Chicken Bake with Croutons

I was going to follow a recipe I found on the internet, but I couldn't find all the ingredients. So, I ended up using different ingredients, modified here and there. 

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 full tsp garlic mince (or 2 cloves garlic, crushed)
• 1 tsp paprika powder (or red pepper flakes)
• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• tomato and porcini mushroom pasta sauce or marinara sauce or any other sauce you like, doesn't matter
• chopped basil leaves (or basil powder)
• mozarella, cheddar, and parmesan cheese, shredded. *I actually used powder for the parmesan.
• garlic croutons or any other croutons you like. Here, I'm using sea salt and black pepper croutons.

Method:

1. Prepare a square baking tray (high sides, e.g. pirex).
2. Put olive oil, garlic mince, and paprika powder. Spread evenly.
3. Arrange all the chicken breasts in the tray.
4. Pour the sauce thoroughly.
5. Put the basil leaves on top.
6. Bake in 175°C for 35 minutes.
7. Take it out of the oven.
8. Put all the cheese on top, followed by croutons, then finish it up by spreading more cheese on top.
9. Bake again in 175°C for another 25 minutes.
10. Ready to serve. 

Enjoy! :)

Indonesian version: will do later

Creamy Rice Pudding

It's one of those desserts that is light to eat and very easy to make. The rice used can only be one of those mentioned below, specifically made for dessert. 

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup uncooked pudding rice / pearl rice / short grain rice
• 2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup white/brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• cinnamon powder (optional)

Method:

1. Cook the rice in a saucepan with 1 1/2 cups boiled water, low heat, covered, and simmer for 20 minutes (until the rice is well cooked).
2. Put 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar, and salt. Tip: Do not put sugar if the rice is still not well cooked! It's not gonna be soft if you put sugar too early.
3. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy (15 to 20 minutes).
4. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg, and raisins; cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
6. Sprinkle cinnamon on top (optional). 
7. Serve warm or cold.

Enjoy! :)

Indonesian version: will do later