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Sesame Fruit-and-Nut Bars

2010-08-30T14:13:00.002+08:00

Recipe created by Frances Boswell

When you're traveling out of your time zone, stash several of these addictive bars in your bag; they're made with sesame seeds, dried cherries, and walnuts. The last two ingredients are a natural source of melatonin, which can help fight jet lag, and they're high in antioxidants to combat stale, dirty air.

Servings: Makes 16 2-inch squares

Ingredients:

2 cups raw walnut pieces
1 cup raw white sesame seeds
1 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt , such as Maldon or Celtic
4 Tbsp. raw coconut butter
3 Tbsp. agave nectar or dark honey

Directions:

Active time: 35 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 35 minutes

Note: For long-term storage, these bars should be kept refrigerated. That said, a few will keep perfectly well at room temperature during a day on the go.

Preheat oven to 325°. Line an 8" square baking pan with parchment paper.

Spread walnut pieces on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in oven, shaking pan frequently, until walnuts just start to turn golden brown and smell slightly fragrant, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, set aside in a bowl, and let stand until cool to the touch.

Repeat process with sesame seeds, toasting about 10 minutes and watching carefully so seeds do not burn. Remove from oven and let stand until cool to the touch. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Place walnuts and cherries in a food processor or blender. Process until nuts and fruit come together, coarsely chopped, to form a sticky ball.

Add nut and fruit mixture to sesame seeds. Add salt, coconut butter, and agave nectar or honey and mix, using hands, until well combined. The mixture should easily stay together when squeezed.

Press into prepared baking pan, forming a layer approximately 1/2 inch thick. Refrigerate until completely cool, about 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve.

From Oprah.com

Greek Goddess Smoothie

2010-08-30T14:07:00.002+08:00

Favorite lunch smoothie. It is designed for those with hypoglycemia and diabetes, as it is extremely low in sugar and high in protein. Cottage cheese hides nicely in smoothies because it blends instantly into a creamy delight. Enjoy this tart and tangy cucumber blend with hints of mint, hues of green/spring onion, and crisp green apple. You may feel inclined to put this one in a bowl.

Servings: Serves 2 (makes about 2 1/2 cups)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1 cup roughly chopped seeded organic or English/hothouse cucumber (seeded and peeled if necessary)
1/2 cup frozen green grapes
1/4 cup chopped green/spring onions , tender green parts only
10 medium fresh mint leaves , plus more to taste
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice , plus more to taste
1/4 tsp. sea salt , plus more to taste
1/2 cup filtered water
1 cup chopped green apple
1/2 cup cottage cheese

Directions:

Combine the yogurt, cucumber, grapes, green/spring onions, 10 mint leaves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender. Add water, up to 1/2 cup, if necessary. Blend until smooth. Add the apple and cottage cheese and pulse a few times, just until incorporated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with mint, lemon juice, and salt.

From Oprah.Com

Watermelon Agua Fresca Smoothie

2010-08-30T14:05:00.001+08:00

Traditionally, authentic agua frescas are made without blenders by simply mashing fruit with a fork or masher before adding water. We've taken the liberty of using a blender for an ultra-light, refreshing rendition of this traditional Mexican drink. In the spring and summer, we use fresh strawberries and a few ice cubes in lieu of the frozen ones for ultimate freshness.

Servings: Serves 2 (makes about 2 1/2 cups)

Ingredients:

3 cups diced seeded watermelon , chilled
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Pinch of sea salt
Agave nectar (optional)

Directions:

Combine the watermelon, strawberries, lemon juice, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Sweeten with agave nectar, if you like.

From Oprah.Com

Blueberry Brain Boost Smoothie

2010-08-30T14:02:00.001+08:00

Recent studies show that the powerful antioxidants and phytochemicals in blueberries may improve cognitive function. Paired with walnuts, they make a blueberry smoothie that tops the antioxidant chart. The rich nuttiness of the walnuts complements the berries, and they may work a little magic on your memory. Word has it that walnuts contain essential fatty acids that support the development of brain cells and neurotransmitters, so sip this unforgettable smoothie and you may just forget less!

Servings: Serves 2 (makes about 2 1/2 cups)

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh-pressed apple juice
1 fresh ripe banana
1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 cup raw walnuts , preferably soaked and drained

Directions:

Combine the apple juice and banana in a blender. Add the blueberries, raspberries, and walnuts. Blend until smooth.

From Oprah.Com

Chicken and Barley Broth

2010-08-21T16:08:00.000+08:00

What You Need

1 tablespoon cooking oil

A
2 leeks, finely sliced
1 carrot, chopped
1 stick celery

250g
boneless, skinless chicken, finely sliced
1 litre water
25g pearl barley
2½ tablespoons MAGGI® Concentrated Chicken Stock

pepper to taste
sliced spring onion

Make It

1.Heat the oil, and stir fry ingredients A until they begin to soften.
2.Add chicken and continue to fry for 2 minutes.
3.Add barley, water, MAGGI® Concentrated Chicken Stock and pepper to taste.
4.Bring to the boil and reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes.
5.Remove from heat and garnish with spring onion. Serve hot.

From www.nestle.com.my

NESTUM® Layered Prune Cake

2010-08-21T16:04:00.000+08:00

Preparation & Cooking Time 1 hour

Serves 24 pieces

What You Need

A
¼ cup sifted self raising flour
1 cup caster sugar
1 cup NESTUM®
1 cup evaporated milk
8 egg yolks
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon essence vanilla
1 tablespoon ovallete
200g butter or margarine,
well beaten pitted prune

Make It

1.In mixing bowl, whisk ingredients A until white, then stir in beaten butter and mix well.
2.Heat griller and spoon 4 tablespoons mixture into 18”x28” lightly greased and lined rectangle pan. Spread evenly and arrange pitted prune then grill until lightly brown.
3.Then spoon again 4 tablespoons mixture and arrange prune on top and grill again until lightly brown.
4.Repeat process until mixture is used up and lastly bake in the oven with temperature 150°C for 15 minutes to dry up the side of the cake.
5.Cool cake in pan before remove it.

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Coffee Cereal Jelly

2010-08-21T15:42:00.001+08:00

Preparation & Cooking Time 30 minutes

Serves 36 pieces

What You Need

A
1 packet (10g) agar-agar powder
50g sugar
500ml water
15g NESCAFÉ® CLASSIC® Coffee
30g hot water
350ml NESTLÉ® Low Fat Milk
5 sachets NESVITA® 3in1 Nutritious Cereal Drink Original
2 egg whites, beat until fluffy

Make It

1.In a saucepan, put agar-agar, water and sugar; bring to boil.
2.Meanwhile, mix NESCAFÉ® CLASSIC® Coffee with hot water and add NESTLÉ® Milk. Pour NESCAFÉ® CLASSIC® Coffee mixture into agar-agar mixture and stir well. Add NESVITA® and mix well; remove from heat.
3.Stir in beaten egg white until well combined and pour into mould or tall glasses and leave to set.

From www.nestle.com.my

Orange & Apple Smoothie

2010-08-21T15:33:00.002+08:00

Serves 2

What You Need

2 large oranges, peeled skin & chopped
1 green apple, chopped
50g NESTLÉ® Vanilla Ice Cream
2 cups crushed ice
½ cup iced water

Make It

1.Place all ingredients in a blender.
2.Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.
3.Pour into glasses and if desired, decorate with

Chef’s Tip
You can change this drink into a lassi by replacing the ice cream with yogurt.

From www.nestle.com.my

Morning Glory Smoothie

2010-08-21T15:32:00.002+08:00

Serves 3

What You Need

A
2 carrots, peeled & sliced
200ml NESTLÉ® Low Fat UHT Milk
2 oranges, peeled & cut into segments
1 green apple, peeled & cored, cut into chunks
1 mango, peeled & seed removed

B
150ml NESTLÉ® Natural Yogurt
ice cubes

Make It

1.In a blender, add ingredients A and blend until smooth.
2.Then pour in NESTLÉ® Natural Yogurt and top with ice cubes.
3.Blend until mixture is thick and creamy.

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Lemonade Float

2010-08-21T15:26:00.006+08:00

Serves 2 person

What You Need

A
1-2 teaspoon caster sugar
1 lemon, squeezed juice
2 scoops NESTLE® Vanilla Ice Cream
1 small bottle Perrier water or sparkling water

mint leaves for decoration
lemon, sliced

Make It

1.In a small bowl, dissolve sugar with lemon juice.
2.Put ice cream in tall glass, pour lemon syrup over it and top up with Perrier water.
3.Give a quick stir to make sure lemon syrup is well distributed. Decorate if desired with mint leaves and lemon slices.

From www.nestle.com.my

MILO® Double Shake

2010-08-21T15:26:00.005+08:00

Serves 4

What You Need

8 tablespoons MILO® powder
1½ cups NESTLÉ® Low Fat Milk
4 scoops NESTLÉ® Chocolate Ice Cream

Make It

1.Blend all ingredients in blender until well mixed.
2.Pour mixture into chilled glasses and serve at once.

From www.nestle.com.my

MILO® Dinosaur

2010-08-21T15:26:00.003+08:00

Serves 2

What You Need

6 tablespoons MILO® powder
½ tablespoon Sweetened Beverage Creamer
340ml cold water
1 cup crushed ice
Extra MILO® powder

Make It

1.Mix MILO® powder with Sweetened Beverage Creamer in a glass.
2.Pour in cold water and stir well.
3.Stir in crushed ice.
4.Add 2 heaped tablespoons of MILO® powder.

From www.nestle.com.my

MILO® Soya Smoothie

2010-08-21T15:26:00.001+08:00

Serves 2

What You Need

30g MILO® powder
100ml Soya bean drink
4 scoops NESTLÉ® Vanilla Ice Cream
1 cup crushed ice

Make It

1.Blend all ingredients in blender until well mixed.
2.Pour smoothie into chilled glasses and serve at once.

From www.nestle.com.my

MILO® Chocolate Float

2010-08-21T15:04:00.011+08:00

Serves 4

What You Need

A
25g MILO® powder
150ml hot water

225ml
NESTLÉ® Milk
2 tablespoons whipped cream
¼ teaspoon vanilla essence
1 scoop NESTLÉ® Vanilla Ice Cream
Extra MILO® powder

Make It

1.Place ingredients A in a saucepan and slowly bring to a boil.
2.Stir in milk, cream and essence; heat through but do not boil.
3.Whisk mixture until frothy and pour into mugs.
4.Then place a scoop of ice cream into mug and sprinkle with extra MILO® powder.

From www.nestle.com.my

MILO® Cherry Smoothies

2010-08-21T15:04:00.010+08:00

Serves 4

What You Need

50g MILO® Powder
500ml NESTLÉ® UHT Low Fat Milk
6 tablespoons NESTUM® Original All Family Cereal
4 tablespoons Whole red glace cherries
1 cup Ice cubes

Make It

1.Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
2.pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Good to know

Milk is not only a good source of calcium; it also contains protein, zinc and riboflavin (vitamin B2).

From www.nestle.com.my

Berries Smoothies

2010-08-21T15:04:00.009+08:00

What You Need

¼ cup cranberries
135 gm NESTLE® Mixed Berries Yogurt
500 gm NESTLE® BLISS® Strawberry Yogurt Drink
2 cups crushed ice

Make It

1.Place all ingredients in a blender.

2.Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.

3.Pour into glasses and if desired decorate with chopped strawberries.

From www.nestle.com.my

Cranberry Banana Smoothie

2010-08-21T13:40:00.011+08:00

Serves 6 persons

What You Need

A
500ml Cranberry juice, chilled
2 Bananas, peeled & chopped
250ml NESTLÉ® Low Fat Milk

2 Cups Crushed ice

Make It

1.Place all ingredients in a blender.
2.Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.
3.Pour into glasses and if desired decorate with chopped cranberry.

From www.nestle.com.my

Fruity Soya Bean Jelly

2010-08-21T13:40:00.009+08:00

Serves 30 pieces

What You Need

500ml Water
30g Agar-agar strands (jelly)
2 Pandan leaves, knotted

1 litre Soya bean drink
1 tin Mixed fruit cocktail, well drained

Make It

1.In a saucepan, put water, agar-agar and pandan leaves; bring to boil. Simmer until agar-agar dissolved.
2.Add soya bean milk and bring to boil. Switch off heat, stir well to mix allow to cool slightly.
3.Place fruit cocktail in a jelly mould and pour over soya bean agar-agar. Leave to set and chill well before serving.

From www.nestle.com.my

Soya Cendol

2010-08-21T13:40:00.007+08:00

Serves 4

What You Need

3 tablespoons Gula melaka syrup
150g Cendol
2 tablespoons Kidney beans
500ml Soya bean drink
Crushed ice

Make It

1.Spoon gula melaka, cendol and kidney beans into a tall glass.
2.Pour in soya bean drink.
3.Add crushed ice and serve.

Frpm www.nestle.com.my

MILO® Brunch Shake

2010-08-21T13:39:00.003+08:00

Serves 4 servings

What You Need

A
½ x 425gm can sliced peaches, drained
1 tablespoon sweetened beverage creamer
1½ cups cold water
2 tablespoons NESTUM® Original All Family Cereal
6 tablespoons MILO®powder

Make It

1.Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
2.Pour into tall glasses and sprinkle with extra NESTUM® Original All Family Cereal.

Good to know
Peaches are good sources of potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and dietary fiber.

Good to remember
Vitamin A and C has antioxidant properties which may help protect body cells against free radical damages

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Drop Scones

2010-08-21T13:20:00.001+08:00

Preparation: 10 mins

Cooking: 15 mins

Makes: 24 pieces

Suitable for: children aged 1 year and above

Ingredients

A
2/3 cup Rice flour, sieved
½ cup Infant cereal rice
1 ½ tsp Sugar
Salt to taste

B
1 Egg, beaten well
½ cup Milk that is suitable
for your child's age
1 tbsp Cooking oil
¼ tsp Vanilla essence
¼ cup Raisins, minced

Cooking Method

1.In a bowl, add in ingredients A.
2.As you stir, gradually add in ingredients B.
3.Stir until the mixture becomes a thick batter.
4.Heat a non-stick frying pan and grease the pan with a little oil.
5.Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into the pan.
6.Cook over a low heat until bubbles begin to burst on the surface.
7.Turn over and cook the other side.
8.Serve hot with jam if desired.

From www.excellencebeginsyoung.com.my

Hot Dog & Tomato Scramble

2010-08-21T13:19:00.003+08:00

Preparation: 30 mins

Cooking: 30 mins

Serves: 4 serving

Suitable for: children aged 1 year and above

Ingredients

A
2 hot dogs, cubed
1 tomato, removed seed & cubed
2 tbsp Water
1 tbsp Milk that is suitable for your child
(recipe uses NESLAC EXCELLA GOLD)
2 eggs
a little butter
2 slices bread, toasted

Cooking Method

1. In a bowl, mix well ingredients A.
2. Heat a small knob of butter. Add ingredient A mixture.
3. Stirring all the time until cooked. Cool slightly
4. Arrange toasted bread on plate. Spoon scramble and serve.

From www.excellencebeginsyoung.com.my

Coffee Peanut Layer Jelly

2010-08-21T13:13:00.011+08:00

Serves 64 pieces

What You Need

Syrup (to be used in A and B)
200g Caster sugar
300ml Water
Pandan leaves
A
200ml Water
250ml Syrup
50g Green bean flour*
200ml Water* Mix Well*
1½ tablespoon NESCAFÉ CLASSIC® Coffee*

B
200ml Water
120ml Syrup
100g Smooth peanut butter*
Pinch of salt* Mix Well*
100ml NESTLÉ® Low Fat Milk*

50g Green bean flour

Make It

1.Boil syrup ingredients until sugar dissolved; set aside.
2.For NESCAFÉ CLASSIC® Coffee layer: Heat water with syrup and stir in NESCAFÉ® Coffee mixture; stir until mixture becomes thick and transparent.
3.For Peanut Butter layer: Heat water with syrup and stir in peanut butter mixtures; stir until mixture becomes thick and transparent.
4.Layered peanut and coffee in dessert cups alternately, chill and serve.

Good to know
Coffee naturally contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals & may protect your cells from oxidative damages.

From www.nestle.com.my

Rolled Bread Toast

2010-08-21T13:13:00.003+08:00

Preparation: 20 mins

Cooking: 20 mins

Makes: 2 pieces

Suitable for: children aged 1 year and above

Ingredients

A
2 slices white/whole meal bread
½ tsp strawberry jam
1 egg, lightly beaten
30 gm milk that is suitable for your child
1 tsp cooking oil

mixed together

Cooking Method

1.Remove crust from bread; spread strawberry jam on bread.
2.Roll tightly bread and chill for 10 minutes.
3.Then dip rolled bread, one at the time in beaten egg mixture.
4.Cook in lightly grease pan until browned all sides and serve

From www.excellencebeginsyoung.com.my

Spicy Fungus Salad

2010-08-21T12:14:00.004+08:00

What You Need

150 gm snow fungus, soaked until soften

A
2 stalks wild ginger flower, finely sliced
3 stalks lemon grass, finely sliced
4 shallots, finely sliced
3 stalks coriander leaves, finely sliced
4 bird’s chilli, finely sliced

B
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
2 tablespoons limes juice
2 teaspoon MAGGI® Cukup Rasa
½ teaspoon pepper or to taste

Make It

1.Drain fungus and cut off the bottom stem. Boil for 20 minutes and drain dry.

2.In a bowl, toss ingredients A with fungus.

3.Stir in ingredients B and mix well.

Simple Tips from Nestlé

Good to know
Snow fungus, also known as white tree ear fungus, silver fungus and silver ear is quite similar to wood ear but it is white in color and almost transparent.

Good to remember
Good-quality snow fungus has a pale and yellowish-white color.

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