Ingredients for making the Muffins 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 to 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries Add 20 gms sugar Method of making Combine flour and baking powder; set aside. In a largeContinue reading ““Muffins the way you love it””
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“Croissants of your choice”
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)Continue reading ““Croissants of your choice””
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, lemonContinue reading “Tandoori Pomfret”
“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 RoseContinue reading ““Heavenly Indian Sweet Jalebi””
“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 ofContinue reading ““Chicken Scallopine with Saffron Sauce””
“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,Continue reading ““Goat Cheese Stuffed Prunes, with orange segments””
Chef’s Nectar,”Honey and Lime fruit Salad”
Ingredients for making the salad is endless 1 pound (500 g) strawberries washed, hulled and sliced 3 kiwi fruits peeled and sliced into half moons 2 mangoes peeled and diced 10 ounces (300 g) blueberries washed 1 cup green grapes halved 9 ounce (250 g) can pineapple chunks or pieces (or 1/2 of a freshContinue reading “Chef’s Nectar,”Honey and Lime fruit Salad””
“Caramelized Cashew nuts Cookies”
Ingredients for making the Cookies 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/2 cups roasted salted cashews 2 tbsp plus 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 stick (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 24 cubes soft caramel candyContinue reading ““Caramelized Cashew nuts Cookies””
Blueberry Danish
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING THE DANISH 1 x 375g Packet Carême Butter Puff pastry, defrosted 250g cream cheese 80g caster sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon 2 x 125g punnet blueberries 1 egg beaten 2 tbsp blueberry glaze METHOD OF MAKING Preheat oven to 200c fan-forced (220c non-fan). For the fillingContinue reading “Blueberry Danish”
Sticky Rice with Avocado & Roasted Chicken
Ingredients for making the sticky rice 2 cups long-grain glutinous rice 1 oz. roasted chicken with skin cut into dices 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil 3 carrots, peeled and grated (11/2 cups) 1/2 Avocado cut into dices 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 1 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger 3 Tbs. vegetarian mushroom stir-fry sauce or sweetContinue reading “Sticky Rice with Avocado & Roasted Chicken”
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