Banana Caramel Waffles

Finally, a waffle maker!

Coconut Cupcakes

I am nuts for coconuts.  

Yummy New Year!

New Year's Eve Dinner:  Barbecue Ribs, Potato Gratin, Corn on the Cob and Pina Colada

Peanut Butter Balls

Frozen Brazo vs. Brazo Bars

Frozen Brazo: Graham crust, vanilla ice cream, lemon-flavored custard creme, soft meringue

Salted Caramel Brownies

It's official.  I'm in love with sweet-salty combos.  And it's my birthday.  And this is my birthday cake.   I already got two of my birthday presents from Naddydaddy and he's still finishing an AVP for my birthday.  I think it's going to be pretty special because I know he's been asking some of my friends for something for it.  That's all I know, I promise.  That's one of his acts of love.  Isn't he the sweetest?  So I know  getting me a birthday cake is far from his mind.  I'm too shy to make a full-blown birthday cake for myself so I made something that I'm sure Naddydaddy would like too.   And liked it he did!  

Mango Crumble

This is a no-cook/no-sweat dessert.   Even Naddydaddy can manage this.  Maybe not as fast as I would have done it, but he'll manage.  The ice cream would have melted before he's done, but he'll manage.  Okay, I'll stop berating Naddy and just say that this is easy.  Really easy.

Prepare the ingredients:  

(1) Mango (sliced/diced - your choice).   I have sliced mangoes at the bottom and diced mangoes on top.

(2) Crushed graham crackers.  I used instant coffee jar to crush 2 pieces of graham crackers.

(3)  Hershey's chocolate syrup

(4) Vanilla ice cream.  Take it out of the freezer only when you are ready to assemble.

Churros Con Chocolate

I was so happy that I finally got to make my own churros.   This has been a favorite of Naddydaddy and mine and we never fail to order these however full we were back then when we were still dating in Manila.  Dulcinea makes one of the best in Manila.  Well, I really can't say if the taste is as good the ones they make in Spain because I've never been there but I do know that Dulcinea's is really good.  If I remember correctly, they're served plain and dunked in a really rich chocolate sauce that you can drink guiltily after you've finished the churros.  And guess what? I made them today! Naddydaddy said he demands to have a weekly breakfast of churros con chocolate.  I must say that I am pleased with the compliment.  I got the recipe from Food Network and I encourage you to try this one out.  It's easy peasy!