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SONHO DOUGHNUT

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Sonho are Portuguese Doughnuts, also known as Sonhos (dreams), are light and airy doughnuts that are coated in white sugar.Sonhos are orbs of fried dough that are similar to choux pastry or cream puffs yet easier to make. Crisp on the outside, airy on the inside, and with the perfect sweetness from a quick roll through cinnamon sugar.   SONHO Ingredients * 1 cup of water * 1/4 cup of (1/2 stick) butter * 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar * 1 cup all purpose flour * 4 large eggs * 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract * A pinch of salt * Canola oil and vegetable oil for frying * Granulated white sugar or cinnamon sugar. Direction * In a medium nonstick pan, combine the water,butter and sugar. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and add the flour. Stir until the mixture is nice and thick without any lumps. Move the batter to a bowl and let it cool. * Use an electric mixer to beat the eggs into batter, one at a time. Note that when you add in one egg let it mix properly before adding anoth...

MEAT LOAF RECIPE.

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  MEAT LOAF What is meatloaf? What comes to your mind when you hear the word "meatloaf" ? Meat that is used to make bread, a bread made with or out of meat right? Meatloaf is a dish of ground meat that has been combined with other ingredients like breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, vegetable (according to your preference) and formed into the shape of a bread, then baked.  According to Wikipedia Meatloaf of minced meat was mentioned in the Roman cookery collection Apicius as early the 5th century.Apicius introduce a recipe for patties made of chopped meat, bread, and wine. Later the meatloaf made with ground meat was created as a result of meat grinder that was invented. MEAT LOAF RECIPE INGREDIENTS FOR MEATLOAF * 2 Pounds of ground beef * 1 Onion 1 Tablespoon of butter * 2 Eggs * 1/2 Cup of milk * 1 Cup of bread crumbs * 1 Tablespoon of freshly sliced parsley * 1 Teaspoon of salt  * 1 Teaspoon of black pepper * 1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce * 1/2 Teaspoon of garlic powder GL...

BUNDT CAKE RECIPE (VANILLA BUNDT CAKE)

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Bundt Cake Recipe (Vanilla Bundt cake). History Of Bundt Cake This cake is called Bundt cake due to the unique shape of the cake made from a bundt pan. Bundt cake looks like a doughnut. According to Wikipedia Bundt cake is derived from a European brioche-like cake called Gugelhupf. Gugelhupf is traditionally known as Bundkuchen which means a cake for gathering. The Bundt cake pan was invented by Dave Dalquist, who was the owner of Minnesota's Nordic Ware company. BUNDT CAKE RECIPE FOR THE CAKE * 3 cups of flour  * 1 cup of softened butter  *  2 1/2 cups of sugar    *  6  eggs  * 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract * 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder * 3/4teaspoon of  salt GLAZE * 2 cups of sugar  * 2 tablespoons of melted butter  *1/8 teaspoon of salt * 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract * 1 tablespoon of lemon juice DIRECTION For THE CAKE * Put the butter in a bowl, add sugar and mix using a mixer. * Add the eggs ( note- one egg at a time....

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE A pineapple upside down cake is a cake made with pineapple ring placed at the bottom of the cake pan and flipped over after baking. According to Wikipedia pineapple upside down recipe was first discovered as a result of the mid 1920s Dole Pineapple Company sponsored contest of pineapple recipes. They received over 2,500 various submissions for the inverted pineapple cake and ran an advertisement about it, which increased the cake's popularity. Photo credit: Unsplash PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN INGREDIENTS For the topping * 75g of melted butter * 1/3 cup of brown sugar * 1 pineapple * Glace cherries For the cake 125g of softened butter 3/4 cup of brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup of flour 1 1/4 cup of self raising flour 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract DIRECTION FOR THE PINEAPPLE RING For the topping you have to first make pineapple rings. * Twist the crown of the pineapple off and peel the pineapple. * Slice the pineapple in circles (a picture of the pineapple ring is sh...

CHICKEN RECIPES PART 1

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CHICKEN RECIPES PART 1  Chicken is the meat from bird eaten as food. Chicken recipe is a set of instructions for preparing chicken. People adopt different method when preparing chicken, from boiling to frying, to baking and even grilling. In this series I'll show many amazing ways people cook chicken around the world. i CHICKEN RECIPES FOR DINNER PART 1. CHICKEN CURRY. Chicken curry was originated in India around 8000 years ago. It is a traditional Indian food. Curry originally comes from the Indian word “Kari” which means sauce. It means vegetable stew or spiced meat. Chicken curry is an Indian delicacy which recipe with time has spread around the world.  Chicken Curry Recipe . INGREDIENT * 4 Chicken breast * 2 Red bell pepper * 2 Green bell pepper *2 Yellow bell pepper * 4 Carrots * 1 Red onion * 1 White onion * 2 seasoning cubes * 1/2 Tablespoon of thyme  * 2 Teaspoon of garlic (crushed) * 1 Tablespoon of black pepper * 1 Tablespoon of curry powder * 3 Tablespoon of co...

Nigerian Meat Pie Recipe

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 Nigerian Meat Pie is a popular snacks, that is made with beef, Irish potatoes,flour,etc. Meat Pie is covered in pastry crust and it has meat and vegetables fillings. Meat Pie was first known in ancient Egypt and it's recipe was brought to Nigeria by British missionaries. Nigerian meat pie is a popular Nigerian snack, that is completely irresistible for all lovers of good food and snacks. We that love good food always want the best meat pie when buying it.  Imagine buying a meat pie that has fish inside or just irish potatoes or worst only onions, trust me when I say this, you are not going to ever look at meat pie the same way again.  Check out this awesome meat pie recipe that you want to eat non-stop.   MEAT PIE RECIPE Meat Pie Crust Ingredient * 200g of flour. * 100g of butter. * 4 tablespoon of water. * A pinch of salt. Method * Sieve the flour and add salt . * Mix the butter to the flour and salt mixture. * Make a well in the center. * Add sufficient water to m...