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Apr
24

Crème brûlée fruit tart

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This tart is similar to the Fruit Tart I made earlier.. you can follow the same recipe for the tart shell.  Instead of pastry cream, I am filling it with a pudding similar to Crème Brulee.  So rich ! Oh, by the way, the surface is supposed to be covered with caramelized burnt sugar.  It …

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Mar
7

Seafood and veggie quiche

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A few weeks ago, I went to this cafe in Ampang Point,  and ordered a quiche..  I think it was RM8 a slice.  The taste was very disappointing.   I dont know what cream they used, it just doesnt taste good.  The tart shell was so hard and not buttery at all..   I realized the only …

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Jan
17

Mini berry pies

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Talking about fruit pies, my favourite would definitely be the classic Apple pie..   the recipe that I’m making today is similar to Apple pie,  only miniature in size and instead of Apples, I’m using Blueberries.  You can use any berries you have in hand.   This pie is quite easy to make.. I love making …

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Mar
2

Tartlets – fruit & cheese varieties

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Last month I was helping Chef Gunawan to prepare some tartlets to be featured in the Aroma Magazine, February 2012 edition.  For those of you who did not buy the magazine,  take a look at the pages which I scanned below. Click on the picture to get a better view. Our tart class for this …

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Mar
21

Quick dessert -Tarte Tatin

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Tarte Tatin is actually a very simple dessert to dish out, especially useful when you have unexpected guess or you are just not up to doing real baking.  All you need is shop-bought puff pastry and fruits such as apples or pears.   This is a recipe which I tried a few days ago, it taste …

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Aug
30

Fruit tart

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I think this tart is very easy to make and can be whipped up in a jiffy,  to fulfill those last minute sweet cravings . The recipe for the sweet pastry : 1  1/4 cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoon icing sugar A pinch of salt 1/2 cup cold butter 2 egg yolks   Pastry …

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May
2

Creamy crab cheese tartlet

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  I love seafood. We grew up in Sitiawan, Perak about 10 km from Lumut, a seaside town (picture above). So you can imagine how easy it is to get fresh seafood. Combined with cheese, this recipe is heaven ! Adapted from a recipe by Chef William Tan.       Ingredients needed are : …

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Mar
24

Quiche

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I love quiche. The taste is so good, because the filling is made of custard, usually containing eggs, whip cream or cheese. I know I can never get thin eating food like this, but I can’t resist it ! It’s been a while since I made one myself.. so I baked one today. The recipe …

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