Ingredients
* 4 plain yoghurts
* 1 small cup of sugar
* 2 cups water
* 16 large strawberries - cleaned
* Few drops lemon juice
Method
* Heat together water and sugar until sugar dissolves.
* Set aside to cool.
* Blend all ingredients together in electric mixer.
* Leave in fridge until cold.
* Pour into individual glasses and serve.
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Senin, 31 Oktober 2011
Fat Free Valentine Meringue Cookies
If you're looking for a low-calorie, fat-free treat this Valentine's Day, then try these light meringue cookies. For best results, separate the eggs while cold, make sure not a speck of yolk contaminates them, and leave the whites for 20 minutes or so before beating them. Make sure the whisks and bowl are entirely clean and free from grease before use.
Ingredients:
* 3 egg whites
* 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
* 3/4 cup superfine sugar
* Red food coloring
* Red
Ingredients:
* 3 egg whites
* 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
* 3/4 cup superfine sugar
* Red food coloring
* Red
Easy Flourless Chocolate Cake with Silky Chocolate Glaze Recipe
This easy recipe for flourless chocolate cake with silky chocolate glaze is a decadent finale to any special celebration.This recipe is an adaptation of Flourless Chocolate Cake by Linda Larsen, About.com Guide to Busy Cooks. This version is smaller than most flourless chocolate cake recipes but don't let the diminutive size fool you, one small wedge delivers a big dose of buttery rich chocolate flavor!
If you have a 7-inch tart pan with crimped edges and a removable bottom the cake bakes up
If you have a 7-inch tart pan with crimped edges and a removable bottom the cake bakes up
Dry Fruit Kheer
Kheer is a traditional Indian sweet dish, which is typically made by boiling rice or broken wheat with milk, sugar and flavored with cardamom, saffron etc. Many variations can be brought about to the basic recipe of kheer, which is served as dessert after a sumptuous meal. No matter what the festival is, kheer finds a special place in the menu. It is very simple to prepare and the best recipe to experiment with, for the people, who are fond of cooking. One of the variations of the dish is the
Choley Bhature
Choley bhature is a lip-smacking and spicy recipe that is prevalent in the northern parts of India. A combination of choley (chick peas) and bhature (fried breads that resemble poori), the dish is a typical Punjabi food, which is usually eaten as a breakfast or lunch, accompanied with lassi. The dish is served with onions and pickle. It has emerged as one of the popular street foods in northern India and a hit in the college campuses across the region. On the glorious occasion of Baisakhi,
Minggu, 30 Oktober 2011
Blueberry Yogurt Cake with lemon glaze
Quite a lot of friends and family have been visiting us during the past few weeks. Though I was hard pressed to do propah entertaining by way of cooking lunches/dinner, I made through with lots of tea and tea time snacks. It was either something sweet or savory (and sometimes both). That gave me opportunities to make our family favorites once again along with trying my hands at new ones. This Blueberry Yogurt cake was one such. I had some cornmeal left over which was not enough for using in
Broccoli and California Walnut Noodles
1-12 oz bag extra-broad cholesterol free yolk pasta 340 g
2 lbs steamed broccoli florets and peeled stems, cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices 1 kg
1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1/2 cup chopped California walnuts 125 mL
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper 2 mL
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until al dente, approximately 5 minutes. Drain and reserve in a large warm bowl. Meanwhile, steam broccoli until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and add to bowl with
2 lbs steamed broccoli florets and peeled stems, cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices 1 kg
1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1/2 cup chopped California walnuts 125 mL
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper 2 mL
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until al dente, approximately 5 minutes. Drain and reserve in a large warm bowl. Meanwhile, steam broccoli until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and add to bowl with
Baked Brie with Curried California Walnuts
1 tbsp butter or olive oil 15 mL
1/2 tsp curry powder, or to taste 2 mL
1/3 cup diced red pepper 75 mL
2 tbsp finely chopped green onion 30 mL
1/2 cup coarsely chopped California Walnuts 125 mL
2 rounds Brie cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
In large saucepan over medium heat, heat butter and curry powder. Add red pepper and onion and sauté 2 to 3 minutes; stir in walnuts, cooking 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; season with salt and pepper. In ovenproof serving dish, place Brie. (Cut
1/2 tsp curry powder, or to taste 2 mL
1/3 cup diced red pepper 75 mL
2 tbsp finely chopped green onion 30 mL
1/2 cup coarsely chopped California Walnuts 125 mL
2 rounds Brie cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
In large saucepan over medium heat, heat butter and curry powder. Add red pepper and onion and sauté 2 to 3 minutes; stir in walnuts, cooking 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; season with salt and pepper. In ovenproof serving dish, place Brie. (Cut
Banana Walnut Pancakes
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 300 mL
2 tbsp granulated sugar 30 mL
1 tbsp baking powder 15 mL
1/4 tsp salt 1 mL
1/2 cup mashed, ripe banana (about 1 medium banana) 125 mL
1-1/3 cups skim milk 325 mL
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped California walnuts 125 mL
vegetable oil, for brushing on griddle
maple syrup or honey, if desired
In medium bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, whisk together banana, milk, egg and walnuts. Stir in dry ingredients just until
2 tbsp granulated sugar 30 mL
1 tbsp baking powder 15 mL
1/4 tsp salt 1 mL
1/2 cup mashed, ripe banana (about 1 medium banana) 125 mL
1-1/3 cups skim milk 325 mL
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped California walnuts 125 mL
vegetable oil, for brushing on griddle
maple syrup or honey, if desired
In medium bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, whisk together banana, milk, egg and walnuts. Stir in dry ingredients just until
Creative Taco Recipes
The best part about making Mexican food is that you can get as creative as you want, especially with your taco recipes. You can switch up the type of tacos, fillers or toppings for yourself. For parties, you can even prepare a Mexican topping station filled with chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, olives, shredded cheese, scallions and sliced avocados. Then guests can then build their own unique taco.
First, you need to figure out your taco eaters' preferences. Do they like beef, chicken,
First, you need to figure out your taco eaters' preferences. Do they like beef, chicken,
Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa
"This delicious and simple dish will make your dinner guests think you're a true gourmet chef! It works great with fresh or frozen fish."
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tuna steaks
1 fresh mango - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tuna steaks
1 fresh mango - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime
Cioppino
"A wonderful seafood stew! Serve with a loaf of warm, crusty bread for sopping up the delicious broth!"
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 1/2 pounds bay scallops
18
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 1/2 pounds bay scallops
18
Prawn Thai Salad with a Red Nam Jim
Ingredients
Prawns
500ml fish stock
6 green king prawns, peeled, deveined, butterflied, heads and tails intact
Red Nam Jim
2 cloves garlic, peeled
10g fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
½ bunch coriander, leaves and roots
1 ½ tablespoons palm sugar, chopped
4 limes, juiced and strained for pips
10ml fish sauce
Salad
½ bunch mint
½ bunch Thai basil
½ bunch Vietnamese mint
4 lychees, quartered
20g peanuts, crushed
2
Prawns
500ml fish stock
6 green king prawns, peeled, deveined, butterflied, heads and tails intact
Red Nam Jim
2 cloves garlic, peeled
10g fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
½ bunch coriander, leaves and roots
1 ½ tablespoons palm sugar, chopped
4 limes, juiced and strained for pips
10ml fish sauce
Salad
½ bunch mint
½ bunch Thai basil
½ bunch Vietnamese mint
4 lychees, quartered
20g peanuts, crushed
2
Prawn Saganaki
Ingredients
Olive oil spray
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
80ml (1/3 cup) white wine
1 tbs ouzo
700ml btl passata (tomato pasta sauce)
250ml (1 cup) water
1 tbs dried oregano leaves
260g (1 1/4 cups) dried risoni pasta
1kg green prawns, peeled leaving tails intact, deveined
125g reduced-fat feta, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh continental parsley
2 tbs fresh oregano leaves
Method
1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Spray with oil. Cook the onion and
Olive oil spray
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
80ml (1/3 cup) white wine
1 tbs ouzo
700ml btl passata (tomato pasta sauce)
250ml (1 cup) water
1 tbs dried oregano leaves
260g (1 1/4 cups) dried risoni pasta
1kg green prawns, peeled leaving tails intact, deveined
125g reduced-fat feta, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh continental parsley
2 tbs fresh oregano leaves
Method
1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Spray with oil. Cook the onion and
Coconut Shrimp
"These crispy shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. For dipping sauce, I use orange marmalade, mustard and horseradish mixed to taste."
Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup beer
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups flaked coconut
24 shrimp
3 cups oil for frying
Directions
In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
Hold shrimp by tail,
Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup beer
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups flaked coconut
24 shrimp
3 cups oil for frying
Directions
In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
Hold shrimp by tail,
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