“Croissants of your choice”


Croissants

Ingredients of making

  • 4 cups refined flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cold (2 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 cup milk (you may need as much as 1 1/4 cups)
  • egg wash (1 large egg beaten with a teaspoon or two of water)

Method of making

  1. Place the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl and whisk together until combined. 
  2. Slice the butter into 1/8-inch thick slices and toss in the flour mixture to coat.
  3. Add the milk and stir together until a stiff dough forms. 
  4. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. 
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a long rectangle shape.  
  6. Fold it into thirds (like a letter), turn 90 degrees, and repeat 4 to 6 more times, or until the dough has large streaks of butter in it but it is smooth and flat. (If at any point the butter starts to feel soft, chill it in the refrigerator or freezer until stiff.) 
  7. Wrap tightly and chill for 1 more hour, then divide the dough in half and roll each portion out to a thickness of about 1/8-inch, in a long rectangle shape (approx. 10-inches wide by 22-inches long). 
  8. Cut the dough into long, skinny triangles (about 5-inches at the wide end). 
  9. Notch the wide end of each triangle with about a 1/2-inch cut, then roll from the wide end to the pointed end, tucking the point under the croissant. 
  10. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and allow to proof for 2 hours. 
  11. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and gently brush the croissants with egg wash.
  12. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until puffed, golden brown, and flaky.  

Please Note

One of the exotic recipes which would be good for kids and family, best for the tea break.

Chef’s Nectar” Blueberry Donuts”


Donuts

Ingredients for making the donuts

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk

Method of making

  • Arrange a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and another large baking sheet with two layers of paper towels.
  • In a very large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add in blueberries to flour mixture & Set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, coconut milk, and greek yogurt until combined. Add the melted, cool, butter and whisk to combine.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into the center. Using a large rubber spatula, slowly fold the flour into the liquid center until the mixture forms a sticky, cohesive dough. {Note: It may seem like the dough will never come together, but just keep mixing, gently, until most of the dry patches are gone. It’s okay to use your hands and knead it a few times- just don’t over-work the dough.}
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface. Sprinkle the top of the dough with flour and pat it out until it’s about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Use two round cookie, or biscuit cutters (about 3 1/4-inch and 1 1/2-inch for large doughnuts; or 2 1/2-inch and 1-inch for smaller doughnuts). I used the small end of a wide piping tip to make the doughnut holes.
  • Dip larger of the cutters in flour and press out as many rounds as possible. Dip the smaller cutters (or pastry tips, if using) in flour and cut out the center of each round- saving the centers for doughnut holes. Arrange the doughnuts and doughnut holes on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Pat the scraps back together and repeat until all the dough has been used up. {Note: If you run out of dough toward the end, just make doughnut holes.} Chill the dough while the oil heats up.
  • Pour enough oil into a large, deep skillet to make a layer that’s approximately 1- 1 1/2 inches deep. Slowly heat the oil over med-high heat until it reaches 365- 370 F.
  • As the oil is heating, prepare the glaze.
  • Buttermilk glaze: Place the confectioners’ sugar into a large, heat-proof mixing bowl. Slowly begin whisking in the buttermilk- about 1 Tablespoon at a time- until you’re left with a slightly thick, yet drizzley glaze. (It should move around the bowl freely when tilted and have a loose paste consistency.) Set aside.
  • Grab the paper towel-lined baking sheet and place it next to the skillet. Once the oil reaches the proper temperature, gently place the chilled doughnuts into the hot oil. Don’t fry too many all at once- three or two at a time is easy to handle.
  • Once the doughnuts have browned on one side (about 2-3 minutes), carefully turn them over with tongs or a slotted spoon and continue to cook for another minuter or two- until golden brown. {Note: Don’t walk away from the skillet as the doughnuts are frying, they can burn quite fast once they turn brown.} Using a slotted spoon (or the tongs), transfer the doughnuts to the paper towel-lined baking sheet.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining doughnuts and doughnut holes. {Note: The doughnut holes will fry much faster, so keep a close watch.}
  • When all the doughnuts and holes have been fried, work quickly and dip each one into the buttermilk glaze. I just placed each doughnut into the glaze until they were completely coated. Set the glazed doughnuts onto a plate or serving platter until set. Once the doughnuts have cooled off, the glaze will harden.
  • Unlike most doughnuts, these were even better once they had cooled off completely!

Please Note

Best way to make the donuts with its given ingredients and follow the step by step to get the actual essence.

Tandoori Pomfret


Tandoori Pomfret

Ingredients of Tandoori Pomfret

  • 1 pomfret fish, whole
  • 1 Tbsp yoghurt (low fat)
  • 1 Tbsp mustard paste
  • 1/2 Tbsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 Tbsp turmeric
  • 1/2 Tbsp salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp mustard oil
  • 3-4 Tbsp lemon juice

Making of Tandoori Pomfret

  • In a bowl, take yoghurt, mustard paste, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt, mustard oil, lemon juice and mix well.
  • Cut slits into the fish.
  • Marinate the fish with the paste.
  • Grill the fish till it is crispy and golden brown.
  • Serve on a platter with lettuce and lemon wedges.

Please Note

Fish marinated with hung curd and an assortment of traditional condiments. Grilled till golden and crisp. served with your choice of salads and chutneys.

“Heavenly Indian Sweet Jalebi”


Ingredients for making the Jalebi

  • 2 cups Wheat flour or All purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch/Cornflour
  • 1/4 Cup Besen
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup Thick Curd1/2 –
  • 3/4 cup Lukewarm Water (adjust accordingly)
  • Ghee for Frying

SUGAR SYRUP

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Rose water or any essence
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon saffron sprigs
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

Method of making the batter

  • Assemble ingredients. All purpose flour can be used as a substitute, Cornflour.
  • Assemble rest of the ingredients.
  • Lukewarm water. I had used a little over 3/4 cup for my batter. But please check the consistency and add water accordingly.
  • Assemble dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • While we ready the batter, heat ghee in a kadhai.
  • Add curd and water to make a thick batter. Whisk the batter rapidly for few minutes to incorporate air into the batter. Please do not skip through this step.
  • Batter should be of a thick dropping consistency so add water accordingly.

Please Note

Enjoy the heavenly Indian Dessert with Rabadi or saffron milk

“Chicken Scallopine with Saffron Sauce”


Chicken Scallopine with saffron sauce

Ingredients for making the Chicken

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken cutlets (scallopine)
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method of making

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  2. Season the chicken Cutlets with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer the chicken to serving plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Turn the heat to medium, add the shallot and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
  4. De glaze the pan with the white wine. Using a wooden spoon, scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is almost evaporated.
  5. Add the chicken broth and saffron threads, bring to a simmer and reduce for 10 minutes. Add the cream, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute to blend the flavors. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  6. Served hot garnished with Saffron threads along with steam rice or cream risotto.

Please Note

Delicious delicacy of Italy, one of the famous dish which will certainly loved by your diners/friends. enjoy cooking with zeal and enthusiasm.

Chef’s Nectar Special,”Goat Cheese Spaghetti”


Goat Cheese Spaghetti

Ingredients for making the spaghetti

  • 200 gms spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper
  • 20 gms asparagus
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese, plus more for serving
  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
  • 2 tbsp beet juice

Method of making

Step 1    

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until it is al dente. Drain the spaghetti well, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. after boiling just drizzled it with beet juice to make it blood red.

Step 2    

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is tender, about 3 minutes. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until the asparagus begin to tenders, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Please Note

I have separated sauteed/cooked spinach with goat cheese, and decorate with beetroot colored spaghetti.

Cottage Cheese Rolls with Sun dried tomato


Cottage Cheese Rolls

Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Rolls

  • 1 onion
  • ½ celery
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Olive oil
  • 3 cottage cheese
  • 100 g of bread crumbs
  • 50 g of oats
  • 1 tablespoon of powdered garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of sweet chili
  • 1 teaspoon of oregano
  • 3 eggs
  • 50 g of minced pistachio
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 30 g of dried tomatoes
  • 10 g of basil
  • Bread crumbs to sprinkle

Method of making


Re-heat the oven (180ºC). Place the minced onion, celery and garlic cloves in a small pot, add the olive oil and let it brown. Add the cottage cheese and stir until well mixed. Remove from the stove and add the bread crumbs, the oats, the powdered garlic, sweet chili, oregano, eggs and pistachios. Season with salt and pepper and mixed everything. Line a baking tray with a baking sheet and sprinkle oats. Spread the mix on the tray and place the sun dried tomatoes and basil leaves on top. Roll the dough, add a little bit of olive oil and bake for 30 minutes in the oven.

Serve with the choice of your own salad and sauce.

Please Note

one of the exclusive starter for vegetarians with full of proteins, you can deep fry the pastry sheet or you can give any other shape as well, oven cooked, as per your taste and likes, enjoy with any tangy sauce, or saffron cream sauce.

“Salmon with honey Mustard Cream Sauce”


Ingredients for making the Salmon fish

Salmon

  • 1.2 kg | 2½ pound side of salmon , sliced in four pieces
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • Sea salt , to taste
  • Cracked pepper , to taste (optional)
  • Honey Mustard Cream Sauce:
  • 1 8 oz | 250 g packet cream cheese
  • 1 cup milk (full fat or 2%)
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • freshly chopped chives. to garnish
  • freshly chopped parsley , to garnish
  • Assorted bell peppers 10 gms each for garnishing

Method of making

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 375°F | 190°C. Line a baking tray / sheet with a large piece of foil, big enough to fold over and seal to create a packet (or 2 long pieces of foil over lapping each other length ways to create your salmon packet, depending on the width of you fillet).
  • Place the salmon onto lined baking tray | sheet. Evenly rub with the garlic; sprinkle with a good amount of salt (about 2 tsp) and cracked pepper. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon to cover and completely seal the packet closed.
  • Bake until cooked through (about 15-18 minutes). Open the foil, being careful of any escaping steam, and grill / broil under the grill / broiler for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Garnish with chives, slice each salmon fillet in half to make 8 pieces, and serve immediately with the cream sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes, smashed potatoes, wedges, rice, pasta or steamed veggies.

Cream Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, melt the cream cheese and milk over low-medium heat until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended (about 3 minutes). Whisk until smooth; add the honey, mustard, and garlic, and whisk again until the honey has melted through the sauce.
  • Serve over the salmon.

Please note

You can take out the fillet of the salmon as per your ease, need not to make it too big, arrange it in a platter/plate and pour the sauce on top, serve hot along with rice, pilaf, pasta, risotto..

Grilled Shrimps Bruschetta Piza..zz with Dijon Mustard drill


Ingredients for making the bruschetta pizza

  1. 1 store bought pizza dough
  2. 1/2 pound precooked shrimp, peeled and cleaned
  3. 1 cup jarred bruschetta
  4. 1-2 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
  5. 1/4 cup white onion, sliced thin
  6. 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  7. Extra virgin olive oil
  8. 2tbsp Dijon Mustard
  9. 1tsp Oregano
  10. 2 GMS Basil leaves
  11. 1TSP Chilli flakes if required

Method of making

  1. Preheat Indoor Searing Grill to 350º.
  2. Oil pizza dough on both sides.
  3. Place pizza dough on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and grill marks are achieved.
  4. Flip pizza dough and, working quickly, top with bruschetta.
  5. Next, add baby spinach and onion slices.
  6. Top with shredded mozzarella.
  7. Close the grill lid and cook for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and pizza dough is cooked through.
  8. Slice pizza and serve immediately.

Please Note

One of my personnel favorite, its not like for making a pizza you need a whole base of 12 to 10 inches, you can fill your hunger with this little stint also. enjoy having this new start up..

“Goat Cheese Stuffed Prunes, with orange segments”


Ingredients for stuffed Prunes

  • Makes 20 pieces or as per your requirement
  • 20 pitted prunes
  • 120 gms goat cheese or cream cheese
  • 10 slices wedges

Method of making

  • If necessary, cut a slit into each prune with a paring knife (some will have a natural indentation perfect for filling with cheese).
  • Using a small spoon, fill each prune with half teaspoon cheese, depending on the size.
  • Store in the fridge until ready to use.
  • To cook, preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange the prunes on a foil-lined baking sheet and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is gooey and prunes looks soft.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with orange segments.

Please Note

Please handle with care as it would be very hot so be careful while having a bite, enjoy these fabulous antipasti at any point of time. cheers!!