My Detailed Top Christmas Recipes

As I've said. here are my recipes you've all been waiting for:

Recipe #1: Baked Chicken in Pandan leaves

Ing:

Chicken, cut into parts
Soy Sauce, 1/4 cup
Vinegar, 1/4 cup
Sugar, 2 tbsp.
Salt, 1 tsp.
Onion, medium size
Garlic, 1 clove
Ginger, grated about 2 tbsp.
Peppercorns
Annatto seeds with 1/4 cup oil
Pandan leaves

Procedure:

1. Mix everything together except for the annatto seeds and the pandan leaves. Marinate overnight.
2. Mix annatto seeds in oil and heat without boiling. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Brush the oil into the chicken.
3. Wrap the chicken with the pandan leaves and secure with a toothpick.
4. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour in an oven or a turbo broiler.

Food for Thought:

• Injecting the marinade to the chicken will make it more delicious and tasty.

Recipe # 3; Carrot-Pineapple Cake

Ing:

3/4 c. white sugar

2/3 c. oil

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 c. all purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. grated carrot

1/2 c crushed pineapple, drained

P.rocedure:

1. Combine all the dry ingredients. Strain 3 times. 

2. Combine all the wet ingredients then mix alternately with the dry ingredients until mixed well.

3. Bake for 45 minutes.

Cream cheese mixture:

1/2 c. cream cheese

1/4 c. confectioner's sugar

1/4 c. butter

1 tsp. vanilla

coloring of your desire

My Top Christmas Recipes

The breeze that barely touches your skin, the intricate decorations and the endless shopping sale and discounts in malls make me conclude that Christmas is getting near. Ok, gifts will be wrapped but have you ever thought of recipes that will be different and unique for this coming occasion?

I thought of giving you an idea of recipes I have cooked before that I think will make you drool and satisfy your great longing for food and will match this special event.

Recipe No. 1: Baked chicken wrapped in pandan leaves. The pandan leaves gives it a rich taste.

Recipe No. 2:  Eggplant lasagna
Recipe No 3.: Carrot-pineapple cake. Add cream cheese on top with carrot designs for a more decent and glamorous look.

Suggestions:

1. Try to do away with the usual dish as the event may not be considered special. If your kids love spaghetti, try adding twist on your dish. e.g. baked spaghetti with meatballs, spaghetti with corn, etc.
2. The eye eats first before the mouth (of course the nose too) so make each dish attractive and colorful. Appealing plating can change your impression of foods that you think are not delicious.
3. Have somebody taste your masterpiece. It may be good for you but it may not be good for somebody else. Oh, and by the way, their verdict matters most.

I will be adding the links once I have the time.