Berry Bundt Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 oz sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/3 cup fresh blueberries & raspberries (rolled in 1 tbsp corn starch)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients and set aside. 
3. Roll the blueberries and raspberries in the corn starch until coated.
4. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sour cream until combined.
5. Add oil, vanilla & milk. Mix well.
6. Mix the wet ingredients with the dry. Fold in the berries.
7. Transfer batter to bundt pan and bake for 40 - 45 minutes. Or until tester comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan for about 20 minutes then transfer to wire baking rack to finish cooling. Slice and serve!

This bundt cake was a family hit. I love that it doesn't have frosting on top. It's all about the fresh fruit. If you're looking for a delicious and fruity cake then this is for you. 

Arroz Con Leche

Ingredients

• 7 cups water
• 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup granulated sugar or 1 can of condensed milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole milk
• ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Put the water and rice with a cinnamon stick into a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring it to a boil and then let it cook for 18 minutes.
2. Once the rice is tender, strain it out and bring it back to the same saucepan. Stir in whole milk and sugar (or condensed milk). 
3. Continue to cook the rice in the saucepan and bring to another boil. Once it is boiling, reduce heat to low and cook it for 20 minutes until rice has become thick and creamy. Stir occasionally. 
4. After the mixture has thickened remove from heat and add in vanilla. Stir the vanilla and now you are ready to serve it warm. I like to sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for extra taste. 

I am constantly staying away from Mexican recipes since I am quite intimidated by them. So I forced myself to make my favorite Mexican dessert in the hopes of getting me comfortable. I think it worked since the arroz con leche came out perfect. Give it a try and surprise your guest with this easy and delicious dessert. 

Homemade Horchata

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice
• 5 cups water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 white sugar
• 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. Pulse rice, cinnamon stick and water in a blender for a minute. The rice should not be finely ground but coarsely ground.
2. Let this mixture sit for a few hours at room temperature. You are letting the water soak up the rice and cinnamon flavors. 
3. Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth into a pitcher to strain out the liquid. The cheesecloth helps keep out any pieces of rice or cinnamon. Give the cheesecloth a squeeze until you have collected all of the liquid in your pitcher. 
4. Add the milk, sugar and vanilla extract into your pitcher and stir until blended. 
5. Chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. 

Horchata is one of my favorite Mexican drinks. I like to sprinkle a little cinnamon on top of each glass when I serve it to my guest. With cinco de mayo right around the corner I suggest that you give this recipe a try.

Roasted Banana

Ingredients

• 1 banana, peeled
• Walnuts
• Cinnamon
• Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Peel banana and place it on a pan with low to medium heat. 
2. Roast each side of the banana for 3 minutes. 
3. Once you've roasted the banana you can place it on a plate. 
4. Add a handful of chopped walnuts, sprinkle cinnamon and top it off with chocolate chips. You can also get creative and add your favorite ingredients. For example, peanut butter, cocoa powder, ice cream, etc.

I prefer desserts that are simple and easy to make. This is a delicious treat that can be made in minutes. Plus, the best part of it is that it's budget friendly. You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry already. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 

Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup melted butter, unsalted
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Add the melted butter, egg and vanilla extract. Stir.
4. Add the baking soda, sugar, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix.
5. Add walnuts and gently fold them into the batter.
6. Pour batter into your greased loaf pan.
7. Bake for 45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
8. Remove from oven and let cool.

To be honest with you I've tried several recipes for banana bread. I just can't seem to find the one. I almost gave up on this dish until I decided to try one more time. It's all about keeping things simple and this time it worked!! I can finally eat banana bread at home. Go ahead and try it, it's delicious. Plus, it makes your house smell divine. 

Dalgona Coffee

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 2 tbsp instant coffee

Instructions

1. Mix sugar, hot water and instant coffee together for 5 minutes until it's a light golden color. I used an electrical mixer but you can use a whisk.
2. Pour it over ice and almond milk. I added more hot water to my drink so it can combine better.

It's more than I normally do for my morning cup of coffee but it's worth every step. I like making dalgona coffee on special occasions or when I have guests over. It's an easy way to upgrade a normal cup of coffee.

Easy Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 store bought pie crust
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 cup chopped meat or veggies (ham, bacon, sausage, spinach, etc.)
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 green onions, sliced
• salt and pepper 

Instructions

1. Place your pie crust in a baking sheet. Use a fork to add holes to the bottom and on the edges.
2. Add your toppings; ham, green onion, cheese, etc.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs. 
4. Then add milk, salt, pepper to the eggs. Whisk some more.
5. Pour egg mixture into your pie crust.
6. Place baking sheet into oven. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. The filling will be set and the crust will be brown.

This is an easy recipe to make when you are trying to use the remaining eggs that you have on hand.