https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdkLp44Rs6k

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee ( a must to enhance to chocolate flavour of this cookie)
• 1 1/4 cups semi chocolate(dark chocolate can be used as well)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

• preheat oven to 338 degrees f. line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside
• in a large bowl, add all dry ingredients and mix well and set aside
• in a microwaveable bowl, add the 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and margarine. heat up in microwave for 45 seconds, checking after every 30 seconds. mix well until combined together
• set aside to cool slightly
• add sugars and eggs to another bowl and whip until light and fluffy. about minutes
• next, gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture, careful not to disturb the airy foundation.
• add in the dry mixture a little at a time, folding in gently until just combined.
• using a 1 tablespoon scoop, add mixture about 2cm apart for easy cooking, on the baking sheet.
• place in preheated oven to bake for 12-15 minutes
• allow to cool completely before removing from the sheet
• enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdkLp44Rs6k

Now that you have tried this delicious CHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIES recipe, here are some similar ones to try:

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brownie Bites

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Hi Family. Unfortunately i didn’t get to record the process of making the How to make Carambola (Five-Finger) Fruit. And currently it’s out of season. Nonetheless, here is a detailed description of how it was made. To make this fruit, you need the following;

• carambola (five-finger) fruits (use as many as you need)
• sugar (to help get rid of the water in the fruit)
• a large air tight bowl ( to store the fruit)
• cake wine/cake rum (for setting/soaking the fruits)
• spices; such as cinnamon powder or sticks/bark, ginger powder, freshly grated nutmeg, ground cloves, bay leaf

Instructions

• wash the fruits properly. cut into smaller pieces, removing the seeds/center. place in a large bowl with some sugar (that helps it to string out the water)
• you will notice that the fruits are wilting while springing the water. that’s ok. simply drain out the water (do this for about 4-5 days or until no water is forth coming)
• in a large pot on medium low heat, add the fruits, spices and some sugar on top and allow it to steam. stir continuously as it will caramelize.
• once it has dried down, caramelize sufficiently, remove from heat and allow to cool completely
• add the cooled fruits to a blender, with some cake wine or cake rum and blend
• place in an air tight container and store in corner on countertop in kitchen or in fridge

Caramelizing process

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Ingredients

• 2lbs homemade five – finger fruits
• 1 lb flour (or 3 2/3 cups flour appox.)
• 1lb sugar
• 1 lb butter/margarine, softened
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon ground glove
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a dash of angostura bitters
• 4-6 tablespoons browning
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

• preheat oven to 270 degrees f
• in a large bowl , add flour, salt, baking powder and all spices mentioned. mix well and set aside
• to a large mixing bowl, add softened butter and mix for a couple seconds to break it down.
• add sugar and mix for 5 minutes on medium high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl often
• add eggs, a little at a time until fully incorporated. next, add in fruits, essences and lime juice. mix well.
• next, add in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. add in the browning and fold in gently.
• once finished, divide equally into 2 6″pans (buttered and floured) or an 8″ pan. tap lightly to get rid of any air bubbles. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean
• allow to cool completely in pans before removing. best served after sitting over night.
• enjoy!

Now that you have tried this delicious Carambola (Five-Finger) Fruit Cake recipe, here are some similar ones to try;

Light Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

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https://youtu.be/EpqKWbPO1TA

Ingredients

For the bottom of the pan

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• maraschino cherries
• 12 pineapple slices (i used the amount based on the size of my pan)
• 1/2 – 3/4 cups brown sugar (i used less as i don’t like my cakes too sweet)

For the cake

• 2 cups cake flour
• 3/4 – 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 3 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degress f
• in a 8″ foam pan, add melted butter and add the sugar over it. next, place the pineapple slices over the sugar and place the cherries in the middle of slices.
• set aside until ready for use.
• in another bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking powder and set aside.
• in a large mixing bowl, add softened butter or margarine and beat for a couple seconds to break it down.
• add in the sugar and mix until light and fluffy/ pale in colour. (about 5 minutes)
• next add lime juice and add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. add in flour mixture a third at a time, alternating with milk and pineapple juice mixture, ending with flour. mix until combined (do not over mix).
• pour cake mixture over the pineapple and give it a few gentle taps to get rid of any air bubbles.
• place in preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. then run a spatula around the perimeter of the foam pan before releasing it.
• next flip it upside down on a cake plate to cool completely.
• next remove the cake bottom and slice and serve with a scoop of ice cream or by itself.
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/EpqKWbPO1TA

Now that you have tried this Pineapple Upside-down Cake recipe, here are some similar ones to try.

Christmas Cherry Cake

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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• https://youtu.be/BF4wcheAcsk

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine (1/2 blue band) or butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar (more or less depending on sweetness preference)
• 1/4 cup blended fruits
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or freshly grated
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or powder cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon all spice
• a pinch of salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• a dash or 2 of angostura bitters

Instructions

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f
• in a large bowl, mix flour, spices, salt and baking powder. set aside until ready for use
• in a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, add butter and sugar. mix until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). add in eggs 1 at a time and mix well after each addition. add bitters, blend fruits, essences, lime zest and lime juice. mix until combined. fold in dry ingredients. do not over mix
• in a greased and floured baking pan (i used an 8″pan) place batter. level the top for even distribution and give it a couple of t taps to get ready of any air bubbles. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted in middle comes out clean. allow to rest in pan for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan and placing on a rack to completely cool
• slice and enjoy!

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Be sure to try this Light Fruit Cake and once you do, here are some similar recipes to try.

• Fruit Cake
• Sorrel Fruit Cake

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• https://youtu.be/DF6WkFif_y0

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 2 3/4 cups sugar ( i used 1 and a half simply because i dont like my cakes too sweet)
• 1 cup margarine or butter (8 ounces or 227gs)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a bowl, mix cinnamon, flour, baking soda and salt. set aside.
• in a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy (4-5) minutes
• add in eggs one by one, beating after each addition
• mix orange zest and orange juice unto butter milk and set aside
• once the creaming process is over, slowly add in flour in 1/3 cups and alternate with the buttercream mixture, ending with flour (be sure not to over mix)
• pour batter into greased and flour cake pan and place in preheated oven to bake for 55-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean
• allow to cool in pan for an hour before removing. any glaze of choice can be added
• slice, serve and enjoy!

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Now that you have tried our Orange Pound Cake, here are some similar ones to try.

• Cream Cheese Pound Cake
• Light Fruit Cake

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• https://youtu.be/DPO6DV4VdQY

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
• 11/2 – 2 cups sugar (depends on your sweet level tolerance)
• 1/2 lb margarine or butter, softened
• 1 8oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence or extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 6 large eggs
• lime rind and juice 1 teaspoon (optional)

Instructions

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f
• in a large bowl, mix together flour and baking powder, set aside
• next in a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, place cream cheese and butter or margarine and beat on medium speed for a couple seconds until incorporated. next add in sugar and beat for 5 minutes until light and fluffy. be sure to scrape down the sides occasionally.
• next add in eggs and flour alternating and ending with flour. add in essence and mix until combined
• place batter into a bundt pan that has been properly greased and floured. place in preheated oven and allow to bake for 65-75 minutes or until its nice and golden brown and a skewer has been inserted and comes out clean. allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan and remove and place on cool rack to cool completely
• a glaze can be applied as well for decorating purposes

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Now that you have tried this delicious Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe, here are some similar ones to try.

• One Bowl Chocolate Cake (Simple)
• Grenadian Spice Cake

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• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
• 3/4 – 1 cup brown sugar
• 11/2 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 51/2 lb frozen boneless ham (or with bone)
• cloves

Instructions

• leave frozen ham on counter top overnight to thaw

• preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• remove packaging from ham. place ham with net in a baking dish and over in foil. place in preheated oven to bake for 21/2 hours (depends on the packaging instructions). once ham is half way cooked, start on glaze
• in a pot add, juices (also store bought pineapple orange juice can be used as well), vinegar and sugar. stir until sugar is dissolved. bring to a boil and reduce heat to allow the glaze to simmer for about 15-20 minutes until thicken.
• remove from heat. check ham at the 3/4 mark (in cooking )and remove from oven. remove foil and remove the ham from the current baking dish and place in another as the sauce/water from the ham may be very salty depending on the ham used, cut off net and cut ham (criss cross). take cloves and place in the grooves. next using a pastry brush, apply the glaze all over make sure the incisions aren’t left out. return back to the oven to bake for the remaining time, making sure to check it constantly.
• remove from oven allow to cool, and slice into smaller pieces
• enjoy with bread! ..

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• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whisk eggs until light and fluffy (about 4 mins). gradually add in granulated sugar. whisk for -5 minutes. while sugar and eggs are whisking, on medium heat add milk and butter to a pot. stir until margarine is melted, remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
• in a large bowl add flour, spices and salt. whisk until combine. add dry ingredients to wet and fold in by hand (this is done to avoid over mixing the batter). next add milk mixture to the batter and whisk for about 1 minute until combined
• place in a greased and floured 9inch square pan and place in oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. allow to cool completely before cutting
• enjoy!

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• 1 lb or more of irish potatoes
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon green seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• peel potatoes and cut into small pieces for easier cooking. place in a large boil filled with water and add in the potatoes and salt and leave to sit for about 20 minutes. drain out salted water from potatoes. place unto a kitchen towel or table cloth and pat dry for best results.
• add dried potatoes in a bowl and add in your seasonings and oil. mix seasonings into potatoes. place potatoes unto a lightly greased baking sheet. be sure to spread them evenly across the baking sheet.
• place into preheated oven to bake for about 11/2-2 hours depending on the oven used.
• once finished, remove and allow to cool slightly before placing unto plate and garnish with some fresh basil or dried basil
• a perfect addition to your Christmas menu.
• BON APPETITE!

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