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  ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIPS                        MUFFINS These homemade muffins are quick to make and are not very sweet. They truly make the perfect snack or great for breakfast. Kids will love them! Fresh orange juice and zest in the better gives these orange muffins a sweet and aromatic orange zing and by adding chocolate chips make everything better! When fresh, these muffins have a subtle taste, the orange flavour will be stronger after a day.  HOW TO MAKE ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIPS MUFFINS - For assertive orange flavour that shines      beautifully into the muffins. I'm using both  the zest and juice of the fresh orange and  adding a tiny bit of lemon zest. Orange zest  alone yields sort of flat citric note, while lemon brightness the flavours up without making the muffin taste lemony. When zesting your fruit avoid white layer which taste very bitter. If you want a stronger orange flavo...

         STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST                    WITH MARINARA SAUCE       This delicious stuffed chicken breast recipe is really easy to make. Tender and juicy on the inside with an amazing cheesy, broccoli and mushroom filling, covered with marinara sauce and topped with a generous amount of melted cheese for a complete and satisfying meal.  How to make Stuffed Chicken Breast with Marinara Sauce  - The chicken breasts are rubbed with     seasoning and pan seared on both sides.   You don't need to fully cook the chicken   since it will finish cooking in the sauce. - Lightly secure openings of chicken breast      with toothpick so the filling stays secure.        Don't forget  to remove the toothpicks once    seared, it'll be more difficult to remove  them once the sauce is added.    - You can use ...

       NAKED CHOCOLATE CAKE It's a 3 layer, super rich, super moist chocolate cake with a rich melt-in -your mouth chocolate frosting and covered with chocolate ganache drip. These cakes can be made up to one day ahead. I've been wanting to make a "naked cake' for a while now. I just think naked cakes has a unique look and very impressive. There are 2 types of naked cakes. The cake in today's photos is called a semi naked. There's a minimal amount of frosting swiped around the sides. Where else a true naked cake means the side of the cake are bare. Both styles are simple and has a rustic look. You can jazz the cake up with some fresh berries, cookies, candies, nuts or some colourful sprinkles . Let your creativity run free, which makes this recipe more fun. Tips of making Naked Chocolate Cake : All purpose flour - Do not use cake flour.   When combined with light cocoa powder   cake flour is too fine. : Brown sugar - Brown sugar is naturally   moist, s...

               EGGLESS CHOCOLATE                          M&M COOKIES Aren't these cookies so beautiful? My kids absolutely love chocolate cookies but by adding M&Ms it tastes a whole lot better and it looks prettier too. These slightly crispy, buttery and chocolatey cookies are a big hit among adults and kids alike.  This recipe uses just a few basic ingredients - flour, butter, sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla essence. It is also really easy to make, no refrigeration is needed, no mixer is needed. Just whip up the ingredients, then bake and enjoy! Tips for making M&M cookies : Make sure your butter is softened to room    temperature but not melted. If butter   is too soft, the cookies will spread too much    while baking. : Use the best quality butter and cocoa    powder it makes a huge difference.    : The use of li...

          BANANA WALNUT BREAD Banana bread is as delicious as it smells and this easy banana bread recipe will have your taste buds salivating while it's still baking in the oven. Just a few simple steps and you can snack on your very own slice of warm and fresh baked banana bread. WHAT IS BANANA BREAD Simple comforting treat that's perfect for  breakfast or as a snack . A quick bread which has cakey texture rises with the helped of baking soda.  Cut into slices and served with butter or cream cheese unlike cakes that are cut  into wedges and usually richly frosted. TIPS FOR BAKING BANANA BREAD : You can use any type of bananas found in the grocery store. Use very ripe bananas with nearly black skin. This will make your banana bread even more richer flavor. Mash the bananas with a fork until they are chunky apple sauce consistency. Some texture is good for banana bread  : Yogurt adds more moisture to the banana bread. Sour cream is a wonderfu...

                 MEXICAN COFFEE  BUN                          a.k.a ROTI BOY          Coffee flavored buns bring me infinite joy! You become addicted to them really quickly. These soft buns are surely a delight but when they are filled with a  little salty butter on the inside and are balanced out with the slight bitterness of the coffee..That is a next level delight. Tips for making Mexican coffee bun • Yeast - if the yeast doesn't rise, it could be due to the fact that the yeast is spoiled or the water was overheated and killed the yeast. You will have to discard the mixture and prepare it all over again. • For the filling - Before starting to make the bread dough, cut the butter into small cubes and place them in the freezer . It will be easier to handle the cubes when they are cold. • Coffee butter crust - Don't pipe all the way down. This ...