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June 23, 2017

Maria Cookies and Cream Strawberry Banana Trifle

Dig in!

Maria Cookies add crunchy layers to this easy trifle recipe. Fresh bananas, strawberries, and home made whipped cream create a melt in your mouth fruit bomb! Bring it to your next cookout or family gathering.

Strawberry season is here!

Ingredients:

3 large bananas (sliced thin)

1 or 2 quarts of strawberries (sliced thin)

1 package yellow cake mix (follow directions) (or use a pre made store bought cake)

1 package Maria cookies (Bolacha Maria)

2 packages instant vanilla pudding (follow directions)

2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation:

Prepare cake per package directions. When cake is done, let cool and cut into 2 inches cubes. Set aside.

Prepare pudding per package directions and set aside. Prepare the whipped cream.

Whipped Cream instructions: Place mixing bowl in freezer for a few minutes to chill bowl. Place the cream in mixing bowl and beat until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat on high until stiff peaks form. Place in refrigerator until ready to begin assembling the trifle.

Assemble:

Place 1/3 of the cake at the bottom of a large glass bowl. Spread cake with 1/3 of pudding, then layer 1/3 bananas, 1/3 strawberries. Add layer of Maria cookies. Top with 1/4 whipped cream.

Continue layering leaving a top layer of the remaining bananas, strawberries and whipped cream. Top the trifle with crushed Maria cookies. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Dig in and enjoy!

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March 21, 2017

Banana Cream Cake with Bolacha Maria Cookie

For banana lovers! This cake recipe tastes just like banana cream pie with and added fluffy and moist cake layer.

Perfect for party, pot luck and a summer picnic. I placed it in the refrigerator which gave it a cold sweet taste. It was a big hit with the family and bananalicious!

Ingredients:

1 boxed yellow cake mix recipe (follow package directions)

1 package of instant Vanilla pudding (follow package directions)

3 bananas (sliced)

10 Maria Cookies

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 and 1/2 tablespoons confectioners sugar

Preparation:

Prepare cake as per directions in a deep baking dish.

While cake bakes prepare the pudding as per package directions. When slightly cooled poke holes with a wooden spoon.

Spread pudding evenly over the cake and into the holes.

Top forming a layer with 1/2 of the banana slices over the pudding.

Prepare whipped cream by beating until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form. Spread gently over the banana layer.

Gently cut the Bolacha Maria in half leaving the Maria letters. Crush the remaining cookies to fine crumbles.

Top the whip cream layer with cookie crumbles.

Top with the remaining bananas.

Arrange the cookies on top with the Maria name exposed.

Cool cake in the refrigerator for a few hours if desired. Serve cold

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February 26, 2016

Banana Cocolate Chip Muffins

I’ve never thrown out any more old “Bananas” since I began making these muffins. They’re easy to make and delicious. The chocolate chips add and extra layer of flavor. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 stick melted margarine

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 (6 to 8 oz.) container Vanilla yogurt (any brand)

2 mashed ripe Bananas

1 cup of mini semi sweet chocolate chips

2 cups flour

1 cup low fat milk

1 cup Biscuit mix (any brand)

1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Streusel topping:

1/2 cup instant oatmeal

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons melted margarine

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

Step 1:

Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Make streusel topping first, by mixing all ingredients in a small bowl until a crumble forms.

Sift all dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2:

In a large mixing bowl, mix margarine with sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.

Step 3:

Incorporate the mashed banana mixture into the eggs and yogurt mix. Add milk, flour and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 4:

Pour into large, greased 12 muffin pan or into 24 muffin pan. Top with the streusel topping.

Bake 25 – 30 minutes until golden or when a toothpick comes out clean.

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June 2, 2015

Banana Cake with Cinnamon Sugar – Bolo de Banana com Açúcar e Canela

This warm banana bread is irresistible! The recipe for this batter is very light and fluffy, with a touch of sugar and cinnamon. FYI, did you know that the word “banana” originates from the Portuguese word “banana”?

This recipe is shared from a fan of Tia Maria’s Blog!

Thanks Mary! I’ve posted the recipe in both English and Portuguese as shared by Mary. Enjoy!

Um bolo de banana quentinho… hum irresistível! A receita dessa massa é muito levinha e fofinha e leva um toque de açúcar com canela. Prepare essa delícia!

Recipe by: Mary Connie De Pao

Ingredients:

3 eggs – 3 ovos (separated)
1/2 cup orange juice – ½ xícara (chá) de suco de laranja
1 and 1/2 cups of sugar – 1 e ½ xícara (chá) de açúcar
1/2 cup vegetable oil – ½ xícara (chá) de óleo
2 cups sifted flour – 2 xícaras (chá) farinha de trigo peneirada
1 tablespoon baking powder – 1 colher (sopa) fermento químico em pó
2 large ripe bananas – 2 bananas ( grandes) nanica madura
Sugar and cinnamon for topping – (1/4 cup sugar + 2 tsp cinnamon) Açúcar e Canela para decorar

Preparation:

1. Beat the egg yolks, orange juice, sugar and the oil in a blender or kitchenaid mixer.

1- No liquidificador bata as gemas, o suco de laranja, o açúcar, o óleo.

2. Cut the bananas lengthwise into thin strips and reserve for later.

2- Corte as bananas no sentido de seu comprimento, em fatias bem finas. Reserve.

3. Place the egg and sugar mixture into a large bowl and add the flour a little at a time mixing well.

3- Passe a mistura para uma tigela e adicione a farinha aos poucos.

4. Add the baking powder and mix well.

4- Acrescente o fermento em pó e misture.

5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites to form stiff peaks.

5- Em outra tigela bata as claras em neve.

6. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until mixed.

6- Coloque delicadamente as claras na massa de bolo e misture.

7. Pour the batter into a greased and lightly floured bundt pan.

7- Despeje a massa em uma forma untada e polvilhada com farinha de trigo.

8. Place the banana slices over the entire top of the cake batter.

8- Em cima da massa adicione as fatias de banana cobrindo toda a superfície do bolo.

9. Make a mixture of sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle 1/2 of mixture over the banana cake.

9- Faça uma misturinha de açúcar e canela e salpique em cima do bolo de banana.

10. Bake in pre heated oven at 350 degrees F. for approximately 45 minutes until golden.

10- Leve ao forno pré-aquecido 180° por aproximadamente 45 min ou até que esteja dourado.

11. Sprinkle on the rest of sugar and cinnamon and cook for another 5-10 minutes.

11. Salpique o resto de açúcar e canela em cima do bolo e leve of forno por aproximadamente 5 -10 min.

12. Let cool slightly and remove cake.

12. Deixe esfriar um pouquinho e desenforme.

12. Serve

12- Sirva a seguir.

Note: Mary doubled the recipe for an extra large cake.

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September 8, 2013

Apple Banana Bread

This easy recipe is perfect for a breakfast, a morning treat or your afternoon coffee break. It freezes well so make a double batch!

I love this kitchen towel from Portugal featuring The Lisbon Tram Car.

The railway system called; Rede de eléctricos de Lisboa, serves the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal.

In operation since 1873, it presently comprises five urban lines, and is primarily a tourist attraction.

Here’s a video below of the Lisbon Tram car, and a site to learn more about the history of tram cars in Lisbon.

Lisbon, city of the seven hills [Timelapse] from José Costa Barbosa on Vimeo.

Now that we’ve learned a little bit of the culture. Here’s the recipe.

Apple & Banana Bread

Serves 10

Ingredients:

2 or 3 small ripe bananas (mashed)1 small apple cored and finely chopped

2 1/2 cups flour

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup reg sugar

1 stick margarine

3 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup of milk

1 package of any breakfast instant oatmeal (optional)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

Heat oven to 350. In a large bowl mix the melted butter with the sugars until creamy. Add eggs and beat for 2 minutes.

Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix the apple, banana, milk and the vanilla in a small bowl.

Add 1/2 of the day ingredients, then 1/2 of the banana mix into the eggs and butter.

Incorporate the remaining dry and wet ingredients into the batter and mix on low for about 2 minutes.

Grease 2 small loaf pans. Pour the batter into the pans and cook at 350 for 35 – 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy!

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October 8, 2010

Harvest Apple and Banana Muffins

It’s apple picking season in New England. I got home and made some delicious Apple Banana Muffins. Here’s my tip: I always substitute 1/2 cup low fat yogurt for 1/2 stick of margarine. Every recipe comes out moist and flavorful.

These are great for breakfast and lunch box snacks too! Enjoy…. Tia Maria

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups flour

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup regular sugar

1 stick margarine

3 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup mashed ripe banana

1 cup finely chopped apple

1/2 tsp salt

8 0z container low fat vanilla, banana or any yogurt

Topping:

1/2 cup of quick cooking oats

1 tbsp flour

1 tbsp melted margarine

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup regular sugar

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

Pre heat oven to 350. In a large bowl mix the melted butter with the sugars until creamy, add eggs and mix well. Add the vanilla. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix the apple, banana and yogurt in a small bowl.

Blend the 1/2 dry ingredients into the egg and sugar and mix well. Add all of the apple mix into batter.

Add the remaining dry ingredients then add nuts. (If your batter is too dry, just add more yogurt or crushed banana & apple)

Make Topping: Mix all ingredients until a crumbly mix forms.

Place the batter into 12 small, or 6 large greased muffin tins and cook for about 25 minutes or until cooked. (use toothpick method)