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Chocolate mint macarons

Today is the first day of winter but the weather has been warm so far, I heard is going to be warm on christmas day this year in our area,  You all enjoy while you can I'm sure it won't be long the cold weather is on the way. I found this tiny chocolate chip mint at  Dayton's farmers market  when I show them I thought about blend them with cream for macarons filling It was delicious creamy and minty. Happy holiday to all of you, enjoy your time with family and friends and of course enjoy the foods that you shared with them. Ingredients : - 1/2 cup almond flour - 1 cup confectioner's sugar - 2 eggs white - 3 Tbsp granulate sugar - 3 drop green coloring Filling : - 8 oz cream cheese/room temperature - 4 Tablespoon powder sugar - 2 Tbsp heavy cream - 3/4 cup chocolate mint Preparations : - Line two cookies sheet with silicon baking mate combine powdered sugar,almond flour in a food processor,pulse into fine powder sift mixture i

Shrimp chimichurry with mango apple salsa

I made this simple appetizer shrimp chimicurry with mango apple salsa to cater my friend dinner,  I thought the presentation was cute on white Asian style soup spoon but the important thing that everyone love the food, That's makes me happy. Ingredients: - Fresh cooked cocktail shrimps medium size (20 pieces) - 1/2 cup chimichurry sauce - 1 mango - 1 green apple - 1/4 red onion - bunch of cilantro - 1 lemon juice - 1/2 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp honey Directions: Marinated  cooked fresh shrimp cocktail with store-bought chimichurry sauce for about 30 minutes or so Peel mango and apple skin Dice mango,apple,onion and chop cilantro mix all in a medium bowl add one lemon juice,salt and honey, stir all together until combine Fill the Asian style soup spoon with a tablespoon mango salsa and top with marinated shrimp on top and ready to serve as appetizer.

Matcha latte bundt cake

I can't believe is fall season already times just flies, And it's been a while for me to post on here too but I will try to keep update as I can. The secret ingredients on this bundt cake are matcha latte powder and white chocolate morsels, Melted white chocolate on top makes the cake crisp but moist inside and I love the light green color from matcha latte powder. Ingredients : - 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour - 3/4 cup matcha latte powder - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/4 tsp baking soda - 1/4 tsp salt - 1 cup white chocolate morsels - 1 stick unsalted butter softened - 3/4 cup sugar - 1 large egg - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt - 3/4 cup milk Direction : Preheat oven to 350 F spray bundt cake pan with non stick spray In a medium bowl whisk together dry ingredients, flour,matcha latte powder,baking powder,baking soda and salt until combine, set aside Beat butter and sugar in a mixer bowl at medium speed until light and fluffy,

Berries macarons

Ingredients : - 1/2 cup almond flour - 1 cup confectioner's sugar - 2 eggs white - 3 Tbsp granulate sugar - 3 drop red coloring Filling : - 8 oz mascarpone cheese /room temperature - 4 Tablespoon powder sugar - 3 Tablespoon blueberry or strawberry jam Preparations : - Line two cookies sheet with silicon baking mate combine powdered sugar,almond flour in a food processor,pulse into fine powder sift mixture into medium bowl,discard large pieces - Beat egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until foamy add 3-4 drop red food coloring, gradually add 3 Tbsp granulated sugar,beating at high speed about 2 minutes or until mixture foam stiff,shiny peaks. - mix well to incorporate powder sugar and almond, Incorporate the beaten egg whites into the dry ingredients using large spatula,mix well ( not there is no need to fold the mixture ) Then work in the mixture (macaronage ) using plastic scraper, press down well with the scraper,going

Vanilla cream puffs

I love the softness about the cream puffs, slightly sweet and crisp on out side, the cream filling make this dessert taste special, you can fill with simple whipped cream or homemade vanilla cream, Just an idea if you like nutella add into vanilla cream it taste well together. Ingredients : two dozen buns / puffs - 1 cup all purpose flour - 1 tsp sugar - 1/2 tsp salt - 1 stick / 8 spoon unsalted butter room temperature - 1 cup water - 5 large eggs room temperature (one for egg wash) Directions: Preheated oven on 400 F Mix the flour with sugar and salt In a sauce pan bring water and butter to boil until  about boiling and all the butter melted Remove from the stove, add flour mixture and stir, Put back on the stove and stir about a minute or so let them cool or release the steam in mixer on low beat for about two minutes until lukewarm Beaten 4 eggs  add into lukewarm flour paste little bit at a time, beat until you have smooth glossy paste place teaspoon o

Gluten free peanut butter nutella cookies

I made gluten free version of this standard  peanut butter nutella cookies   I combined coconut flour and rice flour and I use vegetable oil and milk for moisturize the cookie batter instead of butter, It turn out really good it has chewy bite to it, Creaminess of peanut butter and nutella is good combination on these cookies. Ingredients : - 1 whole egg - 3/4 cup sugar - 1/2 cup vegetable oil - 2 eggs yolk - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter - 3/4 cup nutella - 3/4 cup coconut flour - 1/2 cup rice flour - pinch of salt - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/4 cup milk Directions ; In a mixer beat one whole egg,sugar and vegetable oil until light and fluffy Add egg yolk one at a time, add creamy peanut butter and nutella and add egg yolk one at a time. In a bowl combine coconut flour,rice flour,pinch of salt and baking soda, beat until combine Preheat oven on 350 F place parchment paper on baking pan Shape the dough into a small , put on the baking

Sweet and spicy udon noodles

I combined   Indonesian sweet soy sauce / kecap manis , soy sauce and famous hot / spicy sriracha sauce with fresh grated ginger minced garlic and lime juice to make this easy sweet and spicy udon noodles. You can add thinly slice meat if you like or just cook as vegan dish like I did just add some bean sprouts, tofu,tempeh or any vegetables you like. Ingredients : - 10 oz udon noodles - 1  yellow onion - 5 oz bean sprouts - 2 Tbsp sesame oil For the sauce : - 3 Tbsp sweet soy sauce / kecap manis - 2 Tbsp sriracha sauce - 2 Tbsp soy sauce - 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger - 1 Tbsp minced garlic - 1 Tbsp lime juice Directions : Bring 5 Quart water to boil, Cook udon noodles  in boiling water for 10-12 minutes or just follow directions on the package, Drain and set aside. In a medium bowl mix all the sauce ingredients stir until combine, set aside meanwhile in large skillet heat sesame oil and cook onion until brown / caramelized, add the sauce mixed,stir, c