Pineapple Cake - ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS!!

                                  EASY Pineapple Cake!


Hi Guys ! :) Today I am going to give you a REALLY SIMPLE recipe which You can do in LESS than an HOUR!

Its a Pineapple Cake! - A Very tasty one too :)!

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I've done it myself more than once - obviously I do not have a proper loaf tin yet so my cake will obviously be very low but if you have a small loaf tin or a small cake tin, you will have a satisfactory result :)..

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup caster sugar
  
• 1 can (440g) of crushed pinapple in its own syrup and juice. LEAVE UNDRAINED.
  
• 2 cups sifted self-raising flour
  
  

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C and put a baking paper in the loaf tin so the cake will not get stuck
  
• In a bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined
  
• Put the mixture in the loaf tin and bake for around 50-60 minutes (Depending on your oven) until a cake skewer comes out clean

Enjoy :)!

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Small Tip: From my experience in doing this cake, I found out that it is best eaten on the day that it is made. Also I sometimes cover it with melted chocolate for that added yummy taste!!

Any questions please write in comments below.

C.Armeni

Coconut Milk PIE

                    Coconut Milk Pie

Hallo Bloggers and Viewers :) Hope you are all fine! 
I got a question for you all!! Do you like coconut milk? Do you ever use it with your dishes? It seems that I am craving coconut milk in my foods lately so I guess my recipes will be including it for sure! 

It makes dishes taste even better and you wouldn't know that one of the ingredients is the coconut milk if you didn't cook it yourself! But lets skip the talking and get to work :)

Today's recipe is this EASY Coconut Milk pie dessert which is perfect for Coconut Lovers. And you know what is the best part of it all?
Its the SECRET layer of chocolate which is hidden just above the pie crust!!

Also for those wondering if Coconut Milk can be beneficial to us, go check these 14 benefits of coconut milk here.

Enjoy :)

Ingredients:

• 1 can of coconut milk
• 1/4 cup of cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon of coconut extract (Optional)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 pie crust - cooked until golden
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips melted
• 1/4 cup toasted coconut (Optional)
• Whipping cream (Optional)

Directions:

• In a large saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, the cornstarch, coconut extract (if using) and the sugar
• Heat over Medium High heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. DO NOT LET IT REACH BOILING POINT.
• Set aside and allow to cool lightly
• Use a spoon to spread the melted chocolate chips on the top of the pie crust and allow the chocolate to cool
• Spread the slightly cooled coconut mixture on the chocolate pie crust. Refrigerate until completely cooled
• Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut if using!

Bon apetito :)!

C.Armeni

SUPER SIMPLE Coffee Ice-Cream!

                                               Coffee Ice-Cream



Hi Everyone :)!

Sorry wasn't that much online as I was recovering from my sickness (Well, I am still recovering) but at least now I can sit a bit on my computer without feeling dizzy or fainting!

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Today Im going to give you a coffee ice-cream recipe which you can keep at hand for this coming Summer! This coffee recipe is an AMAZING and SUPER EASY recipe for YOU to make... and its done by 3 ingredients ONLY! Isnt it perfect or?!

I am going to be posting the recipe here and some photos that I took as well. Any questions do not think twice to ask me. And OBVIOUSLY I hope that you will enjoy it...

I guarantee you that you will definitely become ADDICTIVE to it...Just wait and See :P!

Ingredients: 

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• Instant Coffee
• 200g Condensed Milk around half a can
•  600ml Whipping Cream

Method:

• In a mug, put about 3 tablespoons of instant coffee. Obviously you can add more or reduce depending on how strong you want the taste to be.
• Add a couple of tablespoons of water just to dissolve the coffee and give it a good stir to make sure that it is completely dissolved
• Put the condensed milk into a measuring jar and add the coffee mixture into it and stir everything together until well combined
• In another bowl, put the whipping cream and add the combined coffee mixture and beat it up until its nice and thick
• Transfer mixture into a freezer-safe container and leave in the freezer for at least 2 to 3 hours or until set

  

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Enjoy :)!                            

C.Armeni                                                       

Yummy Fruit Cake

                                   Quick and Easy Fruit Cake

Hello again guys :)! Today just a quick recipe that everybody can do as it is quite easy with very few ingredients.

I am going to show you how to make a fruit cake which is a good choice for the afternoon tea or for a quick bite in the morning for breakfast. I have done this multiple times and what I like in this recipe is that you can put whatever you like. I usually opt for dried fruit and especially include dried cranberries and blueberries as it becomes top class! Else you can put what you prefer and some people might even decide to add chocolate chips but that's actually up to you :)!

Ingredients:

• 225g self-raising flour
  
• 110g butter
  
• 110g sugar
  
• 225g mixed fruit
  
• 1 egg
  
• 5 tablespoons milk or as required
  
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice (Optional)

Method:

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• Oil or butter a round cake tin or a loaf tin and leave it aside and preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan
  
• Rub the butter into the flour until it becomes like fine breadcrumbs
  
• Add sugar, dried mixed fruit and the mixed spice (if using)
  
• Add egg and milk to make a soft dropping consistency (If mixture is still dry add another tablespoon milk or as required to bring to the desired consistency
  
• Put mixture in the loaf tin/cake tin and sprinkle some sugar (Optional) over the top and pat it a bit with back of a spoon as this gives a nice crunchy top
  
• Bake for around 1 to 1hour 15minutes in the preheated over or until a skewer comes out clean

P.S I usually cut down on the sugar as I prefer the natural sweet taste that is released from the dried fruit and I do not sprinkle sugar on top - instead I put some dried raisins on the top for that crunchy bit.

Hope you enjoy this recipe!

C.Armeni 

Fried Seaweed

             A Taste of China: Fried Seaweed

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Hello Bloggers :) Today Im dying to cook this dish again but I have no time to go and buy so I'll Have to wait for another time. I've been cooking this easy dish for the past 2 months I guess as I was tired of having to buy such a small portion for an amount of money and in the long run its not worth it. 

So I decided to start buying seaweed and frying them myself and I can assure you that it tastes very much like the seaweed I tasted at Chinese restaurants and much better than buying prepared ones at the supermarkets.

For this recipe, you do not need much ingredients and it will only take you a couple of minutes to cook so find below the ingredients used and the method!

Please do not forget to leave your comments and feedback and anything you would like to add. Also you can even send an email on cristamysti@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Ingredients:

• Seaweed (You can buy Sushi Seaweed - I use the Blue Dragon Seaweed)
  
• Olive Oil
  
• Rock Salt (Course Salt)
  
• Ground Ginger (Optional)

Method:

• Cut the seaweed sheet in really thin strips in a bowl and put some rock salt while mixing the seaweed strips
  
• In a frying pan, heat some olive oil and when it is hot enough, put seaweed strips along with some more rock salt for taste
  
• Mix it constantly so as not to get burned for approximately 2-4 minutes maximum
  
• When you see that the seaweed  is changing colour and getting crispy-like mix the ginger (1/4 of a teaspoon) if using and switch off the heat
  
• Serve in a bowl or as a condiment with any chinese dish

Enjoy :]!

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Easy Peasy Apple Pie

                                      Easy Apple Pie

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Hi guys, I wish I can spend my day posting my all time favourites but since I work, I cannot post as much as I like to - and that is why I do not post much everyday. But bear in mind that it will be worth the wait as I try to give you recipes which are tried and tested by myself, some homemade and some really easy to do. Please do bear with me.

Today I have another Homemade Simple recipe that I do on a frequent basis - which is the perfect recipe for a Healthy Dessert and a win win every single time! Want to impress your relatives with something fast and easy? No PROBLEM!!!

Everything is natural except the base since we do require puff pastry but else who minds? Its the taste that counts ! and I think you all agree right?

So Lets Get Started:

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Ingredients:

• Apples (Usually I use around 8-10 apples)
• Water
• Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves 
• Puff Pastry
• Raisins (Optional)

Method:

• Cut the apples into bite-sized pieces. (I leave it with the skin as it makes the taste better..but you can remove the skin too according to your tastes)
  
• Preheat Oven on 180°C
  
• Put the apple pieces in a pan and boil them in some water.
  
• Halfway through, if using the raisins - put them in the pan and add some cinnamon and ground cloves according to your taste
  
• Keep cooking till apples become soft and switch off the stove
  
• Prepare a pie tin by lightly oiling it or rubbing it with some butter
  
• Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and put it in the pie tin. Lightly pierce it with a fork so as to let excessive steam go out when in the oven
  
• Put some of the apple mixture on the pastry base 
• Cover the pie with the remaining pastry and again pierce with a fork
  
• Put it oven and bake for 35 minutes or till the pie turns golden brown
  

P.s. As I told you I cut the apple pieces with the skin, and when boiling them I make sure not to end up with no water as I prefer to reserve some of the liquid for the pie. As For raisins, of course it is optional but in my opinion I use golden raisins as they release a very sweet taste - that is why there is no sugar mentioned in the ingredients as there is no need to!

Also some might prefer to brush the top of the pie with a lightly beaten egg. You can do so of course but I prefer to leave it as it is. 

Enjoy and leave your feedback below! 

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Tasty Cheeseburgers Cups!!

            

                                    Cheeseburger Cups

So guys, I tried this recipe recently..and believe me when I tell you that its simply [A.M.A.Z.I.N.G]!!

Its quite easy to make and it doesn't take long to cook either.

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Ingredients and Method is going to be listed here and who tried them please DO GET BACK and leave your review! :) 

Would love comments and/or suggestions!

Ingredients:

• Short Crust pastry
• 1 pound (or 450g) of beef
• 1/2 cup of Ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Mustard
• 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 8 Small slices of cheese
• Toppings of your choice (Optional)

Method:

• Crumble and cook the beef in a skillet and drain.
• Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and brown sugar.
• Greese a muffin tin with some oil or oil spray and line 8 cups with the pastry
• Divide Meat Mixture between the 8 cups and bake at 204°C or 400°F for 10 or 15minutes until the pastry becomes golden brown
• Top with cheese and other toppings if choosing to add them and bake an additional 5 more minutes

Ready to serve and Enjoy :)!

P.S: Personally in my opinion, I prefer to use puffpastry as I like the fact that it tastes so much better! Also I use Dijon Mustard and reduce the amount of sugar by half (I only use 1 Tablespoon) - but thats just me!

I would like to hear your thoughts about this and keep tuned for more recipes!

C.Armeni.

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Corned Beef Pie - a Maltese Delicacy

                            Corned Beef Pie

This pie has been around quite a long time in the Maltese History and its a pie which can be easily done in Less than 1 Hour.. isn't it amazing or what?

For this recipe I use pre-made pastry - either short crust or puff pastry though I prefer the last option as It tastes much better. Also I am going to show you a small secret to making this pie a winner - and this is by using tomato paste instead of any other tinned tomatoes.

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Ingredients:

• 2 Large Tins Corned beef
• 1 small can of tomato paste (around 120g)
• 4 Large carrots finely Diced
• 1 Large Onion finely Diced
• 8 very small potatoes - cooked and cut into 4 pieces
• 1 short crust pastry / puff pastry
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Some Water
• 1 Can of Peas (Optional)

Method:

• Heat the oil and add carrots and onions. Cook until carrots are soft and if necessary add a little water
• Preheat oven at 180°C 
• In the meantime cook potatoes but do not cook them much and cut them in 4 pieces and set them aside
• When both the carrots and onions are cooked, add the corned beef and tomato paste. If using add the peas too.
• Give it a good stir and simmer for a couple of minutes until the corned beef smashes down
• Stir well again and turn off the heat. Mash the potatoes and stir them in and set mixture aside
• Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and put in a oiled/buttered pie dish
• Prick the base with a fork and add the corned beef mixture
• Cover with the remainder of the pastry and prick the top as well
• Cook in the preheated oven for 30 Minutes or until the pastry becomes golden.

And Basically that is it! In my pie I added the peas and some salt and pepper and it came out amazing. I hope this is as easy to you as it was to me and if you any queries, do not hesitate to comment here or send an email on cristamysti@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support guys!

C.Armeni

Easy Banana Cake!

                                 Banana Cake/Bread

So Guys,

today I am going to show you how to do an EASY Banana Cake especially when you have those guests surprising you at the last minute by telling you that they are visiting. It is quite a tasty Recipe and you can add anything that you want with it. 

You can use this recipe either as a cake or as an afternoon tea bread where you can serve on it a warm splash of butter accompanying a hot cup of tea. Enjoy this recipe and Leave your feedback in the comments section :)!

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 Ingredients:

• 1 cup Self-Raising Flour
• 1 cup white sugar (Can use caster or granulated white sugar)
• 50g melted butter
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/4 cup or 60ml milk
• 3 or 4 Very Ripe Bananas
• Optional: Choclate Chips, Raisins, Nuts, Cranberries or other dried berries

 Method:

• Preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C if fan-oven
• Spray cake tin (I used a loaf tin since I didn't have a proper cake tin) with oil or use a baking paper (Like I did!)
• Mash bananas in a bowl till they are all gooey
• Sift the flour in another large bowl and stir in the sugar
• Make a well in the centre and add the melted butter, egg, vanilla essence and the milk
• Stir the Mixture until combined
• Add mashed bananas and stir until the mixture is all mixed together
• Add optional ingredients if adding and stir again
• Pour in the cake tin and bake for 30-35 minutes until skewer comes out clean 
• Serve Warm or Cool

P.s As you can see in my mixture I added some golden raisins which added an even sweeter taste.

Do not forget to leave your feedback and comments and enjoy!

C.Armeni.

Welcome to my Second Blog!

                              

                                    Hello Guys ! :)

  Hey everyone!

Its curvyblissgirl on my second blog. For those who do not know me, I'm Crista and I come from the small island of Malta (in Europe)! You can follow me more on my first blog which can be found either by scrolling down this blog or by accessing the direct link on: NooberBlogger - CurvyBlissGirl 

This blog is going to be solely dedicated to FOOD. Yes...I told you I am a BIG BIG BIG BIG Food Lover <3 

I know that many of us lead a very hectic and busy Lifestyle... WELL I definitely do! Usually I leave home when it is still dark and I return late in the evening and sure as hell won't be in the mood for cooking! So I DO understand that if not all of us, many will try to find easy and fast recipes which will be a winner every time without spending too much time at the stove!

So to help busy people like me, I will be posting some of my favourites which are quite easy and fast to prepare. I try to vary the recipes as possible but I do require a small favour from you all......

If there is someone who tries any of the recipes that I post for your perusal, and likes it - can you please provide a review of the recipe? Maybe anything that you might try to add next time round? Any photos of the dish that you prepared? This in return will help other users who wish to try these tasty plates.

Also I am trying to be Healthy (New Year's Resolutions) but I cannot guarantee that all recipes that I post will be healthy (OOPS!!!) but I can assure you that they will taste great as they sound!

Any requests or questions, please do leave a comment below and I will try to answer as early as possible. Also you can send me an email on: NooberBlogger's Email

I will be looking forward to your feedback as this will help me strive to find even more great recipes for you all :D

Laters,

C.Armeni.