http://niammy.com/sweetsandspicesenhttps://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies-960https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies-960This recipe is a keeper. This requires no hand mixer. You only need a wooden spoon or a spatula to mix all your ingredients together. It also keeps well inside a cookie jar for about 3 to 5 days. But I doubt if this will even last for a day. This chocolate chip oatmeal cookie is definitely worth bragging for or shall I say, worth posting for? I used to make this in two batches. The first batch ...Mon, 11 Jul 2016 07:33:52 +0000https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/peanut-butter-cookies-935https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/peanut-butter-cookies-935You have been craving for anything peanut butter? You just found the perfect recipe. This is very easy and even the kids always join me in baking this cookie recipe. The cookie dough batter can be kept inside the refrigerator for 1 to 2 months. For a longer shelf life, store the unbaked cookie dough inside the freezer. Make sure to thaw the cookie batter before baking. I use the smooth and crea...Wed, 06 Jul 2016 02:50:24 +0000https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/spicy-sardine-pasta-872https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/spicy-sardine-pasta-872Want to cook something fast, easy and delish? You just found the perfect recipe. This spicy sardine pasta requires only few ingredients and you’re craving for pasta will be satisfied in less than an hour. This is my favorite recipe whenever I have friends who visits me at home without prior notice. I can whip up a "gourmet-like" dish without being too tired in the kitchen. I still have time to ...Sat, 18 Jun 2016 05:05:08 +0000https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/brownies-from-scratch-871https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/brownies-from-scratch-871I started baking when I was still in college. My mother and father had a great influence on my passion for baking. They even bought me an electric oven and a Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Well, being the youngest and the only girl.. I could probably say that they spoiled me a little. I was taking up a Bachelors degree in Accountancy but I realized that I am not enjoying the calculators and financial...Sat, 18 Jun 2016 05:04:12 +0000https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/ube-cookies-recipe-870https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/ube-cookies-recipe-870Ube cookies are one of my childhood favorite cookies. My grandmom (who is an awesome baker) used to make them for us as a  snack and dessert. I always share this with my friends whenever they will a sleepover at our house. Ube or purple yam is a root crop that grows abundantly in Southeast Asian countries. It is large and purple in color. It also has a velvety and sweet taste. There are other u...Sat, 18 Jun 2016 05:03:40 +0000https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/calamansi-muffins-869https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/calamansi-muffins-869Calamansi is a small citrus fruit with a similar taste and acidity of a lime or lemon. This is available all year round in the Philippines. Just in case you cannot find fresh calamansi fruit in your area, there are frozen calamansi juice that you can use, or lemon juice is a fine substitute. This muffin is a perfect partner with a cup of tea or coffee. You can also drizzle some chocolate or car...Sat, 18 Jun 2016 01:46:38 +0000https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/matcha-green-tea-cookies-843https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/matcha-green-tea-cookies-843Green tea for a cookie? Why not? Matcha or green tea powder is a popular product from Japan. Well almost all food in Japan have their green tea version. They have green tea breads, ice cream, cheese cakes and cookies. We went to Japan two months ago and was quite fascinated with how the Japanese utilize their matcha or green tea. So, I bought a small pack which costs around $3 for 100 grams. I ...Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:28:49 +0000https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/red-velvet-cupcake-830https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/red-velvet-cupcake-830Red velvet cupcake is by far one of the most searched recipes in google. So why is this becoming so popular among cake lovers around the world. Maybe its the deep red color and the moist morsels, or the hint of chocolate. Now there are few tips and tricks that you should remember when baking your very first red velvet cupcake. Remember that it should be moist. No debates about this. So how will...Sun, 12 Jun 2016 08:21:52 +0000https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/food-for-the-gods-808https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/food-for-the-gods-808Whenever I bake food for the gods, I suddenly remember the Christmas holidays in the Philippines. Oh, our country takes this holiday seriously. I mean like this is by far is the most celebrated event, well besides birthdays. One of the goodies that I wrap and give as presents to family and friends is food for the gods or also known as date bars. My husband's boss just gave him a box of Iranian ...Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:59:44 +0000https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/banana-loaf-cake-696https://niammy.com/sweetsandspices/recipe/banana-loaf-cake-696Banana loaf cake is a guilt-free snack or dessert which can be eaten alongside a cup of hot coffee or tea. The secret to this moist and delish banana loaf cake is to use over ripe bananas. The sweetness of the bananas are at its peak when they are over ripe. The presence of brown sugar also adds to the inviting aroma of this banana loaf cake. If there is no buttermilk in your pantry, you can su...Thu, 26 May 2016 05:34:40 +0000