The Goodwill Market: Global Favorites at Your Fingertips

With the extra time we have in our hands during this quarantine, most of us have bided the time by indulging in enriching hobbies. Some discovered their love for plants, others enjoyed a new sport, while a few took up music lessons. But other than those activities, cooking and baking may also spark interest as these are simple ways to spend more time with others.

With that, get ready as we'll help you curate your international dish and mouthwatering dessert in the most basic steps possible. But before that, questions like "Where do I start?" or "Where do I get the needed ingredients?" may arise. With the help of The Goodwill Market, these premium ingredients are within a hand's reach as products from Spain and Italy are readily available.

Galletas Gullón

Gullón is a classic favorite as it is the leading brand in the health-biscuit industry. This Spanish manufacturer is also continuously investing in innovation and development since the 1980s when they widened their selection of products.

Check out some suggested recipes to try with your loved ones this quarantine:

Ice Cream Sandwich

Beat the heat with Gullón’s Chocolate Chip Biscuits Sugar Free. Just place 1 scoop of ice cream (about ⅓ cup) in between two of these tasty chocolate-covered biscuits to achieve that weekend getaway feeling.

Homemade Tagalongs

With only a few ingredients needed, such as peanut butter, milk chocolate, and Gullón’s Sugar Free Maria Biscuit, you can already make some Tagalongs. The instructions are simple:

1. Spread 2 teaspoons of butter in one side of the biscuit and top it with another Maria biscuit like a cookie;
2. Dip each cookie in the melted milk chocolate;
3. Place it in wax paper to harden and set.

Yogurt Berry Crunch

Want a healthier alternative? With Gullón’s Digestive Biscuit Sugar Free, it is possible! Just follow these four easy steps:

1. Place 370 grams of frozen mixed berries in a pan with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (cooked in low heat until the berries are soft);
2. Crush 10 digestive biscuits into the mixing bowl and place 1 layer in a glass;
3. Add 1 centimeter of the 370-gram yogurt and another centimeter of the cooked berries;
4. Repeat these processes to have that layer of crushed digestive biscuits, yogurt, and berries.

Icebox Cake

Looking for a quick treat to mark a milestone? With Gullón’s Sugar Free Shortbread, you can whip up a cake worthy of celebration in no time.

1. Place a layer of shortbread cookies, arrange it in an 8-inch circle and top it alternately with the key lime curd and sweet cream cheese filling. Adding pistachios can also be done to make your cake extra special;
2. Repeat all those layers with the remaining ingredients and reserve 2 tablespoons of pistachios as your cake topping;
3. Chill the cake for about 2 hours to set, then serve.

Umbria Terra Di Tartufi

Made from Valnerina, Umbria has created products for food enthusiasts who are looking for the taste of authentic Italian recipes. This Italian brand is catering to top restaurants, world-renowned chefs, and wholesalers.

Chinese Steamed Spareribs with Black Truffle Sauce

However, if you are craving Chinese cuisine, Umbria’s Black Truffle Sauce 5% is a must-try as it is made to match various dishes with its blended spices. To make your own Chinese Steamed Spareribs, you would need the following ingredients:

• 700 grams of pork spareribs
• 2 tablespoons of Black Truffle Sauce 5%
• 1 ½ tablespoon of soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of Shao Hsing Rice Wine
• 1 teaspoon of potato starch (or corn starch)
• 2 tablespoons of spring onions

Instructions:

1. Marinate the pork in the truffle sauce, soy sauce, salt, sugar, rice wine, and starch for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Place in a serving dish and steam over high heat for 20 minutes. Add the spring onions over and serve.

White Truffled Hummus

Need a dip for your favorite chips? Umbria’s White Truffle Oil is here to save the day as a hummus recipe requires:

• ½ cup of Umbria’s White Truffle Oil
• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1-2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons of tahini
• ½ small lemon
• 1 ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1. Just blend all these in a food processor (except for the oil);
2. Add 2 tablespoons of truffle oil at a time until that truffle flavor is achieved.

A quick tip: Add a few drops in your salad, soup, toast bread, meat, fish, or French fries, as there is no doubt that a delizioso meal will be served.

What dish or dessert are you most excited to try this quarantine? Whichever one you choose, you and your family will surely enjoy these recipes made with Gullón and Umbria Terra Di Tartufi. — (TGM)