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Mocha Walnut Brownie Rich, chocolatey and dense brownies filled with roasted walnut for a decadent and delicious dessert. It was so easy to make and so fulfilling to eat. It's very addictive. Sadly they did not last long in my house. My kids gobbled them up as soon as they were out of the oven.  Coffee powder really makes a difference in this recipe. By adding coffee it enhances the flavor. It doesn't leave any trace of coffee but instead elevates the rich chocolatey flavour. These brownies are to die for. Let's bake! Ingredients : - 170g Dark chocolate chips - 90g Butter - 5 tbsp Cocoa powder - 100g All purpose flour - 1/4 tsp Baking powder - 1 tbsp Coffee powder - 2 Eggs - 1 Egg yolk - 1/2 cup walnut ( roasted and coarsely)   (chopped) - 150g sugar - 1tsp vanilla essence / extract - Sea salt to sprinkle Method : : Preheat oven to 170c . : Cover the bottom and sides of a 8 to 9 inch    square baking pan with parchment paper      on all sides, leaving ...

 Cheezy Potato Pancake  This dish comes together easily for a simple weekend brunch that's full of flavour and comfort for the soul.   It's comfort food to the MAX , with garlicky crispy crumbs on the outside whilst soft and cheesy on the inside. Topped with yoghurt  honey mustard sauce. So delicious! A huge hit with my  kids.   It's so easy to put this dish together.  First boil and mash the potatoes, I usually add some  sausages but you can choose not to add them. I  chop it all up and add them to the mix. Finishing the pancakes with gooey mozerrela cheese is just the perfect addition to them. For crunch,  i'm using conflakes and panko bread crumbs simply because I ran out of panko crumbs so I had to mix them both together. Add pounded garlic for extra flavour. You can also use garlic powder. If you are not a garlic fan. Simply omit! I love to sprinkle some salt at the end of my frying . The salt adheres to the food better and gives a ...

Curry Laksa / Mee Curry There is nothing more satisfying then digging my chopsticks into a big bowl of  Curry Laksa . As a noodle lover, I could eat Curry Laksa  everyday, all day. The blend of spices and heat from the chilies together with the coconut milk make this dish creamy and delicious. My mouth is literally watering as I type this out. That's how much I love this dish. There are many version of Curry Laksa. You can use your favorite noodle in this recipe such as yellow noddle,  bee hoon ( rice vermicelli) wonton, pan mee, soba,  spaghetti or a combination of yellow noodles and bee hoon . For the broth,  I'm using knorr brand chicken cube ( no msg added). It helps to save prep time. But you can also make your own chicken stock from scratch . Either one will work. The consistency of the broth can be adjusted by the amount of coconut  milk used. I also topped the broth with long beans, shredded chicken, fish balls, fish cakes, boiled eggs and kalamansi...

  Tofu Cutlet We love our tofu! I always try reducing our meat intake and strive to eat more plant based foods. It's a great source of protein and is low in fat. Tofu is easy to cook with and is an extremely versatile ingredient. I love that it has a very natural flavor and is great when paired with other ingredients and flavours. Today, Im making tofu cutlets. I have made many kinds of cutlets before ... but with tofu I've made plenty of mistakes.  Frequently  ending in soggy and floppy cutlets. Tofu has alot of moisture. Because of this, I squeeze the tofu in a muslin cloth to wring the extra water out. After the tofu has been wrung dry,  season by adding spices and vegetables if you prefer. I sprinkle some salt onto my cutlets after frying . The salt adheres to the fried food and leaves a pleasant flavour.  Let's get started! I ngredients: - 6 extra firm tofu - 1 medium size potato ( boil and mash) - 1 green chili ( finally chopped) - 1 medium size onions ( f...

Thai Green Curry Chicken Sawadikap! Green Curry Chicken is a dish I always make at home. This chicken curry is  made from exotic ingredients that bring a flavourful fressness . Cooked in a rich coconut broth, with mild spiciness, aromatic herbs and a slight tanginess from lime juice.  Make it a dish to wish for! When my kids were younger we would go out for Thai food frequently. We  often order green curry chicken from the menu.  As my family enjoys this dish very much, I decided to try my hand in making it. Since then, this dish has been frequently requested by them. I love to add extra vegetables to add colour and fiber.  Here is how I make my infamous green curry chicken. Ingredients : - 500g skinless chicken breast cut into bite   size - 4 green chilies - 8 shallots - 3 cloves garlic  - 4 kaffir lime leaves (roughly torn) - 1 stalk lemon grass - 1 inch ginger - 1 inch galangal - 1 inch fresh tumeric - 2  cilantro roots - 2 cups fresh coconut m...

  Home Made Pizza This is  the  best and easiest recipe ever! Made this pizza recipe topped with a delicious, creamy homemade white sauce, barbecue grilled chicken and green bell peppers. And as it goes without saying.. tons and TONS of cheese. For a few weeks now I've, been trying to perfect homemade pizza but to no avail. The crust was too dry or it wasn't the right texture. The secret to a good homemade pizza is a pizza pan. Usually a pizza stone is used but I've opted for the pan which works just as fine. I got mine at a local bakery store but you can get it online as well.  Another big factor to a good pizza is the crust. You can spice up your crust by adding garlic powder or dried herbs. However, since my homemade sauce has garlic in it. I've kept my crust plain.  The white sauce, while it seams daunting is actually very simple. It consists of basic pantry ingredients which can be put together in 5 minutes.   There also endless topping optio...

Red Velvet  Cupcake My daughter requested for this cupcake. To be honest, I was never a huge fan of red velvet cakes. The store bought ones were ultra dry and the flavor confused me.  But not going to lie, I ate two of these cupcakes for tea. Regret? No.  Delicious? Yes. The cupcakes were soft and light. The cream cheese filling in the centre lends to the moisture and richness of the cupcakes. These cupcakes can be eaten plain without the frosting. Its an individual preference. The base of this recipe are simple ingredients. Most of which you probably have in your pantry.  Cake flour is used in this recipe. It's a delicate flour with a low protein content. It makes the cake super tender . It's a clear path to a lovely soft cakes. You can use a combination of 160g all purpose flour and 32g of cornstarch to substitute cake flour. Buttermilk is required for this recipe. Works wonders when used in baking. It helps fluff up cakes beautifully, adds texture and provides tan...