Thursday, 28 August 2014

Easy & Tasty Banana Muffins with Almond Streusel

Super quick, easy and tasty banana muffins with a hint of cinnamon and topped with almond streusel.

Easy & Tasty Banana Muffins with Almond Streusel Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen

Hello everyone!

I happened to chance upon a fantastic banana muffin recipe and I can’t wait to tell you all about it.

This was a chance find on Pinterest. I always find that the best recipes seem to find you instead of you going on an extensive hunt for them. So anyway, you know I love my banana bread and muffins and I have shared my “All- Time Favourite” banana muffin with chocolate chunks and hazelnuts recipe here on Nomsies Kitchen previously.

Easy & Tasty Banana Muffins with Almond Streusel Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen

Easy & Tasty Banana Muffins with Almond Streusel Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen

I do believe that I have now found another recipe to add to the perfect banana muffins recipe list – this super quick, easy and tasty banana muffins topped with almond streusel. It has a touch of cinnamon added in the batter too, I always love the smell of cinnamon in baked goods. I also used a mixture of wholemeal and plain flour here.

Easy & Tasty Banana Muffins with Almond Streusel Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen

Again, with most of my favourite recipes, it is super easy to make and does not require an electric mixer. Just whisk the wet ingredients by hand and add them to the dry ingredients. What a breeze!

Maybe that is not entirely accurate as the almond streusel does require a food processor – to simplify and quicken the process. Like with most of the times when I have used streusel in a recipe, I have always pre-made the streusel in advance. I have mentioned this previously and I am emphasising it again, it is so easy to make in a big batch and freeze in the freezer. It’s even easier if you divide the batch into single portions and bag each portion up. When you need to use it for a recipe, simply take that bag out of the freezer and thaw out in the fridge overnight or on the kitchen counter for a couple of hours before using.

Small forward planning steps in the kitchen go a really long way, as does utilising your freezer to its fullest. If you don’t believe me, just ask Jaime Oliver who has launched a whole new series entitled “Money Saving Meals” and book on how to make budget friendly meals, reduce wastage and utilise your freezer to its full potential.

Easy & Tasty Banana Muffins with Almond Streusel Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen

I hope you try this banana muffins recipe for yourself. If you are feeling indulgent, you should know that these muffins taste really good when warmed, halved and slathered with Nutella. I think it would be a good idea to just fill them with Nutella next time I bake them. Happy baking!

Easy & Tasty Banana Muffins with Almond Streusel Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen

Wednesday, 30 July 2014

Roasted Green Beans with Panko and Lemon

Nomsies Kitchen Roasted Green Beans with Panko and Lemon Recipe
Lovely vegetarian dish of roasted green beans topped with crisp panko and drizzled with lemon juice.

Roasted Green Beans with Panko & Lemon Recipe | Nomsies Kitchen

Hello and Happy Wednesday!

We are in the middle of yet another week and the end of July. How time flies! I am really enjoying and have been making the most of it by going for bike rides and lazy barbecues.

Roasted Green Beans with Panko & Lemon Recipe | Nomsies Kitchen

Roasted Green Beans with Panko & Lemon Recipe | Nomsies Kitchen

Today I am going to be sharing a vegetable and vegetarian recipe. I chanced upon this recipe from Oh My Veggies while on my daily Pinterest sprees. This is such a lovely side it is one veggie dish that will have you asking for more.

Roasted Green Beans with Panko & Lemon Recipe | Nomsies Kitchen

Roasted Green Beans with Panko & Lemon Recipe | Nomsies Kitchen

I like that the green beans are simply roasted. While the beans are roasting away, you fry the Panko with some olive oil and garlic to brown and crisp it up. Once the green beans are done, toss the panko over and finish with some lemon zest and juice. The panko really adds a wonderful crunchy texture to the green beans and the fresh lemon zest and juice just lifts the flavours and makes this one delicious dish. I have not seen green beans disappear off the plate so quickly before!

Thursday, 24 July 2014

Spicy Nonya Fried Rice

Nomsies Kitchen Spicy Nonya Fried Rice Recipe
If you like your fried rice with a twist, this is the recipe for you. Super savoury and slightly spicy, this is my favourite fried rice recipe! 

Spicy Nonya Fried Rice Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen

Hello!

Here is another Nonya recipe for you. It is a recipe for spicy Nonya fried rice. I must say it is my favourite fried rice recipe because it is so flavourful and really hits the spot.

Spicy Nonya Fried Rice Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen

I have previously given a little insight on Nonya cuisine and its origins. You can read about that in my post for Nonya Chicken Curry.

Spicy Nonya Fried Rice Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen

Spicy Nonya Fried Rice Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen

This recipe’s Nonya influence is evident in its use of dried prawns and lots of shallots and garlic. It also calls for a tablespoon of chilli paste.

If you are afraid of spicy food, you can always reduce the chilli in the recipe or omit it altogether. I have not cooked it without chilli before so I am unable to comment on whether that will have an impact on the taste.

On the other hand, if you can handle your spicy food, you might want to add an additional tablespoon of chilli paste.

Spicy Nonya Fried Rice Recipe from Nomsies Kitchen