Snacks – Page 2 – Kusina ni Norie

Minatamis Na Saging (Sweetened Bananas)

These bananas were from my banana tree. 6 to 8 Saba bananas (sometimes called Burno banana) or the cooking banana 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. juice of fresh lemon 1/8 tsp. salt Put everything together and boil for about 10 minutes or until the sugarContinue reading “Minatamis Na Saging (Sweetened Bananas)”

Pecan Pie

1-9 inch unbaked pastry shell 3 eggs 2/3 cups sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup or half dark, half light corn syrup 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine 1 cup pecan halves Bake in 350°F 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Pecan Drops

Makes approximately 3 doz. Beat until creamy: ½ cup butter 2 TBS sugar Add: 1 tsp Vanilla Blend in: 1 cup chopped pecans (fine) 1 cup sifted flour 1 cup shredded coconut (optional) Roll into small balls and bake 300°F for 30 min. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm.

Sugared Pecans

We had a bumper crop of pecans this year and I had to think of ways to eat them. I made pecan pies on Christmas and also on New Year’s Eve. We still have plenty to shell and to eat so I found this online and made it, but of course I had to tweakContinue reading “Sugared Pecans”

Pecan Tarts

This is among the many special treats, sweets and dishes that are popular during the Christmas season. One of the reasons it is popular is the abundance of nuts during the winter season. In fact, the pecan nuts came from our trees. It is simple to make but you have to have patience in formingContinue reading “Pecan Tarts”

Cheese Ball

2 pkgs. Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 pkg. grated Mild Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup ham, chopped fine ½ stick butter 1 tsp. dried chives or chopped green onions ½ tsp. dried parsley flakes 1 pkg. Knorr Vegetable mix soup 1 cup chopped pecans or any nuts Mix everything together by hand. Or process in a foodContinue reading “Cheese Ball”

Fried Bread

I don’t know how I remember this because I’ve never made it before or have eaten it since I was a very young kid. I think it was a weekend. Papa and I were looking for something to snack on sometime in the afternoon. He saw a few Pandesal (hard rolls) left over from breakfastContinue reading “Fried Bread”

Adobong Mani (Fried Peanuts With Garlic)

This is a very popular snack in the Philippines and I have not found commercial peanuts cooked the same here in the U.S. My husband had not had this at all and he loves peanuts, roasted or pan-fried. He was surprised at how good it was, he raved about it. He even took the jarContinue reading “Adobong Mani (Fried Peanuts With Garlic)”

Ginataang Mais (Corn in Coconut Milk)

Ginataang mais was or still is a favorite sweet snack eaten mostly in the afternoon, and is also good as a dessert. It is a common street food. It can easily be made at home here in the U.S. now that canned coconut milk is available at any grocery store. Canned corn is also alwaysContinue reading “Ginataang Mais (Corn in Coconut Milk)”

Devilled Eggs

This is my favorite recipe of Devilled Eggs. I make it specially decorated for the Christmas Holidays with dill weed and paprika. It is very good and very easy. It will be a hit at a Christmas potluck. 12 hard boiled eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/8 tsp. salt dash of black pepper 1 1/2 tsp.Continue reading “Devilled Eggs”