared all the ingredients for her. I picked up one recipe that I got it in the Internet.

I decided to use buttercream to frost on the cupcakes as I am not so creative but it does not stop me. I have been surfing in the Internet for more ideas.

Anyway, we have a wonderful baking time.

Teachers' Day

2008-09-04T22:54:00.008+08:00

Finally, finished baking my walnut cakes with choocolate chips. I bought these mini boxes from SKP , it comes with a plastic cover which I think it will make a perfect gift.

Birthday cupcakes

2008-08-28T10:41:00.006+08:00

I made these for my cell group member' son.

Butter cakes with chocolate chips & mixed fruits

2008-08-23T23:43:00.004+08:00

Walnut cake

2008-07-29T13:54:00.001+08:00

Wild flowers in Pulau Ubin

2008-07-26T17:09:00.003+08:00

Racial Harmony Day

2008-07-21T18:44:00.003+08:00

Racial Harmony Day

2008-07-21T18:32:00.003+08:00

Some volunteers bring out all their treasures to display in school for the Racial Harmony Day.

Racial Harmony Day

2008-07-21T18:23:00.005+08:00

The above stall was selling Shepherd's Pie -Eurasian food and Biko is Fillipino snack.

Remember these plates!! They were used during wedding.
Are people still using ????

Homemade goodness

2008-07-21T00:03:00.002+08:00

Shepherd's pie

2008-07-20T23:24:00.010+08:00

This shepherd's pie recipe was shared by a good friend.
My family loves this dish.

If you want this recipe, you may drop me a message in the "speak to me " box. I will forward it to you.

Five Spices Chicken Wings

2008-07-20T23:17:00.006+08:00

Ingredients.
10 chicken wings

Marinade:
1 egg
2 tbsp ginger juice
1 tsp five spice powder
2 tbsp shaoxing wine
2 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp corn flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp light soya sauce
1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar

Method:
1 Mix chicken with marinade & marinate for 3 hours or chill in the fridge for overnight.
2 Heat up oil for deep frying, put in chicken wings and deep fry till golden brown.