Asparagus Gruyere Tart

If you are a follower of this blog, you probably already know or have heard of Demarle Bakeware. Demarle is the company who invented the Silpat (non-stick Pastry Sheet) and Flexi-pan (non-stick flexible bakeware). If you are a fan of the Food Network and especially of the show "Chopped" then you probably would have seen the Silpat often featured there. These products are well-loved by both professional and home cooks. How can you not love a product that helps you cook and bake with ease and always with amazing results!

Arroz Caldo (Savory Chicken and Rice Porridge)

Oh Arroz Caldo...it's been so long since I had a bowl of this thick and delicious Savory Chicken and Rice Porridge that's similar to the Chinese congee. I think we named it Arroz Caldo as a result of our being colonized by Spain (hence the Spanish name) though if it's a meatless or plain savory rice porridge we just call it "lugaw" - a Filipino term.

Kiwi Banana Smoothie

Simplicity is beauty as they say and this is exactly how I feel with this 2-ingredient creamy and yummy Kiwi-Banana Smoothie! If you have super-ripe and sweet bananas that are either fresh or frozen and your Kiwis have ripened so that they are quite sweet too, instead of super-tangy, then combine the two together in a blender and voila - this is what you get - a truly healthy sweet beverage that is enjoyable and guilt-free! It was already sweet that I didn't have to add any sugar at all and that's how good it is. Do yourself a treat and make this smoothie today!

Chicken with Creamed Corn

There are definitely days when you simply don't have the time to cook an elaborate meal no matter how much you want to. When this happens I am glad that I have a few recipes that I can easily whip up, which don't take too much time to make and with ingredients that I usually keep in my pantry. This Chicken with Creamed Corn is one of my staples. My mom always made this in the Philippines and everyone who've tried this often asks for the recipe.

Black-Bottom Cupcakes (Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes)

A few years ago I saw this recipe for Black Bottom Cupcakes in a local magazine and tried it. I loved it but found it just a bit salty for my liking. I haven't tried it since then. It's been a few years now.

This Saturday, my kids wanted me to bake something for them (usually, when it's not to busy I do some baking with my kids).  Naturally, they wanted something sweet and preferably with chocolate. Now I love chocolate but I never fancy anything to overwhelmingly sweet. I looked at my fridge and tried to see what possible ingredients I have available and then I saw half a block of cream cheese that's waiting to be used. Suddenly, the Black-Bottom Cupcakes  or Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes made a flashback and I thought why not re-visit the recipe?