tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207099228713946762024-03-13T04:05:52.658-07:00SpiceNFlavorsFlavors create memoriesspicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-12563676649335302982019-09-29T09:09:00.001-07:002022-03-10T22:01:29.533-08:00Pineapple upside down cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This vibrant cake has it all, the look, taste and flavors that make us want some more! I have made this cake use yellow cake mix and some simple steps, the result is a well baked cake :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My hubby's birthday and you will be surprised he doesn't like chocolate, so I decided to make this pineapple upside cake. We went to an island for a picnic with friends and some hiking too :) It was a fun time and after having sandwiches and wraps , this cake was a delight to all!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 (16 oz ) yellow cake mix</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup light brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 (16 oz tin) Pineapple rings in their own juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. Cut out butter and add it to the bottom of the cake tin. Place pan in the preheated oven, till butter melts. Remove cake tin and spread light brown sugar over melted butter.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Evenly space the drained pineapple slices, you can add the drained cherries, at this point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">3.Pour the prepared cake batter all over the pineapple/cherries.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">4.Place in the oven to bake as per instructions given on yellow cake mix box.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">5. Remove from oven once baked. Place a plate carefully and turn the cake upside down and carefully remove from cake pan.</span><br />
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-50768861948670665132019-05-11T16:31:00.001-07:002022-03-10T22:10:37.090-08:00Pepper Chicken Chettinand<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Black pepper as a spice is widely found in Southern States of India. Peppercorns, is usually dried and used as a spice or seasoning. This dish is called Chettinad chicken and the main ingredient is powdered black peppercorns, that gives it the distinct spicy flavor.<br />
Pepper is the most traded spice in the world and is used in many cuisines around the world. Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai ,Salem, Tiruchirapalli are among the known cities in Tamil Nadu state.<br />
This dish is well seasoned during the process and the end result is a flavorful spicy dish.<br />
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<b>Ingredients for Chicken Marinate</b><br />
500 gm chicken boneless skinless cut into 1 inch cubes<br />
1 tbsp fresh ginger paste<br />
1 tbsp fresh garlic paste<br />
1 tbsp freshly grounded black pepper<br />
Salt as per taste<br />
2 to 3 tsp fresh lemon juice<br />
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Clean chicken and using a medium bowl, marinate chicken with lemon juice, fresh black pepper, ginger ,garlic paste. Keep aside for about 30 minutes.<br />
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Ingredients<br />
2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)<br />
2 tsp saunf<br />
2 tsp black pepper cons<br />
Heat a pan and dry roast the above ingredients, for 4 to 5 minutes on medium heat. close burner. Grind to a fine powder. Keep aside.<br />
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<b>Ingredients to prepare Chicken </b><br />
1 medium onion chopped into finely chopped<br />
1 inch cinnamon stick<br />
8 to 10 fresh curry leaves ( Kadi patta)<br />
Salt to taste<br />
1/2 inch ginger fresh cut into thin slices<br />
2 to 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped<br />
3 to 4 green chilies<br />
1 tsp red chilly powder<br />
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder<br />
1 tsp dhania powder ( coriander powder)<br />
1 tsp garam masala powder ( available in Indian stores)<br />
1/2 (100 ml) cup water for cooking.<br />
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<b>Method of cooking the chicken </b><br />
1. Heat 1/4 cup oil in medium kadai (deep pan dish)<br />
2.Put cinnamon stick, add onions and saute for few minutes till translucent.<br />
3. Add green chilies, curry leaves, ginger ,garlic. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat.<br />
4. Add freshly powdered spice powder, continue to stir and add in salt, turmeric, red chili powder and garam masala. Add in coriander powder. Next, add water, reduce heat and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through, if needed add little more water. Check for spices and if needed add little salt. Towards the end for little more color, add 1 tsp soy sauce (yes, really) it adds a nice color and be careful not to add more soy sauce as it has salt.<br />
Remove from heat, and serve chettinand pepper chicken with warm rotis (home made or store bought, your choice:)<br />
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and some curry leaves.<br />
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-46773639807761194272018-06-02T18:38:00.000-07:002018-06-02T18:38:00.258-07:00Ruwangan Chaman ( Paneer)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The cuisine of Kashmir has exotic dishes , prepared with the use of whole spices. This dish is made by Kashmir pundits, where they don't use onions to cook their food . It is simple, yet very flavorful in taste:) I am a paneer (cottage cheese) lover, so I wanted to try out this recipe and believe me it came out yum. It's tangy due to plenty of tomatoes,and the paneer is prepared a specific way that keeps it so soft, and smooth sauce to go with that makes a perfect combination.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Ruwangan means paneer, and chaman is tomato.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">500 gm tomatoes ( Boiled and peel to puree)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">400 gm cottage cheese cut into rectangle shape </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tbsp ghee ( clarified butter)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp fresh ginger garlic paste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp powdered green cardamon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 bay leaves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 stick cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cloves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">salt to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp turmeric powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp fennel powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp garam masala</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp saunth powder (dry ginger powder available in stores, and online too)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. First Boil tomatoes, peel off the skin and make a puree. Keep aside.</span><span style="font-size: large;">Cut out 1 inch rectangular sized cottage cheese, shallow fry in vegetable oil.for 3 to 4 minutes remove as they appear golden in color. Soak them in warm water , that has a 1/2 tsp turmeric.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 2. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Next, heat ghee in pan</span><span style="font-size: large;">, add in ginger garlic paste,kashmiri red chili powder, ginger powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and whole spices and add in pureed tomatoes. Saute tomato puree for 2 to 3 mins.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Add in spices, check for salt and add some 1/2 cup water to continue cooking the puree, covered for another 5 to 10 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Now add in strained cottage cheese that is soaking in the turmeric water. Check for salt again and add in garam masala. Continue cooking for another 10 to 12 minutes,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.This dish is wholesome for dinner and goes well with Indian bread or even rice of your choice, like jeera basmati rice or just plain white or brown rice. Choice is yours! Enjoy :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Veggie puffs , a conversation starter at a party :)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Also very versatile , pastry sheets that you can fill them with a filling of your choice, like vegetarian or non veg.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Basically working with pastry sheets, makes for a possibility to turn out awesome party treats , sweet or salty with just a little imagination and creativity can result in dishes all guests will admire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 packet store bought pastry sheets </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 small capsicum diced </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 garlic cloves minced </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 inch ginger grated </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp red chili powder </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp chat powder </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp cumin seeds </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Using a medium pan heat 2 tbsp oil ( I like olive oil or vegetable oil) add cumin seeds allow to splutter , add onions saute for few mins adding in ginger garlic . Next add in boiled vegetables and capsicum , mix for 5 to 10 mins . </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Thaw the pastry sheets from frozen to cold , cut out square shapes and using a spoon add the filling mixture to the center of the square . knife carefully cut out medium size square shape. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Fill each square with 1 tbsp of vegetables mixture . Apply on all four sides a mix of milk and melted butter and seal the pastry by folding in half or across , or triangle shape your chive . Make sure it’s sealed well , you can make a design with a fork to seal the pastry .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We enjoy Mexican food, its colorful and spicy. My husband makes very tasty enchiladas, and just last week he prepared these Chicken enchiladas in a red sauce and they came out delicious, so I thought why not share them with all, so follow these simple steps and enjoy them with your family too or friends :)) too</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 packet foster farm ready shredded chicken package</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">1 tbsp all purpose flour</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">2 tsp olive oil</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 tsp dried oregano seasoning</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup chipotle adobo chilies <br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Salt to taste</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">1 medium can enchiladas red sauce</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 to 3 finely chopped green </span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">chilies</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Method:</b><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">1.Heat olive oil in a medium skillet , add flour stir for 4 to 5 mins, on medium flame. Next add in chicken / veggie stock, seasonings. Continue to simmer on low heat, Add enchilada sauce . Stir and allow the sauce to boil for few mins.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">2.In a separate skillet heat 1 tbsp oil, add cooked shredded chicken. Check package, add seasonings if required, as cooked chicken may contain some salt. Add some finely chopped green chilies for that extra heat .Cook for few minutes, close burner . Keep aside.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">3.Now using a baking dish pour 1/2 cup of prepared sauce.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Now take each soft taco, on a plate and spread some prepared sauce on surface of taco, fill with a spoonful of prepared chicken, add adoba pepper as per taste, shredded cheese, roll the tacos and place seam side at the bottom of the baking dish, continue filling and rolling tacos and placing them, till all are done. Cover with remaining sauce and top with cheddar cheese. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi Friends and my dear readers, its always a pleasure to write for you'll and thanks so much for taking the time to read and share these recipes with friends and family.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My today's dish is called Ambal, a childhood favorite of mine. The first time I tried this dish was when I visited my relatives in Jammu. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Ambal is a famous dish made often in Northern part of India. It is basically pumpkin, cooked in a sweet and sour way and adding of methi seeds, during tempering takes this dish to another level of flavors. Very easy to prepare, yummy and healthy too !!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">How about a cool glass of refreshing sweet Lassi, another childhood favorite !</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">250 gm pumpkin (Orange colored) peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup soaked tamarind </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp jaggery (available online or in Indian stores)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp methi dana ( Fenugreek seeds)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp ginger, chopped</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp jeera seeds ( cumin seeds)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">2-3 Kashmiri dried red chillies</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp coriander powder </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Tbsp refined oil</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp red chilly powder </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup Water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1. Heat a pan, add oil, for tempering, add methi seeds,cumin seeds, 2 dried red chillies,and ginger.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; font-size: large;">2.Add turmeric, salt, red chilli powder. Saute for approx few seconds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; font-size: large;">3.Add pumpkin and toss well. Add tamarind and jaggery. Cook for 3-4 minutes on high flame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lassi a north Indian yogurt drink, prepared by combining plain yogurt, ice cubes, rose flavoring(available in Indian stores) very little water and sugar to your taste, I like mine with less sugar, so to keep it healthy! Just put all ingredients into a blender jar and blend for a minute or so, to give a nice creamy drink. Substitute with salt instead of sugar for a salty lassi, you can garnish with mint leaves too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Granola bars, no baking how easy is that and also they are good for you. You can make it, take them along and the best part is its to your choice of ingredients ( I mean why buy them at stores, when you can make them yourself, and to your choice of whatever dried fruits and nuts you want to add)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Crunchy sweet and oh so good for you, so read this simple easy to make recipe and make your self ,and your family and friends happy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup mixed nuts, raisins, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, raisins etc.. make it your choice of seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Using a baking tray lined with parchment or silver foil, toast oats along with chopped almonds, for about 6 minutes at 350 F.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4.Add this melted butter to oats mixture.At this point you can go ahead and add some of the chocolate chips, don't worry it will melt and help to hold the bars.Mix in the nuts and coconut flakes.</span></div>
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-36012862915379910412018-01-28T14:57:00.000-08:002018-02-12T08:17:19.221-08:00Lavender lemon cookies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>These lavender and lemon short bread cookies are very delicate and they have an amazing aroma to it. Lavender and lemon has a very nice combination. Just a little lavender goes a long way.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>This recipe was tried by my daughter and son when home for Christmas, and it was a delight.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1/4 tsp lavender ( use the culinary lavender and its available easily in the spice aisle, of the grocery store.)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1/2 cup softened butter</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1. Firstly, using a mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar. Using a mortar grind together lavender, and lemon zest, with 1/4 tsp sugar. Add lavender and lemon to creamed butter mixture.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>2. Sieve flour with 1/2 tsp salt. Add flour to butter mixture, use a little milk, vanilla essence and prepare a smooth dough. Cover with saran wrap and cool dough for about 30 minutes.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>3. Take dough, and using a rolling pin roll out 1/4 inch thickness. take a cookie cutter of the shapes you like and place on prepared cookie sheet to bake.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>5.Sprinkle a little sugar on top and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, at 350 degrees F. Remove as the edges turn lightly browned. Cool on rack and enjoy your lavender lemon cookies.</i></span><br />
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-67082419776069042232018-01-26T17:05:00.000-08:002018-04-25T12:07:37.139-07:00Jam Filled cookies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Holiday time is the perfect time to enjoy treats and these butter cookies are just the thing festive with their colorful fillings and soft to melt in your mouth.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Easy to prepare and a favorite with all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup softened butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 egg yolks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup fruit jam / jelly of your choice and flavor</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. In medium mixing bowl cream together the softened butter and sugar, till light and creamy.Add one egg yolk at a time, continue to mix gently.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Sieve the flour, and add it slowly and continue to mix to form a dough.Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate dough, in the fridge for about 20 minutes. As it cools, make small balls ,approximately 1 inch balls and arrange them on a lined baking tray about 2 inch apart .</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Using back of a spoon or thumb press into each of the dough ball, to make a well for the jam filling.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Fill each hole with your choice of jelly preserve. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 to 20 minutes, and the cookies get baked to alight golden color.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Remove cool, over a rack and enjoy freshly baked butter jam cookies.</span><br />
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-68255141948169305292017-11-19T12:31:00.000-08:002018-04-25T12:06:11.949-07:00Thanksgiving, and my favorite Pies!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving that perfect holiday before Christmas. The weather is getting cooler, with snow and rain in many places. I love fall colors, leaves change into beautiful colors during this time. New England has the most lovely natural display of fall trees, with yellow, red colors.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Not only nature, but also everyone gets into the holidays and gifting mood :)) and that is always exciting. But let me pause and speak for all, when we enjoy these treats and feasts with our families, we should not forgot about those that need some support or donations to enjoy the Thanksgiving too.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So while we are thankful, we can express and share a little love to all.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The feast of thanksgiving can include some many different things, like pies , turkey, mashed potatoes, biscuits, corn and vegetable casseroles, with ham and bacon, and so much more that we can make and enjoy with our family and friends.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is my share of recipes that I would be making as we like pies.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This year I decided to prepare apple., pumpkin and my favorite chocolate pie.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I like to use ready to bake pie crusts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Lets's start with apple pie, with easy to make step by step recipe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8 apples, pealed and sliced. golden or granny apples your choice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup packed light brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp sugar to sprinkle on top</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp cinnamon powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp nutmeg powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 tbsp of all purpose flour </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp butter</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For pie crust you can buy ready to bake pie crust available easily in market.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I used the 9 inch pastry sheet.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>First for the filling</b> , in a medium bowl,add sugar and mix with dry ingredients, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, toss in apples, add lemon juice and mix gently and keep aside.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Next, line up a 9 inch bottom baking plate with ready to bake pie crust, trimming the edges and making a design to give it a border frill.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add apples filling in the bowl,don't add any more liquid! top with butter. Roll out remaining pastry sheet to cover apples filling. Trim and seal edges, and make slits on top to allow steam to escape while baking.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Brush the top, with milk and sprinkle some sugar for that extra sheen. Cover with silver foil and bake at 375 degrees F, for 25 to 30 minutes, till crust is golden brown and apple filling is bubbly. Allow to stand, for about 20 minutes before slicing the pie. Goes well when served with cream or vanilla ice cream!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another of my favorite pie, is of course chocolate pie. I mean who can resist the combination of smooth chocolate, with heavy whipping cream , that is fluffed up! I saw this recipe on TV and the next thing was like, I am definitely going to make this :)) and since then it has become my favorite. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 packs (approximately 14 graham crackers )</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6 tbsp melted butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup light brown sugar ( or you can use just plain sugar too )</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs separate the yolk ( you can save the white, I made an egg white omelette for my lunch :) using the leftover egg whites.)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 tbsp of coco powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp vanilla essence</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">milk 2 cups ( I prefer to use whole milk, or at least 2 % for this recipe) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the pie crust, using a mixer, add graham crackers, grind to coarse powder, add melted butter. Cover the pie dish, with this mixture, and pack the edges too. Use a measuring cup to press the mixture down, it works well.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Next, for the filling, using a sauce pan. Heat milk. Add cornstarch and stir on low heat.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In another bowl, add sugar and coco powder, add eggs one at a time.Add salt, vanilla essence gently add this mixture with warm milk, continue to cook on low heat, making sure to stir it.don't over cook, stir gently for few minutes and close burner as pudding bubbles, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pour this prepared coco pudding mixture evenly into the already prepared graham pie dish. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For the topping you can whip up 1 cup whipping cream, with 1/4 cup sugar. Whisk to form peaks,and then garnish the cooled pie with soft peak and you can add strawberries or soft chocolate curls as garnish too, along with the whipped cream.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Some like to use coco powder, whereas others even like bitter sweet, or plain chocolate for preparing the pudding, choice is yours :))have fun preparing this simple yet scrumptiously delicious pies, please yourself, friends and family!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you like chocolate, you will love chocolate bark🍫 that is basically tempered ( melted ) chocolate!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fun is you can choose whether, you want the base to be milk, white or dark chocolate. My preference is bitter sweet chocolate. Also you get to add toppings, like sweet or salty nuts, of your choice and create your own style of chocolate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like the toppings to be in many colours, texture and sweet and salty. You can have fun making it your way and surprising your guests for a little chocolate treat after dinner or just indulge in some yourself:) after all its a chocolate, and who doesn't like some!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do try out this very simple but special treat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients are very basic</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8 ounces chocolate, bitter sweet chocolate</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 ounces of white chocolate</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup salted peanuts, or your choice of nuts</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup M&Ms</span></div>
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Doesn't it look yum! so do try out the simple steps and make some.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Cut the slab of chocolate, into pieces, put into a microwaveable bowl and microwave at intervals of 20 seconds. .In the first batch, chop approximately 5 ounces of chocolate and temper (melt) in microwave. As it melts, don't over melt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. With the help of a pencil and ruler, mark out a rectangular shape on the parchment paper. Turn the paper and pour the melted chocolate on the side that has no pencil marks.Using a spatula, spread out the melted chocolate in a way that it stays within the marked rectangular shape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3.Start adding toppings of your choice, while the chocolate is still in melted stage. Lightly press with hands, making sure the toppings get embedded. Now refrigerate fo 2 to 3 hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cut out shapes using a knife or just by your hand. Enjoy with friends and family, or at parties.</span></div>
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-31337584357015896812017-08-28T22:29:00.001-07:002018-04-25T12:01:41.217-07:00Roasted Vegetables and Tandoori Salmon<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">A warm summer afternoon lunch, and no body wanted to have a heavy curry dish, so I thought why not have roasted vegetables instead.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They are so juicy and try to use vegetables that are in season, fresh produce always tastes more flavorful.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The key to having well roasted vegetables, is begin with first baking them in oven, and later turn the option from bake to grill, for last few minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My favorites, to bake are colorful bell peppers, onions, egg plant , asparagus. But you can definitely use other vegetables of your choice, just be sure to spread them out well on the baking tray, as if they are too close they wont bake well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 to 5 small bell peppers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 to 3 egg plant</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 medium red onion</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 bundle asparagus</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">salt to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">black pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">olive oil to drizzle on top of cut vegetables.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 to 4 pieces peeled fresh garlic </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 to 2 Fresh sprigs of herbs</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Method:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1.Using a knife cut out vegetables, with 1 inch lengthwise or into cubes. Asparagus ends tend to be tough so you can trim them or peel them.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Lay them onto a baking tray, sprinkle salt and black pepper over them. Drizzle olive oil to coat the vegetables and garlic. Using a spoon stir vegetables slightly. Top with fresh herbs, like thyme, rosemary or one of your choice.( if you like herbs, or omit that step)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Bake initially, for about 20 minutes, till vegetables and garlic seemed cooked and little soft. Then grill for another few minutes. Serve hot with toasted bread sprinkled with olive oil. I served this dish with grilled tandoori salmon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is healthy way to eat vegetables and very easy to prepare too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The recipe for preparing salmon is in my blog, please refer to that to prepare it.</span><br />
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-34159608011543707542017-07-02T22:50:00.002-07:002017-07-02T22:50:34.347-07:00Blueberry muffins <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Blueberry muffins a great start to morning breakfast, so satisfying and scrumptious with the taste of fresh blueberries bursting as you eat into these freshly baked muffins.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Follow this simple recipe and enjoy blueberry muffins at home, and make friends and family happy, by sharing your muffin delights!!</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">I came across this recipe on TV and couldn't resist making them, at home. Modified slightly to suit my taste.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup flour</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">6 tbsp unsalted butter</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp vanilla essence </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp baking powder</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup milk</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp salt</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups fresh blueberries</span></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Can't wait for them to bake :))</b></td></tr>
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-50077327584602529232017-05-15T12:17:00.002-07:002017-07-02T22:51:50.048-07:00Creamy Butter chicken <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Butter chicken or fondly known as Chicken Tikka masala, is a royal Indian dish, prepared by cooking chicken and cooking it in a creamy tomato based curry sauce, that is medium spicy and full of aromatic flavors that an Indian spices offer. It is a favorite and served in almost all Indian restaurants in India and abroad.<br />
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My version is to prepare a not too heavy curry, for that I want to stay away from using heavy cream and onions. It won't compromise on flavor, its lighter so you can enjoy more of the curry guilt free :))<br />
For bringing out the flavors, try using fresh ingredients and spices that will enhance the taste of the dish.<br />
This recipe was looooooooong due, so happy I could modify and come out with a more healthier option, of enjoying this dish.<br />
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2 pounds boneless , skinless chicken cut into approx 1 inch cubes<br />
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2 Roma tomatoes, pureed<br />
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3 to 4 cloves garlic freshly grated<br />
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1/4 cup cashews ( soak in water, 10 mins and grind to make a smooth paste)<br />
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2 tsp garam masala<br />
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<b>2 big cardamoms</b><br />
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<b>2 to 3 dried red chilies</b><br />
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2 tbsp butter<br />
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1 tsp honey<br />
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1 tbsp sour cream or can use 1 tsbp plain yogurt<br />
1 tsp each ginger, garlic paste<br />
salt to taste<br />
1 tsp red chili powder<br />
1 tsp turmeric powder<br />
1 tsp coriander powder<br />
1 tbsp lemon juice<br />
1 tbsp olive oil<br />
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In a bowl, add ginger , garlic paste 1 tsp each. Add salt to taste, 1 tsp red chilies powder, 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tsp coriander powder. Add chicken and marinate it for about 20 to 30 mins.<br />
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1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet, and cook the marinated chicken, on medium heat for about 15 minutes, till the chicken appears cooked. The real test to know if chicken is cooked from inside, is to make sure its white and not pinkish in color on the inside.<br />
Once the chicken is done, cover and keep aside.<br />
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1.In the mean while, heat another skillet, add 2 tbsp butter , add in freshly grated ginger, garlic. Allow that to sizzle, few mins. next add in all the whole spices, all of them. Stir few minutes.<br />
Next, add red chilly powder, and cashew paste, continue cooking about 5 minutes or as the cashew paste comes together. Add in tomato puree, stir another 8 to 10 minutes, adding salt and garam masala.<br />
Taste the curry and add more salt if required. add 1 tsp honey for that sweet tangy taste, and then add the cooked chicken, into the prepared curry. Add 1/2 cup water and continue cooking, another 10 to 12 minutes till the chicken and curry appear thickened and done.<br />
Add freshly chopped coriander leaves, or thinly sliced colorful peppers as garnish,<br />
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-64954795234817070022017-04-24T23:45:00.001-07:002017-09-25T13:49:10.397-07:00Spicy Black Pepper Chicken<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Black pepper also known as Milagu, in southern states of India.This chicken dish is popular and made in the households of south India. Pepper and other spices are famous in this part of the country, there are many interesting plantations of them.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Peppercorns is considered a king spice in that part of India.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>I came across this dish, when I saw it being prepared at a TV show. I liked how simple it was to make and that it can be served, as an appetizer or main dish.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken cut into 2 inch cubes.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1 tsp turmeric</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1tsp corainder powder</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1 tsp red chili powder</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1 tsp black pepper ( Milagu powder)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1 tsp each ginger ,garlic paste</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>3 to 4 green chilies chopped</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>3 tsp rice flour</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>2 tsp lemon juice</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Oil to deep fry</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1 tsp mustard seeds</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>6 to 7 curry leaves</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>2 to 3 dried red chilies</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Marinate chicken in a bowl, with salt, red chili powder, coriander , pepper , turmeric. Add an egg, and ginger, garlic paste.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Add finely chopped curry leaves, and lemon juice. Heat oil to deep fry the chicken pieces, to a golden brown, frying them for 4 to 5 minutes. Strain on to a paper towel.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Next heat a medium pan, with 2 tbsp oil for tempering. Add mustard seeds, allow them to splatter.Next add in coconut slices , brown the coconut slices, add green chilies and sliced onions.Add curry leaves 2 to 3.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Then add in 1/2 cup water, and cover few minutes, add in the fried chicken. Saute for another 4 to 5 minutes, serve hot . Enjoy preparing and eating this spicy chicken dish, with family and friends :)</i></span><br />
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-38314434528196641962017-03-22T09:47:00.000-07:002018-04-25T12:08:30.806-07:00kabargah Kashmiri Lamb chops<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">When I saw this recipe , it tempted me to try it out. Glad I went ahead and made it, came out so flavorful. Both me and my husband just loved the dish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Its basically lamb chops, cooked in milk and spices. And later coated with a yogurt marinade and shallow fried in clarified butter ( ghee)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> This kashmiri recipe called Kabargah, made by Pundit style cooking. This method of cooking uses more of yogurt,turmeric, and less or no onions, that's what makes this dish more unique! Also spices like cloves, cardamon, , ginger and </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">fennel are most commonly used.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Traditionally, they cook these lamb chops in ghee ( clarified butter) though now a days if you are more health conscious you can cook them in olive oil too.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> They are easy to prepare, follow some simple steps and adding milk, makes them so soft and juicy!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6 to 8 medium size lamb chops approx 2 pounds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Few strands saffron</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 star anise</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 small cinnamon stick</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 big black cardamon</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp plain yogurt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp asafoetida</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp turmeric</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp red chili powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp fennel powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp garam masala</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp ghee ( clarified butter)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heat a pan, add lamb chops, milk, saffron, salt, cinnamon,cardamon,star anise and cook, over medium heat till the chops appear soft ,and milk has evaporated. Keep aside.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In a bowl, add yogurt,salt, asafoetida, turmeric, red chili powder, fennel powder,garam masala.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Dip each cooked lamb chop in this marinate and coat with yogurt, Heat ghee in a pan and shallow fry these lamb chops till they appear brown and crispy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy Kashmiri style lamb chops!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wheat pasta is a healthy option of eating pasta! Also the chicken , adds a balance of protein that makes this dish a great meal.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of the favorite ways of having pasta, rich creamy sauce and the combination of chicken with wheat pasta is liked by my family.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 pound boneless skinless chicken cut into 1 inch cubes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">salt to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp Thyme ( fresh or dried)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp Italian seasoning</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp garlic powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp fresh finely chopped rosemary herb</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 small onion chopped finely</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 garlic cloves finely chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 small roma tomato chopped finely </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup heavy cream</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 shredded Parmesan cheese </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp crushed red chili </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp black pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 box wheat pasta shells</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 small jar store bought pesto </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Fill up a medium cooking pot with water to cook the penne pasta (see recipe on pasta box)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Strain the cooked pasta and keep aside.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Clean chicken cubes,Coat with salt,thyme, seasoning, garlic powder and rosemary. In a pan, melt two tablespoon of butter, add chicken to cook on both sides, for about 5 to 6 minutes per side.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Once cooked, set aside, do not wipe or clean the skillet, as it has all the flavors.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In the same pan, melt another two tablespoons of butter, saute onions, garlic and tomatoes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add 3 to 4 tablespoon of pesto(more or less depends upon how much you like pesto)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pour heavy cream, stir to make a creamy sauce. Add in Parmesan cheese.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add chicken. Allow everything to simmer together for 5 to 10 minutes. Add red crushed chili and salt to taste.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pour in cooked pasta and cook with sauce for another 5 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Serve warm pasta with Italian bread and enjoy ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a Christmas wonderland this place is 🎄 last week we went to Lake Tahoe with the kids,and another family.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was snowing and looked so magical!! A first time experience of watching falling snow made it even more special.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I had planned to make some snow flakes cookies to take along with us. The children had an even better plan, of making us a Christmas Eve dinner, that turned out so grand and made us all so happy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lake Tahoe , is in Nevada and bout 4 hours drive from SanJose, California. During winter, people love to take a trip, stay there and do winter sport and skiing.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There is a place there called Emerald Bay, and the view you get to see is out of this world! There are many lodges, vacation homes available but do book in advance!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The snowflake cookies are basically sugar, butter and flour based. The cookie cutters create these lovely shapes, that both kids and adults like :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp vanilla essence</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp sugar to sprinkle over the cookies</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp Candied ginger (optional)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. In a mixing bowl and using an electric hand beater, start by smoothing the butter, add sugar and continue mixing with hand mixer, till it appears creamy consistency. Now add in vanilla essence, pinch of salt, chop finely and add candied ginger and add in milk, mix together to form into a soft dough.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">As the dough starts to leave the sides,take it out and roll it into a ball shape and wrap it with saran wrap ( plastic wrap) and leave it in the refrigerator to cool for about 20 mins.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Dust a flat board with flour and roll out the cooled dough, by dividing it into two halves. Flatten each half into 1/4 inch thickness. Using cool cookie cutters, cut out shapes like snow flakes, Christmas tree , snow man!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle some sugar on the top, and bake them on a baking tray at 350 F for about 15 to 20 mins. Remove as they appear light golden brown on the sides!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cool and enjoy these delicious cookies, with some ice cream or just the way they are.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Cannoli is an Italy dessert, from the region of Sicily. they are tube shaped fried pastry shell, filled with creamy filling of ricotta, sugar and vanilla essence. You can dust them with powdered sugar. A perfect ending to an Italian or any meal :)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>I first tried these yummilicious cannoli's in a Italian area in Boston, when I went o meet my daughter who studies in Harvard in Boston. The store had a great display of cannoli's and enjoyed the taste, while sipping some coffee, that goes great with cannoli.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>This made me want to search for that perfect recipe that would excite my taste buds and here it is tried and tasted!!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Ingredients: ( To prepare the dough for pastry shells)</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1.5 cup flour</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1 tsp sugar</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1/4 tsp salt</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>2 tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into pieces</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1 egg yolk</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1/2 cup white wine( I prefer to use white wine, original recipe also says Marsala wine, choice is yours )</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>For filling </b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1.5 cup ricotta cheese ( strain the excess water out from ricotta cheese, you can use a muslin or cheese cloth and drain the water out) at least 30 minutes before using, refrigerate.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1/2 cup powdered sugar</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1/4 tsp vanilla essence </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1/4 tsp cinnamon powder</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips ( optional , you can use pistachios or any other nuts, or candied cherries as a topping)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1 egg for egg wash</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Powdered sugar to dust over prepared Cannoli</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Method: for preparing dough</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1. For the dough sieve together flour ,salt and sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the cold chopped butter, rubbing the butter into the flour with your fingers, till it appears coarse. Add in egg and mix in wine . Form a dough ball and flatten over a flat surface. Wrap a plastic wrap and allow the dough to cool.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1.Put the drained ricotta, into another mixing bowl, add sugar, vanilla essence and cinnamon.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>2.Mix heavy cream with a whisk, and using a spoon gently folded cream into ricotta.Stir in chocolate chips and put this filling mixture into a pastry bag, that has no tip and refrigerate till ready to use.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><br />For preparing Cannoli's</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1.Remove the plastic wrap, and place dough on to a flat surface, dusted with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll out a thin sheet of dough approximately 1/4 th thickness.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>2.Using a glass bowl or any bowl that is about 2 to 3 inch in diameter cut out disc's of dough.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>3.Using cannoli mold, wrap each cut out circle onto the mold.Seal the ends with a little egg wash, and flare the ends, this alos helps with the filling later on.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>4.Heat oil to 250 F and using kitchen tongs carefully submerge the wrapped cannoli to cook the shells, on medium heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, and remove the cannoli mold from oil , using a tong onto a paper towel. Gently using a towel,hold the mold and slide off the prepared shell off the mold.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>5.Repeat the process to complete making all the pastry shells.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Filling the cannoli shells:</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1. Just before serving, using a pastry bag without a tip squeeze out the filling into both ends of pastry shell.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Even you can use a ziploc bag, fill the bag with ricotta filling, seal from one side and clip off a slit on the corner of the other side.</span></i></span><br />
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<i style="font-size: x-large;"> One can prepare the Cannoli's about 60 minutes before and refrigerate to enjoy later. Don't store filled shells for longer time as crispy shells is better.</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Navratri means nine (nav) night (ratri) in Sanskrit. Festival dedicated to the worship of the Indian diety Ma Durga. During these 9 days , nine forms of diety are worshipped.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We prepare sweets and other vegetarian food for this festival. I am preparing coconut ladoos, as sweet start to Navratri.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1.5 cups of fresh shredded coconut (Can use frozen coconut available in Indian stores)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp ghee</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp powdered small cardamom</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup powdered dry coconut for coating </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup condensed milk</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1.Heat ghee in a medium kadai. Add thawed fresh coconut, stir for few minutes. Do not brown the coconut.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2.Add cardamom powder, and condensed milk, keep stirring till all the mixture comes together. As mixture leaves sides of pan, close burner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4.Rub a little ghee on palms of your hand, and take a spoonful of mixture to make small balls of ladoos. Roll prepared ladoos in dried coconut to coat the surface.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5.If you want you can add a dry fruit to garnish the ready coconut ladoos.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy and store remaining ladoos in an air tight container or refrigerate to enjoy later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thailand is an exotic land, with amazing white sand beaches, blue waters, and a cuisine that is full of taste and flavor, with a spicy edge. There is plenty of sea food in their diet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I am preparing a popular Thai dish called Thai coconut curry with vegetables. As the name suggests, coconut is wildly used as an ingredient for cooking Thai dishes, this adds a creamy texture to their curries.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The people in Thailand are very friendly, and they are very proud of their culture and beautiful temples. The massages are so relaxing and have therapeutic effect on one, and is a must when in Bangkok. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups Jasmine rice </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 small onion chopped finely</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 red and green bell pepper sliced thinly length wise</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup baby corn</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup broccoli </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp brown sugar ( or coconut sugar )</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 inch ginger grated</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp red chili flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup water </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp Thai red curry paste </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1.Heat 2 cups water, as water begins to boil,add washed 2 cups jasmine rice. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes on medium heat. Close burner and drain the cooked rice.Add few drops of oil to moisten the rice. Keep aside.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Using a medium wok, heat 2 tbsp oil,add in onions, allow them to become slightly translucent. Add garlic, ginger and 1 tsp red chilly flakes. Next, add vegetables and continue cooking.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> 3. Add in curry paste, continue stirring over medium heat. Add soy sauce and now add 1 cup coconut milk, Allow the curry to cook further for another few minutes,add in 1 cup water and cook further for 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with few sprigs of basil leaves.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For Non vegetarian option, simply brown some boneless chicken cubed pieces, along with the onions. The other steps are the same.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy this Thai curry with warm jasmine rice.</span><br />
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-13628681018602401552016-07-01T11:06:00.002-07:002018-04-25T12:04:47.263-07:00Flourless Chocolate Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Chocolate lovers favorite dessert. Easy to prepare and is gluten free too!!</i></span><i style="font-size: x-large;"> The baked cake comes out light,crisp on the outside and moist in the inside. The recipe includes simple ingredients, and is a perfect dessert for sweet indulgence!!</i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">12 ounce plain Chocolate chopped</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 stick unsalted butter</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">6 Eggs, separate egg whites and yolks</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp Coffee powder</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Coco powder for dusting the 8 inch cake pan </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp Pure vanilla essence </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp salt</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1. Preheat oven to 350 F </i></span><i style="font-size: x-large;">. Using two bowls, separate egg whites from yolks, using a hand beater, beat egg whites till they form soft peaks.Keep aside.</i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">2. In a medium bowl,add broken pieces of chocolate, add butter, stir together and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, remove from microwave and stir to melt the chocolate.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">3. Add egg yolks one by one to melted chocolate. Next I like to add coffee powder as it enhances the flavor of chocolate. Also add salt, and vanilla essence.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">4. Add sugar to the beaten egg whites and next add this egg whites to the cake batter. Fold in the cake batter, don't over mix.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">5. Dust a round cake pan, approx 8 inch in diameter, with coco powder. Pour cake batter and bake at 350 F, for 1 hour and to test if it is ready, put a toothpick in the cake, and making sure it comes out little wet but not too gooey. Cool the cake on a rack, and later dust with confectioners sugar on the top, and you can add some berries too for the added touch.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Alternately, instead of putting confectioners sugar and berries, you can add vanilla frosting or other fruits of your choice too!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">This dessert is very special to me and one of my favorites. In 2014 my family and my sister's family were having a holiday trip to the Great Barrier reef, Australia, where we got to enjoy this dessert together. We were delighted with the presentation and taste was just awesome. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">I always wanted to try making this at home, so when I came across this recipe, I decided to prepare it and was very happy to share this dessert with my family and friends.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">My son was so helpful in helping me make the toffee sauce, it came out delicious!</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Do try out this easy dessert and wow everyone :))</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">The taste of this desert is unforgettable!!! </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">First you bake date cake, and then prepare the toffee sauce using light brown sugar, butter , full cream and very little vanilla essence.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup pitted dates, chopped </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cup water to boil dates</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 stick butter </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup light brown sugar</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp vanilla essence</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups flour </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp baking soda</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp baking powder</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup light brown sugar</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup full cream</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 stick butter</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">1. Take pitted dates and chop finely. Add water and baking soda. Heat for about 5 to 6 minutes till they appear softened. Close burner and allow to cool. Keep aside. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">2. Take flour , add baking powder and sieve, keep aside.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">3. Soften butter and brown sugar in a medium size bowl, using a wooden spoon or electric hand beater. As it appears creamed, start adding in eggs, one by one and mix together.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">4. Add in vanilla essence to butter and sugar mixture. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">5. Add in flour slowly and next add dates mixture. Mix gently and pour this cake mixture into a greased cake loaf tin. Bake at 350 F for about 40 to 50 minutes. Check later by sticking in a tooth pick, that comes out clean showing the cake has cooked well from inside too.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">6. Prepare toffee sauce by heat, butter and brown sugar, allow to bubble, slowly add in full cream and vanilla essence. Cook about 5 to 6 minutes and close burner as sauce bubbles.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">7. Allow baked cake to stand for about 5 minutes, next using a fork pierce gently on the cake surface to make tiny holes. Pour 1/4 of toffee sauce over the cake. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">8. Keep remaining toffee sauce, while serving the cake. Vanilla ice cream goes well too with this awesome dessert. The warm toffee sauce, along with warmed cake and cool ice cream , great combination. Enjoy !</span></i><br />
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spicenflavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746915715592408042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-520709922871394676.post-76837676079422047182016-03-17T18:32:00.002-07:002018-04-25T12:09:34.009-07:00 Cherry Tomatoes and Ricotta baked Crostini<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Crostini in Italian means, thin slices of bread, drizzled with olive oil and toasted. Served as an appetizer, though this recipe can satisfy as a side dish at lunch. The toppings over the bread consists of savory such as cheese, shrimp , or simply saute vegetables .My dish has a topping that has been inspired by a recipe seen on a cooking show. My daughter prepared these crostini's by making slight alternations to recipe and they turned out delicious!!!</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Cherry tomatoes are grape tomatoes, they are juicy and sweet and go great with cheese!</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Thin slices of bruschetta , topped with dollops of ricotta and baked in the oven tastes divine, and hard to resist :))) </span></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red cherry tomatoes and ricotta cheese crostini</td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups cherry tomatoes</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and more for drizzling</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup balsamic vinegar</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp brown sugar</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">salt to taste</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup ricotta cheese</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1 loaf bruschetta bread cut diagonally into 1/2 inch thickness slices.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Fresh Oregano leaves sprigs about 3 to 4 </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Method:</b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">1. Using a medium bowl, combine sugar, olive oil, vinegar ,salt and add cherry tomatoes, mix to coat tomatoes evenly with this mixture. Add fresh basil leaves sprigs, for added aroma and taste.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">2.Bake onto a silver foil lined baking sheet,at 350 F for about 10 to 12 minutes. As tomatoes appear to soften, remove from the oven. Keep aside.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">3. Arrange the sliced crostini on another baking sheet. Sprinkle few drops olive oil onto bread slices and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, at 350 F. Remove as this appear toasted and add a spoonful of ricotta cheese on the bread tops, sprinkle a dash of balsamic vinegar onto the ricotta cheese. Add cherry tomatoes on the top, and put them back in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, tastes nice warm and softened,take out from oven and enjoy.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Great as an appetizer or even perfect as an afternoon lunch dish.</span></i><br />
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