MANILA, Philippines - Discriminating parents, however busy they may be, know that the rewards are plentiful when they take time out to plan and prepare a healthful, tasty fare for the family. Glad wraps and bags knows this only too well, that’s why they have tied up with chef Buddy Trinidad, co-owner and pastry chef of Park Avenue Desserts, to share with moms and dads some recipes that they can do together with their kids for a quick merienda.
Food For The Gods
Ingredients:
224 g unsalted butter
200 g granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
3 pcs whole eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
224 g dates (pitted and chopped)
224 g walnuts (chopped)
Procedure:
1. Cream the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar in a mixer on medium speed using the paddle attachment then add the eggs one by one.
2. Combine the baking soda, baking powder with the flour and salt then turn the mixer to speed number 1 and slowly add the flour mixture till fully incorporated.
3. Fold in the chopped dates and nuts.
4. Pour into a 9x12 Glad Ovenware lined with Glad Cook ‘n’ Bake paper and bake in a 350o F oven for 25 minutes.
5. Remove when small cracks appear on the edges, then cool in the chiller for 25 minutes.
6. Slice and store in Glad Zipper bags or Gladware containers.