KITCHEN AND FOOD RECIPES

A kitchen is a room or part of a room in a home or business that is used for cooking and food preparation. A modern middle-class residential kitchen typically includes a stove, a sink with hot and cold running water, a refrigerator, and modular worktops and kitchen cabinets. Many people have a microwave oven, a dishwasher, and other electric appliances in their homes.

BANANA BREAD

This recipe for Banana Bread doesn’t even require an electric mixer! Make it with overripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.

INGREDIENTS

2 ½ cups	all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp	baking powder
1 ½ tsp	baking soda
1 ½ tsp	salt
2	eggs
1 ¾ cup	brown sugar
1 cup	vegetable oil
1 cup	Angel Evaporada
1 tsp	vanilla extract
2 cups	mashed banana (lakatan)

PROCEDURE

1. In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a second bowl combine eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla and Angel Evaporada.
2. Slowly add dry ingredients to your wet ingredients. Mix well until combined. Fold in mashed bananas to the batter.
3. Divide batter into three 6×3 or 450gram loaf pans greased and lined with parchment paper. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 40 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then remove the banana bread from the pan and let cool completely before serving.

MANGGO SMOOTHIE

In this sweltering heat, a glass of chilled mango shake not only refreshes but also replenishes your system. The presence of refined sugar in the shake, on the other hand, can negate the benefits, as it can lead to obesity, diabetes, and other health problems if consumed on a daily basis.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2 cups frozen mango chunks
• ½ cup banana slices, about 1 medium banana
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¾ cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon honey, optional, plus more as desired

Mango also contains an enzyme called amylase that helps break down sugars, which helps with digestion. This recipe contains two cups of frozen mango chunks, which delivers that characteristic tropical taste with a healthy twist.

PROCEDURE

• Add ice cubes, frozen mango, banana slices, yogurt, orange juice, and honey (if using) to a blender.
• Cover and process on medium speed for about 30 seconds, using the tamper as needed. Increase to high speed for 15 to 30 seconds until thick and smooth.
• Adjust the smoothie with more orange juice if needed to reach the desired consistency.
• Taste and add more honey if needed to balance the tart flavor.