The Recipe Corner

Easy King Cake Recipe-Mardi Gras

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:53:00 +0000

Ingredients:

    1/2 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
    2 packages active dry yeast
    1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
    3 1/2 - 4 1/2 cups flour unsifted
    1 teaspoon nutmeg
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 teaspoon lemon zest, this is lemon rind, grated
    1/2 cup warm milk
    5 egg yolks
    1 stick butter cut into slices and softened, plus 2 tablespoons more softened butter
    1 egg slightly beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 1" plastic baby doll

Directions:

1)Pour the warm water into a small shallow bowl, and sprinkle yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar into it. Allow the yeast and sugar to rest for three minutes then mix thoroughly. Set bowl in a warm place for ten minutes, or until yeast bubbles up and mixture almost doubles in volume.

2)Combine 3 1/2 cups of flour, remaining sugar, nutmeg and salt, and sift into a large mixing bowl.

3)Stir in lemon zest. Separate center of mixture to form a hole and pour in yeast mixture and milk. Add egg yolks and, using a wooden spoon, slowly combine dry ingredients into the yeast/milk mixture.

4)When mixture is smooth, beat in 8 tablespoons butter (1 tablespoon at a time) and continue to beat 2 minutes, or until dough can be formed into a medium-soft ball.

5)Place ball of dough on a lightly floured surface and knead like bread. While kneading, sprinkle up to 1 cup more of flour (1 tablespoon at a time) over the dough. When dough is no longer sticky, knead 10 minutes more until shiny and elastic.

6)Using a pastry brush, coat the inside of a large bowl evenly with one tablespoon softened butter. Place dough ball in the bowl and rotate until the entire surface is buttered.

7)Cover bowl with a moderately thick kitchen towel and place in a draft-free spot for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the dough doubles in volume. Using a pastry brush, coat a large baking sheet with one tablespoon of butter and set aside.

8)Remove dough from bowl and place on lightly floured surface. Using your fist, punch dough down forcefully. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top, pat and shake dough into a cylinder.

9)Twist dough to form a curled cylinder and loop cylinder onto the buttered baking sheet. Pinch the ends together to complete the circle. Cover dough with towel and set it in draft-free spot for 45 minutes, or until the circle of dough doubles in volume.

10)Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

11)Brush top and sides of cake with egg wash and bake on middle rack of oven for 25 to 35 minutes until golden brown. Place cake on wire rack to cool. If desired, you can hide the plastic baby in the cake at this time.

Colored sugars:

Green, purple, & yellow paste
12 tablespoons sugar

1)Squeeze a dot of green paste in palm of hand. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over the paste and rub together quickly. Place this mixture on wax paper and wash hands to remove color.

2)Repeat process for other 2 colors. Place aside.

Icing:

    3 cups confectioners sugar
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    3 - 6 tablespoons water

1)Combine sugar, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. If icing is too stiff, add more water until spreadable. Spread icing over top of cake.

2)Immediately sprinkle the colored sugars in individual rows consisting of about 2 rows of green, purple and yellow.

Cake is served in 2" - 3" pieces.

Authentic Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:53:00 +0000

Ingredients:

½ lb lean ground beef
1 egg , slightly beaten
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon onion powder
5 ¾ cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped escarole or 2 cups chopped spinach
½ cup orzo pasta , uncooked
¹⁄₃; cup finely chopped carrot
grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

In medium bowl combine, meat, egg,bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil& onion powder; shape into 3/4" balls.
In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in spinach, orzo, carrot& meatballs.
Return to boil;reduce heat to medium.
Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
Serve with additional Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Alo Gajar Matar Subzi(Carrot Peas mix vegetable)

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:59:00 +0000

Ingredients:

2 medium Onions thinly sliced
5-6 medium Potatoes sliced in rounds
3 carrots sliced in rounds
1 cup mattar (green peas)
2-3 tomatoes chopped
1tsp salt or to taste
1.5 tsp red chilli pwd
1/2 tsp haldi
1/2 cup Green coriander
5 green chillis
1 cup water

Method:

-In a pan,put some oil. add onions & saute until golden brown(not dark brown).

- Add cumin(zeera), potatoes, & carrots(gajar).

-Mix in salt, red chili pwd, turmeric(haldi).

-Cook 5-10 minutes & add in 1 cup of water.

-Add in tomatoes & Green Peas & Green chilies & some coriander.

-COVER until cooked (about 1/2 hr)

Serve it with Boil rice.

How to Make Delicious Pavlova.

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:36:00 +0000

Ingredients:

Meringue
- 3 egg whites
-175g caster sugar
- 5ml cornflower
- 5ml vinegar
- 2.5ml vanilla essence
Filling
- 2 passion fruit
- 2 kiwi fruit
- 225g strawberries
- 100g black grapes
-225 fresh pineapple
-300 ml double cream or greek yogurt and double cream, mixed.

Method:

1)Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking parchment. 2) To make the meringue, whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff. Whisk in the sugar a third at a time, whisking well between each addition until stiff and very shiny. Fold in the cornflower, vinegar and vanilla essence.
3) Pile the meringue in a 23cm round onto the baking sheet, making sure there is a substantial hollow in the center.
4) Bake at 130c (250F) for 75 to 90 minutes or until pale brown and dry but a little soft in the center; press lightly with a finger to test. Leave to cool slightly, then peel off the paper. At this stage the meringue will probably crack and sink a little.
5) T make the filling, halve the passion fruit and scoop out the pulp. Peel and slice the kiwi fruit. Halve the strawberries. Slice the pineapple, discard skin and core, and chop the flesh.
6)Whip cream until thick and, if using, mix with the yogurt. Spoon onto the Pavlova and top with the fruit. Serve as soon as possible.

Macaroni Soup With Chicken

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:10:00 +0000

Ingredients:

2 cans (14.5 oz. or 406 ml. each) chicken stock
24 oz. (680g.) ground chicken
1 cup elbow macaroni pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cans (22 oz. or 616g.) whole peeled tomatoes, cut in pieces
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 can (15.5 oz. or 435g.) red beans, drained
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1)Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until it becomes lightly browned.
2)Add tomatoes, red beans, carrot and chicken stock into the pan, and bring it to a boil.
3)Reduce heat to medium, add the macaroni in 4 to 5 minutes, and reduce the heat to low.
4)Cover the mixture and simmer it for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables and the macaroni become tender.
5)Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle soup with fresh cilantro and serve.

Biryani

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:06:00 +0000

Ingredients

1 to 2 kg mutton or chicken (preferably bony & fatty)
1 kg basmati rice
100 to 150 grm. Yogurt
3 to 4 tsp. salt (according to taste)
1 medium onion
6 garlic (Lehsan) cloves
1 tbs. ginger (Adrak) paste
12-16 green cardamom (Chhoti Ilaichi)
1½ to 2 tbs. garlic (Lehsan) paste
16-20 cloves (Laung)
1 cup oil, preferably ghee
2-3 tbs. Kewra
½ tsp. yellow food colour
1 tsp. sugar
1 pinch saffron (Zafran)
½ tbs. lemon juice

Instructions

Add mutton, salt and garlic (Lehsan) cloves in a pot with 2 glasses of water. If you are using chicken you can do with only one glass of water or less.
Cook on low flame till the meat is tender and the water dries.
Take one medium onion slice it and fry it in about 1 cup of oil/ghee till it is light brown. Add the rest of the spices, yogurt and fry it little and then add the meat.
Simultaneously soak the rice in water for half an hour.
Boil the rice with 1 tbs. of salt and ½ tbs. of lemon juice till it is ¾ cooked. Drain the water and keep it aside.
Transfer a little rice to a pot and on top of that add some of the meat masala combo so as to make layers of rice and masala keeping rice layer at the bottom and top.
Sprinkle on it a solution of Kewra, yellow food colour, 1 tsp. of sugar and a pinch of Saffron (Zafran) soaked in a tbs. of milk or water.
Keep it covered and on a low flame for about 10 minutes keeping the pot tightly closed to steam cook (dum).
When the rice is done, the biryani is ready.
Serve with salad or Garlic (Lehsan) chutney and Raita.

Starter:Prawn (Shrimp) Cutlets

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:17:00 +0000

Ingredients:

- 8 Large Prawns
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons corn flour
- deep fat for frying

Method:

1. Hold the prawns (shrimps) firmly by the tail and remove the rest of the shell, leaving the tail piece intact. Split the prawns in half length ways almost to the tail and remove the intestinal cord. Flatten the prawns to look like cutlets. Mix honey.2. Beat the egg and dip the cutlets in it, then in the corn flour. Do this twice. Fry the cutlets in deep fat for 2-3 minutes. Drain and serve plain or with a sweet and sour sauce.

Aaloo Gosht Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:45:00 +0000

Ingredients

1 Kg. Mutton
½ kg Potato -peeled and cut into pieces of 1 to 2 inches.
¼ tsp. turmeric (Haldi) powder
1 tsp. chili (Lal Mirch) powder
3 tbs. coriander (Dhaniya) seeds powder
2-3 medium onion –chopped or sliced
½ cup oil
1 tbs. ginger (Adrak) paste
1 tsp. garlic (Lehsan) paste
1 tsp. garam masala powder
6-8 cloves (Laung)
6-8 black pepper (Kali Mirch)
2 black cardamom (Bari Ilaichi)
1-1½ tsp. salt (according to taste)
1 cup fresh coriander (Dhaniya) leaves
2-3 green chilies – chopped
1-2 Lemon

Instructions

Fry the onion in oil till brown. Remove the onion and grind.
Add turmeric,coriander,chili,garlic, ginger and salt in the oil. Fry with little water till it dries.
Add mutton and ground onion and cook till water dries again.
Add 3 to 4 glasses of water, cover and cook till the meat tenderizes.
When meat is almost done add potatoes and cook till the potatoes are cooked and the required gravy is left. Cook throughout on low heat.
Garnish with fresh coriander, green chilies and lemon.
Serve with naan or chapati.
Serving: 6 – 8 persons

channey ki dal ka halwa(split chickpeas dense sweet confection)

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:59:00 +0000

Ingredients :

boiled( split chickpeas)channa daal 3 cup.mash them in a chopper
milk powder 3 cup,
sugar 2 cup .
ghee(purified butter or oil) 2cup,
Whole green cardamom 6 to 7
Raisins & pistachios chopped.

Method:

-Heat 1 cup purified butter or oil in a pan.

-Add cardamoms and daal(split chickpeas) ,and fry it on low heat till it leaves the sides of the pan and become a bit golden brown.

-Now add sugar and keep mixing till its dissolved.
Add raisins.

-Then add little amount of milk powder and mix, in this way add 3 cups .

-After mixing milk powder in the end add the remaining ghee .Cook it for 10 to 15 minutes more.

-Spread this halwa(dense sweet confection) in a flat plate and garnish with pistachios.

-Serve Hot.

>>Preparation time:30-45 Minutes

Pasandey(Beef Fillet Curry)

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:56:00 +0000

Ingredients:

–1/2 kg pasandey(fillet) (undercut meat)
marinate them for 1 hr in raw papaya paste or 2tbsp meat tenderizer pwd.
–yogurt 1 cup ,
–spices : white cumin1tsp. chickpeas 2tsp, coconut 2tsp, khaskhas 1 1/2 tsp , almonds 7 or 8 . saute’ these spices in a dry frying pan and grind well.
–other spices , garam masala 1tsp, red chili pwd 1tbsp (or as much u want) ,1/2 tsp cardamom pwd or whole cardamom seeds ,salt 1tsp .
–lemon juice 2tbsp.
–ginger garlic paste 2tbsp.
–oil 5 large cooking spoons

Method:

-Heat oil in a pan.
-Add ginger garlic paste and fry till light brown.
-Now add pasandey and mix for a while.
-In 1 cup yogurt mix the grinded spices , and garam masala, salt, lemon jiuce, red chilli , cardamom pwd.
-Now add this yogurt mixture to the pan and after mixing them well cover it and let it cook on low heat for abt 45 mins, (if u havent marinated the meat b4 then cooking time will be 1-1/2 hr).. do keep checking
-now finally add some green chillies and cover for 5 mints, and take out in a dish garnish with fresh coriander.
Serve it hot with Chapati or rice.

Kali Masoor Dal(Red Lentil Curry)

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:00 +0000

Ingredients:
1/2 KG (2 cups USA standard cups) Kali masoor dal(red lentil)-washed & soaked at least 1/2 hr
6 cloves garlic
salt to taste
2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp haldi(turmeric)
1 glass milk
6 Green chili
1/2 cup mint leaves
Ingredients for Tadka:

6 garlic cloves sliced
1′ ginger thinly sliced
6-8 sabut lal mirch(whole red chili)
Oil as required
3 Green Chili
2 tomatoes chopped
1tsp white cumin seed
1/2 cup of Hara dania( Green coriander)
Garnish- cream

Method:
-Boil dal(red lentil) with pinch of salt, pinch of haldi(turmeric), 6 cloves of garlic.it will take about 1.5 hrs.
-After it’s boiled then add 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp lal mirch(red chili), 1/2 tsp haldi(turmeric), & mix it.
-Stir in 1 glass of milk & cook until one boil comes.
-Add 1/2 cup mint leaves (do not cut leaves, it will make them brown)
-Add in 6-7 Fresh Green Chili (don’t cut them)
-Stir once in a while & wait for the milk to boil once.
Tadka:
In some oil add ginger garlic slices, & turn them golden brown. Also add in whole red chilis, cumin seeds, then add tomatoes & cook them until tomatoes are cooked. Then add coriander, & put on Dal(lentil).
Serve with 2-3 tblsp of Cream on top of baghar.

Weight Loss Recipes - Lentil Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:28:00 +0000

Ingredients:

2 cups dry lentils
4 cups water

2 carrots, finely chopped

1 15oz. can tomatoes, crushed or chopped

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, or 1/2 tablespoon dried flakes

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1)Wash the lentils by rinsing them under running water.

2)Put water in a large saucepan. Add the lentils, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 15 minutes.

3)Stir in carrots, tomatoes, onion, garlic and seasonings.

4)Cover and cook another 15 minutes or until lentils are tender.

(makes 4-6 servings)

Lebanese Lentil & Bean Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:11:00 +0000

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Chickpeas
1/4 Cup Lima Beans
1/4 Cup Kidney Beans
1/4 Cup Lentils — washed & drained
10 Cups Water
1 Large Onion — chopped
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
1/4 Cup Rice
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
Salt And Pepper — to taste

Directions

1)Place peas, beans & lentils in pan with water.Bring to boil, reduce heat cook 45 minutes.
2)Saute onion in oil.
3)Add to bean mixture, add remaining ingredients and cook for another 30 minutes.
Serve Hot.

Alfredo Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:52:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1 3/4 Cups Heavy Cream
6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt & Black Pepper

Directions:

1)Heat together the cream and butter over medium heat until bubbling.
2)Season with salt and pepper.
3)Add the cream mixture to pasta cooked "al dente", with the cheese and toss well over medium heat until the sauce has thickened.
4)Serve immediately with additional grated parmesan if desired.

Spinach Strawberry Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:48:00 +0000

Ingredients:

2 Bags (6 Ounces Each) Baby Spinach
1 Pound Fresh Strawberries, Hulled & Sliced
4 Green Onions, Diced
1 Cup Sliced Cucumbers
3 Ounces Goat Cheese
Dressing:
2 Tablespoons Raspberry Vinegar
6 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Honey
1 Teaspoon Poppy Seeds
Salt & Pepper

Directions:

1)Place the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir to mix well.
2)Place the spinach, green onions, cucumbers, and strawberries in a large bowl, and toss with just enough dressing to lightly coat the spinach leaves. Arrange the salad on individual bowls and crumble some goat cheese on top of each plate.
3)Serve immediately.

Mocha Snowball Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:45:00 +0000

Ingredients:

2 Sticks Unsalted Butter, Softened
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 3/4 Cup All-purpose Flour
1/4 Cup Dark, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 Teaspoons Instant Coffee
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups Finely Chopped Walnuts
Powdered Sugar For Finishing

Directions:

1)Cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
2)Stir in the flour, cocoa, coffee, and salt until well mixed.
3)Stir in the walnuts, then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4)Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
5)Either lightly grease two baking sheets, or cover them with silicon sheets or parchment paper.
6)Roll the dough into balls about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size and place 2 inches across on the baking sheets.
7)Continue to use up all of the dough in this manner, then bake for 15 minutes or until the tops of the cookies feel firm to the touch.
8)Cool the cookies for 15 minutes and then roll in the powdered sugar to coat.

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Quick All Purpose Tomato Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:38:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (28 Ounce Can) Imported Diced Italian Tomatoes (Or 1 26.5 Ounce Box Pomi Brand Chopped Tomatoes)
2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Decrease To 1 Tablespoon If Wanting To Make A Lower Fat Version)
Salt & Pepper To Taste
3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Basil
Dash Of Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)

Directions:

1)Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, and add the garlic.
2)As soon as the garlic begins to sizzle, but before it takes on color, add the tomatoes.
3)Turn the heat to high, and as soon as the sauce begins to bubble, turn back down to medium low.
4)Season with salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes if you are using them, and add the basil.
5)Cook for another minute of two and remove from the heat.
6)Use for any purpose that you would use your usual tomato sauce, whether it is to top pasta, in baked casseroles or for vegetables.

Tomato Cream Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:36:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
2 Cups Tomato Sauce
2 Tablespoons Fresh, Chopped Basil, or Parsley
Salt & Pepper
Dash Of Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)

Directions:

1)Mix the cream with the tomato sauce, and heat.
2)Season with the fresh, chopped herb of choice, salt and pepper as needed, as well as the red pepper flakes if you are using them.
3)Use to top your favorite pasta dish!

Pasta Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:33:00 +0000

Ingredients:

5 Cups Cooked Short Pasta
3 Cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved
4 Green Onions, Chopped
8 Pitted Kalamata Olives, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Capers
1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Basil or Parsley
4 Slices Prosciutto, Finely Chopped
Salt & Pepper
1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
1/2 Cup Olive Oil

Directions:

Mix together all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine well.
Serve at room temperature.

Weight Loss Recipes:Fried Rice

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:26:00 +0000

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked brown or white rice
1 10oz. package frozen mixed vegetables or 2 cups fresh vegetables, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup cooked poultry, fish, or meat (optional)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 teaspoons soy sauce

Directions:

1)In a large pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add onion and rice. Stir and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
2)Reduce heat to medium and add vegetables and meat to rice mixture. Cook 2 minutes for frozen vegetables and 5-7 minutes for fresh vegetables.
3)Spread the mixture out to the sides of the pan, leaving space in the middle for the eggs.
4)Add the eggs, and scramble until cooked firm.
5)Mix the eggs with the rice and vegetables, then sprinkle with soy sauce.

Weight Loss Recipes:Chicken Tikka

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:16:00 +0000

Ingredients:

4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional -- Nutrition Facts calculated without salt)
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

For Marination:

2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 inch piece of fresh ginger root, smashed and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Dipping Sauce:

2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

Directions:

1)Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and lemon juice.

2)In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well.

3)Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush marinade on all sides then cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

4)Prepare grill.

5)Grill chicken for 15-20 minutes, turning often, until cooked through.

6)In a small bowl, make the dipping sauce by combining the yogurt and mint.

(makes 4 servings)

Weight Loss Recipes - Apple Berry Fruit Leather

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:56:00 +0000

Ingredients:

3 cups apples, cored and chopped
1 cup raspberries
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1)Preheat oven to 140º F.

2)Using a blender, blend 1 cup of apples, the raspberries and the orange juice concentrate until smooth. Add remaining apples and blend until smooth. Pour apple mixture in a medium sized bowl then stir in the honey, cinnamon and lemon juice.

3)Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap and tape to edges. Do not use wax paper or aluminum foil since it's difficult to remove the fruit from these items.

4)Pour apple mixture on the plastic lined baking sheet and spread with a rubber spatula until it's 1/8 inch thick. Leave about 1/2 inch of space open from edge of pan to allow fruit to expand while drying.

5)Bake in oven for 4-6 hours. Fruit leather is done when it is no longer sticky to the touch. When done, roll the fruit with the plastic wrap the long way. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Store pieces in an airtight container.

White Bean Chicken Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:22:00 +0000

Ingredients:

3 Boneless Chicken Breasts, Skin Removed, Cut Into 1 1/2 Inch Pieces
3 Stalks Of Celery, Chopped
2 Large Carrots, Chopped
1 Small Onion, Chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
4 to 5 Cups Chicken Broth
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Bunch Fresh, Chopped Parsley
1 Hot Chile Pepper, Finely Chopped (Optional)
3 Cups Cooked Cannellini Beans (Or Other White Beans)
1/4 To 1/3 Cup Instant Polenta
Salt & Pepper

Directions:

1)In a heavy pot, heat the oil, and then once it is hot, add the chicken pieces, and cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

2)Remove the chicken to a bowl, and add the vegetables to the pot, and cook until they are just beginning to soften.

3)Add the broth, and seasonings, and cook for 30 minutes over low heat.

4)Add the chicken, beans, and parsley, and taste.

5)Adjust the seasonings as needed, and cook then add 1/4 cup of the polenta to thicken.

6)Continue to cook, stirring often, until the soup has thickened, adding a little more polenta if needed.
Serve hot with garnish of choice.

Yield: Serves 4 - 6

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Apricot Snack Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:18:00 +0000

A moist, light cake that would be great anytime of the day.

Ingredients:

1 Cup (8 Ounces) Unsalted Butter, Softened
3/4 Cup Sugar
4 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 1/4 Cups Ground Almonds (Almond Meal)
1/2 Cup All-purpose Flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups Finely Diced Fresh Apricots
To Serve:
Powdered Sugar

Directions:

1)Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2)Lightly grease an 8-inch spring-form pan. In a bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3)Add the eggs one at a time, lightly beating between each.

4)Add the vanilla extract and stir.

5)In another bowl, mix together the ground almonds, flour, baking powder and salt.

6)Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and beat on slow just until combined.

7)Stir in the diced apricots.

8)Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

Thai Fried Spring Rolls

noreply@blogger.com (Shooting Star) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:33:00 +0000

Ingredients:

16 fresh spring roll wrappers
5 medium/large prawns
4 shiitake mushrooms (or use fresh local mushrooms)
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
2 packages beanthread noodles
2 tablespoons chopped spring onion
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 teaspoon Thai pepper powder
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons thin soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Flour paste
(Make a flour paste by mixing 2 tablespoons all purpose flour with 1 tablespoon water. Keep aside. This will act like a glue to hold your wrappers together).

Preparation:

1. Mince your prawns and put the minced prawns in a bowl.

2. If using shiitake mushrooms (recommended), soak in warm water until soft, about 15 minutes, then drain and gently squeeze out the water from each mushroom, and slice. Otherwise slice them as they are.

3. Soak your beanthread noodles in water for about 15 minutes, then, while still soaking, cut the beanthread into 1" length pieces using scissors. Drain, and put the cut beanthread into a bowl.

4. Open your package of frozen wrappers, remove from package, and set on a cooking sheet. Cover with a damp paper towel. As you remove each wrapper, keep the damp towel on top of your existing stack.

Method:

1:In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat, and add minced garlic. Fry until lightly golden.

2:Add minced shrimp, shiitake/mushroom, beanthread, carrot, and gently stir in soy sauce, sugar, and pepper powder. Stir fry this until it's blended well. Now add bean sprouts and spring onion. Mix well and cook just a bit longer, then remove to put in a bowl.

3:On a flat surface, lay out one spring roll wrapper and place the filling on top, then fold and roll.

4:Fry the spring rolls in about one inch of vegetable oil. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon or skimmer. Set on paper towel to cool.

5:Serve them with Sweet chili sauce or Plum sauce.

The Recipe Corner

Easy King Cake Recipe-Mardi Gras

Authentic Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

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boiled( split chickpeas)channa daal 3 cup.mash them in a chopper milk powder 3 cup, sugar 2 cup . ghee(purified butter or oil) 2cup, Whole green cardamom 6 to 7 Raisins & pistachios chopped.

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-Heat 1 cup purified butter or oil in a pan.

-Add cardamoms and daal(split chickpeas) ,and fry it on low heat till it leaves the sides of the pan and become a bit golden brown.

-Now add sugar and keep mixing till its dissolved. Add raisins.

-Then add little amount of milk powder and mix, in this way add 3 cups .

-After mixing milk powder in the end add the remaining ghee .Cook it for 10 to 15 minutes more.

-Spread this halwa(dense sweet confection) in a flat plate and garnish with pistachios.

-Serve Hot.

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boiled( split chickpeas)channa daal 3 cup.mash them in a chopper
milk powder 3 cup,
sugar 2 cup .
ghee(purified butter or oil) 2cup,
Whole green cardamom 6 to 7
Raisins & pistachios chopped.

-Now add sugar and keep mixing till its dissolved.
Add raisins.