Category Archives: Fruits
Futuristic Menu
Food in the future……………………My fellow bloggers, I would love to share you what we did in our 2012 Christmas Party in our Church. There is a competition were every group needs to design and create a futuristic dinner booth. And I am very happy to tell you guys that we won the first prize. Yes, the overall champion booth. Who knows this might be the start of a new generation that food in the future might come into a capsule. A flavored capsule which you can choose a wide variety of viand such as roast meats, vegetables, dessert, soups and etc. What you think?………..The lovely tomato flower curving was made by my wife!!!!!
Ingredients and preparation:
Lots of love and team efforts!
Fruit Kebab
Fruit Kebab…………We have this fruit dish when my daughter celebrated her 7th birthday here in NZ. The photo was taken by a professional photographer and top blogger raymund of angsarap.net. He’s a good friend of mine. Well, Back to the dish, When you want something healthy to go with your kids party, cocktail party or any event, you can try this dish. It has no cooking required as you can just stick on a barbeque stick any fruits you want. It is very easy as your kids can help you on your preparation as well. hhhmmmmm good bonding for you and your kids. My lovely wife made this fruit kebab………….Lets go healthy!!!!
Ingredients:
Basically any fruits you want. I use the following
- Strawberry, grapes, melon, honeydew, pineapples
- Just cut the fruits evenly.
Enjoy!!!!
Florentine Slice
Florentine slice………Inspired by power nuts bar like muesli bars, nutty and fruit bars and many more. This is one of the most healthy loaded protein bars you may need the whole day. It is a classic mix of peanuts and cashew nuts plus oats bind with condensed milk, melted chocolate and coconut meat(dessicated). I love it!…………….Did you know that nuts especially peanuts are rich in energy and contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health. These nuts are also a good source of dietary protein compose fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth and development……
Ingredients: makes 6×12 pan
- 1 cup cashew nuts
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup sultana
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dessicated coconut fine
- 1 cup condensed milk
- 3 tbsp golden syrup
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 4 cups corn flakes
- 1/4 cup dessicated coconut long (for topping)
Base ingredients:
- 400 grams dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Procedures:
- In a microwavable mixing bowl, combine dark chocolate and oil and heat to microwave for about 1 minute. then continue stirring until smooth mixture and transfer into a baking tin with baking paper. set aside and place in fridge to cool down for15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, condensed milk and golden syrup, mix well. set aside. (wet mixture)
- IN a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together. mix well then pour in wet mixture and mix well again.
- Transfer into the baking pan with chocolate. Top and garnish with long dessicated coconut.
- Heat oven at 160 degrees and bake for 25 minutes
- Once, cook, let it cool and slice in your desired sizes. Best serve cold.
Christmas Fruit Salad
This is the second time I will be posting this fruit salad. Not much different from the first one. If you are in a rush for a christmas dessert. This is the answer. Good desserts doesnt have to be that complicated. Just bear in mind, you need to complete atleast 12 fruits to make it really meaningful. (well, that is our belief every chritmas and New years eve.) So can I hear what’s yours?…What is your dessert this christmas eve?………….Did you know that fruits are very healthy to us. Fruits are good natural sources of vitamin A, while others are rich in vitamin C, folate, and potassium. Almost all are naturally low in fat and calories, none have cholesterol, and many are great sources of fiber. Fruits also add wonderful flavors, textures, and colors to your diet……..
Ingredients:
- 1 can fruit cocktail (500gms)
- 1 can peaches (320 gms)
- 1 cup grapes
- 1/2 cup sultanas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 cup cooked tapioca
- 3 pc apples diced
- 1 cup nata de coco
procedures:
- In a large mixing bowl,mix cream and condensed milk, mix well. Then add in all ingredients.
- Transfer into a container with lid. Keep in fridge for atleast 3 hours or overnight before serving.
- Serve chilled!!!!!!!
Crema De Fruta
Cream de Fruta….This is a common dessert we serve before in banquet. Easy to prepare and taste sinfully delicious. Some prefer this with chocolate sauce, I prefer my one the just the fruit itself. Some people says, when you are drunk or drink excessive amount of beer and alcoholic beverages and want to “be normal” again, eat this dessert. Because the sweets present in the cream and fruits will lower the dizziness you feel….. I also remember my friend in macau(benjie), he made this really good, that was the first time I tasted crema de fruta overseas. . . . . . Did you know that the fruits i used here such as peaches are high in a number of nutrients your body needs such as niacin, thiamine, potassium and calcium. They are also high in beta carotene, an antioxidant that converts to Vitamin A, which is essential for healthy hearts and eyes. The darker the peach’s color, the more Vitamin A it has in its pulp. The antioxidants may also help in maintaining healthy urinary and digestive functions.
Ingredients: good for 6-8 persons or makes 1 standard pyrex rectangular
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups condensed milk
- 1 can fruit cocktail (900g or 2 cans 425 gm) drain and reserve the syrup
- 2 can of peaches (320 gm) drain and reserve the syrup
- 30 pcs graham crackers
- 3 tbsp gelatin powder dissolve 1/4 cup hot water then pour in fruit cocktail syrup
Procedures:
- In a mixing bowl, combine condense milk and cream and whip until fluffy
- In a square serving tray or pyrex, spread graham crackers.
- Using your imagination , assemble milk and cream mixture with fruit cocktail. Do it for 2 or 3 layered.
- top the fruits with cream last then add in gelatine mixture and garnish with slices of peaches.
- Place in fridge for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.
- Enjoy!!!!
New Year’s Fruit Salad
This is a very classic fruit salad..I remember every new year, dinner will not be completed without this dessert. Traditionally, we collect 12 fruits during the new year’s eve, and this fruit salad alone have already 6-7 kinds of fruits, so it means we only need to have atleast 6 more fruits to achieve our goal. As the saying goes, it’s a lucky charm on welcoming the year…Believe it or not? It’s up to you…….Did you now that including fruits in your diet is one sure way to a healthier body. A daily intake of these delicious foods can be of great benefit to your body in various ways. If you are beginning to eat a healthier diet to help you lose weight, or just as way to become more energetic, a diet high in fruits is a great way to start. As you start to eat more fruit, you will begin to realize how much better you will feel…..Agree?
Ingredients:
- 1 can fruit cocktail (500gms)
- 1 can peaches (320 gms)
- 1 cup grapes
- 1/2 cup sultanas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can condensed milk
- 3 pc apples diced
- 1 cup nata de coco
procedures:
- In a large mixing bowl,mix cream and condensed milk, mix well. Then add in all ingredients.
- Transfer into a container with lid. Keep in fridge for atleast 3 hours or overnight before serving.
- Happy new year!!!!!!!