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Recipe: Fried Sweet Potato Shrimp Cakes

15mhhm15
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,298 Posts

April 15, 2020

With a few ingredients you can make these tasty fried sweet potato shrimp cakes! You can serve this with fresh vegetables and your choice of sauce: chili sauce, hot sauce, mixed fish sauce, etc. Or you can eat alone as an appetizer, snack or pair with rice of course too!

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Recipe: Easy Whipped Coffee

attosa
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts

April 4, 2020

Everyone has been making this budget-friendly coffee delight as we are all stuck at home. I have some tips on how to make the most luscious puff with some techniques. Give this a try. It's a tasty and beautiful treat that beats any coffee shop's $5 version.

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mixing dry ingredients

Pancake MixMake your own and save so much money! I used 1 cup of whole wheat flour and 3 cups of all-purpose flour.

Fried Mushrooms & onions in pan

Fried MushroomsThis recipe is healthy, easy and inexpensive. It was delicious and made the house smell amazing.

Choco Butternut Munchkins in bowl

Choco Butternut MunchkinsDunkin' Donuts choco butternut doughnut and munchkin are our favorite. Unfortunately our place doesn't have the store, so I tried making some using chocolate cupcakes.

Curried Okra and Potatoes on plate

Curried Okra and PotatoesThis is a tasty meal that also has some great health benefits. I love okra for many reasons, and one of them being it's great for blood sugar levels. The turmeric in this dish is also fantastic for it, too. I hope you give this dish a try.

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bowl of Beans and Greens Soup

Beans and Greens SoupThis soup can be made in about 30 minutes, but is packed with the most wonderful textures and flavours. The Parmesan cheese gives it the depth it needs in such a short time. This is a fantastic soup for getting in all your fiber needs.

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cut Instant Noodle Pizza

Instant Noodle PizzaWe're craving for pizza. But as of this moment I'm really out of budget since I have bought all necessary goods for the lockdown. I don't wanna go out either so here's another kitchen innovation for the hungry home buddies.

Dak Bulgogion plate with veggies

Dak Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Chicken)This is a restaurant-quality meal easily made at home. I used chicken thighs.

Noodle Pancakes on plate with veggies

Savory Noodle PancakesInstant noodles is what we commonly get during this pandemic aside from canned goods. Food is scarce at this very moment and I have to innovate so that we can have something to eat until another quarantine day ends.

baked Bread in pan

Chocolate Peanut Butter BreadA great combination of chocolate and peanut butter makes this a great snack or breakfast. I used 1/3 whole wheat flour and Equal Naturals instead of sugar. I also eliminated the drizzle.

Biscuits in basket

BiscuitsDue to the Coronavirus and having to stay at home, we are making less trips to the grocery store, therefore, I'm not buying as much sliced bread as I have in the past.

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Burritos Incognito in baking dish

Five-Minute Burritos IncognitoHaving a busy night? But still want dinner to look homemade? This is the Mexican dish I like to make that looks like homemade enchiladas!

Pizza Dough in plastic bag

Food Processor Pizza DoughThis makes a wonderful dough, and you don't have to knead it.

baked BTC Sandwiches

BTC (Bacon, Tomato Soup, Cheese) SandwichesThese open-faced sandwiches were a favorite during my childhood days. I taught my children at a young age to make them and they have carried on this family recipe to their children. It is kid-friendly meal for the kids not only eat, but help make!

Butterscotch Popcorn Cookies on plate

Butterscotch Popcorn CookiesWe've been having more at-home movie nights than ever lately, so that means more popcorn. That also means sometimes having popcorn leftovers. I decided to make some yummy all-in-one movie night cookies using that popcorn. They are sweet and buttery with a touch of salt to finish. The textures are just out of this world. They are so delicious, the whole batch I made today was long gone before the movie began. Happy family!

bowl of Loaded Potato Soup

Loaded Potato SoupThis dreamy, creamy soup will really hit the spot. It reminds me of one of my favourite comfort foods, a loaded baked potato. It's super easy to make. Add whatever toppings you like. I went with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onion, and bacon bits. Perfect!

bowl of Spinach Herb and Bean Soup

Spinach Herb and Bean SoupThis is a twist on one of my grandmother's soup recipes. Usually, it's thickened by using a good amount of barley but I did not have any. Instead I used quick cooking oats and leftover rice. It was incredibly good. The great thing about this soup is you can use dried herbs that you have on hand at any time. I keep a bunch in stock just for using in soups and stews. If you'd like to use fresh herbs, multiply the amount of dried herbs by three.

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bowl of Italian Stew

Easy Italian StewThis is a simple and tasty Italian stew!

cans of food

Pantry SoupAt a time like this, we need to use what we have in the pantry to make meals. Things are scarce in the supermarket and many do not want to go out to the supermarket! Everyone has enough in their pantry to make a great soup!

finished Baked Scalloped Potatoes

Baked Scalloped PotatoesThis baked scalloped potatoes may not look appealing, but it was really delicious and easy to make! Pair this side dish with your choice of lean meat.

Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip on baking sheetCookies

Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip CookiesWith just 7 ingredients, you can make these delicious bite size coconut flour chocolate chip cookies! My kids prefer bite size cookies, but you can make your cookies standard size if you would like.

Sauteed Chicken Thighs with veggies on plate

Sauteed Chicken ThighsI think chicken thighs are juicier than breasts. When they are on sale, I bone them myself and freeze. This meal used a lot of things I had in the house, as we are advised to stay home. I used green onions and garlic I froze from my garden, and packages of duck sauce and soy sauce my husband got with his Chinese takeout lunches that I save.

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Loaded Chicken Nachos on plate

Loaded Chicken NachosThese restaurant-style chicken nachos are easy to make. I didn't have tortilla chips handy so I made my own using tortillas I cut into triangles. This can make a nice appetizer for a group, or a shareable meal for two.

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bowl of Ginger Coconut Glass Noodle Soup

Ginger Coconut Glass Noodle SoupIf you need some comfort in the form of soup, here is a great recipe for you. Its chicken stock and coconut milk base makes it creamy, while the ginger root and lemon give it a lively zing. I added glass noodles to keep it hearty yet light. This is a wonderful recipe to have around for cold and flu season.

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stack of Chicken Pizzadilla quarters

Chicken PizzadillaMy family and I were really craving pizza. Unfortunately, we hadn't found any flour at the shops to improvise and make our own dough. My husband suggested using tortillas, so made up this pizza/quesadilla fusion dish. It absolutely hit the spot.

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Stir Fried Bean Sprouts & veggies

Stir Fried Bean SproutsI had a can of bean sprouts I wanted to use up. This came out really good. Feel free to add any other vegetables or sauce you like.

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baked Chocolate Banana Bread

Chocolate Banana BreadStandard banana bread takes much longer to bake, here's a delicious chocolate banana bread alternative ready in 30 minutes. Also, what's great is you don't need any butter for this recipe (which I'm still out of.)

Hansel-Milo Ref Cake on plate

Hansel-Milo Ref CakeIn times like this, I make myself busy with simple recipes while staying at home. I'm stuck in my boarding house with my family by the way. Being stranded in a place with almost nothing like books, computer, or internet literally feels like I'm in a dungeon. Good thing I still have this no bake recipe wherein I won't need my oven or my mixer.

baked pie

How to Make a Chicken Go a Long WayI am trying to make what I cook go a long way. This roasting chicken, made 3-4 meals! And I bought it on sale for around $5.00.

Sour Gummy Sugar Cookies on tray

Sour Gummy Sugar CookiesThese cookies are soft and chewy, studded with a bunch of sour gummies. I came up with them because we were craving cookies, but were lacking a lot of usual ingredients like chocolate chips and nuts. I can tell you that everyone's initial raised eyebrow to these cookies quickly turned into absolute delight. These did not last long in our house. I think you'll enjoy them, too.

adding flour to Mug

Banana Muffin in a MugA great way to use up bananas that are beginning to brown. Make them for a quick breakfast or snack.

Bell Pepper Salsa in bowl

Bell Pepper SalsaMake this healthy, fresh and delicious salsa with just a few ingredients and spices. This salsa is very versatile and can be eaten in different ways like: with chips, in tacos, burritos, wraps, salads, as a side dish and etc.

baked dish of Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and CheeseThis is one of my family's favorites. It's also a great dish to take to someone in need or to a potluck dinner.

pan of baked Banana Bread

Lower Calorie Banana BreadThis has very little oil or sugar. I added about 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. Healthy to eat for a snack or anytime. Freezes well.

plate of Spicy Ginger Beef with Tofu

Spicy Ginger Beef with TofuThis is a wonderful ginger-packed meal that's filled with protein from beef and tofu. My mum used to make this for us when we had colds and we were tired of eating soup. The ginger was soothing, and the spiciness helped with sinus congestion. This is great on a bed of rice.

cooked Tortilla Pizza

Easy Tortilla PizzaThis is such an easy and versatile snack/meal for anytime whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you're out shopping for essentials, while grabbing the spaghetti sauce and cheese, don't forget the tortilla wraps. You can make so much with those 3 simple ingredients plus any toppings for your pizza if you'd like but that's optional.

Milo Dalgona in cup

Milo DalgonaAfter dalgona coffee became a trend on social media, I came to try out another variation. Instead of coffee, I used milo since I have kids who loves chocolate but there is a big difference. It could be that coffee has this foaming agent (maybe?) that it easily becomes frothy after whisking it for some time. Milo doesn't work like that. You have to add something to prevent it from becoming too runny. See how it's done.

finished Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona CoffeePandemic is real! Quarantine is real, so to free myself from boredom, I'm going to make the famous Dalgona Coffee. It has been a trend these days and the most effective step here to release you from getting bored is by whipping it with a fork (no electric mixer). Unfortunately I'm left without my mixer since quarantine started. See how I make it and have fun!

cooked Chicken

Quick Elegant ChickenI normally don't drink wine. However, I received a bottle and used it for cooking. I froze what I didn't use and used some for this recipe.

finished Homemade Pizza

Homemade Pizza DoughWe occasionally order pizza but since we're quarantined at home, you can't go wrong with delicious homemade pizza.

mixing ingredients

Make Your Own Onion Soup MixThis can be made from ingredients you have already. Nowadays no one wants to go out to the food store any more than is absolutely necessary.

Bite Size Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bite Size Chocolate Chip CookiesHere is another recipe you could make if you're out of butter like we are. Tasty bite sized chocolate chip cookies with simple staple ingredients you probably have on hand.

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies on baking tray

Double Chocolate Chip CookiesCraving for some double chocolate chip cookies? Try this recipe out. Yet another recipe that doesn't involve butter. Plus I added in some chia seeds to make this a little more healthy!

baked Vegan Banana Nut Muffins

Vegan Banana Nut MuffinsI'll be frank. I only made these muffins vegan because we haven't been able to find eggs for weeks where we live. However, they turned out so good, I just might not use eggs to make them again even when I do find some! Bananas and oil make a great team when binding together to make a good muffin. These turned out so great. I'm so happy I had to experiment with this!

Chocolate Chip Banana Bite Sized Bars

Chocolate Chip Banana BitesDo you have ripe bananas but low on butter? If so, sounds like our household! You can make this chocolate chip banana bite sized bars. This yields 1 - 10x15 inch cookie pan so depending how you cut the bars up, you'll easily get 24 plus pieces!

Onion Smoothie Cold Remedy in glass

Onion Smoothie Cold RemedyI find this helpful when I have respiratory issues or colds or flus. It helps one heal from bronchitis, it is expectorant. It helps to open up the alveoli, and it provides nutrients. As well it helps to know this in the age of Coronavirus.

Sweet Potato Spinach Home Fries on plate

Sweet Potato Spinach Home FriesSometimes, not having all the right ingredients leads you to create a great new recipe. We wanted home fries for breakfast, but I didn't have enough potatoes for a whole batch. I used one potato, one sweet potato, some onion, and spinach. The sweet potato gave it a lovely sugary edge, while the spinach gave it a nice healthy green touch. I microwaved the potatoes first so they cooked evenly with the onions, and got a nice crisp exterior when finished.

Homegrown Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto on plate

Homegrown Mushroom and Asparagus RisottoI love growing my own mushrooms at home. It's easy to do and I love that they're not covered in unknown dirt. They turn out so yummy that they are a fantastic replacement for meat. Of course, if you don't grow your own mushrooms at home, use store bought ones when you try this recipe. You will love it either way!

bowl of Minestrone Soup

Homemade Minestrone SoupThis soup is a favorite of all! A great vegetarian soup also. It is warming and comforting. I really don't know anyone who doesn't like Minestrone Soup!

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Chuck Wagon Chili in bowl

Chuck Wagon ChiliI am eating from my pantry as much as possible. This recipe has only 1/2 pound of ground meat for 4 servings. I used ground turkey.

Tea with limes and ginger.

Lemon Ginger TeaSimple flu symptoms might cause you to panic because of the corona virus pandemic. Even I get a little paranoid when I cough a little or experience headaches. To relieve myself from worrying, I made this recipe to help boost my immune system. Also this is good for the kids as source of vitamin C.

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baked Berry Hand Pies

Berry Hand PiesWe are going on a week of being quarantined and it's not an easy adjustment. It's nice to make the kids a little treat so here's an easy recipe you can make - berry hand pies with cute shapes, animal cut outs.

bowl of Old Fashioned Mac n' Cheese

Old Fashioned Mac n' CheeseI hadn't made my baked macaroni and cheese in several years. I think having four children in five years. Growing up with them and feeding them, made me very tired of all those good old comfort foods. But I recently got an itch for a good old Mac n' Cheese!

Mini Pizza Calzone on baking sheets

Mini Pizza CalzoneWith a few simple ingredients, you can make these easy mini pizza calzones. If you're home with your kids during this time and have little ones this could also be a great opportunity to bake/cook together, sort of like a home economics lesson.

Mock Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Mock Corned Beef and Cabbage DinnerWhile the store shelves are just baron, we have to get what we can and work with it, even if it means changing a few things. Today being Saint Patrick's Day, I went to the grocery store to get everything for my corn beef and cabbage dinner. Well, much to my surprise, there was not a corn beef in the store. I was crushed! So I just went to the Deli department and ordered a pound of thick sliced red corned beef. And worked it out from there, with a bit of the Luck of the Irish upon me!

adding veggies to egg

Crustless QuicheThis is a fun quiche to make; no crust. Very simple. You can add more veggies or use as many eggs as you like. You can also make or purchase a crust.

White Adobo in jar

White AdoboAdobo is a common recipe for the Filipinos. Why most of us likes to cook the dish is because it is simple and doesn't spoil easily. The Covid-19 outbreak has gone worst in my country and most of the people, though advised not to panic, it is still normal to see them get scared for themselves and their families.

Sweet Potato Toast with avocado & egg

Sweet Potato ToastThese are healthier substitute for bread! They are thinly sliced sweet potatoes that you can use as a toast under eggs or as a base for any food. They are also great as a snack! You may use one or more sweet potatoes but I find I need to make many more just to have some by the time we are ready to sit down and eat! Delicious!

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baked Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Banana Oatmeal MuffinsMake these delicious banana oatmeal muffins. Perfect for a little treat after school or dessert for dinner especially paired with some vanilla ice cream!

Apple Butter in jar & on plate

Instant Pot Apple ButterI made this but it came out too liquidy, because I added too much water. I didn't trust when the recipe said only use a couple tablespoons water but it turns out that if you really want apple butter, you should.

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finished plate of Roast Cabbage

Roast CabbageThis was something I made one day I had some old vegetables lying around. It can taste good and be completely fat free. You can add butter or coconut oil. It can also be festive-looking.

Eggplant Layered Rice on plate

Eggplant Layered RiceThis rice dish has layers of eggplant, ground meat and fragrant spices. It's super hearty and is great for an all-in-one meal. You can use any meat you like. I used ground beef.

Soft Butterscotch Bar with Salted Caramel on plate

Soft Butterscotch Bars with Salted CaramelI have tried making caramel several times, but never did I make it perfect. After few times of trying, I discovered a simple trick. Double boiling is safer than putting it in direct heat and today I was able to make my caramel perfect. With a little salt it tasted really yummy.

Lentil Black Eyed Pea Stew on plate with bread

Instant Pot Lentil Black Eyed Pea StewThis is a free form soup I made in the Instant Pot. The nice thing about the Instant Pot is it does its own thing so that you can do yours. Just chop, add water, and boom. You don't even really need recipes with an IP, but I will still document all the different sorts of things I make on here.

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Glass of Turmeric Ginger Orange Carrot Juice

Turmeric Ginger Orange Carrot JuiceAn easy, healthy and natural juice for two. This is a refreshing drink to start your morning. Packed with lots of nutrients and inexpensive to make versus buying energy booster shots or drinks.

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