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A cake for oatmeal lovers. This Oatmeal Banana Cake is super simple to prepare. It is slightly different from others you might have came across because my method requires no soaking of the oat.With this cake I was able to avoid other desserts that had more sugar and this cake requires no frosting too. I have sprinkled it with black sesame seeds but this is optionalBy adding oat in your
Hot & Spicy Chicken Masala is my family favorite dish. Whenever I cooked a special rice, this dish was most requested. Hot & Spicy Chicken Masala was little spicy since I have used bird's eye chili in it but this is optional, you may omit if you can't stand the heat but trust me this tiny chili adds a special punch to the dish.Looks complicated but actually it
Banana Oat Chocolate Smoothies is fabulous when you want something sweet and chocolaty but very healthy too. A homemade smoothies is a great breakfast or as afternoon snack. It is full of vitamins and nutrients.They are fast and easy to prepare. Smoothies are endlessly versatile and much cheaper than store bought, letting you use whatever fruit is in season or on offer I had used banana, oat and c
I'm so inspired to bake my own bread after seeing those fluffy and wonderful bread on the net.You know, how much I love rolled oat in baking. So decided to give this Back of The Bag Oatmeal Roll a try. The dough is enough to make 16 moist, nutty flavored rolls or one delicious loaf of bread.The honey in the dough adds a nice richness but you don;t actually taste it. As you can see, the
A meal isn't complete without a side dish especially vegetable. My family prefer a simple and non spicy version of vegetable.Here is a quick delicious recipe that you could serve with rice or as a stuffing for flat bread. This is a basic stir fry but feel free to substitute with other veggies or add shredded chicken or meat if desired.If you have delicate palate, this is a perfect choice and
Baked this Egg Free Banana Crumb Cake for brunch or as a dessert. I had some overly ripe bananas sitting on my kitchen counter.This recipe is a perfect way to clear those bananas. It isn't a fancy cake but a moist and crumbly cake, full of flavor. This Banana Crumb Cake was lighter than a typical banana cake. What makes this cake so special was the addition of luscious crumb topp
I bake this lighter and flavorful Black Bread Rolls made with unsweetened cocoa, honey and instant coffeeThis Black Bread Rolls gets its color from cocoa and coffee. While it was a straight forward method but it takes a longer time to rise, mine took 2 hours to double in size. Anyway it worth to wait since this produces a remarkably pleasing roll.Instead of having a regular loaf, I tur
These spicy meatballs are served in a mildly hot gravy, seasoned with onion, ginger, garlic and some spices. These koftas are fried before cooking. If you're health conscious, avoid frying, you can simply drop the meatballs in the gravy and let them simmered until it was cooked through or another option was to bake them..It can be made from ground beef, lamb or chicken. The corn flour acts a
I really love baking doughnuts because I can easily avoid some calories and fat. This is a great make ahead recipe. You can get the dough mixed up the night before and let it rise overnight in the refrigerator.The baked yeast doughnuts make from ingredients you probably already have. Using yeast dough these little treat involve no deep frying but still taste delicious.Make them more exciting
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) add lots of flavor and protein to all kind of dishes. These are a staple in Middle Eastern cooking. Chickpeas are common ingredient in soups, salads and stews.Here is a recipe for delicious chickpeas simmered in fragrantly spiced and slightly tangy gravy. It can be easily adjusted to suit your palate.Readily available in a can but I had used
This free form pie is simply the easiest you'll ever make. It consists of a buttery pastry and filling.I have made my pastry completely by hand but you can also obtain a good result using a food processor.The filling was even easier - no cooking required, just combine the sliced apples with sugar, lemon juice and all purpose flour. Keep the sliced apples separately, it will produ
This flat bread needs no introduction. It was a popular bread served in an Indian restaurant. Normally made using clay oven or tandoor but it can easily prepared in your kitchen by baking them in a oven or on stove top.Naan was a regular fare in our home since my son was a great fan of this naan stuffed with dry fruit. Am using ready made mixture of sultanas, glaced cherries and mixed
There are over riped bananas laying on my kitchen counter so I'd decided to bake the traditional cake with them. Banana is a versatile fruit, either eat them on their own, add them in smoothies, cake, pudding, bread, ice cream or even cereal.This traditional cake was made with mashed banana. If possible, use fully ripe banana, it is much sweeter and you only n
When your everyday oatmeal breakfast becomes boring, mix it up with these pancake! You'll certainly love this savory pancake, packed with the nutrition of a bowl of oat and semolinaMade with semolina and rolled oat, flavored with chopped onion, cilantro and sliced green/red chili, these pancake are easy to make, scrumptious to eat and a little healthier twist to a standard breakf
A sweet and buttery cookies, each of these indented cookies contains a special jammy center - strawberry. orange, raspberry or whatever flavor you desire. Normally it was rolled into a ball then flatten but now I had used a cookies cutter to do the job, simply filled the center with preserves/jam.Serve these colorful bites with piping hot cup of tea or a glass of milk.These
This roll is light and fluffy tasted so good warm from the oven with butter spread on top.It's just a basic rolls but you can create a lot more from it. The dough can also be shaped in many other ways, so use your imagination . These make awesome cinnamon rolls, crescent rolls, filled buns or stuffed bread too.This is my all time favorite rolls. It makes a perfe
Having a super bowl party or get together this weekend? I have lined up for you a healthier and non complicated collection for you to serve your guest and free you from tying up in the kitchen all day and away from your guest..These recipes are great to make ahead of time and don't take a lot of effort or expense. So try a few of these tasty snacks and party on! Click each title for fu
If you're looking for simple and delicious gluten free fritters, you should try this recipe makes with only a few ingredients. The star ingredient for this fritter is cabbage. Along with chickpeas (garbanzo) flour, onion, green chili and other ingredients, they are well combined to form into a thick batter before dropping them into hot oil.Cabbage Fritters is a great example of h
Made this Egg Free French Toast for our breakfast today using pandan (screw pine leaves) flavored bread, which was perfect.My family was super impressed, can't really tell that it was eggless. We loved it! I served them with brown sugar and banana slices. Actually the syrup was a left over from my Monkey Bread, diluted with few spoons of milk.For other variation, you can add besan (chi
Nothing beats homemade bread, fresh or fluffy from your own kitchen. Get your kids involved for lots of kitchen fun especially for this recipe, make them rolling and coating the dough with sugar, a great way to introduce them into baking.I only use 2 cups of flour since I'm feeding a small family but feel free to double or triple the recipe. Also had rolled the dough into a small
Thanks to all our followers, readers and commentators for making 2012 such a great year at TREAT & TRICK. In the same year 3 of my post, Apple Crostata, Braided Apple Bread and
I love to add fruits or fruit juice to my cakes and bakes. This Eggless Orange Cake has a lovely flavor. It was so easy to whip up.Made with freshly squeezed orange juice and used two medium size banana as an egg substitution.Sometimes all you want is a simple cake. Feel free to decorate it as your wish but I like it plain with a cup of tea. You can also s
This healthy slice is such a hit in my household that I end up making it often. Made with a minimum amount of fat and low in sugar, this is definitely a healthier choice for breakfast or after school snack.Obviously, they're so versatile, change up the raisin, use other dried fruit instead or add seeds of your choice also use coconut oil instead of melted butter. If don't d
This is not an ordinary throw together and bake recipe but the outcome is so much better than any regular yeast rolls. It requires some rolling, shaping and brushing with butter before allowing it to rise for an hour and half.Though many are intimidated by making yeast dough, you will find this one soft and so easy to handle. I enjoy the work of kneading my dough by hand bu
Once in a while, I love to cook up a one pot meal that does not need any elaborate side dishes yet was filling.This is one of my favorite rice using garbanzo beans. I had used dried chickpeas but if you are pressed for time just pick a can of garbanzo beans from your supermarket shelf.Adding those spices make this dish extra delicious with exotic flavor. Although one
It's my routine to serve my family an easy snack or dessert that doesn't take up much time to make and importantly low in fat and healthy.I came up with these moist easy brownies using mashed potato. I had my son samples the brownies before I told him the magical ingredient. He had no clue!It was really good and a great alternative to the traditional brownies! If you're craving f
When fresh peas are not available or when you want to try a nutritious legume, green gram (mung bean) is the perfect choice. They are available any time of the year.Not only these are an excellent source of cholesterol lowering fiber, protein and important minerals, they can be served as dessert, pancake, porridge or beverage.This dish is prepared using dried whole green gram, soaked in water for
I had these chocolate rice (sprinkles) and they have been sitting in the cabinet waiting to be used. The perfect use for them was included these in baking. So these cookies were created and they looked like such an interesting variation of them.As usual, I had used only a quarter cup of sugar but this is entirely up to you, add more if you want them sweeter.These &nbs
A layered flat bread made with wheat flour. Made as per normal paratha dough, this bread requires an additional step to obtain its layering effect.After it has been rolled out flat and thin, a small amount of oil to be applied on the surface before pleating it as you did for a fan.This is my first attempt making them, its seems so easy and it involves a right technique and practice to get it right
I bake yeast bread quite often because my family loves them. My boy specially requested this bread for his breakfast.It is a great bread to bring to potlucks or family gatherings. Filled with tuna, you can also choose other stuffing of your choice.If you have a bread machine, the process is even easier because the machine kneads the bread for you. But if don't have a BM, no worr
I have combined 2 of my favorite ingredients to come up with this wholesome, chewy cookies to serve at snack time or even quick breakfast.This recipe is deliciously made with rolled oat and sesame seeds, as a result it's a great source of fiber. A real treat in my books.Would recommend doubling the recipe if you are taking them to a party since you only get around 20 cookies usin
This is a traditional recipe, often served during breakfast or as a tea time snack. Normally made with wheat flour and coconut milk either steamed or baked without any leaving agents.Here is my first attempt using gluten free flour ( rice flour and cornflour) and much lower sugar but you can also use wheat flour. After all, it doesn't effect the taste of this bite size kuih.When
For wheat free and gluten free lovers, this recipe is for you. I love to experiment with gluten flour although none in my family was diagnosed with celiac disease.Made with 3 types of flour, one can't really tell the difference, it tasted almost the same but the texture was not as smooth compared with one using wheat flour. You can also use store bought gluten free flour or
A nutritious and refreshing dessert made with soy milk. I had use a store bought and mildly sweetened soy milk but if you can get hold of unsweetened ones that is so much better.Also added about a cup of sliced canned peaches but this is optional, feel free to choose other fruit of your choice. This fruit enhance the flavor and make it prettier too. Serve your guest with a beauti
These batter based savory pancake are quick and convenient to make using simple ingredients commonly found in your kitchen.This straight forward recipe was comforting and can be consumed immediately after it has been prepared. I had used milk to obtain softer pancake but you can also use water to mix the batter.Addition of onion makes these pancake subtly sweet and &n
Bread baking really makes my day. I had tried all sort of yeast bread but the most requested was a sweet bread.This time, using a yeast raised dough and filled with banana baked in muffin pan. Actually you can use any filling you like. Make sure to grease your muffin pan or spray with non stick cooking spray for easy removal.It is advisable to check after 15 minutes of baki
I was on a verge of baking a banana cake unfortunately I don't have any more milk. So the best option was to make use coconut milk found in my pantry.Had use a pack of 200ml coconut milk and top up with water to make up a cup. You can find coconut milk in an aisle of supermarket displaying Asian goods or else pick up a can of coconut cream.Before adding more sugar to the batter, kindly
This recipe originates from one of cookery shows aired every morning. Though there are various method to cook this pineapple rice but this one suits a vegetarian.You can easily adapt this recipe to be one pot meal by adding chicken, egg or seafood. The pineapple chunks give this dish a unique taste that everyone will love. Was pleasantly surprised how good it was!PINEAPPLE RICESe
It has been months we had doughnuts. As requested, I have baked this treat made with yeast and mashed banana. These baked ones are healthier option, will help you to reduce fat and calories at the same time.Numerous times, I have added mashed bananas for making cakes and breads. this time my bread turned out softer and tastier. Besides sugar topping, you can make these guil
During festive occasions my mum used to bake this peanut cookies without fail.It is usually made with corn/canola oil but now I tried using butter. They were fantastic nice and crunchy but not too sweet. I can't believe how easy they are to make.To all my Muslim friends, wishing you a Happy Eid, may you be blessed with happiness and success always!PEANUT COOKIESYield : &nb
These little tarts are one of the seasonal favorites which make their annual appearance on festive occasions such as Hari Raya Puasa (Eid ul-Fitr) and Chinese New Year.Commonly stuffed with grated pineapple but I had made slight change by filling them with pitted dates. You can also use raisin if you want. I'm very pleased with the result also they were well liked &nb
A fantastic recipe that the entire family enjoyed that you can make anytime of the year. This is a different version of semolina cake that was low in fat and egg free.Semolina cakes have a lovely texture that is distinctly different than cakes made with flour. Although it wasn't super soft as a normal cake but it was moist due to the addition of mashed banana. I will make this ag
Chicken is a favorite in almost every household. Not only it is delicious but more than its taste, it is nutritious.There are many ways of cooking chicken but if you prefer healthy way this Baked Yogurt & Turmeric Chicken is exactly for you. If you like, you can remove the skin to further cut down excessive fat.With the increased awareness of healthy living, baking chicken is a gre
My son and I really love Custard Buns. These buns are rolled out just like you'd make dinner roll but slightly different style and filled with scrumptious egg free custard. If custard powder isn't available, you can substitute with cornflour and adding vanilla extract plus one or two drops of yellow food coloring.These delightful buns will make your guests feel extra s
This is my favorite chocolate cake/ It was super moist, low fat and diary free.Over the years, we've used a bunch of different recipes but this one really the easiest to make but one of the best, tasted so good even without icing.EGGLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE (DIARY FREE)Serves : 81.5 cups all purpose flour1 tsp soda1/2 tsp salt1 C sugar4 tablespoon cocoa powder1 C water1/
If you're bored having your bread with usual spread, it is time to try this savory and healthy pancake made with bread slices and vegetables that are available from your own kitchen.You can use water or milk to combine the ingredients. Most importantly, the bottom part must be browned before flipping otherwise it tends to break.I couldn't wait to share the recipe with you because it wa
Everybody loves coffee flavored cookies. This simple Coffee Biscuits is made with instant coffee.These are not so sweet and super easy to prepare. They never failed to please and sure hit with my family and friends. The dough was so easy to work with, you can even use your cookie cutter of your choice to shape them.COFFEE BISCUITSYield : 25 cookies1 C all purpose flour1/4
I'm so excited to try this Peanut Butter and Jelly Rolls or make up my own version. Instead of turning it into a loaf incorporated with peanut butter and jelly, have shaped them into rolls, filled with peanut butter and fruit jam.Have so much fun baking this delicious combo. Actually you can fill with anything including cream or butter. In every bite the rich &n
These No Bake Energy Balls are delicious and more nutritious than anything you can buy from the stores.Made with rolled oat with no added fat and wheat free too. If you're using a soft pitted dates, soaking could be avoided. Add a required amount of hot water to the oat mixture just to bind them. We didn't even use a blender, just chucked it all in a bowl and mixed by hand.
Begin the day a whole new way with breakfast on great-tasting fruit and nut bread. Made using yeast, it can be done with almost any combination of dried fruit and nuts. Whatever you have around, raisin, cranberries, apricot, cherries, pecan, hazelnuts, walnuts and many more.The family just loved it and I think you should to. There is really no reason not to make it. The first loaf vanished i
