Create food that matches your mood

Different moods call for the right food. Whether you’re feeling celebratory, nostalgic, or simply lazy, there are dishes that hit the nail on the head. Luckily, the hunt for the perfect food for your mood just got easier. NESTLÉ All Purpose Cream’s website – www.createwithcream.ph, created Platelist for all your food cravings. Like a music playlist, Platelists are curated food recipes to complement any occasion or mood. Each collection has specific, easy-to-follow recipes and there are 30 mood and food combinations for you.  Here are some picks to get you started.

Get all warm and fuzzy in this bed weather

The nights are getting longer and the days are getting colder. It’s the perfect excuse to stay under the covers. A moment like this is best paired with a hearty soup to fill the tummy and warm the heart:

Chompy Cheddar Corn Chowder Recipe
Yield: 10-12 servings

Ingredients:

500g  Bacon, chopped
1 cup  Chopped onions
½ cup  Chopped celery
6 cups  NESTLÉ® FRESH MILK
1 pack   NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream 250ml
½ tsp  Turmeric or Luyang Dilaw
1-2 tbsp. Corn meal
1 can  Creamed corn
2 cans  Whole kernel corn
4 sachets 8g MAGGI MAGIC SARAP®
1 tsp.  Pepper
1 cup  Grated cheddar cheese

Procedure:

1. Fry bacon until crisp. Set aside and reserve bacon fat.

2. In a stockpot, sauté onions and celery in hot bacon fat until soft and fragrant. Pour in milk and NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream ®. Add turmeric and corn meal and stir until slightly thickened.

3. Add creamed corn and corn kernels. Season with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP® and pepper and cook for 5 minutes more.

4. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Top with fried bacon just before serving.

For more comfort food recipes, check out the Bed Weather Platelist.

Battle the boredom

Downtime is precious. But you can turn it around by being productive. Challenge yourself by making something extraordinary. Surprise your family by turning a regular meal into a creamy dish:

Creamy Pork Steak Recipe
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

½ kg  Sliced pork shoulder
1 sachet MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP® 8g
1/8 tsp  Freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp.  Soy sauce
1 tbsp.  Brown sugar
1 ½ tbsp. Calamansi juice
2 tbsp.  Vegetable oil
1 pc.  Small red onion, cut into rings
1 pack   NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream 125ml

Procedure:

1. Season the pork with 8g of MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP®, pepper, soy sauce sugar, and calamansi juice in a pan. Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes or until tender. Strain and reserve cooking liquid.

2. Sauté onion separately in 1 tbsp of oil.

3. Sauté the pork in the remaining 1 tbsp. of oil until light golden brown. Pour in cooking liquid and NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream. Gently simmer for 2 minutes.

4. Transfer Creamy Pork Steak on a serving plate, top with sautéed onions, and serve.

Make more extraordinary dishes by following the Boredom Busters Platelist.

Don’t stress about it!

Due to pressures, your sweet tooth sometimes act up. Also, whisking something sweet and fruity will get your mind off the hassles. Try this tangy, no-bake cake recipe that can quickly lift your mood up:

Blueberry and White Chocolate Ref Cake
Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

12 pcs  Graham crackers, crushed
3 tbsp  Butter, melted
1 tbsp  Sugar
1 pack 125ml  NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream
1/3 cup Condensed milk
1/4 cup Blueberry pie filling
1 bar  KITKAT® Chunky White, chopped
3/4 cup Blueberry pie filling for topping

Procedure:

1. Mix graham crackers, butter, and sugar. Firmly press at the bottom of a serving dish.

2. Whisk NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream, condensed milk, and ¼ cup of blueberry pie filling until light and smooth. Mix in the chopped KITKAT® Chunky White. Pour into the serving container.

3. Top with a ¾ cup of blueberry pie filling and refrigerate overnight. Serve well chilled.

End your meals on a sweet note with the Don’t Stress! Platelist.

Celebrate your wins!

Small wins call for celebrations! Whether you passed that exam you studied hard for or simply made it through the week, reward yourself. Fix yourself a soft and sweet dessert:

Mocha Graham Ref Cake Recipe
Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

½ tsp.  NESCAFÉ® Classic
½ cup  Hot water
1 cup  Chocolate chips
1 tsp.  Vanilla extract (optional)
½ small can  Condensed milk 108g
1 pack   NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream 125ml, chilled
12 pcs.  Graham crackers, crushed
3 tbsp.  Butter, melted
1 tbsp.  Sugar
2 tbsp.  MILO® Powder

Procedure:

1. Dissolve NESCAFÉ® Classic in hot water and immediately add to chocolate chips. Set aside for 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and condensed milk and mix well. Set aside to cool.

2. Whip NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream and fold into the chocolate mixture.

3. Mix graham crackers, butter, and sugar. Lightly press at the bottom of a serving container.

4. Pour mocha cream and refrigerate overnight. Top with MILO® powder and serve well chilled.

Head over to the #Blessed Platelist to find the perfect celebratory food you deserve.

Gift something a little special

Thinking of doing something special? Try your hand at baking something a little special for your loved ones. This twist on a Filipino favorite is sure to be a treat:

Ube Tin Cake Recipe
Yield:  6 servings

Ingredients:

Chiffon Cake:

¾ cup  All-purpose flour
½ tsp.  Baking soda
½ tsp.  Baking powder
¼ tsp.  Fine salt
½ cup  Sugar
2 tbsp.  Vegetable oil
1 pc  Small egg
2 tbsp.  Ube jam
1 tsp.  Ube extract

Ube Pudding:

1 pack   125ml NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream
3 tbsp.  Ube jam
1½ tbsp. Cornstarch
1/8tsp.  Fine salt
¼ cup  Water
2 pcs.  Egg yolks
3 tbsp.  Sugar
1 tbsp.  Butter

Ube Ganache and Shell:

1 pack  125ml NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream
½ cup  Milk chocolate chips
½ tsp.  Ube extract
½ cup  Chocolate chip
½ tsp  Ube extract

Procedure:

1. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar into bowl. Combine oil, egg, ube jam, and ube extract in another bowl. Pour into dry ingredients and mix well until smooth.

2. Pour into 6x2-inch round tin can and steam at around 30 – 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the cake. Set aside to cool completely.

3. For the Ube Pudding, combine NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream, ube jam, cornstarch, salt, water, egg yolks, and sugar in a sauce pan. Gently heat while whisking until thick. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Transfer into a bowl and set aside.

4. To make Ube Ganache, gently simmer NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream, pour into white chocolate chips, add ube extract, and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool.

5. Pour Ube Pudding into tin can. Pour Ube Ganache and set aside in the refrigerator to cool.

6. Place chocolate chips in a bowl with ube extract and place over a pot with simmering water. Mix well and pour melted chocolate into the tin to create shell. Set aside in the refrigerator until serving.

Bake more delightful gifts for your loved ones as you go through the Baked Delights Platelist.

Serve only the best dishes for your day!

Your birthday celebration only happens once a year so make it count. Serving delicious meals is a way to make your day extra memorable. Capture the hearts of your guests with this creamy pasta recipe.

Scrumptious Creamy Carbonara
Yield: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients:

½ cup  Chopped bacon
2 tbsp  Chopped garlic
2 packs NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream 250ml
¼ cup  Grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup  Grated Cheddar cheese
½ cup  Water
300g  Spaghetti, cooked al dente

Procedure:

1. Fry the bacon in a pan until crisp. Add the garlic and cook until lightly browned.

2. Lower heat and pour in NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream, followed by cheeses. Thin the sauce out with water and stir to combine.

3. Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce until well coated. Serve immediately.

To complete the dishes for your birthday blowout, explore the Birthday Bash Platelist!

Make your vacay one for the books

Out-of-town trips aren’t complete without a feast. Whip up a delightful snack for everyone to munch on for dessert. This super easy recipe is a sweet reward for everyone after a whole day of activities.

Apple Cinnamon Scones
Yield: 16 pieces

Ingredients:

Apples

2 tbsp  Butter
2 pcs  Green apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
2 tsp  Ground cinnamon
2 tbsp  Brown sugar

Caramel Sauce

¼ cup  Butter
½ cup  Brown sugar
1 pack  NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream 125ml
¼ cup  Water

Dough

1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
3 tbsp  Sugar
1 tbsp  Baking powder
1 tsp  Baking soda
4 tbsp  Butter, cut into small cubes
1 pack  NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream 125ml

Procedure:

1. Combine butter, apple, cinnamon, and sugar in a pan. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda into a large mixing bowl. Toss in the butter in the mixture until a wet sand texture is achieved.

3. Pour NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream on the cooked apple mixture. Mix until combined.

4. Flatten the dough on a board until it is 1-inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Place the cookies on a sheet tray and bake it in a preheated 350°F oven for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when it is inserted in the cookie. Set aside to cool completely. 

5. For the Caramel Sauce, mix butter, brown sugar, NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream, and water in a pan. Cook over low heat until smooth. Set aside to cool. Serve with Scones.

Relax during your vacation downtime with the Weekend Getaway Platelist!

Beat the traffic hunger!

Long hours of just sitting in traffic is never the best way to start your day. Make your journey to work more enjoyable by preparing this savory snack.

Wrapped Creamy Chorizo Chicken Quesadilla Surprise
Yield: 10 servings

For the sauce:

1 pack  NESTLÉ® ALL PURPOSE CREAM 250ml
2 tsp  Hot sauce
3 sprigs Coriander leaves, chopped

Filling:

2 tbsp  Vegetable oil
150g  Chorizo bilbao, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1  Medium onion, chopped finely
350g  Ground chicken
1 tsp  Ground cumin seeds
1 tsp  Paprika
1 tsp  Chili powder
6  Large tomatoes, seeded and diced
10-15 pieces Medium-sized flour tortillas
1 ½ cups Grated cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. For the sauce, combine the NESTLÉ® ALL PURPOSE CREAM , hot sauce, and coriander leaves in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to chill.

2. Heat the oil in a skillet. Sauté chorizo, garlic, and onion until onions are translucent. Add ground chicken, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Add in the tomatoes and cook for 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. To assemble, lay 1 tortilla flat and spoon 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling and 3 tablespoons of grated cheese on one side. Flip the other side to form a half-circle. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

4. In a small non-stick skillet, heat the tortillas until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is a little toasted (you can also use a sandwich press).

5. To serve, cut the toasted tortillas into triangles and drizzle with cream sauce.

Find the perfect on-the-go breakfast treats on the Traffic Treats Platelist.

There’s always going to be food that’s perfect for your current mood. Take your pick from selections such as Titas of Manila, Paborito ni Lola, Batang 90s mix, and more.

Check out www.createwithcream.ph to see the whole medley of Platelists just for you!