Creamy Homemade Yogurt

 

Ingredients

1 liter whole milk 🥛

2 tbsp plain yogurt (with live cultures) 🍶

2 tbsp powdered milk (optional for extra creaminess) 🥄

Instructions

1️⃣ Heat the milk: In a saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it reaches 180°F (82°C). Stir occasionally. 🌡️🔥

2️⃣ Cool the milk: Remove from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C). 🧊

3️⃣ Mix starter yogurt: In a small bowl, mix the yogurt and powdered milk (if using). Add some cooled milk and whisk. 🥄✨

4️⃣ Combine & ferment: Pour the yogurt mixture into the warm milk, mix well, and transfer to jars. Cover with lids or cloth. 🏺💛

5️⃣ Incubate: Keep in a warm place (like an oven with the light on or a yogurt maker) for 6-8 hours. The longer, the tangier! ⏳🕯️

6️⃣ Chill & enjoy: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before eating. Serve with honey, fruits, or nuts! 🍯🍓🥜

Would you like a sugar-free version or a flavored yogurt recipe? 😊

TggTHE CLASSIC PANDESAL

 

-Pandesal is a common bread roll in the Philippines. It is a Filipino version of dinner roll but dredge in bread crumbs. Sweet, a little bit salty, soft and fluffy we enjoyed this every morning. This is an easy recipe and beginner friendly. I may say this can be soft until 3 days, just store it in an airtight container.

This recipe yields 18 pcs standard size pandesal.

Here's what you'll need:

1 cup warm milk (250ml)

¼ cup butter (55g)

1 egg

2 tsp instant yeast (6g)

3¼ cup all purpose flour (405g)

¼ cup sugar (50g)

1 tsp salt (5g)

2 tablespoons of oil for the bowl

½ cup bread crumbs

 In a bowl, mix together milk, sugar, yeast and egg.

 Add flour and salt. Mix until incorporated.

Add unsalted butter then mix until butter is fully absorbed.

 Knead, slap and fold until dough is smooth, about 7 minutes.

 Smooth into a ball, coat with oil and cover for 1 hour. 

Punch air out and transfer to a floured counter.

Divide into 18 equal pieces. 

Roll into a ball, cover and bench rest for 10 minutes.

Take each dough ball and press to release air and roll into a ball again.

 Pinch ends to seal and dredge in bread crumbs.

 Place in a 9x13 inches baking dish or pan. 

Cover for 25 minutes and preheat oven at 170C/340F.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until light brown.

Serve and enjoy this super soft and butter pan de sal buns.

Cheesy Crispy Potato Rounds

 

Ingredients

3 large potatoes 🥔🥔🥔

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀

2 tbsp butter, melted 🧈

1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄

Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

Fresh parsley, chopped 🌿

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). 🔥

2️⃣ Slice potatoes into thick rounds (about 1/2 inch). 🔪

3️⃣ Brush both sides with melted butter, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 🧈🧄

4️⃣ Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden. ⏳🥔

5️⃣ Top each slice with shredded cheese and broil for 5 minutes until bubbly! 🧀🔥

6️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm. 🌿🍽

Enjoy your crispy, cheesy potato bites! 😋

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

 

Ingredients:

🥦 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets

🫒 2 tbsp olive oil

🧂 1 tsp salt

🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika

🧄 1 tsp garlic powder

🍯 1 tbsp sugar-free honey (or alternative)

🌶️🔥 1/4 cup hot sauce (Buffalo or BBQ)

🍋 Lemon wedges (for serving)

🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ In a bowl, toss the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.

3️⃣ Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

4️⃣ Meanwhile, mix hot sauce & sugar-free honey in a bowl.

5️⃣ Remove cauliflower from the oven and toss it in the spicy sauce.

6️⃣ Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to caramelize.

7️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges! 🍋✨

🔥 Enjoy your spicy, crispy cauliflower! 🔥 Let me know if you want more recipes like this!

Classic Glazed Lemon Loaf

 

Ingredients

For the loaf:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

6. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

8. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze, then pour over the cooled loaf.

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Sugar-Free Glazed Lemon Loaf (Low-Carb/Keto)

Ingredients

For the loaf:

1 ½ cups almond flour

¼ cup coconut flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener

3 large eggs

½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the glaze:

½ cup powdered erythritol

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, beat butter and sweetener until fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.

5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.

6. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool before removing from the pan.

8. Mix powdered erythritol and lemon juice for the glaze, then drizzle over the loaf.

Would you like any modifications to fit your taste?

Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potato Patties

 

Ingredients:

2 cups mashed potatoes 🥔

1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) 🧀

1/4 cup chopped parsley 🌿

1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄

1 egg 🥚

1/4 cup almond flour (or regular flour) 🌾

Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

2 tbsp butter or olive oil for frying 🧈

Instructions:

1️⃣ In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, egg, and flour. Season with salt & pepper. 🥣

2️⃣ Shape the mixture into small patties. 🏵️

3️⃣ Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat. 🍳

4️⃣ Fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. 🔥

5️⃣ Serve warm with sour cream or your favorite dip! 😋

Would you like a keto or sugar-free twist on this?

No-Bake Chocolate Pudding Cake

 

Ingredients

Base:

1 ½ cups sugar-free ladyfingers or almond flour biscuits 🍪

¼ cup unsweetened almond milk 🥛

Chocolate Layer:

2 cups heavy cream 🥄

1 cup unsweetened almond milk 🥛

½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips 🍫

¼ cup cocoa powder 🍫

2 tbsp powdered sweetener (monk fruit or erythritol) 🍯

2 tsp gelatin powder (or agar-agar) 🥄

1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

Topping:

Sugar-free chocolate shavings 🍫✨

Instructions

1️⃣ Arrange the ladyfingers or biscuits in a pan. Drizzle with almond milk to soften. 🍪🥛

2️⃣ In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, almond milk, cocoa powder, and sweetener. Stir until smooth. 🍫🔥

3️⃣ Melt in the chocolate chips and add vanilla extract. Mix well. 🌿🍫

4️⃣ Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tbsp of water, let it bloom for 5 minutes, then stir into the hot mixture. 🥄

5️⃣ Pour the chocolate mixture over the biscuit base and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. ❄️⏳

6️⃣ Top with chocolate shavings and slice to serve! 🍫🔪

Would you like a keto-friendly variation? 🥑

Creamy Potato Salad

 

Ingredients

2 lbs potatoes, boiled & diced 🥔

4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 🥚

½ cup mayonnaise (sugar-free) 🥄

1 tbsp mustard 🌭

¼ cup pickles, diced 🥒

¼ cup green onions, chopped 🌿

½ tsp salt 🧂

½ tsp black pepper ⚫

Instructions

1️⃣ Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, then let them cool and dice. 🥔🔪

2️⃣ Mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. 🥄✨

3️⃣ Add the potatoes, eggs, pickles, and green onions. Stir gently to coat everything. 🥗

4️⃣ Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. ❄️

5️⃣ Enjoy your creamy, sugar-free potato salad! 😋

Would you like any variations, like a keto version? 🥑