STRAWBERRIES N CREAM

Strawberries n Cream:INGREDIENTS:2 cups fresh strawberries1 cup whipped cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 tablespoon powdered sugar1 cup melting chocolates1 bar dark chocolateMETHOD:Rinse strawberries, cut off green top. Cut into four parts so the strawberry opens up like a flower with fourpetals. Melt chocolate in microwave. Dip each strawberryin...

YUMMY MUD CAKE

Yummy Mud Cake:INGREDIENTS:2 cups flour1/2 cup dark cocoa powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups sugar16 ounces dark chocolate, chopped1 pound unsalted butter3/4 cup water1/2 cup buttermilk2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons instant coffee4 eggsMETHOD:Preheat oven to 315F degrees (160C). Grease a deep 9" square Pyrex dish...

MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Mashed Sweet Potatoes:INGREDIENTS:4 large sweet potatoes1/2 stick butter1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons pure maple syrup1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperMETHOD:Carefully peel sweet potatoes and boil until soft (approximately 5 minutes). Let sweet potatoes cool, then mash. Add butter, milk, maple syrup, salt and pepper....

MASHED PEAS

Mashed Peas:INGREDIENTS:1 package frozen peas2 tablespoons butter, meltedcreamsalt and pepper to tasteMETHOD:Boil peas until tender. Melt butter and pour butter and cream in a blender. Add peas 1/2 cup at a time and blend. Peas should be thick and mashed we...

HEART SHAPED CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIES

Heart Shaped Cinnamon Sugar Cookies:INGREDIENTS:1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg yolk2 1/4 cups flour, siftedFor Topping:4 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup red hot candiesMETHOD:Preheat oven to 350F (180C) degrees.In a bowl beat softened butter and sugar untilcreamy. Next add vanilla and...

HONEY BREAD ROLLS

Honey Bread Rolls:INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespon melted butter1 1/2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon salt5 cups wholemeal flour1 teaspoon yeastMETHOD:For this recipe, use a bread machine to do all the hard work of mixing and kneading. Add water, olive oil, honey and salt to the bread compartment. Add flour and yeast on top of the flour....

YUMMY CORN BREAD

Yummy Corn Bread:INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal1/2 cup brown sugar3 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt2 eggs3 tablespoons oil1 1/2 cups milkMETHOD:Mix ingredients together in the order listed above. Pour into greased muffin pans or square baking dish. Bake at 425F degrees for 20 to 25 minut...

FRUITS DRINK FOR SUMMER

FRUITS DRINK FOR SUMMERINGREDIENTS:3/4 CUP MANGO JUICE1/2 CUP PINEAPPLE JUICE1/4 CUP LEMON_LIME SODAICE CUBES OR JUICE CUBES(FREEZE JUICE BEFORE HAND)FRESH FRUITS (FOR GARNISHING)METHOD:* COMBINE THE JUICES AND THE SODA IN A PITCHER..........POUR OVER ICE OR JUICE CUBES INTO A GLASS AND GARNISH WITH FRUITS AND SERVE....

TABULI/TABOULI

"Tabuli/Tabouli"Ingredients:1/2 cup very fine bulgur2 bunches parsley2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped1 small onion, thoroughly minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dry mint1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juiceMethod :Soak bulgur in enough fresh water for about 15 minutes.Drain well.Toss all ingredients in a large cooking bowl and add oil last....

MOUTTON BIRYANI

Mutton BiryaniIngredients:500 gm mutton1 cup onion 1 inch piece ginger a few flakes garlic 3 tsp coriander powder 3 green chillies 1 tsp chilli powder ? cup dried coconut 1 tsp poppy seeds 2-3 cloves, cardamom, peppercorns 1 inch stick cinnamon 1 cup curds salt to taste 3 tbsp fatOther ingredients Rice:2 cups pulao rice ½ cup onion 2-3 cloves...

SHAMI KABAB

"Shami Kabab"Ingredients: ½ kg minced meat without fat.2 tbsp chana dal washed and soaked in water for ½ hr.1 tsp dhania jeera powder.1 tsp garam masala.10 garlic flakes.2 pieces dalchini. (cinnamon)3 cloves.1 piece ginger.2 elaichi. (cardamom)A pinch of pepper.1 tsp chili powder.A handful of Kothmir and chopped pudina.(mint leaves)1 egg.Juice...

TOMATO SOUP

Tomato SoupIngredients:4 large tomatoesMint leavessalt & pepperMethod:Keep tomatoes in a heavy pan.Put water and allow it to boil.Put salt, mint and continue boiling for 10 minutes.When cool, blend the tomatoes in a mixer.Sieve to separate seeds and skin. If mixer is not available use a soup strainer for 2 minutes. Ready to serve hot....

SWEET CORN SOUP

Sweet Corn SoupIngredients:1 cornspring onion vegetable stock5 tsp tomato sauce 1 cloves cinnamon1 "cloves" cardamom 2 tsp pepper ½ onion 1 tomato 4 green chilies salt, sugar to tasteTo be ground into pasteoniontomato green chilli Method:Add the required vegetable stock and the ground paste.Now take a cloth and put the spices and make that...

MIXED FRUITS DRINK

Mixed Fruits DrinkIngredients :2 bananas3 peaches1 cup yogurt 1 cup chilled milkMethod :Peel the bananas and cut the small pieces bananas and peaches. Grind the both fruits in the mixer. Add low fat yogurt and again grind, you can mix chilled milk and sugar. Serve chill...

WINTER COCKTAIL

Winter CocktailIngredients:3 tsp lemon juice2 tbsp orange juice 1 bottle soda4 tsp sugar, powdered3 strawberries, slicedMethod:Keep the soda bottle to chill. Place the sliced strawberries at thebottom of a tall glass.Put the sugar and fruit juices.Before serving put the chilled soda on the t...

HEALTH DRINK

Health DrinkIngredients :2 tomatoes1 carrot1 orangea few drops of lemon juice3 drops saccharine or 2 pills saccharine2 pinches saltcrushed ice for servingHOW TO MAKE HEALTH DRINK:Chop the tomatoes and carrots into big pieces. Put the orange segments and ½ teacup of water. Blend it with all the remaining ingredients in a liquidizer and strain.Serve...

ICED TEA

Iced TeaIngredients :1 tall glass1 cup water1 tsp tea powder5 tsp sugar1 lemon's juice10-15 ice cubesMethod :Make black tea as usual with 5 tsp sugar Take the tall glass and fill it more than ½ with ice cubes Cool the black tea till only a bit warm Pour the lemon juice over the ice cubes and also the black tea Garnish with whole pudina leaves(1-2)...

WATER MELON DRINK FOR SUMMER

Water Melon DrinkIngredients :1 melon water 100 gms sugar Ice cubes Method :Cut out a square from the melon as it is& keep aside. Put sugar in the melon & cover back with the cut piece. Refrigrate for 3-4 hrs. Take out & Pour into glasses. Serve chill...

VANILLA ICE CREAM

Vanilla Ice creamIngredients :1 litre milk 2 tbsp sugar 10 tsp vanilla essenceMethod :Boil the milk till it becomes thick. As soon as it is cooled add the sugar and vanilla essence and blend well using a blender or mixie. Cool it in the refrigerator and again blend well. Keep it in the freezer and your Vannila Ice Cream will be ready with...

GULAB JAMUN

Gulab JamunIngredients : 1 litre milk¾ cup sugar2-3 tsp maida2 tbsp rose water1 cup water1 pinch saffron1 pinch baking sodaghee for fryingMethod :Boil milk in a vessel on medium flame. Then mix constantly, till it becomes semi-solid or khova is formed. Put maida and continue to stir for another few minutes.Take out from flame and knead the...

DAL FRY

INGREDIENTS:• 1 cup Toovar Dal • 3/4 cup Onions (chopped) • 2-1/2 cups Water • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder • 3 tbsp Oil • 1 tsp Garlic (chopped) • 1 tsp Ginger (chopped) • 1 cup Tomatoes (chopped) • 1 tsp Green Chillies (chopped) • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds • 1 tsp Chilli Powder • 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves (chopped) • Salt to tasteMETHOD:• Take the...

BUTTER MILK

Ingredients: • 1 cup Curd • 2 cups Water • A pinch of SaltHow to make Buttermilk:• Beat the curd in a blender for 15 - 20 seconds.• Add water to the above and mix thoroughly.• Add salt, stir well and buttermilk is ready to ser...

ALOO CHAAT

INGREDIENTS:• 3 Potatoes (boiled and peeled) • 1 tsp Chaat masala • 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder • 1 tbsp Tamarind Chutney • 1/2 tbsp Mint Chutney • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder • Oil for frying • Chopped Coriander Leaves • Salt as per tasteMETHOD:• Chop the boiled potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes.• Deep-fry the potatoes in oil in a wok till golden...

FRUIT PUNCH

Fruit PunchIngredients300 ml Orange juice 300 ml Pineapple juice 150 ml Mango pulp 100 gms Fresh cream2 ice CubesSugar- to taste Method1. Put all the ingredients in the mixer.2. Mix well and pour into glasses.3. Garnish with orange and cherry.4. Fuit Punch is ready to be ser...

VEGETABLE RAITA

Vegetable RaitaIngredients1 cup plain yogurt1 cucumber grated1 carrot grated3 spring onion 1 green chilli2 stalks of celery1 medium tomato1 onion1 sprig coriander lesavesSalt - to taste1/2 tsp cumin powderMethod1. Finely chop spring onion, chilli, celery, tomato onion and coriander leaves.2. Beat yogurt well and add the rest of the ingredients....

THANDAI

ThandaiIngredients: 4 cup Milk Cinnamon(1 stick)- Grind to a fine powderCardamom(2 tsps) - Grind to a fine powderPeppercorns(5-8 no.s) - Grind to a fine powderSugar - to taste6.saffron (1/2tsp) 2tbsp Khus khus soak in water for 15 mins- grind with the paste...

TEA

TeaIngredients1 cup Water3/4 cup Milk1 tsp Tea Powder2 tsp Sugar or as per taste2 Cardamom(Elaichi) Method1. Heat the water .2. Add tea powder in water and let it boil.3. Add Cardamom and milk take one more boil.4. Add sugar in the serving cup, and filtered TEA into the cup.5. Hot tea is ready to be serv...

MIX FRUIT RAITA

Mix Fruit RaitaIngredients 2 cups Curd (yogurt)3 Bananas1 small Pineapple2 Apples1 Ripe Mango1 cup Pomegranate seedsChopped coriander leavesSugar- to tasteSalt - to tasteBlack pepper powder to tasteMethod1. Stir the curd with hand mixer properly and mix salt, sugar, if the curd is thick add little milk or water.2. Cut all fruits in small...

MISSI ROTI

Missi RotiIngredients1 Cup Gram flour (besan)1 Cup Whole wheat flour (atta) 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain) 1 tablespoon Dried pomegranate seeds (anardana) 3 -4 Green chillies- chopped 1 Onion , chopped Salt - to taste1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 2 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves- chopped 1 tablespoon Oil -...

CREAM FRUIT SALAD

Cream Fruit SaladIngredients16 oz Cool Whip (or whipped cream or beaten fresh cream)1 1/2 cup Banana sliced into small pieces1 cup Apples (cut into small cubes)1/4 cup Sweet Black Grapes (remove the seeds)1/4 cup Peaches (cut into small cubes)1/4 cup Mangoes (cut into small cubes)2 cans of Manderine Oranges1/2 cup Sugar/2 tsp - cardamom powderPinch...

BEETROOT RAITA

Beetroot RaitaIngredients1 Beet root1 cup - curd/yogurt1/2tsp Mustard seeds1/2tsp Cumin seeds5 - 6 leaves of karipatta1 tbsp Coriander leavesA pinch Asafoetida1/4 tablespoon of green chilli2 tablespoons of ghee or oilSugar and salt as per taste Method1. Cut the beet root into 4-5 large pieces.2. Partially boil with water.3. Peel off the skin...

ALMOND MILK

Almond (Badam) MilkIngredients15- 20 Almonds 3 tbsp sugar or as per taste1/2 tsp Cardamom(Elaichi) powder1 tsp Honey 2 Ice cubes 2 cup Milk 1/2tsp Saffron Method1. Soak the Almonds overnight and remove their skins.2. Put the Almond, sugar , illaichi powder, saffron ,honey and milk in the blender and grind them.3. Then add the ice cubes...

SHAHI MANGO RAITA

Ingredients:1 ripe mango4 cups - Plain yogurt200 gms or 8 oz - Condense milk 1 table spoon - Crushed cashew 1 table spoon - Crushed almonds 1 table spoon - Crushed pistachio 2-3 pinch Cardamom powder Method1. Peel and cut Mango in small pieces.2. Mix condense milk and curd ,beat till smooth.3. Add crushed nuts and cardamom powder in this...

PARTY PUNCH

Ingredients1 big (1 liter) bottle of Lime/Pineple/Orange Soda1/2 litre Vanila Icecream1/2 litre Lime/Pineple/Orange Sorbet(in frozen Section of Super store)1 litre Ginger Soda1 can (small) Red Cherries1 can (small) Delmont mix FruitMethod1. Mix in a bowl all above ingredients, 10 minute before serving and keep in bowl with 2 cup crushed...

FRIED PRAWNS

INGREDIENTS:PRAWNS 500 GRAMSPAPRIKA POWDER 1 TSPGREEN CHILLIES (CHOPPED) 3PAKISTANI CHINESE SALT 1 TSPEGGS 2WHITE FLOUR 4 TBSPCORNFLOUR 3 TBSPSALT TO TASTEOIL FOR FRYINGMETHOD:* CLEAN AND DE_VEIN PRAWNS.*...

SALSA CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS:1 small onion, diced1/2 green bell pepper, diced2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound chicken (boneless,skinless chiken thighs or legs)2 cups of salsa1 pound greens (chopped spinach works well)3 cups cooked brown riceDIRECTIONS:In a large oven safe pan saute onion and bell pepper in oil about 3 minutes. Next add chicken and brown on...

TASTY BANANA CAKE

INGREDIENTS:2 cups flour1 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup vegetable oil2 medium eggs1 teaspoon vanilla4 medium bananas mashedDIRECTIONS:Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. Mix oil, eggs, and vanilla then add.Beat on...

CRISPY FRENCH TOAST

INGREDIENTS:6 bread slices1/2 cup milk2 eggs, beaten1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon oilDIRECTIONS:Beat eggs. Add milk, sugar, and cinnamon and mix together. Use a fork to dip each bread slice into the mixture one at a time. The key here is to dip it in the mixture long enough to soak well, but not too long so you avoid...

CHEESE BALL

INGREDIENTS:1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softenedWorcestershire sauce1/2 package blue cheese, crumbled1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 small onion mincedDIRECTION:Beat cheese in mixer bowl until fluffy. Beat in onion and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in pecans. Chill. Mold into a ball, roll in parsley. Place on serving plate, cover and...

YUMMY MANGO BANANA SHAKE

Ingredients1/2 small mango - peeled, seeded and diced1 banana, cut in chunks1 scoop vanilla ice cream (optional)1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste2 cups milkDirectionsPlace mango, banana, and ice cream into a blender, and sprinkle with white sugar, cinnamon, and...

ENERGETIC SUMMER SMOOTHIE

Ingredients2 bananas, broken into chunks1 cup cubed papaya (optional)1 cup cubed fresh pineapple1 cup cubed honeydew1 cup seedless grapes (optional)3 cubes ice cubes (optional)2 (6 ounce) containers fruit flavored yogurt1/2 cup orange juice, or as neededDirectionsPlace bananas, papaya, pineapple, honeydew, grapes, ice cubes, and yogurt into...

STRAWBERRY SHAKE

Ingredients1 cup plain yogurt1/4 cup Strawberry Preserves1 banana, peeled and cut into chunks4 ice cubesFresh strawberries or mint leaves for garnishDirectionsPlace yogurt, strawberry preserves, and banana in blender; blend until mixed. Add ice cubes and blend until smooth. Pour into tall glass and garnish with strawberry or mint spr...

PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE

Ingredients1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1 cup 1% buttermilk2 cups ice cubes2 (8 ounce) cans unsweetened crushed pineapple1/4 cup sugarDirectionsCombine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Pour into glasses; serve immediate...

NEVER BITTER LEMONADE

Ingredients6 cups water1 cup white sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup fresh lemon juiceDirectionsIn a pot combine water, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Chill the sugar water for at least 60 minutes in the refrigerator.In a 2 quart pitcher mix cooled sugar water and lemon juice together. Pour over ice and s...

FRESH LEMONADE

Ingredients10 lemons3 cups water2 cups white sugar4 cups crushed iceDirectionsCut 1/2 of one lemon into thin slices and set aside. Juice remaining 9 1/2 lemons and pour into a glass pitcher or punch bowl. Stir in the water and sugar until dissolved. Pour in the crushed ice and float the lemon slices on t...

CITRUS LEMONADE

Ingredients1 cup white sugar, or to taste4 lemons, juiced4 limes, juiced4 oranges, juiced3 quarts cold water1 lime, sliced into rounds (optional)12 cups ice cubesDirectionsPour the sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, and orange juice into a gallon-sized container; stir until the sugar has dissolved. Serve over ice with a slice of lime if des...

CHERRY BERRY SMOOTHIE

Ingredients1 cup cherry juice1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries1/2 cup seedless red grapes3 teaspoons sugarDirectionsIn a blender, combine all ingredients. Cover and process until well blended. pour into glasses; serve immediate...

BANANA SMOOTHIE

Ingredients1 banana1 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg2 tablespoons white sugar1 pinch ground cinnamonDirectionsIn a blender, combine banana, milk, vanilla, egg and sugar. Blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and top with a pinch of cinnam...

TURNIP SPECIAL

TURNIP SPECIALINGREDIENTS:TURNIPS 6CHICKEN STOCK 1 1/2 TBSPYOGURT 250 GRAMSGREEN CHILLIES (CHOPPER) 3CORIANDER LEAVES (CHOPPED) 1 BUNCHDILL (CHOPPED) 1 BUNCHMUSTARD SEEDS 1/2 TSPRED CHILLI POWDER 1TBSPTURMERIC POWDER ...

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