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Quick Cheese Sticks

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:32:51 +0100

Preheat your oven to 180°C. Let the pastries thaw slightly in room temperature.
Separate your cheeses into two portions.
Put a pastry on a chopping board. Sprinkle a generous amount of the cheeses and a pinch of salt all over one side of the puff pastry.
Layer the second pastry on top of…

Rich Chocolate & Whisky Mud Cake

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:15:12 +0100

Preheat the oven to 160ºC (315ºF/Gas 2-3). Grease a 20cm (8 inch) square tin and line the base and sides with baking paper.

Put the butter, chocolate, sugar and whisky in a saucepan. Dissolve the coffee granules in 125 ml (4 fl oz / 1 /2 cup) hot water…

Beef It Up

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:53:18 +0100

Beef
Wash and pat dry the ribs with paper towels. Place the oil in the wok and heat it at middle low heat. When hot enough, carefully [Note 2]put in the ribs, thinner side first, and cook for 2 minutes. Then turn over to the meatier side and…

Dark Chocolate Puddings

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:29:54 +0100

This recipe, Dark Chocolate Puddings With Rich Coffee Liquer Mocha Sauce, came from "Tempted:150 very wicked desserts (Murdoch Books; All Rights Reserved). Pls read my blog entry, [Dark Chocolate Puddings ](http://bohemianphilosophy.com/2008/02/23/dark-chocolate-puddings/) for additional notes. 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F / Gas 4). Grease six 250ml (9fl oz/1 cup)…

Take My Blues Away

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:15:28 +0100

BASIC BUTTER CAKE 1. Preheat the oven to moderately slow (160C/140C fan-forced). Grease 6 medium-sized ramekins. 2. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, beat on low speed with electric mixer until just combined. Increase speed to medium; beat until mixture is smooth and changed to a paler colour (1…

Happy Dumpling

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:02:35 +0100

Please read my blog entry, [Happy Dumpling](http://bohemianphilosophy.com/2007/11/26/happy-dumpling/) for introduction, notes & tips. 1. Soak shitake mushroom in warm water for at least 30 minutes before using. Longer if using cold water. When soft, squeeze the water out, remove stalks and slice into thin pieces. Blanch the chopped garlic stalk (or…

Something Sticky, Something White

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:50:51 +0100

It's kinda long for me to give an introduction. Please read my blog entry, [Small Delight](http://bohemianphilosophy.com/2007/11/16/small-delight/) for added pic, notes & tips. SOMETHING WHITE [coconut jelly] 1. Boil the water in a small pot and add the agar-agar and sugar. Turning it down to medium heat, stir for 15 minutes…

Teriyaki Baked Chicken

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:59:57 +0100

I love long marinade and short cooking time. Mmm. Life should be this easy. 1. Cut the chicken breast fillet into two or three manageable pieces (instead of one large chunk) 2. In a non-metalic bowl, combine the chicken, teriyaki sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, caster sugar…

My Friend Friand

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:38:49 +0100

Zis is actually a recipe plucked out from ze "Totally Simple Food" by Jill Dupleix. My version? Completely overloaded with too much butter. My friand was pretty much sizzling in the tray. Still, it's came out all nice and moist. 1. Heat the oven to 200°C / Gas 6. Melt…

Glutinous Rice

Thu, 31 May 2007 21:06:47 +0100

Note: Preferably, soak the glutinous rice overnight in cold water to soften the grain before cooking. Also soak the mushroom overnight in cold water or at least two hours before cooking. 1. Heat the wok to medium heat and add one tablespoon of oil. 2. Add garlic and saute until…

Goji Berries Chicken

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0100

Pls read my blog entry, [Goji Berries Chicken](http://bohemianphilosophy.com/2007/11/29/goji-berries-chicken/) for introduction, notes & tips. 1. Mix the marinade in a ceramic bowl and coat the chicken well. Cover & leave in fridge to marinate for at least an hour. 2. Rehydrate the goji berries in a bowl by adding boiling water.…