全手工制作面包

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山有山的高度, 水有水的深度, 没必要攀比, 每个人都有自己的长处.

风有风的自由, 云有云的温柔, 没必要模仿, 每个人都有自己的个性.

依心而行, 无憾今生.

全手工制作黑白芝麻面包

Overnight sponge dough : 215g bakers flour, 125g cold milk and 1/2 tsp dry yeast

Main dough : 50g bakers flour, 40g wholemeal flour, 10g ground black sesame, 35g egg, 1tsp yeast, 1/2tsp salt, 40g caster sugar, 45g butter, and 2 - 4 tablespoons milk

全手工制作杂粮坚果面包

失散的誓言

元宵情人节 - 贴上我最爱的马卡龙

Pistachio Macarons with Cacao Spread

我们曾在田野里歌唱, 在冬季盼望, 却没能等到阳光下, 这秋天的景象, 就让失散的誓言飞舞吧, 随西风飘荡, 就像你柔软的长发, 曾芬芳我梦乡....... 李健, 风吹麦浪

Another hot day.....

This dish makes my summer shine .....

Pan-fried salmon with fresh salads 

Heat a non-stick frying pan over heat, brush the salmon fillets with oil, salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside.

To make dressing, combine the wholegrain mustard, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dash of balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Place fresh salads on plate, spoon over the dressing.

Carrot Cup Cakes

Carrot cup cakes for kids aged 1 to 5 at my work place

Carrot Cup Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients : A)1/2 cup soft brown sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup golden syrup, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla essence, B)1 cup self raising flour, 1/2 cup plain flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and C)11/2 cups grated carrots

Method : 

1. Place sugar, oil, golden syrup and vanilla essence in the bowl and beat for 2 minutes, add eggs gradually and beat well. 

2. Sift flour, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon over the egg mixture. 

3. Add grated carrot and mix until combined.

4. Place mixture in a 12 hole muffin pan with cases.

5. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degree C for about 20 minutes or until cooked.

For the cream cheese frosting : Beat cream cheese, pure icing sugar mixture and lemon juice until smooth. Spread frosting on the cooled cakes.

Little Butter Cookies

A cookie a day keeps the blues away!!!

 Orange Butter Cookies

Ingredients : 100g butter, 20g pure icing sugar, 70g bread flour, 25g rice flour, 1 tablespoon orange zest and 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

Method:
1. Cream butter and sugar until creamy and pale
2. Add in sifted bread flour, rice flour, orange zest and orange juice
3. Pipe cookie dough into shape to your liking
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 150 to 160 deg C for about 15 to 20 minutes

Green Tea cookies

Despite making errors with the amount of ingredients I went ahead and made these cookies. However they still tasted good.....

世代相传花生饼

中式花生饼Vs西式花生饼

中式花生饼

Ingredients : 300g  crunchy/smooth peanut butter, 100g peanut oil/vegetable oil, 150g pure icing sugar, 430g plain flour, 100g roasted peanut and some for decoration, 1 egg yolk for glazing

Method:
1. Place peanut butter and oil in a bowl and mix well
2. Add icing sugar, sifted flour and chopped roasted peanut and mix till a soft dough forms
3. Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes or until firm
4. Shape tablespoons of mixture into balls, place on baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper
5. Press top lightly with half a peanut
6. Lightly brush with egg wash and bake in a preheated 160 deg C oven for 20 minutes

西式花生饼

Ingredients: 125g butter, 80g crunchy/smooth peanut butter, 150g brown sugar, 1 egg, 225g plain flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 125g chopped roasted peanut

Method:
1. cream butter, peanut butter and sugar until pale and creamy
2. add egg and beat well
3. add flour, baking powder and roasted chopped peanut, beat until a smooth dough forms
4. refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes or until firm
3. roll tablespoons of mixture into balls, place on baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper
4. press top lightly with a fork and sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts
5. bake in a preheated 180 deg C oven for about 20 minutes.

马年吉祥如意

天使蛋糕

只因为在人群中多看了你一眼 .....

如果你喜欢王菲的传奇, 我想你不应错过作曲兼原唱的李健.....

如果你喜欢梁静茹的可惜不是你, 我想你不应错过作曲兼原唱的曹轩宾.....

如果你喜欢戚风蛋糕, 我想你更不应错过松软的天使蛋糕.....

黑芝麻天使蛋糕

Ingredients : A) 40g vegetable oil, 90ml fresh milk, 7g ground black sesame, 70g self raising flour, pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon black sesame paste

B) 200g egg whites, 70g icing sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

香橙天使蛋糕

Ingredients : A) 40g vegetable oil, 75ml freshly squeezed orange juice, 10g fresh milk, a few drops of natural orange flavouring extract, 70g self raising flour and pinch of salt

B) 200g egg whites, 70g pure icing sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

烈日炎炎似火烧

Melting moment at 44 degree C heat for the past four days .....

Cooling and Refreshing Treats :

Vanilla Yoghurt with Blueberries, Muesli and Almonds

Wholemeal Pancakes with Blueberries and Honey

Blueberry, Banana, Fresh Milk and Vanilla Yoghurt Smoothie

  Sour Cream Cake with Blueberries

Ingredients : A)150g sour cream, 70g cream cheese, 45g melted butter, 4 egg yolks, 40g plain flour, 25g corn flour and 15g caster sugar

B) 4 egg whites, 60g caster sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 

Two Ways with Salmon Fillet

I used the left over grilled salmon to make this summer dish. It is a great way to make use of the salmon that I can not finish. All I need to do is to cook rice.

鲑鱼海苔三角饭团

Grilled Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes, Broad Beans and Seaweed

耳朵不听, 眼睛不看.....

你是我所有的回忆 ......

Fried Rice with Chilli oil

哀悼李泰祥.....

Creamy Mushroom Soup

A delicious creamy mushroom soup for the year 2014 ..... I went for second.

Mushroom Soup

Ingredients : onion, garlic, butter, olive oil, fresh mushrooms ( cup, flat, button or portabella ), plain flour, milk, sour cream, basil leaves, continental parsley, salt and pepper

Method :

1. Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, add diced onion and garlic,  cook for about 5 minutes or until soft.

2. Add sliced mushrooms and continue to cook until tender, stir in flour and cook the mix for about 1 minute.

3. Add chicken stock, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer until soup is slightly thickened. Stir in milk and simmer.

4. Blend soup until smooth.

5. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

6. Serve soup with chopped parsley, basil leaves, sour cream and croutons.

愿2014如意吉祥

告别 2013

Macarons ..... My most favourite sweets of the year. Goodbye 2013!

抹茶马卡龙

Ingredients : 60g aged egg whites, 25g caster sugar, 50g almond meal, 90g icing sugar and 3g green tea powder

Filling: thickened cream, spreadable cream cheese and green tea powder

美好的结束, 美好的开始.

Christmas Fruitcake

Merry Christmas 2013

These Fruitcakes are packed with dried fruit, nuts, spices and brandy

Ingredients : 

250g butter, 200g dark brown sugar, 1kg dried mix fruit, 1cup chopped nuts, 150ml brandy for soaking the dried fruit and some extra for splashing the cake when cooked, 125ml fresh orange juice, 1 teaspoon lemon rind, 2 teaspoons orange rind, 1 tablespoon golden syrup, 5 medium eggs, 250g plain flour, 70g self raising flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon mixed spice

喜怒哀乐之芝麻汤圆

喜怒哀乐, 如人饮水冷暖自知. 冬至快乐咯.

芝麻汤圆

二人份汤圆 :  A) 100克 糯米粉, 80克 沸水, 1茶匙 幼糖

B) 黑芝麻粉, 牛油, 幼糖 ( 2 : 1 : 2 )

C) 水, 香兰叶, 姜片, 黄糖

Bake and Give, Marbled Chiffon Cake

Unbelievable, 2013 is gone !!!

Marbled Chiffon Cake

Ingredients : A) 100g egg yolks, 50g caster sugar, 80g vegetable oil, 80g fresh milk, a few drops of vanilla essence, 15g rum, 110g self raising flour

B) 250g egg whites, 90g caster sugar and a good pinch of salt

C) 10g cocoa powder and 40g hot water

Simply Pleasure - Tahini Macarons

Feeling wonderful with my Tahini Macarons

Tahini Macarons

Ingredients : 30g almond meal, 10g ground black sesame,  40g icing sugar,  1 egg white and 30g caster sugar

Filling : Spreadable cream cheese, thickened cream and pure natural sesame spread

Bake and Give, Almond Bread

时光荏苒, 岁月如歌.

Almond Bread

Ingredients : 150g whole almonds, 3 egg whites, 125g caster sugar and 90g plain flour

1.  Preheat oven to 180 deg C.  Lightly grease a loaf pan and line with baking paper.

2.  Place the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl and beat until stiff peak form. 

3.  Gradually add sugar, beating until the mixture is thick and glossy.

4.  Add the sifted flour and almonds, gently fold the ingredients together.

5.  Spread mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface.

6.  Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely in the tin.

7 . Preheat oven to 160 deg C. 

8. Using a serrated knife cut the loaf into thin slices and place on baking trays. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden and crisp.

朴实无华的轻乳酪咖啡蛋糕

此蛋糕的好处是不油不腻, 简单且无需装饰, 淡淡的乳酪香参杂着咖啡的幽香..... 在盛夏的午后忙里偷闲.....呵呵! 我也在扮演着优雅过生活.

轻乳酪咖啡蛋糕

Ingredients : A) 250g cream cheese, 35g unsalted butter, 180ml fresh milk, 60g plain flour, 45g corn flour, 6 egg yolks, 2 teaspoons instant coffee and pinch of salt

B) 6 egg whites, 110g caster sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

150 deg C 的水浴蒸烤法令此蛋糕湿润且轻软, 冰过之后令其味道更上一层楼.

爱上Couscous

Couscous originates from North Africa, it is a dish made from tiny granules of durum wheat, the same type of wheat that is most commonly used for making pasta. Today, couscous is found in many cuisines, including much of the Middle East and various Mediterranean.

It is very easy and quick to prepare instant couscous. The dried couscous is added to a pot of boiling water or stock ( one part of dried couscous : one part of liquid ), cover with a lid and let it sit covered for five minutes, then fluff couscous with a fork and season to taste.

Serve couscous as a main meal or side dish with your favourite meat, seafood or vegetables.

Couscous with moroccan seasonings

Moroccan Chicken with Assorted Vegetables and Couscous Salad

Quick and delicious for a summer weeknight meal and good for next day pack lunch.